The North America market is one of the richest in the world. Measured in terms of GDP, it is the equivalent of Western Europe. But with a somewhat smaller population, GDP per capita in North America, Canada, Mexico and the U.S., is around 12 percent higher than in Western Europe.  The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), which came into effect January 1, 1994, sets out the schedule for tariff elimination for members..  As a small country, Canada has always been careful in it's dealings it's large neighbor, the U.S., however,
 compliance to
      this agreement threatens our very existence. Canada was unfairly taken
 advantage
      of in the singing of this agreement, our identity of a sovereign nation
 is at
      risk.

      The North American market is also one of the most sophisticated and
 demanding.
      It is an excellent base from which to develop and launch new products.
 From a
      Canadian base, companies can establish a solid market position
 throughout North
      America and then reach out to serve global markets.  This agreement,
 which and
      contains many key provisions to facilitate the conduct of business among
 the
      three countries, has been a benefit to Canada-U.S.-Mexico trade.  The
 continent-
      wide transportation system that binds this market together is efficient
 and
      cost-effective. Carriers of all modes ...