From July 21-24, delegates from the Canadian Section of the Canada-U.S. IPG, NDP MP Brian Masse (Windsor West, Ont.) and Liberal MP Michael Coteau (Don Valley East, Ont.) travelled to Columbus, Ohio for the 78th Midwestern Legislative Conference. During the conference, on 23 July 2024, the Midwestern Legislative Conference adopted a resolution calling for the United States Centers … Read more
On May 18, 2021, Conservative Senator Michael L. MacDonald and Liberal MP Wayne Easter (Malpeque, PEI) hosted a virtual meeting with congressional counterparts from the United States Senate, led by U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar and Mike Crapo. “We had a very productive dialogue on a range of important issues, including border operations, working towards a safe border … Read more
Congressman Brian Higgins, U.S. House of Representatives and Liberal MP Wayne Easter (Malpeque, PEI), Co-Chairs of the U.S. and Canadian sections of the Canada–United States Inter-Parliamentary Group, issued the following statement: “As co-chairs of the Canadian and U.S. sections of the IPG, we applaud our governments for renewing their commitment to strengthening the partnership between … Read more
From 15-18 March 2021, Senator Michael L. MacDonald and Liberal MP Wayne Easter (Malpeque, PEI), along with the executive committee members of the Canadian Section of the Canada–United States Inter-Parliamentary Group (IPG), hosted virtual meetings with their U.S. congressional counterparts. “We were pleased that, despite the global COVID-19 pandemic, we were able to reinforce our shared … Read more
Members of the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Group hosted a virtual event in conjunction with other events being hosted by Canada’s Embassy in Washington, D.C., and jointly by the Great Lakes Commission and the US Congress, to mark Great Lakes Week. Ahead of the meeting, GLSLG Co-Chair Senator Diane Griffin remarked, “I am excited to … Read more
On Feb. 10, 2021, members of the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Group of the Canadian Section of the Canada–United States Inter-Parliamentary Group met with a delegation from the Great Lakes – St. Lawrence Cities Initiative, led by Mayor Mike Vandersteen of Sheboygan, Wisconsin and Mayor Walter Sendzik of St. Catharines, Ont. “The Great Lakes and … Read more
Members of the Canadian Section of the Canada–United States Inter-Parliamentary Group met with a delegation from the Future Borders Coalition. “It is important that members of the IPG’s Canadian Section engage with stakeholders directly involved with Canada-U.S. border operations, such as the representatives of the Future Borders Coalition,” said Senator Michael L. MacDonald, Senate Co-Chair … Read more
Senator Diane Griffin and Liberal MP Vance Badawey (Niagara Centre, Ont.), Vice-Chairs of the Canadian Section of the Canada–United States Inter-Parliamentary Group, announced the creation of the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Group. This group – whose multi-partisan and bicameral membership is drawn from the Canada–United States IPG – will work to address the many … Read more
It was with great sadness that members of the Canadian Section of the Canada–United States Inter-Parliamentary Group learned about the passing of Jim Phillips, founding President and CEO of the Canadian/American Border Trade Alliance. “Since 1992 Jim has been a tireless advocate for improved Canada–U.S. relations. His efforts were boundless as he sought to connect … Read more
On February 25, members of Canadian Section of the Canada–United States Inter-Parliamentary Group (IPG) met with a delegation from the Chamber of Marine Commerce. The delegation was led by the organization’s president, Bruce Burrows. “Members of Canadian section appreciated meeting with the representatives of the Chamber of Marine Commerce and welcomed the information they provided,” said Liberal … Read more
