Audio: Expectations for President Obama's Trip to Canada

February 18, 2009


















The Americas Society/Council of the Americas conducted a videoconference simultaneously in Washington D.C and New York City in anticipation of President Obama´s first international trip to Canada.

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Read a program summary of the event.

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Topics:

• What issues will President Obama and Prime Minister Harper likely discuss during the meeting on February 19?
• What is the background and how may President Obama and Prime Minister Harper agree to work together on top issues such as the economy, trade, energy, Afghanistan, and climate change?

Speakers:

• Gov. James J. Blanchard, Former U.S. Ambassador to Canada; Partner, DLA Piper
• Stephen Handelman, Former Columnist, Time Canada; Managing Editor, Americas Quarterly
• Liz Harper, Foreign Affairs and Defense Reporter, The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer (Moderator)

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