The U.S.-Canada trade relationship

Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., was the target of a foreign intervention last month. It was the friendliest of interventions, but it was dead serious in its intent: ensuring that the economies of the United States and Canada continue to flourish and that our citizens achieve the prosperity they deserve. As Canadian Consul General in Los Angeles, with a territory comprising Southern California, Arizona, New Mexico and Las Vegas, I joined a dozen of my counterparts representing Canada in the United States to talk to your elected representatives about North American competitiveness in the global marketplace. Together we held more than 60 meetings with members of the House and the Senate, making the case for the cross-border supply chain that is a key to our joint prosperity. The message we took to the Hill was Canadian and... [read full story]