3 February 2010
Quebec Winter Carnival 2010
At Quebec City Winter Carnival, CG Fetter met the U.S. Ice sculpture team in the middle of a mini site of inverted snow pyramids. The pyramids are inspired form those existing in el Giza, Egypt and on which the team has started working for the last few days.

28 January 2010
Northern Lights Conference 2010
Consul General Fetter delivering a speech at the Northern Lights conference, business and culture showcase, Palais des Congrès, Montreal.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection Responds to H1N1 Vaccination Requirement Rumor
(12/08/2009) U.S. Customs and Border Protection would like to address rumors regarding U.S. entry requirements and the H1N1 virus: Travelers do NOT need to present proof that they received the H1N1 flu vaccine in order to enter the United States. No such vaccination requirement exists. Travelers are encouraged to visit the Department of Health and Human Services Flu Web site for current information on seasonal flu prevention, and the "Know Before You Go" section under the Travel tab of the CBP Web site for helpful traveler tips.

10 December 09


Consulate General Quebec City is getting ready for Christmas. Bollards have magically turned into Santa, Mrs. Claus and jolly little elves.

9 December 09


Inauguration of the Consulate General
After a three-month physical security upgrade of the Consulate General Quebec, CG Fetter, his staff members, as well as Ministry of International Relations’ and Ville de Québec ‘s teams inaugurate the freshly renovated offices.

8 December 09


Trois Rivieres - CG Fetter offers the Ursuline sisters a framed receipt of the paid debt. On July 4, 2009, during festivities marking Trois-Rivières’ 375th anniversary, CG Fetter symbolically repaid the debt of C$130 to the Ursulines.

1 December 09
A New Way Forward - The President's Address
The President has outlined his strategy on Afghanistan and Pakistan from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, N.Y.: "The 30,000 additional troops that I am announcing tonight will deploy in the first part of 2010 – the fastest pace possible – so that they can target the insurgency and secure key population centers. They will increase our ability to train competent Afghan Security Forces, and to partner with them so that more Afghans can get into the fight. And they will help create the conditions for the United States to transfer responsibility to the Afghans.” [read transcript or watch video] [fact sheet]

26 - 29 October 09


Visit to Nunavut

22 - 29 September 09


CG Fetter's visit to Lower North Shore

19 August 09
CG Fetter visit to Hospital General of Quebec
From left: Mother Superior Sister Louise Plante, Lise Lemay, CG Fetter, Jean Lemay, Dominique Nadeau.

17 August 09
Collège Mérici
CG Fetter and Collège Mérici students, Quebec City

06 August 09
Discovery in the Gulf of St. Lawrence
Parks Canada underwater archaeologists have found what they believe is the wreckage of a U.S. Air Force plane lost in 1942 off the coast near the village of Longue-Pointe-de-Mingan, Quebec. "The United States government was extremely interested to learn of the discovery of the wreckage, and we look forward to working with our Canadian friends to verify the identity of the aircraft," said David Fetter, Consul General of the United States in Quebec City. "This process has been an excellent example of the spirit of cooperation and friendship that has been the core of the U.S.-Canadian relationship in times of both war and peace." For more information on the Joint POW/MIA Accounting Command (JPAC) “truthing” process visit www.jpac.pacom.mil. You can find information about the Parks Canada discovery at http://www.pc.gc.ca/.

04 July 09
CG Fetter participates in the festivities of the 375th Anniversary of Trois-Rivières

03 July 09
Independence Day reception (July 3rd, 2009)
The Buffalo Choral Arts Society sings «Battle Hymn of the Republic» at the Chapelle, Québec City.

14 May 09
CG Fetter visit to Wendake: Grand Chef Konrad Sioui offers him a gift, First Nations Hotel Museum

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On May 3, 2009, U.S. Consulate General in Quebec City celebrates its 175th anniversary.

Security Notice to all Consular Visitors.

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