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05 November 08
Barack Obama Elected 44th President of United States
Barack Obama, unknown to most Americans just four years ago, will become the 44th president and the first African-American president of the United States. Obama, a senator from Illinois, and his running mate Joe Biden will take the oath of office on January 20, 2009.
[more] [america.gov blog].
5 November 08
Ambassador David Wilkins Congratulatory Remarks on the Election Results [More].
05 November 08
The Victory and Concession Speeches
To read President Elect - Barack Obama's Victory Speech -
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To read Senator John McCain's Concession Speech -
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05 November 08
President Bush Discusses Presidential Election
THE PRESIDENT: Good morning. Last night, I had a warm conversation with President-elect Barack Obama. I congratulated him and Senator Biden on their impressive victory. I told the President-elect he can count on complete cooperation from my administration as he makes the transition to the White House. [more].
05 November 08
Secretary Condoleezza Rice - Remarks on the Outcome of the Elections
SECRETARY RICE: Good morning. I asked Sean if I could open this briefing, and he said yes, that I could do that. I’m getting ready to leave for the Middle East, but I did not want this morning to pass without taking note of the extraordinary election last night. This was an exercise in American democracy, of which Americans across the political spectrum are justifiably proud. [more].
September 03
 Consul General visits a 1908 Celtic memorial
Consul General on path leading to 1908 Celtic memorial to Irish immigration through Quebec.
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July 08
 400th Anniversary of Quebec City
The United States gave for the 400th anniversary of Quebec City three monuments installed at the Parc de la Jetée on the new walkway Samuel-De Champlain. This is a tribute to the many franco-americans who moved to the South of the border, searching for work.
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June 16
 49th International Eucharistic Congress
Consul General David Fetter talking with Cardinal Ouellet, Minister Monique Gagnon-Tremblay and Reverend Bruce Stavert during the 49th International Eucharistic Congress on June 16.
30 May 08
 Rendez-vous naval de Québec
Consul General Fetter meets with Commodore Fanta and Captain Lobree from the USS Mesa Verde, and with Premier of Quebec Charest during the "Rendez-vous naval de Québec" on May 30, 2008.
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24 January 08
 Ambassador Wilkins visits club Jacques Cartier in Quebec City
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 Consul General Fetter enjoying Winter Carnival, February 2008
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24 January 08
Ambassador Wilkins visits club Jacques Cartier in Quebec City
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The U.S. Embassy in Ottawa would like to remind travelers that beginning January 31, 2008, individuals crossing the border will be asked to present documents denoting citizenship and identity when entering the United States through land and sea ports of entry. This change primarily affects American and Canadian citizens, who have previously been permitted entry by oral declaration alone, and marks the transition toward standard and consistent documents for all travelers entering the United States.
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[What documents are needed?] [FAQs]
1 November 2007
Courtesy visit of Consul General Fetter to Premier of Quebec, Jean Charest.
1 November 2007
Consul General Fetter signs the guest book at the Premier's office, Jean Charest.
29 October 2007
Consul General David Fetter delivers a speech at the inauguration of the American Chamber of Commerce Quebec.
17 October 2007
Consul General Fetter pays a courtesy call on Quebec Lieutenant Governor Pierre Duchesne.
16 October 2007
Consul General David Fetter signs the Guest Book at the Quebec National Assembly during his courtesy call on Michel Bissonnet, President of the Quebec National Assembly.
9 October 2007
Consul General David Fetter signs the Guest Book at Quebec City Hall during his courtesy call on Acting Mayor Jacques Jolicœur.
From left: Ms. Dominique Nadeau, Consul General David Fetter, Acting Mayor of Quebec Jacques Jolicœur.
9 October 2007
Consul General David Fetter meeting with Opposition Municipal Leader Ann Bourget at Quebec City Hall.
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From left: Opposition Municipal Leader Ann Bourget, Ms. Dominique Nadeau, Consul General Fetter.
12 June 2007
Consul General Abigail Friedman delivers remarks at the Young Chamber of Commerce luncheon meeting at Hilton Quebec
12 June 2007
Left: François Alabrune, Consul General of France; Abigail Friedman, U.S. Consul General; Benoît Pelletier, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs; and Yahya Baby, Young Chamber of Commerce.
