Canada’s “Asia Pacific Gateway” –
Opportunities for Indiana Businesses
Global Indy’s annual World Trade Day
April 25th 2014
Delon Chan
Consulate General of Canada - Detroit
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Canada – US & Indiana Trade Statistics
V Easy Access to Markets
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2013 Trade Stats
CAN –US Goods Trade: $632
Billion
IN Exports to Canada: $11.8
Billion
IN Imports from Canada: $7.8
Billion
Canada–IN Bilateral Trade: $19.6
Billion
35% of Indiana exports are to
Canada
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The Canada – U.S. Transportation Relationship
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Foundation for the world’s largest bilateral economic relationship
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Interplay between security, trade, transportation, and communities is complex –
border is a key component
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In December, 2011, President Obama and Prime Minister Harper agreed on
‘Beyond the Border’ - a Joint Action Plan for Perimeter Security and Economic
Competitiveness
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Four key areas of co-operation
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Addressing threats early
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Trade facilitation, economic growth and jobs
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Integrated cross-border law enforcement
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Critical infrastructure and cyber-security
This will build on Canada’s many investments at the border:
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New infrastructure capacity (over $4.5 billion since 9/11)
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Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS): new solutions for congestion and efficiency
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Freight technology investments
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Beyond the Border Action Plan and the Regulatory Cooperation Council
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Beyond the Border Action Plan
http://www.dhs.gov/beyond-border-action-plan
Beyond the Border - Concrete initiatives to increase border efficiency
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programs that help trusted traders and travellers move more efficiently across the
border
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new measures to facilitate cross-border trade while reducing administrative burden
for business
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Infrastructure and technology investments at the border
Highlights of Key Accomplishments:
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Enhanced NEXUS benefits, with a membership up by 50%.
PIP / C-TPAT mutual recognition
“Cleared once – accepted twice”
Expanded eligibility for expedited customs clearance by an estimated 1.5 million
shipments into Canada.
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Reduced transaction costs for shippers & customers in US and CAN by tens of
millions of dollars through increasing & harmonizing the threshold for low value
shipments
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Regulatory Cooperation Council (RCC)
www.trade.gov/rcc
 Initiative between the US and CDN governments to better align
US and CDN regulatory systems to increase trade, decrease
costs to businesses.
 29 bilateral initiatives underway
 4 main sectors: agriculture and food, transportation, health and
personal care products, and environment
 Strong stakeholder engagement with US and CDN industry
 Types of work:
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Pilot projects, scientific and technical collaborations,
harmonized testing procedures, and joint standards.
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RCC – Transportation Working Group ‘Work Plan’
Surface (Road & Rail): Increase joint standards development & alignment
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Existing Motor Vehicle Safety Standards
New Motor Vehicle Safety Standards
Intelligent Transportation Systems
Rail Safety Standards
Marine: Increase alignment & reliance on each other’s systems
 Regulatory Oversight Regime on the Great Lakes & St. Lawrence Seaway
 Marine Transportation Security Regulations
 Construction/Safety Standards for Small Craft
Other Transportation Issue:
 Alignment of Dangerous Goods Means of Containment
 Unmanned Aircraft Systems
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Asia Pacific Gateway & Corridor Initiative
http://www.asiapacificgateway.gc.ca/videos/your-competitive-advantage.html
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Asia Pacific Gateway & Corridor Initiative
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A reliable and efficient transportation system is key to effective
participation in global supply chains.
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In October 2006, Canada launched the Asia-Pacific Gateway and Corridor
Initiative, an unprecedented alignment of public and private sector
investments to strengthen Canada’s position as a fast, efficient and
secure gateway between North America and Asia.
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These investments have facilitated the flow of people, goods and services
across Canadian rail, roads, bridges and through our ports and airports.
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Sailing times from Canada’s Atlantic and Pacific deep-water ports are up
to two days shorter than other North American ports.
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Asia Pacific Gateway & Corridor Initiative (APGCI)
 Objective: to establish the Gateway and Corridor as the best
transportation network facilitating global supply chains between
North America and Asia.
 APGCI seeks to:
 boost Canada’s commerce with the Asia-Pacific region;
 increase share of North America-bound container imports
from Asia;
 improve the efficiency and reliability of the Gateway for
Canadian and North American exports.
 Air and marine corridor
 network of transportation infrastructure including British
Columbia’s Lower Mainland & Prince Rupert ports, road and rail
connections across western Canada and south to the U.S., key
border crossings and major Canadian airports.
