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### Viewing cable 05OTTAWA2108, TREASURY SECRETARY SNOW'S VISIT TO CANADA: "MOST

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05OTTAWA2108 | 2005-07-12 19:21 | 2011-04-28 00:00 | UNCLASSIFIED | Embassy Ottawa

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    UNCLAS SECTION 01 OF 04 OTTAWA 002108

    SIPDIS

    DEPT FOR EB/IFD, EB/OMA, AF/W, WHA/CAN AND WHA/EPSC

    STATE PASS USTR

    STATE PASS SEC FOR TAFARA

    TREASURY FOR OASIA/IMI - NAGOSKI

    USDOC FOR 4320/MAC/ON/OIA/JBENDER

    PARIS ALSO FOR USOECD

    E.O. 12958: N/A
    TAGS: EFIN ENRG EAGR EAID ETRD CA NI
    SUBJECT: TREASURY SECRETARY SNOW'S VISIT TO CANADA: "MOST
    USEFUL, HELPFUL AND WORTHWHILE"

    REF A) Calgary 331  B) Calgary 196

    ¶1. For official use only. Not for Internet distribution.

    ¶2.  Summary:  Treasury Secretary Snow's July 7-9 visit to
    Calgary highlighted the strong positive relationship between
    the US and Canada and focused on cooperation in the energy
    sector.  Canadian Minister of Finance Ralph Goodale hosted a
    tour of the second largest petroleum reserves in the world
    (Ref B), followed by informal discussions with business and
    government leaders, bilateral meetings, and two well-
    attended press conferences.

    ¶3.  Given the location of the visit, press coverage focused
    on energy:  U.S. investment, concerns about Chinese
    investment (Ref A), and pipeline prospects.  There was also
    interest in the prospects of re-opening the border to
    Canadian beef and on debt reduction in the wake of the G-8
    summit.  Goodale and Snow also weighed in on global
    macroeconomic imbalances, strategic review of the
    international financial institutions, trade disputes,
    corporate governance and the need to support Nigerian
    reformers.  The media ignored some real news, such as
    commitment to conclude revision of the bilateral tax treaty
    by the end of this year.

    ¶3.   The visit to the oil sands highlighted the fact that
    Canada is the largest source of energy for the U.S. and that
    we enjoy excellent cooperation in developing North America's
    energy resources.  This was the first cabinet-level visit to
    the oil sands, and the first bilateral visit by a Treasury
    Secretary in over 20 years.  Secretary Snow's comment to the

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    press that the visit was "most useful, helpful and
    worthwhile" sums up the tone of the visit, which is intended
    to be the first of annual consultations.  Snow and Goodale
    frequently expressed, both privately and to the press, the
    close and positive working relationship between our two
    countries.   End summary

    ¶4.   Treasury Secretary Snow traveled to Calgary, Alberta
    July 7-9 for meetings with Minister of Finance Ralph
    Goodale.  Ambassador Wilkins, on his first official trip
    outside Ottawa, participated in the full schedule and joined
    Minister Goodale in hosting an informal BBQ for business
    leaders and government officials, including the Deputy Prime
    Minister, at the Consul General's residence.  The trip
    featured a July 8 tour of the oil sands in Fort McMurray,
    Alberta, and bilateral meetings on July 9.  Both events were
    followed by well-attended press conferences.

    Wide-ranging discussion
    -----------------------

    ¶5.  In their opening statements to the press, Goodale and
    Snow explained that this is the first of what they expect to
    become annual bilateral consultations, with the next meeting
    to be held in the U.S.  On the hour-and-a-half flight to and
    from the oil sands in Fort McMurray July 8 they discussed
    the full range of U.S.-Canada economic issues, including
    softwood lumber and the Byrd Amendment, both governments'
    commitment to resolving the restrictions on beef exports to
    the U.S., North American energy security, and commitment to
    complete revision of the tax treaty.

    ¶6.  During the bilateral meeting on July 9, they covered
    strategic review of the International Financial Institutions
    (World Bank and IMF), noting that it has been on the
    international agenda for 18 months and that Canada and the
    U.S. intend to do further work together to ensure that the
    institutions remain vital and focused.  They discussed the
    need to send strong signals of support to the Government of
    Nigeria, encouraging reformers there who are working to
    fight corruption and support good governance.  The two also
    covered follow-up to the G-8 summit at Gleneagles, ways the
    U.S. and Canada can continue to enhance cross-border trade
    in financial services, and new rules and regulations related
    to corporate governance that would maintain a robust
    approach but address concerns about unintended impact on the
    cost of capital for small and medium firms.  Details of the
    July 9 meeting are being reported septel.

    Energy is the focus
    -------------------

    ¶7.  In response to a question on how our governments are
    following up on the G-8 initiatives to encourage investment
    in energy production and increase refining capacity, Goodale
    said Canada relies on successful markets and oil sector
    response.  As oil prices rise, drilling activity increases
    and there is accelerated interest in the northern pipelines.
    The finance ministers had pointed out that other countries
    need to respond too, and there is a role for science and
    technology.  Most press reporting has focused on the energy
    elements of the visit.

