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3 May 09
175th anniversary of American diplomatic presence in Quebec

Consul General David Fetter delivering a speech at the unveiling ceremony. From left: CG Fetter, Lieutenant-Governor of Quebec Pierre Duchesne, Deputy Chief of Mission at the Embassy Ottawa Terry Breese, Minister of International Relations Pierre Arcand, MP Fran�ois Robello, Director of Canadian Affairs at the Department of State Ned Nolan, Consul General of the United States in Montreal Lee McClenny, Deputy Mayor of Quebec Jacques Jolic�ur.

The Ch�teau Frontenac stands as a witness to this historic moment.

CG Fetter unveils the commemorative plaque honoring the consuls who served in Quebec starting from 1834. From Left: Jacques Jolic�ur, Lee McClenny, Pierre Duchesne, Ned Nolan, Terry Breese, Pierre Arcand, CG Fetter.

Presentation of motion at National Assembly, Qu�bec. From left: Quebec Delegate-General at New York Robert Keating, Ned Nolan, David Fetter, Premier of Quebec Jean Charest, Terry Breese, Director of North America at the MIR (Ministry of International Relations) Patrick Muzzi, Lee McClenny, Special advisor to Premier Charest Mario Lavoie (PHOTOM�DIA - Fran�ois Nadeau Photographer).
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11 February 09
CG David Fetter congratulates Mr. Pierre Arcand for his nomination as a Minister of international relations.

February 09
Consul General Fetter in conversation with Cap Chat Mayor and Municipal Council
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February 09
CG David Fetter and Mrs. Susan Fetter accompanied with �Bonhomme carnaval� at the Ball of Regency 2009.

January 09
From left : CG David Fetter; Michel Robitaille, CEO Centre de la Francophonie des Am�riques; Maurice Fallu Landry, Executive Director ASTER astronomy observatory and interpretation center located in Quebec�s Temiscouata region.

January 09
2009 International Federation of Sleddogs Sports (IFSS) Winter World Championships
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Web Chat with the Ambassador on December 11, 2008

U.S. Ambassador to Canada David H. Wilkins has devoted the last three and a half years to building up and enriching what he considers to be the best and most productive bilateral relationship in the world, that between Canada and the United States. As he prepares to leave the U.S. Embassy in Ottawa to return to his home in the United States, Ambassador Wilkins was pleased to participate in a web chat in order to answer questions and engage in discussion on Canada - U.S relations during his tenure as well as in terms of what he foresees for the future.

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].

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 Jet�e 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. [view slideshow]

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

Security Notice to all Consular Visitors.

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. [More] [What documents are needed?] [FAQs]

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