 Policy changes & infrastructure investments
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Asia Pacific Gateway – Policy Changes
 Customs Tariff Regulations: Canada amended the Customs Tariff
regulations to facilitate container movements within Canada and to
harmonize the treatment of imported containers with that of the U.S.
 increase the period of time a temporarily imported container can stay
in Canada duty-free from 30 to 365 days
 Amalgamation of British Columbia’s three Lower Mainland port
authorities into one - Port Metro Vancouver.
 Liberalizing the skies for passengers and cargo: “Canada’s Blue Sky
Policy” encourages competition and the development of new and
expanded international air services to benefit Canadian travelers,
shippers, and the tourism and business sectors.
 Canada Marine Act: Changes were made to ensure that Canada’s ports
remain competitive in the new global economy and have the flexibility to
respond to opportunities that support our trade objectives.
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Policy Initiative: Canada as a Foreign Trade Zone
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Enjoy the Benefits of Foreign Trade Zones…Anywhere in Canada!
Canada’s FTZ policies and programs are available nationally and provide benefits
to businesses that are comparable to those found in site-specific FTZs in other
countries.
Canada is a tariff-free zone for manufacturers
- Elimination of all tariffs and duties for manufacturing inputs by
2015.
5 tax and tariff export-related programs which waive or defer duties and taxes
payable on imported goods:
1.Customs Bonded Warehouse: relieves tariffs and sales taxes
2.Duties Relief: provides upfront tariff relief
3. Duty Drawback: reimburses tariffs paid on exported goods
4. Export Distribution Centre: relieves sales taxes, provided that export
revenues account for at least 90 per cent of a company’s revenues and that not
more than 20 per cent of value be added to the imported products.
5. Exporters of Processing Services: relieves sales taxes provided that the
imported goods are owned by a non-resident and sold to a foreign resident.
Key Advantages and Benefits of Canada’s FTZ-Type Programs
- No heavy paper burden
- No geographic restriction - accessible regardless of location
- Improved cash flow & Reduced operating expenses
- Increased international competitiveness
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Asia Pacific Gateway Infrastructure Investments: > $1.4 Billion
List of Projects
1 - Prince Rupert Port Container Security
Program, $28 million
2 - Road, Rail and Utility Corridor, Prince
Rupert, $15 million
3 - Highway Improvements near Vanderhoof, $1
million
4 - Ashcroft Terminal, $5 million
5 - River Road, Prince George, $2.8 million
6 - Twinning of Simon Fraser Bridge, $16.1
million
7 - Highway 97 Upgrade near Prince George,
$6.9 million
8 - Grade Separations, British Columbia, $2.4
million
9 - Highway 2 and 41 Avenue Intermodal
Access, Edmonton, $75 million
10 - Freeway interchanges and South River
Crossing bridge, $95.8 million
11 -TransCanada Highway Upgrade, $7.2 million
12 - TransCanada Highway Upgrade, $267
million
13 - 52nd Street SE, CPR grade separation and
Western Headwaters, Calgary, $34.5 million
14 - Global Transportation Hub, $27 million
15 - Highway Interchange and Grade
Separation, Portage la Prairie, $21 million
16 - Centreport Way, Winnipeg, $33.3 million
17 - Regional Transportation Management
Centre, $5 million
18 - Pitt River Bridge and Mary Hill Interchange,
$90 million
19 - City of Richmond, $5.5 million
20 - Corporation of Delta, $1.8 million
21 - Roberts Bank Rail Corridor Road/Rail
Grade Separations, $75 million
22 - South Fraser Perimeter Road, $365 million
23 - Four Burrard Inlet’s North Shore Projects,
$75 million
24 - South Shore Trade Area, $49.7 million
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Canadian Consulate services are FREE of charge
SOURCING FROM CANADA
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Introductions to Canadian suppliers
INNOVATION and R&D WITH CANADA:
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Assisting in conducting R&D in Canada or licensing
Canadian technology
CONTACT INFO:
Consulate General of Canada - Detroit
Genevieve Dionne
Consul and Sr. Trade Commissioner
genevieve.dionne@international.gc.ca
INVESTING IN CANADA:
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Pathfinding key government contacts
Delon Chan
Facilitation of site visits
Consul and Trade Commissioner
Information and advice on how to set up a business
delon.chan@international.gc.ca
in Canada, taxation, regulations and incentives
Assistance in developing an investment business
case
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