5 February 2010
US-Canada Agreement on Government Procurement Issues. [Joint Statement from United States Trade Representative and Canada’s Minister of International Trade]   [Statement from Ambassador Jacobson].

2 February 2010
Vice President Biden, Dr. Jill Biden to Lead U.S. Delegation to Opening Weekend of the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games. [Text]

27 January 2010

State of the Union Address 2010
[Transcript]    [Video].

25 January 2010

Secretary Clinton attended meetings regarding the Haiti Earthquake hosted by the Government of Canada, in Montreal, Canada
[Press Conference]    [Remarks with Prime Minister Harper].

21 January 2010
Internet Freedom Essential to Human Rights, Economic Prosperity
In a major foreign policy speech, Secretary Clinton outlined the U.S. commitment to Internet freedom, which she said is essential to upholding human rights and encouraging economic prosperity. Speech transcript  Watch the video.

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19 January 2010
Ambassador Jacobson's interview on CTV's Power Play
CTV's Robert Fife speaks with U.S. Ambassador David Jacobson about how Canada and the U.S. coordinated their response to the Haitian earthquake, as well as the shift in strategy in the mission in Afghanistan. Ambassador Jacobson also reflects on Barack Obama's presidential campaign, and discusses the president's stance on some key issues of contention between the U.S. and Canada. Watch [Part One]  [Part Two].

7 January 2010
Remarks by the President on Strengthening Intelligence and Aviation Security
In our ever-changing world, America's first line of defense is timely, accurate intelligence that is shared, integrated, analyzed, and acted upon quickly and effectively. That's what the intelligence reforms after the 9/11 attacks largely achieved. That's what our intelligence community does every day. But, unfortunately, that's not what happened in the lead-up to Christmas Day. It's now clear that shortcomings occurred in three broad and compounding ways. [Transcript] [Review Summary]  [Briefing].

4 January 2010
Presidential Proclamation - National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month  [Text]

United States Participation in the 15th Session of the Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change. Copenhagen, Denmark, December 7-18, 2009
(Dec. 8): The U.S. is committed to forging an international response and achieving a successful outcome at the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP-15) in Copenhagen, Dec. 7-18. Special Envoy Stern leads the U.S. delegation. [Learn more]
Also visit the U.S. Commerce Department Copenhagen Climate Change Conference Web Site

18 December 09
Remarks by the President at the Morning Plenary Session of the United Nations Climate Change Conference
Now, as the world's largest economy and as the world's second largest emitter, America bears our responsibility to address climate change, and we intend to meet that responsibility. That's why we've renewed our leadership within international climate change negotiations. That's why we've worked with other nations to phase out fossil fuel subsidies. That's why we've taken bold action at home -- by making historic investments in renewable energy; by putting our people to work increasing efficiency in our homes and buildings; and by pursuing comprehensive legislation to transform to a clean energy economy. Transcript

17 December 09
Remarks by Secretary of State Hilary Clinton at the United Nations Framework Convention on ClimateChange
So in addition to the robust actions that the Obama Administration has taken at home -- from the historic investment in clean energy included in the Recovery Act to the new efficiency standards for cars, trucks, and appliances -- we have pursued an unprecedented effort to engage partners around the world in the fight against climate change. And we produced real results. Transcript

17 December 09
ISAF Commander Says Canadian Strength and Courage is Humbling
General Stanley McChrystal, the Commander of ISAF, the International Security Assistance Force, and U.S. Forces Afghanistan Commander spoke at the Conference of Defence Associations Institute in Ottawa on "The Road Ahead for Afghanistan" today. General McChrystal remarked on the overall U.S.-Canada defense partnership saying that, "We have fought on multiple battlefields together" and that in Afghanistan, "Canada's contribution to this partnership has been extraordinary." [more]  [transcript]

U.S. Customs and Border Protection Responds to H1N1 Vaccination Requirement Rumor
(12/08/2009) U.S. Customs and Border Protection would like to address rumors regarding U.S. entry requirements and the H1N1 virus: Travelers do NOT need to present proof that they received the H1N1 flu vaccine in order to enter the United States. No such vaccination requirement exists. Travelers are encouraged to visit the Department of Health and Human Services Flu Web site for current information on seasonal flu prevention, and the "Know Before You Go" section under the Travel tab of the CBP Web site for helpful traveler tips.

USCIS Launches Immigration Inquiry Mailbox for Canadians
WASHINGTON— U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) today announced the creation of a general inquiry mailbox for customers in Canada. Currently Canadians cannot access the National Customer Service Center through the 1-800 number to ask about general immigration questions. Canadian customers may now inquire about general immigration information at USCIS.Canada@dhs.gov in addition to obtaining immigration information at www.uscis.gov.

The creation of this mailbox signifies a major step in USCIS’ outreach to Canadians since the dissolution of the Immigration and Naturalization Services (INS) Ottawa office in 2003. ¬For more information on USCIS and its programs, visit www.uscis.gov.

11 December 09
Statement by President Obama on Hanukkah
[Hebrew translation]

10 December 09
Remarks by President Barack Obama at Acceptance of the Nobel Peace Prize: President Obama mentions Canadian contributions to "A Just and Lasting Peace". Oslo, Norway
"The leaders and soldiers of NATO countries – and other friends and allies – demonstrate this truth through the capacity and courage they have shown in Afghanistan. But in many countries, there is a disconnect between the efforts of those who serve and the ambivalence of the broader public. I understand why war is not popular. But I also know this: the belief that peace is desirable is rarely enough to achieve it. Peace requires responsibility. Peace entails sacrifice. That is why NATO continues to be indispensable. That is why we must strengthen UN and regional peacekeeping, and not leave the task to a few countries. That is why we honor those who return home from peacekeeping and training abroad to Oslo and Rome; to Ottawa and Sydney; to Dhaka and Kigali – we honor them not as makers of war, but as wagers of peace." [read transcript]

7 December 09
Secretary Clinton's remarks to U.S. Global Leadership Coalition
"We have been talking a lot in the last months that we need to be committed to using American leadership to build a new architecture of global cooperation. And fundamental to that idea is that the 21st century not only presents many shared challenges, but also demands shared responsibility. No nation can meet today’s challenges – or seize its opportunities – alone. Leadership in this era means stepping up to the plate and galvanizing others to do the same.

That is the approach we are taking in the Obama Administration. We are pursuing broader and, we hope, more effective diplomacy that reaches beyond government. And we are committed to development that is delivered, as the President has said, through partnership, not patronage, that achieves meaningful, measurable, sustainable outcomes." [read transcript]

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More Than Elections: How Democracies Transfer Power. An eJournal from the Department of State, January 2010.
Democracy requires more than holding elections. Healthy democracies are defined by the expectations of citizens and the common rules, understandings, and trust they build. This eJournalUSA explores the contours of civil society and political legitimacy within which peaceful transitions of power can occur.