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Canada

Ambassador David C. Jacobson
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Detention of U.S. and Canadian Nationals in Iran
Canada and the U.S. are deeply concerned about the continued detention of Canadian and American citizens, including dual nationals, inside Iran and once again urge Iran's leadership to positively resolve these cases as a humanitarian gesture and in accordance with their obligations under international conventions. -Statement

North American Leaders Summit
Date: 08/10/2009 Description: President Barack Obama, left, Mexico's President Felipe Calderon, right, and Canada's Prime Minister Stephen Harper, center, at the leader's trilateral meeting at the Cabanas Cultural Center in Guadalajara. © Official White House Photo by Pete SouzaContinuing his efforts to strengthen partnerships with North American leaders, President Obama has been in Guadalajara, Mexico at the North American Leaders Summit. Joined by Mexican President Felipe Calderón and Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper, President Obama described the spirit of the summit, "Indeed, in the 21st century, North America is defined not simply by our borders, but by our bonds." -White House Blog

North American Trilateral Ministerial Meeting
Date: 07/16/2009 Description: Secretary Clinton hosts Mexican Foreign Secretary Patricia Espinosa and Canadian Foreign Minister Lawrence Cannon for a trilateral meeting at the State Department. © State Dept Image Secretary Clinton: "The partnership between our nations and our entire North American region has such enormous potential to enhance safety and opportunity for our citizens as well as health and prosperity. And we are focused upon our shared assets and values, particularly our dynamic economies and our creative hardworking citizens, to make North America the most prosperous, safest, and competitive region in the world." -Full Text

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