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Final trip report : mission to Kazakhstan, May 20 to 24, 2013

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This mission, led by Minister Olson included Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development veterinarians and specialists in the areas of livestock feeding regimes and Canada-Kazakhstan trade... More ≫

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This mission, led by Minister Olson included Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development veterinarians and specialists in the areas of livestock feeding regimes and Canada-Kazakhstan trade relations, as well as representatives of Alberta’s agriculture industry, coordinated government and industry efforts to showcase Alberta’s livestock industry expertise and facilitate trade in beef cattle and genetics, while addressing the Kazakhstan Government’s recent recommendations, and their potential effect on trade and the future of Kazakhstan’s livestock industry.

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Final trip report : mission to Geneva, Switzerland, dates: May 3-8, 2008

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The purpose of this trip was to meet with the Canadian Ambassador and chief negotiators, the ambassadors of key World Trade Organization member countries, and WTO officials to press Alberta’s... More ≫

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The purpose of this trip was to meet with the Canadian Ambassador and chief negotiators, the ambassadors of key World Trade Organization member countries, and WTO officials to press Alberta’s interests and priorities in the agriculture negotiations.

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Final trip report : Legislative Agriculture Chairs summit – Clearwater, Florida, dates: January 2 - 5, 2015

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The purpose of this travel was to attend the Legislative Agriculture Chairs Summit. This mission objectives were to advance Alberta/Canada’s trade policy priorities with key U.S. legislators and... More ≫

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The purpose of this travel was to attend the Legislative Agriculture Chairs Summit. This mission objectives were to advance Alberta/Canada’s trade policy priorities with key U.S. legislators and influential industry leaders; and to maintain and build strategic networks with U.S. influencers.

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Final trip report : mission to Washington, DC, dates: November 19 – 22, 2013

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The purpose of this trip was to meet with members of the United States Congress to advocate for a repeal of mandatory country of origin labeling for meat.

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Final trip report : mission to Washington, DC, dates: February 3-5, 2015

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The purpose of this trip was to meet with members of the United States Congress to advocate for a repeal of mandatory country of origin labeling for meat products.

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Final trip report : mission to Council of State Governments National conference, dates: September 19 – 22, 2013

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The purpose of this travel was to champion Alberta and Canada’s position opposing mandatory Country of Origin Labelling for meats in the United States, and to advocate for the passage of a... More ≫

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The purpose of this travel was to champion Alberta and Canada’s position opposing mandatory Country of Origin Labelling for meats in the United States, and to advocate for the passage of a resolution by the Council of State Governments National organization in support of our position. Minister Verlyn Olson and MLA David Xiao represented Alberta at the CSG National Conference.

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Final trip report : mission to Chicago, dates: November 3 – 5, 2013

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The purpose of this travel was to participate in meetings with United States beef packing industry leaders at the North American Meat Association Meat Import Council of America 2013 Outlook... More ≫

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The purpose of this travel was to participate in meetings with United States beef packing industry leaders at the North American Meat Association Meat Import Council of America 2013 Outlook Conference (November 3–5, 2013, in Chicago). The purpose of the meeting was to continue advocacy efforts related to U.S. mandatory Country of Origin Labelling, discuss common goals and more fully understand how COOL has affected US meat processing plants.

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