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- 28 February 2005, Washington, D.C.
"I would leave with you today the thought that in a world of great threat, Canada and the U.S. have become indispensable neighbours -- that three and a half years after 9/11, we matter more to each other than ever before. But this new age has also brought us great opportunities." - 9 February 2005, Toronto, Ontario
"The second Bush agenda – how does Canada engage?"
"Our relations with the U.S. have, in my mind, been best described as "intermestic": international because the United States is, of course, a foreign country; domestic because issues are so often driven by local or domestic pressures." - 24 January 2005, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Speech by Ambassador Michael Kergin to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives
"Canada and Pennsylvania share a rich and colourful history. From the pre-revolutionary era through to the present day, we have been shaped by our common experiences and mutual influences." - 9 December 2004, Vancouver, British Columbia
"Canada and the United States: Engaging the new Administration -- where do we go from here?"
"The state of the Canada-U.S. relationship is solid. As President Bush said in Halifax last week: 'The United States and Canada are bound by history and geography and trade and by our deepest convictions. With so much in common and so much at stake, we cannot be divided.'" - 3 June 2004, Wichita, Kansas
"Canada and the United States: Indispensable Neighbors"
"The Canada-U.S. relationship is based on a common interest: assuring the security, prosperity and quality of life of our citizens. And it is cemented by the same basic values: democracy, respect for the rule of law and open markets." - 11 May 2004, St. Louis, Missouri
"Canada and the United States: Indispensable Neighbors"
"What cements the Canada-U.S. relationship, goes far beyond historical ties. We are also linked by geography, by bonds of friendship, family and commerce, and by fundamental democratic values. And we are united in the war against terrorism." - 8 April 2004, Hanover, New Hampshire
"Working Together Beyond our Borders"
"I know that Canada and the U.S. will greet their futures together -- as close neighbours, successful friends and great allies." - 13 February 2004, Denver, Colorado
"Partners for Progress"
"Our two countries share values, hopes and a world vision. As a result, Canada and the U.S. usually find ourselves striving for the same goals at home, in our hemisphere, and across the globe." - 23 October 2003, Provo, Utah
"Partners for Progress"
Speech by Ambassador Michael Kergin to Brigham Young University — Asael E. and Maydell C. Palmer Annual Lecture
"The granite foundation of [the Canada-U.S.] relationship has never cracked or weakened. Indeed, the myriad cross-border connections created by our citizens over the decades have given this partnership strength and prosperity." - 1 October 2003, Buffalo, New York
"Canada & the United States — Imaginatively Ahead of the Curve"
Speech by Ambassador Michael Kergin to the Canisius College — Ambassadorial Series
"Imagination is what makes the Canada-U.S. partnership unique. You need imagination in order to see the opportunities within any challenge. And you need imagination as a way to seize these opportunities. This gift has served us well in the past, and I believe will continue to carry us toward a brighter future." - 29 September 2003, Montreal, Quebec
Speech by Ambassador Michael Kergin to the Canadian Club of Montreal
"This relationship is far too large and all encompassing to allow political winds to blow it off course, as forceful as those words may be perceived to gust at certain times. So pragmatism is a useful quality in the achievement of our common goals." - 14 July 2003, Calgary, Alberta
Speech by Ambassador Michael Kergin to the Pacific NorthWest Economic Region Annual Summit
"You all know how important the U.S. market is to Canada, but the reverse is also true. For more than half a century, the U.S. has sold more goods to Canada than to any other country." - 30 May 2003, Atlanta, Georgia
Speech by Ambassador Michael Kergin on the Occasion of the Canadian Consulate General's 30th Anniversary
"It is hard to imagine two countries who have forged a more successful partnership than Canada and the United States. What makes the Canada-U.S. relationship unique is the creativity and resourcefulness with which we have been able to turn challenges into opportunities whether related to security, trade or other global issues." - 28 May 2003, Memphis, Tennessee
Speech by Ambassador Michael Kergin to the Memphis Chamber of Commerce
"The Canada-U.S. relationship is without peer — whether we are working together to quell the threat of terrorism abroad, to improve the management of our shared border or to enhance international trade practices." - 23 April 2003, New Orleans, Louisiana
Speech by Ambassador Michael Kergin to the World Trade Center
"Our border is closed to terrorists and to criminals of all kinds, yet is open to legitimate business and tourism." - 31 March 2003, Plattsburgh, New York
Speech by Ambassador Michael Kergin to the State University of New York
"I am confident that Canadians and Americans will meet the challenges, which lie ahead of us. We will confront them by being strong at home and by being strong internationally. But most importantly, we will triumph over them by being strong in partnership." - 22 November 2002, Vienna, Virginia
"Terrorism, Trade and Technology"
Speech by Ambassador Michael Kergin to the Tower Club
"Canadians and Americans are increasingly turning to the high tech sector for responses to the challenges of a new era — an era characterized by important problems which transcend national boundaries yet which daily confront our governments." - 14 November 2002, Indianapolis, Indiana
Speech by Ambassador Michael Kergin to the Economic Club of Indianapolis
"Perhaps Canadians and Americans should apply the same visionary creativity to the steel industry as they did in developing the smart border accord, by establishing a new legal framework to take account of the underlying reality of an integrated North American steel market." - 25 October 2002, Boston, Massachusetts
Speech by Ambassador Michael Kergin to the New England Business Council
