PACIFIC SALMON TREATY AMENDMENT

UNCLAS OTTAWA 001256 SIPDIS DEPT FOR OES/OMC (BRAJEVICH) AND L/T (MALIONEK) E.O. 12958: N/A TAGS: EFIS KTIA CA SUBJECT: PACIFIC SALMON TREATY AMENDMENT REF: SECSTATE 75706 Per reftel, Embassy sent diplomatic note and attachments regarding the Pacific Salmon Treaty Amendment on May 26, 2005 to Foreign Affairs Canada. According to a representative of Foreign Affairs' Oceans Law Division, the GOC response will require an "Order in Council," or cabinet-level approval. The process normally takes up to six weeks, but can be expedited when necessary. Visit Canada's Classified Web Site at http://www.state.sgov.gov/p/wha/ottawa DICKSON