Canada-US Business Council of Chicago: NAFTA Compliance and Enforcement in Canada and the U.S./Status of Free Trade Agreements and GSP September 16, 2011

Attention all importers, exporters and customs brokers. In this program an attorney from Canada and from the United States discuss common NAFTA compliance and enforcement issues as they are handled in both countries. Although the NAFTA is an international agreement, there are differences in the way the agreement is administered in Canada and the United States which can have a significant impact on companies doing business in both countries. In addition, Congress will be turning its attention to pending Free Trade Agreements and GSP in September and October. This program will feature a timely update from Washington on the pending FTAs with South Korea, Panama and Colombia and the status of GSP.

Topics:
* Importer Obligations
* Exporter Obligations
* NAFTA and disclosures
* Verifications
* Internal Reviews
* Legislative Update
* FTAs with South Korea, Panama and Columbia
* GSP

Speakers:
Jean-Marc Clement, BCF LLP, Montreal
Cortney O'Toole Morgan, Barnes, Richardson & Colburn, Washington, D.C.
Brian F. Walsh, Barnes, Richardson & Colburn, Chicago

Program Co-Chairs:
Robert E. Burke and Brian F. Walsh, Barnes Richardson & Colburn

This event is co-hosted by the International Trade Club of Chicago