Excerpts from Canadian statement - important parts highlighted.
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STATEMENT BY CHRIS GROUT, REP. OF CANADA TO U.N. TO U.N. DISARMAMENT COMMISSION (MaximsNews.com, UN)
UNITED NATIONS - / www.MaximsNews.com, UN/ - 10 April 2007 -- The following is a statement to the U.N. Disarmament Commission during the General Debate by Chris Grout, Representative of Canada to the United Nations, before the United Nations Disarmament Commission during the General Debate in New York earlier today ("Check Against Delivery"):
Thank you Mr. Chairman,
I am honoured to join the distinguished representatives here today in this session of the UN Disarmament Commission. The Canadian delegation looks forward to a productive discussion over the coming weeks. We will do our part to work towards a successful outcome....
Mr.Chairman,
Combating the illicit trade in small arms and light weapons is also a priority for Canada. Canada supports full implementation of the UN Programme of Action on Small Arms and welcomes the adoption at First Committee last fall of the omnibus resolution on small arms and light weapons which, among other things, has scheduled a Biennial Meeting of States to be held no later than 2008. The humanitarian impact of the proliferation and misuse of small arms and light weapons requires concerted attention at the global level. To this end – as announced at the conclusion of the 2006 UN Review Conference – Canada is working with other countries to host an informal meeting which will take place from August 27-31 2007 in Geneva. The informal meeting will complement the UN process on small arms by strengthening implementation of the Programme of Action and serving to increase the effectiveness of the next Biennial Meeting of States.
One recent measure that could build a considerable amount of confidence in the field of conventional arms is the important and historic step taken by UN Member States in voting to begin a process which will lead to the negotiation of a legally binding Arms Trade Treaty covering the international trade of all conventional weapons. Canada fully supports this initiative and calls on States to work together creatively and cooperatively to establish common parameters for the trade in conventional arms.
Mr. Chairman, in conclusion, the Canadian delegation looks forward to participating in the discussions and negotiations in both working groups. We are committed to working in cooperation with yourself, the Bureau and fellow Member States in ensuring that the Commission produces concrete recommendations that advance the goals of non-proliferation and disarmament of nuclear weapons as well as establish confidence-building measures in the field of conventional weapons. (Emphasis added.)
Thank you.
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April 11, 2007
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This industry report focuses upon the Small Arms Ammunition Manufacturing industry. This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing small arms ammunition.
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SMALL ARMS AMMUNITION MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY
The industrys revenue for the year 2006 was approximately $1,820,000,000. The gross profit was 35.99% at $655,018,000. There were 107 establishments in this industry that year. Thus, average contribution (or revenue) per establishment annually was $17,015,000.
The total import export value for the year 2006 was $2,741,987,000. There were 119 countries that conducted foreign trade with the U.S. in 2006, 5 fewer than year 2005. The top trading countries were: United Kingdom, $436,166,000 (15.91%); Japan, $285,350,000 (10.41%); Canada, $217,072,000 (7.92%); Israel, $199,780,000 (7.29%); and Germany, $187,820,000 (6.85%). Their combined total represents approximately 48% of all imports and exports.
The total import value for the year 2006 was $594,304,000. This represents a 20.7% increase from year 2005. The U.S. had imported industry related merchandises from 46 countries in 2006. The top importing countries were: Canada, $117,140,000 (19.71%); United Kingdom, $113,031,000 (19.02%); Germany, $88,731,000 (14.93%); Netherlands, $42,634,000 (7.17%); and Norway, $36,406,000 (6.13%). Their combined total represents approximately 67% of import from all countries.
The total export value for the year 2006 was $2,135,437,000. This represents a 44% increase from year 2005. The U.S. had exported industry related merchandises to 117 countries in 2006. The top exporting countries were: United Kingdom, $322,495,000 (15.10%); Japan, $285,036,000 (13.35%); Israel, $185,392,000 (8.68%); Taiwan, $166,298,000 (7.79%); and Korea, $133,591,000 (6.26%). Their combined total represents approximately 51% of export to all countries.
Adding the import and subtracting the export, the total U.S. consumption value of this industry for the year was $279,000,000.
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