January 2011
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5 January 2011: Webcast: Assistant Secretary of State for ECA at the APAP Conference
This Friday (January 7th) at 1 pm EST, Assistant Secretary of State for Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) Ann Stock will address the annual American Performing Arts Presenters (APAP) Conference in New York City. Assistant Secretary Stock will outline the Obama Administration's efforts to use cultural diplomacy as an important foreign policy tool.
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6 January 2011: Assistant Secretary Valenzuela to Deliver Keynote Address at Brookings
Today at 9:00 a.m., Assistant Secretary of State for Western Hemisphere Affairs Arturo A. Valenzuela will deliver opening remarks at the Brookings Institution event "Shifting the Balance: The Obama Administration and the Americas – A Midterm Assessment". The event can be streamed live on the Brookings website.
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9 January 2011: Remarks by the President on the Shootings in Tucson, Arizona
"Our hearts go out to the family members of those who have been slain. We are going to get to the bottom of this, and we're going to get through this. But in the meantime, I think all of us need to make sure that we're offering our thoughts and prayers to those concerned." Ambassador Jacobson's Blog »
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11 January 2011: Joint Statement Following the Meeting of the NAFTA Free Trade Commission (FTC) in Mexico City, Mexico
"As our economies recover, we must continue to accelerate growth by making our economies more competitive, including by boosting innovation and creating new jobs in new industries. We recognize the NAFTA as a catalyst for our economic recovery as it provides the means for increased flows of trade and investment in North America."
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12 January 2011: Haïti After One Year
President Obama: "As we mark one year since the catastrophic earthquake in Haïti, we honor the memory of the quarter of a million Haïtians who were lost, along with more than one hundred Americans, many United Nations personnel and citizens from dozens of nations."
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13 January 2011: This Week in Canadian Agriculture #1 (146KB PDF)
Report Highlights: Public Consultations on New Voluntary Sodium Levels * Cargill Receives a C$ 3 million Grant * CRFA Forecasts Foodservice Sales to Moderate in 2011 * Food Additive Regulation Came into Force * Taste Alberta
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15 January 2011: NAFTA Tribunal Rejects Grand River Claim
On January 12, 2011, a three-member NAFTA arbitration tribunal rejected a claim against the United States filed by Grand River Enterprises Six Nations, Ltd.
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17 January 2011: Ambassador's Blog: Martin Luther King Day
"Today is Martin Luther King Day in the United States. It is a day to honor the work and the memory of a great American. His legacy – always fighting for change peacefully – is as relevant today as it was when he lived." White House Blog »
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18 January 2011: Ambassador Jacobson attends lecture at McGill on "Canadians and Americans: Our Converging Character"
U.S. Ambassador David Jacobson today attended a speech given at McGill University as part of the 2010-2011 J.R. Mallory Lecture series in Canadian studies.
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18 January 2011: United States Requests Arbitration with Canada Under Softwood Lumber Agreement
United States Trade Representative Ron Kirk announced today that the United States is requesting arbitration with Canada under the 2006 Softwood Lumber Agreement (SLA) regarding the under-pricing of timber harvested from public lands in the Interior region of British Columbia.
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20 January 2011: Ambassador and Montreal Consul General Host Breakfast for Law Enforcement Officials
Ambassador David Jacobson and Montreal Consul General Lee McClenny welcomed several representatives from municipal, provincial and federal law enforcement agencies at a breakfast at the Consul General's residence today.
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25 January 2011: State of the Union 2011
President Obama: "The idea of America endures. Our destiny remains our choice. And tonight, more than two centuries later, it's because of our people that our future is hopeful, our journey goes forward, and the state of our union is strong." Enhanced Viewing Experience »
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26 January 2011: Secretary Gates Meets with Canadian Defense Minister
Secretary Gates: "Minster Mackay and I agreed some time ago that despite the United States and Canada's frequent engagement in multinational security forums such as NATO and our ISAF talks, there remains a need to strengthen the U.S.- Canadian bilateral defense relationship."
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28 January 2011: This Week in Canadian Agriculture #2 (180KB PDF)
Report Highlights: Government Launches Canada-Morocco FTA* CFIA Issues High Priority Notice to Log Importers/Exporters* Canadian Beef Banned in Taiwan Due to Ractopamine* Canada Enhances Swine Disease Surveillance* CFIA Will Place a Permanent Veterinarian in Moscow* Progress Report of the Growing Forward Initiative in Manitoba
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30 January 2011: Egypt: Public Service Announcement for American Citizens
Janice Jacobs, Assistant Secretary for Consular Affairs: "As Assistant Secretary of State for Consular Affairs, I want you to know that the Department of State is very focused on the safety and security of U.S. citizens living and visiting in Egypt...The most up-to-date information – including evacuation instructions – can be found on our website at travel.state.gov." FAQ »
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31 January 2011: The President's Regulatory Strategy
Today, President Obama signed an Executive Order outlining his regulatory strategy to support continued economic growth and job creation, while protecting the safety, health and rights of all Americans.
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Becoming American: Beyond The Melting Pot
The United States is a nation of immigrants. Find out how long-time residents and newcomers are finding common ground in three U.S. communities. (2.4MB PDF) (Français; 2.1MB PDF)
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