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Information Technology Sharing Promoted During GSA's U.S./Canada DayGSA # 9427 July 24, 1997
Of U.S./Canada Day, GSA's Administrator David J. Barram said, "As we approach the new millenium, technology advancements will significantly change the way business is conducted on a global scale. What we learn from the experiences of other countries will enable us to stay competitive and will improve the way we do business. After all, governments learn best from other governments." The U.S./Canada Day initiative stems from Vice President Gore's "Access America Report." The Report emphasizes that economic and political issues no longer confine themselves within national borders and highlights the benefits of exchanging information about sound practices and lessons learned. G. Martin Wagner, GSA's Associate Administrator for Governmentwide Policy, said that, "Focusing on issues that are relevant to both countries, such as the year 2000 issues, can be of great benefit. It's appropriate that we learn together while fostering a positive relationship." At the conclusion of U.S./Canada Day, Mr. Alan Williams, Assistant Deputy Minister, Supply Operations Service Branch, Public Works and Government Services, Government of Canada, noted he found "the exchange of information to be invaluable, and that the IT issues facing the U.S. and Canada are creating a more transparent border between the two countries." Index of News Releases
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