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Monthly Archives: April 2009

Canadian Ambassador to the U.S. Michael Wilson Addresses BTA International Conference 2009

Published by Events.
April 29, 2009 – 11:35 pm in Advocacy, Infrastructure, Import & Export, Travel & Immigration 0 Comments

 
The Honourable Michael Wilson, Canadian Ambassador to the U.S., spoke before the Border Trade Alliance (BTA) International Conference and Congressional Briefing, “New Administration, New Border Policy”, in Washington DC, April 20 & 21, 2009. The Ambassador addressed North American Trade, WHTI, U.S. Canadian Relations, ports infrastructure, and the “crucial necessity of continuing and expanding the […]

World Health Organization Speaks Out Against Border Closings in Swine Flu Outbreak

Published by Policy.
April 29, 2009 – 6:29 pm in Advocacy, Travel & Immigration 0 Comments

 
Federal Health Officials Urge Common Sense in Response to H1N1 Influenza Outbreak
On April 27, 2009, World Health Organization Director General Margaret Chan issued guidance for the international response to the recent outbreak of influenza in Mexico that has spread internationally.  Key points from the Director-General were:

Given the widespread presence of the virus, the Director-General considered […]

DHS Secretary Napolitano Address to Border Trade Alliance International Conference 2009

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April 27, 2009 – 9:22 pm in Advocacy, Import & Export, Travel & Immigration 0 Comments

 
U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet Napolitano, spoke before the Border Trade Alliance (BTA) International Conference and Congressional Briefing, “New Administration, New Border Policy”, in Washington DC, April 20 & 21, 2009. The Secretary addressed North American Trade, Border Security, Canada and Mexico Relations, Ports of Entry infrastructure and resources, South Bound inspections, […]

GSA Plans $300m in Border Port Upgrades Aid Secure Trade

Published by Policy.
April 2, 2009 – 3:04 pm in Advocacy, Infrastructure, Press Releases 0 Comments

 
Federal stimulus funds move towards addressing critical border port upgrades, but more long-term investment is needed to address increasing trade and security demands at the border.
Yesterday, the General Services Administration (GSA) submitted details to the U.S. Congress, on a proposed plan for border land port infrastructure spending, as approved under the recently […]

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