Steven Harpers gives America 1.3 Billion
erik06 @ Thu Apr 27, 2006 2:50 pm
PM announces softwood deal has been reached
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Canada has reached a softwood lumber agreement with the United States that will "finally put an end to this conflict," Prime Minister Stephen Harper announced Thursday.
"I'm delighted to announce that we have reached an agreement," Harper told the House of Commons.
Harper said the U.S. had accepted Canada's key conditions. The agreement provides Canadian producers unrestricted access under current market conditions, he said. With prices at the current market, this means no quotas or tariffs, Harper added.
The U.S. would return $4 billion of the $5 billion in duties it has collected so far on Canadian lumber imports, Harper said.
"I'm delighted to announce that we have reached an agreement," Harper told the House of Commons.
Harper said the U.S. had accepted Canada's key conditions. The agreement provides Canadian producers unrestricted access under current market conditions, he said. With prices at the current market, this means no quotas or tariffs, Harper added.
The U.S. would return $4 billion of the $5 billion in duties it has collected so far on Canadian lumber imports, Harper said.
http://www.cbc.ca/story/world/national/ ... 60427.html
camerontech @ Thu Apr 27, 2006 2:58 pm
and Bush gave us 3.7 billion
Ripcat @ Thu Apr 27, 2006 3:00 pm
camerontech camerontech:
and Bush gave us 3.7 billion
Um no. He's just returning what he already took....
ridenrain @ Thu Apr 27, 2006 3:09 pm
Still cheaper that Adscam and definately cheaper that the gun regestry.
We should sell the Libs to the US., or maybe Cuba.
(who's you're daddy.. 
)
camerontech @ Thu Apr 27, 2006 3:12 pm
Ripcat Ripcat:
camerontech camerontech:
and Bush gave us 3.7 billion
Um no. He's just returning what he already took....
when the libs were in power that money was as good as gone
Jaime_Souviens @ Thu Apr 27, 2006 3:13 pm
Anybody want to do Present Value calculations or should we all just accept these numbers at face value?
ridenrain @ Thu Apr 27, 2006 3:15 pm
As far as I know interest is included.
(not that you eastern whiners will see much of it! HAHAHAA!
The only trees you see is when you retire in BC.)
ridenrain @ Thu Apr 27, 2006 3:33 pm
Since we cannot trust the media not to impart its own spin on things:
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► NO quotas and tariffs at current prices
► $4 billion in duties to be re-paid to canada
► PROVINCIAL and regional flexibility
► 7-year arrangement
OTTAWA – Prime Minister Stephen Harper announced today that Canada and the United States have reached a long-term agreement that resolves the longstanding softwood lumber dispute between the two countries.
The United States has agreed to Canada’s key conditions including:
Stable and predictable access to the U.S. market: there will be no quotas and no tariffs at current prices;
Repayment of duties: at least four billion dollars will be paid out to Canadian producers;
Provincial flexibility: there will be different compliance options in response to varying operating conditions across Canada; and
Certainty: the deal runs for a minimum of seven years with options for renewal at a later date.
“Canada’s bargaining position was strong; our conditions were clear; and this agreement delivers,” said the Prime Minister. “It’s a good deal that resolves this long-standing dispute and allows us to move on.”
The Prime Minister said today’s agreement was the product of intense engagement on the part of the Canada and noted the agreement is supported by British Columbia, Quebec and Ontario, Canada’s three main softwood-producing provinces.
“We have a deal that defends Canada’s national interests and helps Canadian communities and workers,” said the Prime Minister. “I commend Premiers Campbell, Charest and McGuinty for their support.”
► $4 billion in duties to be re-paid to canada
► PROVINCIAL and regional flexibility
► 7-year arrangement
OTTAWA – Prime Minister Stephen Harper announced today that Canada and the United States have reached a long-term agreement that resolves the longstanding softwood lumber dispute between the two countries.
The United States has agreed to Canada’s key conditions including:
Stable and predictable access to the U.S. market: there will be no quotas and no tariffs at current prices;
Repayment of duties: at least four billion dollars will be paid out to Canadian producers;
Provincial flexibility: there will be different compliance options in response to varying operating conditions across Canada; and
Certainty: the deal runs for a minimum of seven years with options for renewal at a later date.
“Canada’s bargaining position was strong; our conditions were clear; and this agreement delivers,” said the Prime Minister. “It’s a good deal that resolves this long-standing dispute and allows us to move on.”
The Prime Minister said today’s agreement was the product of intense engagement on the part of the Canada and noted the agreement is supported by British Columbia, Quebec and Ontario, Canada’s three main softwood-producing provinces.
“We have a deal that defends Canada’s national interests and helps Canadian communities and workers,” said the Prime Minister. “I commend Premiers Campbell, Charest and McGuinty for their support.”
Getting stuff done! Looks like Harper is going to do more in 3 months than the Libs did in 3 years (not counting Liberal boondoggles and scandels)
BluesBud @ Thu Apr 27, 2006 3:36 pm
Interesting that amount will pay for the American lawyers and a weekend including BBQ at Dubya's ranch. Maybe some early prep work for "Brokeback Mountain II: Steve & Junior's Story" 
erik06 @ Thu Apr 27, 2006 3:40 pm
What a GREAT day for America.
What to do with the (no longer stolen) free money?
Canadaka @ Thu Apr 27, 2006 3:44 pm
I think this deal is trash, it sets a very bad precident for the future.
Canada wins virtualy every verdict in NAFTA WTO and so on, yet we still gve into 80 cents on the dollar and more restrictions.
And it seems that all 3 opposition parties feal the same way, as well as most industry and Ontario and Quebec.
hamiltonguyo @ Thu Apr 27, 2006 3:46 pm
well considering if they wanted the could just take our money and refuse to return it because they are that powerfull I think its great.
canadian1971 @ Thu Apr 27, 2006 3:56 pm
And how many times do we bend over and grab our ankles for them?
I am not happy with the "deal"....proper word for it cause it is one hell of a deal for the States.
And surprisingly the die hard Cons. are all gloating over this....what a shock.....if it were any other party they would be crying bloody murder that we gave up 1.3 billion.....my hats off to you boys....you never fail to disappoint.