[Ottawa trade consultant Peter Clark wondered whether Mr. Bush would even be able to convince Congress to forsake billions of dollars' worth of farm export subsidies and other government aid.] I'm sure the President is sincere, ... But the administration doesn't have a very good record of delivering on these things. |
I am the decision-maker on this project. I have had no attempt from the outside to influence my decision. |
I don't think there's a lot of future for the islands in that middle Pacific area like Nauru and Kiribati because there is just no way an operator will continue a service into there they are very low yield routes. |
I'm sure the President is sincere. But the administration doesn't have a very good record of delivering on these things. |
In the case of drawback, the rules are clear, and no monies are paid until a claim is approved. In the case of the duties relief program, the terms are clearly set out in regulations. CBSA does not impose penalties against companies who act in good faith on CBSA advice. |
It is still a huge problem. It is not as bad as it used to be, but we are still finding a lot of line on the mangrove islands. |
It means that anything that upsets refineries, whether it's a hurricane or a refinery accident, causes shortages of gasoline. |
It means that anything that upsets refineries, whether its a hurricane or a refinery accident, causes shortages of gasoline. |
It's almost universal that all glaciers are retreating. The signs of retreat are dramatic and accelerating. |
It's become clear that the West Antarctic Ice Sheet, much of which sits on land that's actually below sea level, is one of the most vulnerable in the world to these types of rapid breakdowns. |
It's going to be very difficult to find things that we could do to them that are not going to hurt us. |
Jayson is doing quite fine and he's able to walk, but he definitely can't compete. |
Our new analysis of the ancient Scandinavian Ice Sheet, like other studies, is showing how these events unfolded in the past, which will help us better understand what the future will hold. |
Retaliation is a mug's game, |
Substantial improvement in access to foreign markets was a main promise of the Uruguay Round Agreements. Canada has been very assiduous about living up to its WTO obligations. It has reduced subsidies - indeed; Canada did so faster than required, in part to reduce budget deficits, and in part because Canada always respects its international obligations. However, in general, farmers were not able to export much more of their products after the last round. |