Mission to Washington D.C. regarding cross-border cattle trade - June 15 - 17, 2005

 
 
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 Trip Report
Mission to Washington D.C. meetings with Frasier Institute,
U.S. Vice-President Cheney and U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Mike Johanns
June 15 – 17, 2005

Purpose of travel:
Meetings with U.S. government officials, including U.S. Vice-President Dick Cheney and Secretary of Agriculture Mike Johanns to emphasize the importance of cross-border cattle trade. The meetings were organized and facilitated by the Frasier Institute.

Overview:
U.S. Vice-President Dick Cheney and Secretary of Agriculture Mike Johanns welcomed Minister Doug Horner to Washington June 16. Minister Horner was part of a Canadian delegation organized by the Fraser Institute.

Mission Objectives:
  • To emphasize to U.S. leadership the importance of North American governments continuing to work together to resume full cattle trade.
Results:
  • Minister Horner discussed common agricultural concerns with Secretary Johanns, including the negative economic effects of the Canada/U.S. border being closed to live cattle trade. It was agreed that both countries must continue to work together to restore trade and fight protectionist policies. Secretary Johanns also recognized that Canada’s strengthened processing industry will have a definite impact on the U.S. industry.
  • Vice-President Cheney also discussed the BSE issue with Minister Horner. While other issues such as energy security, North American security, and social security remain the main priorities for the American government, Vice-President Cheney reinforced the government’s commitment to reopening the border.
  • Deputy Minister Barry Mehr also met with U.S. government officials, legal counsel, and industry representatives. The meetings were useful and reassuring. Industry organizations are fully behind reintegration of the North American cattle market and will continue to lobby their government to fully implement the appropriate rules and continue to fight legal challenges.
Delegation:
Honourable Doug Horner, Minister, Agriculture, Food and Rural Development		  
 
 
 
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