October 2010
1 October 2010: Ambassador's Blog: Investiture of Governor General David Johnston
Ambassador Jacobson and Gen. Walt Natynczyk
"During Prime Minister Harper's address he talked about how Governor General Johnston had been a two time All-American hockey player at Harvard. He added that it goes to prove that "the best All-Americans are actually Canadian." I must admit it was a great line. Even if it was at our expense." (Read more on the Ambassador's Blog!)
7 October 2010: New Patterns of Investment in the Global Economy: Implications for U.S. Leadership
Robert D. Hormats, Under Secretary for Economic, Energy and Agricultural Affairs: "As the U.S. endeavors to both grow the economy and bring deficits under control, we will need to increasingly employ smart diplomacy, engaging with others to pursue common aims." (Full Remarks)
8 October 2010: United States Requests Consultations with Canada under Softwood Lumber Agreement
United States Trade Representative Ron Kirk announced today that the United States has requested consultations with Canada under the 2006 Softwood Lumber Agreement (SLA) regarding the apparent unfair under-pricing of timber harvested from public lands in the Interior region of British Columbia. (Press Release)
12 October 2010: Annual Congressional Research Service Report on Canada-U.S. Relations
"Relations between the United States and Canada, though generally close, have undergone changes in tenor over the past three decades." (Report - 608KB PDF)
14 October 2010: Secretary Clinton's Remarks at NATO Headquarters
"To be a security alliance in the 21st century, to remain relevant and effective, NATO must have the capacity to anticipate and protect against shifting security challenges from terrorism to ballistic missiles, from cyber attacks to the proliferation of nuclear, chemical, and biological weapons. Relying on the strategies of the past simply will not suffice." (Full Remarks) (America.gov: Clinton, Gates Urge NATO Reform to Meet 21st-Century Threats)
15 October 2010: This Week in Canadian Agriculture, Issue #17
Report Highlights: Canadian Government Announces Talks to Expand Canada-Israel Free Trade Agreement * Minister Ritz Maximizes First Agriculture APEC Meeting & Protects Canadian Wheat Access to Indonesian Market * Canadian Trade Minister Opts to Avoid UAE on Trade mission to Middle East * IFC, Canada, United States Establish $100 million Private Sector Facility to Strengthen Food Security in Developing Countries * Testing Begins on Pro-Canadian Food Labels * Manitoba Requires Livestock, Poultry Producers to Register Their Farms * Audit Released on Food Inspection * Canadian Government Funding Helps Advance Grain Research (90KB PDF)
18 October 2010: Podcast: Dr. Earl Fry, Professor of Canadian Studies, Brigham Young University
Dr. Fry at US Consulate Toronto
On this podcast, Dr. Fry is interviewed on federalism's impact on trade and its potential to create non-tariff barriers. The interview also focuses on how to deal with protectionism, the role of governments in addressing the current international recession, and issues affecting the international balance of power between nations. (14:53, 13.6MB MP3) (Click here for more podcasts!)
18 October 2010: U.S. Department of State to Host Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony for New Passport Agency in Buffalo, NY
Under Secretary of State for Management Patrick F. Kennedy will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Monday, October 18 at 10:00 a.m. to mark the opening of a new U.S. Passport Agency serving residents of Buffalo and the surrounding region. Invited guests include Members of Congress, state and local officials, local community leaders and members of the media. (Full Remarks)
26 October 2010: Secretary Geithner's Remarks at the Conclusion of the G-20 Finance and Central Bank Deputies Meeting
"If the world is going to be able to grow at a strong, sustainable pace in the future, if we are going to be successful in building a more stable global financial system, and if we are going to be able continue to expand opportunities for trade and preserve an open trading system, then we need to work to achieve more balance in the pattern of global growth as we recover from the crisis." (Full Remarks) (Communiqué by G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors) (America.gov: G20 Finance Officials Agree on Currency, Trade Strategies)
27 October 2010: Secretary Clinton's Remarks at the 10th Anniversary of UN Security Council Resolution 1325 on Women, Peace and Security
"The only way to achieve our goals –- to reduce the number of conflicts around the world, to eliminate rape as a weapon of war, to combat the culture of impunity for sexual violence, to build sustainable peace –- is to draw on the full contributions of both women and men in every aspect of peacemaking, peacekeeping, and peace building." (Full Remarks) (Video) (Background Information)
29 October 2010: DHS Statement on Increased Security Precautions
As a precaution, DHS has taken a number of steps to enhance security. Some of these security measures will be visible while others will not. The public may recognize specific enhancements including heightened cargo screening and additional security at airports. Passengers should continue to expect an unpredictable mix of security layers that include explosives trace detection, advanced imaging technology, canine teams and pat downs, among others. As always, we remind the public to remain vigilant and report suspicious activity to local law enforcement. (News Release) (Statement of White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs) (Official TSA Statement on Suspicious Items Onboard Cargo Flights)
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