    Making Carbon Dioxide valuable
    ------------------------------

    ¶8.  The Petroleum Technology Research Center (PTRC), a joint
    US-Canada project based in Saskatchewan, provided an update
    on their research showing that carbon dioxide sequestration
    can enhance oil recovery, making CO2 a valuable commodity.
    In response to a question on supporting G-8 comments on
    energy security, Secretary Snow referred to the PTRC's
    project as an example of just the type of research,
    cooperation and innovation that is necessary.  He
    highlighted U.S. investment in research and development, the
    impact of higher oil prices on both exploration and
    conservation, and the energy legislation that is before the
    U.S. Congress.  He pointed out that although there has not
    been a new refinery built in the U.S. since 1976, the
    existing ones have been augmented.  The U.S., he said, is
    trying to encourage greater use of nuclear power and
    pursuing advances in clean coal technology.

    Pipeline progress
    -----------------

    ¶9.  Regarding the regulatory climate for the Alaska
    pipeline, Goodale said the GOC's first priority is to
    complete the MacKenzie Pipeline in a timely way, with the
    Alaskan pipeline right behind that.  He said that he and
    Secretary Snow had not discussed timing, but the Deputy

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    Prime Minister is leading the cabinet process that will
    guide the pipeline projects.

    What about China?
    -----------------

    ¶10.  The press, on both days, probed USG concern about
    Chinese government interest in energy investment in Canada
    (Ref A).  In response to questions, Goodale and Snow jointly
    stressed the importance of the U.S.-Canada energy
    relationship and their confidence in market forces in
    encouraging investment that will improve energy security and
    support technological innovation.  Secretary Snow reiterated
    his confidence that the GOC would "make a considered
    judgment through the review process" on investments by the
    Chinese government.  Minister Goodale, while emphasizing the
    importance of foreign direct investment and the benefits of
    engaging China in the world economy, noted that the GOC may
    need to "refresh" the Investment Act with an eye to security
    issues.

    We agree on Cows
    ----------------

    ¶11.  In response to a question on the legal process around
    BSE and reopening the border to Canadian beef, Minister
    Goodale said he has not had a meeting with Secretary Snow
    over the past 18 months where it wasn't discussed, and
    confirmed that Secretary Snow understands the "strength and
    depth of feeling in Canada." Secretary Snow added that the
    USG is seeking to remove the "ill-considered" injunction and
    that this is an issue for the global trading system, not
    just for the U.S. and Canada.  We need, he said, to make
    sure decisions are based on science, not politics.  (At
    dinner the previous evening, Deputy Prime Minister Ann
    McClellan made the same points to Canadian private sector
    guests, reiterating that the USG and GOC are working
    together to solve the problem.)

    Tax treaty revision by the end of the year
    ------------------------------------------

    ¶12.  Minister Goodale announced progress on the bilateral
    tax treaty revision during his opening statement to the
    press on both July 8 and July 9.  He said both sides are
    committed to completing revision by the end of the year,
    possibly this fall.  Although the press did not pick up on
    the announcement, it will be welcomed by members of the
    American Chamber of Commerce in Toronto who have advocated
    revision for several years.

    Strong economies
    ----------------

    ¶13.  In response to questions about global macroeconomic
    imbalances, Secretary Snow provided an overview of U.S.
    economic trends and expressed confidence that "the deficit
    is moving in the right direction."  He stressed that the
    President's fiscally responsible policies over the past few
    years have supported strong growth that is "putting us on a
    very good path" regarding the fiscal deficit.

    ¶14.  Minister Goodale added that Canada is very proud of
    having enjoyed fiscal surpluses since 1997, giving it the
    best fiscal performance in the G-7.  He added that all G-8
    members face challenges, but noted that the new U.S. data
    (notably employment figures) are very good news.

    Development and debt relief
    ----------------------------

    ¶15.  In response to a question on debt relief, Minister
    Goodale noted that seven or eight years ago the GOC embarked
    on an initiative to eliminate bilateral debt owed to Canada
    by the poorest countries and said that they are about
    halfway through the process.  So far, including the
    announcement just made in Gleneagles, Canada has committed
    about C$3.6 billion to debt relief.

    Comment
    -------

    ¶16.  Secretary Snow's comment to the press that the visit
    was "most useful, helpful and worthwhile" sums up the tone
    of the visit.  Snow and Goodale frequently expressed, both
    privately and to the press, the close and positive working
    relationship between our two countries.   Both press
    conferences (on July 8 and July 9) were well attended
    despite the fact that they coincided with the beginning of
    the Stampede, Calgary's biggest event of the year and, as
    the questions above reflect, there was solid interest in a
    wide range of topics.  However, media interest in U.S. views
    on Chinese investment seemed to overshadow some of the real
    news of the visit, such as the commitment to revise the tax
    treaty.

    ¶17.  Secretary Snow did not clear this message.

    DICKSON

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