25 April 2007
Meeting/Reception of Quebec/Chaudière Appalaches Major Company Head Offices
Over fifty people accepted the invitation of Consul General Abigail Friedman, and of the acting head of the Foreign Commercial Service at U.S. Embassy Ottawa, Ms. Janice A. Corbett, for a reception/meeting in honor of Quebec/Chaudière Appalaches major company head offices.
March 2007
Consul General Abigail Friedman joined Quebec ice canoers on the St-Lawrence River. Behind, we can see the splendid view of Château Frontenac and the U.S. Consulate.
Consul General Abigail Friedman standing on an ice floe in the middle of St-Lawrence River. Shown with her are ice canoers Evan Price and Catherine Gignac.
20 February 07
On February 16, Ambassador David H. Wilkins was available live to answer questions on an "Ask the Ambassador" web chat. The Ambassador invited Canadians to engage with him on a dialog on issues of concern to Canadians "North of Sixty".
February 2007
Head of the U.S. ice sculpture team Jerry Merrill and Consul General Abigail Friedman in front of the elephant sculptures. Other members of the U.S. team (not shown) are Cliff Gilbert and Serge Sigouin.
US team carving elephant sculptures, voted by the public as the best sculpture during Winter Carnival, Quebec City, 2007.
January 2007
On January 25, 2007, the U.S. Consulate, the American Chamber of Commerce/Quebec, and the State of Tennessee co-hosted a reception to introduce local businesses to the work of the American Chamber and business opportunities in Tennessee. From left: Director of the Canadian Office of Economic and Community Development of the State of Tennessee Robert Bathgate; Consul General Abigail Friedman; and Vice-President of the American Chamber of Commerce Thomas Creary.
August 2006
Consul General Friedman and local employee Sylvain Verreault visited the Canadian Research Icebreaker CCGS Amundsen before it left port Aug. 22 for Nunavut. The Consul General will be visiting Iqaluit, Pangnirtung, and Pond Inlet, in Nunavut Territory, Sept. 18-22.
July 4th 2006
July 4th Celebrations in Quebec City.
June 06
The 2006 Quebec International Air Show took place June 10-11 under rainy skies. Despite the grey weather, those who attended the air show were rewarded with spectacular aerial acrobatics performed by a number of international pilots, including the Canadian Snow Birds and the Blue Angels of the US Navy. Proceeds from the event went to special-needs and mobility-impaired children. The next Quebec Air Show is scheduled for the summer of 2008 when the city celebrates the 400th anniversary of its founding.
9 May 06
On May 9th, 2006 students from the Josiah Quincy Upper School in Boston and from Cardinal Roy High School in Quebec City had lunch with the Consul General. The students were part of an exchange program funded by the Boston Maple Leaf Foundation. The exchange allowed for a wonderful intercultural experience and the opportunity to learn about the role of the Consul General and of the consular presence in Quebec.
4 May 06
CG Friedman giving a talk on the U.S. Patriot Act and privacy laws in the U.S. to the 14th annual meeting of the Quebec Association on Information Access and Protection. Also shown are panelist Karl Delwaide of Fasken Martineau and moderator Esther Begin, chef d'antenne at TVA and LCN.
2 May 06
Consul General Abigail Friedman and Senior Political/Economic Advisor Dominique Nadeau greet the dynamic Young Quebec Chamber of Commerce.
Shown here are, from left to right, Yahya Baby, Bruno Salvail, Dominique Nadeau, Abigail Friedman, the president of the Young Chamber Veronique Fortin, and Annie Lelievre. The Consulate and the Young Chamber, in their May 2 meeting, discussed ways in which to encourage U.S. companies to come to Quebec, and linkages between young American and Quebec businessmen and women.
3 March 06
Consul General Abigail Friedman greets the St. Paul Minnesota Ice Sculpting Team in Quebec City. This year, St. Paul, Minnesota is the special guest of the Quebec Carnival. In addition to the St. Paul team, a U.S. team will be competing in the International Sculpting competition. Quebec's Carnival runs from January 27 - February 12, 2006. St. Paul's Carnival, the oldest in North America, runs from Jan. 27 to Feb. 5, 2006.
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