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Ambassador Gary Doer

Submitted by Anonymous on 21 April, 2009 - 09:08
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In October, 2009, Gary Doer assumed his responsibilities as Canada’s 23rd representative to the United States of America.Prior to taking up his current position in Washington, Ambassador Doer served as Premier of Manitoba for ten years. During that time, he worked extensively with U.S. Governors to enhance Canada-U.S. cooperation on trade, agriculture, water protection, climate change and renewable energy.

Ms. Alexa McDonough

Submitted by Anonymous on 2 October, 2008 - 15:37
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Prior to election in 1980 as the first woman to lead a recognized political party in Canada, Alexa McDonough was employed as a social planner, social policy researcher, and professor in social policy and community development. Having served as leader of both the Nova Scotia and then federal New Democratic Party in Canada, Ms.