Declaration of Intent signed in Israel
TEL AVIV, ISRAEL--(Marketwired - Sept. 16, 2014) - Canada Border Services Agency
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The Honourable Steven Blaney, Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, and Yair Lapid, Minister of Finance of the State of Israel, yesterday signed a Declaration of Intent to begin negotiations on a customs Mutual Recognition Arrangement between the two countries.
The Canada Border Service Agency's Partners in Protection program and the Israel Tax Authority's Authorized Economic Operator program both enhance border and trade chain security. Negotiations on a Mutual Recognition Arrangement between both programs are expected to begin in November 2014.
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"Our Government has been clear in our support of Israel as a great friend and ally. I am pleased to have signed this Declaration of Intent which indicates the strength of the continued relationship between our two countries. The Declaration and future Mutual Recognition Arrangement will increase cooperation between Israeli and Canadian customs administrations and will allow us to continue to work together to expand our international trade network and improve trade chain security."
Steven Blaney, Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness
Associated Links
Partners in Protection: Mutual Recognition Arrangements
Canada-Israel Free Trade Agreement
News Release: Canada and Israel sign a Customs Mutual Assistance Agreement
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