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Canadian Government Press Releases2005 | | September 13 | Statement by Minister Peterson on Softwood Lumber
“We stand ready to vigourously defend NAFTA and we will take all steps open to us to ensure that it is respected.” | | August 16 | Government of Canada Calls Off August 22 Softwood Talks
“Following consultations with provincial governments and in light of the U.S. response to the August 10, 2005, decision of the NAFTA Extraordinary Challenge Committee, the Government of Canada has decided to not proceed with the negotiations planned for next week." | | August 10 | No Justification for Softwood Lumber Duties
“We are extremely pleased that the ECC dismissed the claims of the United States,” said Minister Peterson. “This is a binding decision that clearly eliminates the basis for U.S.-imposed duties on Canadian softwood lumber. We fully expect the United States to abide by this ruling, stop collecting duties and refund the duties collected over the past three years.” | | August 1 | U.S. Countervailing Duties on Canadian Softwood Exports Illegal
“We are pleased that the WTO compliance panel has agreed with Canada on the central issue in this case and found that the U.S. imposition of countervailing duties continues to be in violation of U.S. WTO obligations,” said International Trade Minister Jim Peterson. | | July 20 | Lumber Talks
Canadian and U.S. officials met in Washington, D.C., July 18-20 for discussions on the potential for resolution of the softwood lumber dispute. | | June 9 | NAFTA Panel Finds U.S. Anti-dumping Determination Illegal
“The NAFTA panel decision supports what Canada has maintained throughout this case—the U.S. has an obligation under its domestic law and NAFTA to refund duties,” said Minister Peterson. | | May 23 | U.S. Softwood Lumber Countervailing Duties Illegal
International Trade Minister Jim Peterson today welcomed a NAFTA Dispute Settlement Panel ruling that the United States Department of Commerce (DOC) countervailing duties on Canadian softwood lumber are contrary to U.S. law. The NAFTA Panel has directed the DOC to correct its determination. | | May 20 | Canada Request WTO Panel to Review U.S. Implementation in Softwood Lumber Dumping Case
International Trade Minister Jim Peterson announced today that Canada requested on May 19 the establishment of a World Trade Organization (WTO) compliance panel to review the U.S. implementation of a WTO decision in the softwood lumber dumping case. Canada finds the U.S. implementation measures to be inconsistent with the WTO decision. | | April 15 | Government of Canada Announces Support for Canadian Softwood Lumber Associations
International Trade Minister Jim Peterson today announced $20 million in assistance for softwood lumber industry associations. The funding will be provided to help offset legal expenses incurred in defending Canadian interests against U.S. trade actions in the softwood lumber trade dispute. | | March 24 | Softwood lumber negotiation team
International Trade Minister Jim Peterson today announced that Paul M. Tellier and Gordon Ritchie have joined Canada’s softwood lumber negotiating team as senior advisers to the Minister. | | January 13 | Canada Steps Up Pressure on U.S.
“Canadians are justifiably shocked at recent U.S. actions in the softwood lumber dispute.... Canada will continue to challenge these actions and ensure that the United States abides by its international trade obligations. The international rules-based trading system is founded on predictable and transparent rules that must be adhered to. The Government of Canada will continue to work with the provinces and territories and with industry to see an end brought to this dispute.” — Jim Peterson, International Trade Minister |
Canadian Government Press Release Archive Statements, Speeches and Letters2005 | | August 10 | Statement by Minister Peterson After the Announcement of The NAFTA Extraordinary Challenge Committee Decision on Softwood Lumber
An ECC panel formed of people from both the United States and Canada has said the U.S. must stop collecting the duties, and return those collected to date. | | February 9 | Statement by Minister Peterson on Softwood Lumber
"On February 14, Canada will challenge, before a World Trade Organization (WTO) compliance panel, the U.S. implementation in the WTO threat-of-injury case regarding softwood lumber imports from Canada. Canada will also file a request for authority to retaliate against the U.S. in an amount exceeding C$4.1 billion. We expect the retaliation authority request to be dealt with after the completion of the compliance panel proceedings." | | January 26 | Statement by Minister Peterson From Davos, Switzerland
“Recent statements made in the United States are not only wrong and invalid, but they are also extremely unhelpful in resolving the softwood lumber issue over the long term.
Duties exacted contrary to law must be returned.
The United States has a legal obligation under U.S. law and under the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) to refund duties.” |
Statements, Speeches and Letters Archive Media Coverage and PublicationsUnited Nations Food and Argiculture Organization, State of the World's Forests 2005 
The State of the World's Forests (SOFO) reports on the status of forests, recent major policy and institutional developments and key issues concerning the forest sector. It makes current, reliable and policy-relevant information widely available to facilitate informed discussion and decision-making with regard to the world's forests. Media Coverage and Publications Archive Intended for U.S. audience; produced only in English. | 
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