1 March 2010: 2010 International Narcotics Control Strategy Report

The 2010 International Narcotics Control Strategy Report (INCSR) is an annual report by the Department of State to Congress prepared in accordance with the Foreign Assistance Act. It describes the efforts of key countries to attack all aspects of the international drug trade in Calendar Year 2009. (Press Release) (Briefing By Assistant Secretary, Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs) (Canada Chapter)

1 March 2010: 2010 Trade Policy Agenda and 2009 Annual Report

The 2010 Trade Policy Agenda and 2009 Annual Report of the President of the United States on the Trade Agreements Program are submitted to the Congress pursuant to Section 163 of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended (19 U.S.C. 2213). (Full Report)

2 March 2010: Podcast: Frances Seghers, Executive Vice President, Worldwide Government Affairs, Sony Entertainment

While in Ottawa to take part in an International Information Program focused on Intellectual Property Rights, Ms. Seghers discussed the question of "What are the key challenges and key opportunities for the audio visual industry?" (6:05, 5.6MB MP3) (Click here for more podcasts!)

4 March 2010: The United States and United Nations Announce the Haiti Donors' Conference

The United States and the United Nations, in cooperation with the Government of Haiti, and with the support of Brazil, Canada, the European Union, France, and Spain will co-host a ministerial International Donors' Conference Towards a New Future for Haiti at the United Nations in New York on March 31, 2010. (Press Release)

4 March 2010: Remarks by General Petraeus to the 73rd Annual General Meeting of the Conference of Defense Associations

General Petraeus addresses the Conference of Defense Associations' AGM

"The operations in Afghanistan, in particular, have been very difficult. Canadians have borne a considerable burden and made tremendous sacrifices in some very tough areas. Without any gaps since the fall of the Taliban in 2001, Canadian forces have stood shoulder-to-shoulder with the other forces of the coalition on the ground in Afghanistan." (Full Remarks - 111KB PDF)

11 March 2010: 2009 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices

Secretary Clinton: "Progress in advancing human rights begins with the facts. And for the last 34 years, the United States has produced the Country Reports on Human Rights Practices, providing the most comprehensive record available of the condition of human rights around the world." (Full Remarks) (Video) (Briefing by Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor) (Remarks by Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor) (Full Report) (Canada Chapter)

16 March 2010: This Week in Canadian Agriculture, Issue #5

Report Highlights: "Enviropig" Clears Initial Regulatory Hurdle * U.S. Pest Rules for Tomato Imports * Reining in the Canadian Wheat Board? * Canadian Premiers Plead Their Case in the United States * Cattle and Hog Inventories Hit New Lows * Canadian Exporters to Resume Shipping Pork to China (83KB PDF)

22 March 2010: This Week in Canadian Agriculture, Issue #6

Report Highlights: Canadian Milk Cooperative's U.S. Purchases Lead to Record Sales * Crackdown! Farmers Markets vs. Chicken Farmers of Canada * Forestry Industry Told to Embrace Bioenergy * Clean, Green and Powered by Cow Patties * Biotech (Bt) Corn Growers Warned to Step Up Refuge Compliance * Is the Milk of Healthier Cows Worth More Cash? (69KB PDF)

22 March 2010: World Water Day 2010

Secretary Clinton: "Water -– it kind of goes without saying –- certainly deserves the attention it’s receiving today. Because in many ways, it does define our blue planet. It’s critical to almost every aspect of human endeavor, from agriculture, to industry, to energy. Like the air we breathe, it is vital to the health of individuals and communities." (Full Remarks) (Video)

22 March 2010: Media Availability with Secretary Gates and Canadian Minister of National Defence MacKay from the Pentagon

Secretary Gates: "Minister MacKay and I met today to continue strengthening the bilateral defense partnership between the United States and Canada. We discussed a five-year plan for U.S.-Canadian strategic cooperation on continental and hemispheric engagement." (Full Remarks)

29-30 March 2010: Secretary Clinton's Visit to Ottawa/Gatineau

Secretary Clinton with Prime Minister Harper

Secretary Clinton traveled to Canada, stopping in Ottawa and Gatineau, March 29-30, for the G8 Foreign Ministers meeting to prepare for the G8 Leaders Summit in Canada June 25-26. Prior to the Ministerial, she attended a meeting of the Foreign Ministers of the five Arctic Coastal States. Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar accompanied Secretary Clinton to the Arctic Coastal States meeting. Click below for news from Secretary Clinton's visit.

• 29 March 2010: Secretary Clinton's Remarks with Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper
• 29 March 2010: Interview with Secretary Clinton on CTV's Power Play with Tom Clark
• 29 March 2010: Remarks by Secretary Clinton During Visit with Embassy Ottawa Staff and Their Families
• 29 March 2010: Secretary Clinton's Interview on CBC's The Hour
• 30 March 2010: Remarks By Secretary Clinton with G-8 Foreign Ministers after their Ministerial Meetings

31 March 2010: 2010 National Trade Estimate Report on Foreign Trade Barriers

The 2010 National Trade Estimate Report on Foreign Trade Barriers is the 25th in an annual series that surveys significant foreign barriers to U.S. exports. This document is a companion piece to the President’s Trade Policy Agenda published in March. The issuance of the NTE Report continues the elaboration of an enforcement strategy, utilizing this report, among other tools, in that strategy. (Full Report) (Canada Chapter)

31 March 2010: Remarks by Secretary Clinton at International Donors' Conference Towards a New Future for Haiti

"To all of the countries and international institutions represented here, thank you. Thank you for the immediate response to the overwhelming catastrophe that afflicted the Haitian people and thank you for your continuing commitment." (Transcript) (Video)