"Canada is the largest energy supplier to the U.S., accounting for 94% of natural gas imports, close to 100% of U.S. electricity imports, and more crude and refined oil products than any other foreign supplier." - 26 September 2002, Toronto, ON
"Canada-U.S. Relations: A Midterm Report"
Remarks given by Michael Kergin, Ambassador of Canada to the United States to the Empire Club
"Canadians should never limit their imagination. The creativity with which Canadians have conducted their relations with their nearest neighbour can indeed serve as an inspiration to others in turning challenges into opportunities." - 18 September 2002, Washington, DC
Speech by Ambassador Michael Kergin to RBC Financial Group Distinguished at the Metropolitan Club
"9/11 set in train a year of unprecedented levels of cooperation between Canada and the United States, between our governments, between our militaries, between our civilians and, of course, between our business interests." - 30 April 2002, Whippany, New Jersey
Speech by Ambassador Michael Kergin to the 33rd annual World Trade Conference
"It is essential therefore that, as NAFTA partners, we diligently resist short-term protectionist interests arising from recent economic circumstances. On this score, NAFTA must stand as an example to the world." - 23 April 2002, Ottawa, Ontario
"Credos and caveats for keeping up with Uncle"
"In my view, the effective maximization of Canadian influence with the United States requires a deft combination of operational coordination, policy formulation, and message communication. Each is essential, and none is solely sufficient." - 10 April 2002, Minneapolis, Minnesota
Speech to the Minnesota International Center
"There is no room in today's economy for the arbitrary introduction of new tariffs merely because a competitor's product is more abundant, more efficiently produced, cheaper and of better or equal quality. That is why Canadians were highly distressed when, last month, the U.S. Commerce Department imposed a 30% tax on imports of Canadian softwood lumber — an essential element of the home building industry in the United States." - 27 March 2002, Chicago, Illinois
Speech to the Mid America Committee and the Canadian Club of Chicago
"The value of goods crossing one single bridge — the Ambassador Bridge which links Detroit to Ontario — is greater than all U.S. exports to Japan, the United States' second largest trading partner." - 26 March 2002, St. Louis, Missouri
"Our most recent federal budget contained US$ 5 billion over five years in expenditures directly associated with security and border related initiatives. If you follow the 10 to 1 rule of thumb comparing our respective GNP's this is the equivalent of a $50 billion investment by the U.S. government — a significant strategic initiative on Canada's part in safeguarding North American space, in areas such as policing and intelligence, defence and national infrastructure." - 5 March 2002, Washington, D.C.
"A cheaper and more secure border is essential to our economic well-being. The border our two countries share should no longer be a line which business views as an obstacle." - 6 February 2002, Miami, Florida
"It is in both our interests to succeed in the war against terrorism; it is in both our interests to cooperate in safeguarding the citizens of our countries; and it is in both our interests to ensure that these efforts do not detract from our economic partnership." - 5 February 2002, Tampa Bay, Florida
"Canada and the United States will jointly attack the security threats to North America; and we will do so while expediting the legitimate flow of people and goods across the Canada-U.S. border." - 16 January 2002, Seattle, Washington
"We are both facing a long-term struggle to maintain our open societies against the threat of terrorism; and we are both endeavouring to ensure that the vigorous commitment to security does not detract from the advantageous economic partnership enjoyed by Canadians and Americans." - 16 November 2001, San Antonio, Texas
"Despite the challenges posed by the tragedies in New York City and Washington, Canada and the United States must sustain the effort to move into the fast lane on border management." - 4 October 2001, Montreal, Quebec
"The potential downside of border mismanagement is not a pretty picture, but it is my firm belief that effective border facilitation reinforces our mutual security. Especially in the wake of the September 11th attacks, we should continue to pursue the goal of improving the movement of legitimate people and goods across our border." - 17 September 2001, Winnipeg, Manitoba
Notes for a videoconference presentation by Ambassador Michael Kergin to the annual general meeting of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce
"No individual or group can — or will be allowed to — disrupt the fundamental interconnectedness of Canadian and U.S. society." - 2 July 2001, Norfolk, Virginia
Remarks by Ambassador Michael Kergin for Canada Day Celebrations at the Headquarters of the Supreme Allied Commander Atlantic - 1 July 2001, Washington, D.C.
Speech delivered by Mr. Michael Kergin, Ambassador of Canada to the United States, on Canada Day.
" Like other nations, we have our cherished national symbols and our great monuments. But our greatest national treasures are the people and places of our vast and wonderful land." - 4 June 2001, Toronto, Ontario
Speech delivered by Mr. Michael Kergin, Ambassador of Canada to the United States, to the Canadian Club of Toronto.
"Living with uncle: A post-modern approach to diplomacy" - 21 May 2001, New York, New York
Speech delivered by Mr. Michael Kergin, Ambassador of Canada to the United States, to the American Association of Exporters and Importers.
"The Canada-U.S. border: Moving to the fast lane" - 10 May 2001, Washington, D.C.
Speech delivered by Mr. Michael Kergin, Ambassador of Canada to the United States, to the Meridian International Center. - 30 April 2001, Detroit, Michigan
Speech delivered by Mr. Michael Kergin, Ambassador of Canada to the United States, to the Detroit Economic Club. "The Canada-U.S. border: Where the rubber hits the road" - 21 March 2001, Houston, Texas
Speech delivered by Mr. Michael Kergin, Ambassador of Canada to the United States, to the Houston World Affairs Council. |  |
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