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David Jacobson, Nominee for Ambassador to Canada
June 4 2009 - White House Announces President Obama's Intent to Nominate David Jacobson as Ambassador to Canada
The White House - Mr. Jacobson is currently serving as Special Assistant to the President for Presidential Personnel. Prior to serving in the White House, Mr. Jacobson spent 30 years gaining expertise in the areas of complex commercial, class action, securities, insurance and business litigation as a partner at the law firm Sonnenschein, Nath & Rosenthal LLP. While working as a partner at Sonnenschien, Mr. Jacobson also founded AtomWorks, an organization to bring together corporate, civic and academic leaders in order to foster nanotechnology in the Midwest. He also served as a member of CEOs for Cities, a national bipartisan alliance of 75 mayors, corporate executives, university presidents and nonprofit leaders organized to advance the economic competitiveness of cities. Mr. Jacobson received a J.D. from Georgetown University Law Center and was the Administrative Editor of the Georgetown Law Journal. He received his B.A. from Johns Hopkins University.

In announcing his intent to nominate Ambassadors, President Obama said," “I am grateful that these individuals will help represent our nation abroad during this important time for our country and the world. They bring a depth of experience and I look forward to working with them in the months and years to come.”

30 June 09
Consul General Hosts Independence Day Reception
Consul General Lee McClenny hosted the Consulate General’s annual Independence Day celebration at the Hyatt Regency Montréal. In his remarks, McClenny highlighted the close ties between Quebecers and Americans as well as the significance of the administration of President Barack Obama. The assembled guests, from all sectors of Quebec society, enjoyed the view from the beautiful Hyatt terrace and an exhibit of photos taken in Washington on Inauguration Day by Montreal photographer Christine Bourgier. Guests were also treated to a visit by legendary American singer Stevie Wonder, in town to kick off the 30th Montreal International Jazz Festival. Wonder offered his best wishes for the day, and graciously agreed to take a few pictures with U.S. Consulate staff and guests. Photos of the event are available here and more will be posted in the coming days.

23 June 09
Consulate Hosts Aerospace Mission
The U.S. Consulate General's Commercial Service recently hosted fifteen aerospace companies from across the United States. Representatives from American companies met with their Canadian counterparts and heard industry briefings from the presidents of the Aerospace Industries Associations of Quebec and Canada. The Consulate General co-hosted a reception for participants with the Montreal-based International Civil Aviation Association, and the delegation also visited key Montreal-area aerospace firms. Organizers look forward to increased U.S – Canada aerospace business cooperation as a result of the trade mission. [Slideshow.]

18 June 09
International Cast Appears at Montreal’s Yiddish Theatre Festival
Yiddish theatre companies from the United States and seven other nations joined their Canadian counterparts at the Montreal International Yiddish Theatre Festival this month at the Segal Centre for Performing Arts. The festival is the largest international event on Yiddish theatre ever held, and coincides with fiftieth anniversary of the founding of Montreal’s famed Dora Wasserman Yiddish Theatre. Consul General Lee McClenny attended the opening of the festival’s symposium and told those gathered that the Consulate General was proud to be a sponsor of the landmark multi-cultural event. Pictured is one of the participating companies, the State Jewish Theatre of Bucharest, Romania.

16 June 09
Trafficking in Persons Report 2009
"The ninth annual Trafficking in Persons Report sheds light on the faces of modern-day slavery and on new facets of this global problem. The human trafficking phenomenon affects virtually every country, including the United States. In acknowledging America’s own struggle with modern-day slavery and slavery-related practices, we offer partnership. We call on every government to join us in working to build consensus and leverage resources to eliminate all forms of human trafficking."
[Full Report] [Canada Section]
[Press Release: Canadian Benjamin Perrin Named a Hero in the U.S. State Department 2009 Trafficking in Persons Report] .

15 June 09
Seattle Delegation visits Montreal
Seattle Mayor Greg Nickels, joined by Seattle Chamber of Commerce Chair Tayloe Washburn, recently led a delegation of some 70 Seattle-area business leaders and senior members of Seattle city government to Montreal. The group met with Montreal Mayor Gérald Tremblay and other civic and business leaders as it sought to learn from Montreal’s experiences, and share information on numerous subjects. U.S. Consul General in Montreal Lee McClenny, accompanied by the Canadian Consul General in Seattle, Peter Lloyd, welcomed the delegation and a group of Canadian guests on its opening night. [Slideshow.]

11 June 09
Massena Airport Welcomes Canadian Travelers
Consul General Lee McClenny hosted members of Montreal’s travel and tourism sectors at a reception for the Massena International Airport in New York State. Airport representatives outlined convenience, affordability and other factors that promise to make Massena International Airport more and more popular for travelers from Eastern Ontario and Quebec traveling to southern U.S. destinations and beyond.

10 June 09
Famed American Quartet Makes Final Canadian Appearance
The famed Guarneri String Quartet made its final Canadian appearance recently at the Montreal Chamber Music Festival. After 45 years of touring the world, the quartet is retiring from stage this month. Formed in 1964, the quartet has been described as one of “the most revered and enduring ensembles of its kind in the world”. U.S. Consul Daniel Hamilton attended the emotional event and greeted the quartet and Festival organizers after the performance, expressing the thanks of the American people for these extraordinary cultural ambassadors. More information about the Montreal Chamber Music Festival. More information about the Guarneri String Quartet [Slideshow.]

04 June 09
A New Beginning - Engaging the Muslim World President Obama's June 4 Speech in Cairo, Egypt
I am honored to be in the timeless city of Cairo, and to be hosted by two remarkable institutions. For over a thousand years, Al-Azhar has stood as a beacon of Islamic learning, and for over a century, Cairo University has been a source of Egypt’s advancement. Together, you represent the harmony between tradition and progress. I am grateful for your hospitality, and the hospitality of the people of Egypt. I am also proud to carry with me the goodwill of the American people, and a greeting of peace from Muslim communities in my country: assalaamu alaykum. [more] [fact sheet]

04 June 09
Quebecers Enjoy Washington Wines
The State of Washington Wine Commission hosted its first wine tasting and promotion in Montreal at the historic Maison du Gouverneur. The Consulate General worked with Quebec authorities to make the event possible, enabling thirty-five Washington companies to introduce their wines to their Quebec guests. Consul General Lee McClenny, a University of Washington alumnus, welcomed attendees at the event’s opening luncheon. [Slideshow.]

03 June 09
Nazi-looted Paintings Returned with Assist from U.S. Courts
Consul General Lee McClenny recently attended an event at the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts to unveil a painting by Franz Xaver Winterhalter, Girl from the Sabine Mountain, the latest artwork to be returned to heirs of Max Stern, a Jewish art dealer forced to auction his entire collection, almost 200 pieces in total, in 1937 by the Nazi Regime. After the Second World War, Stern moved to Montreal where he slowly rebuilt his collection and became one of Canada’s premier art dealers. On his death in 1989, he donated his collection to 3 universities, Concordia and McGill in Montreal and Hebrew University in Jerusalem. The recovery of the artworks is in large part due to the contributions of the American legal team that took on the case, as well as the U.S Department of Justice and Department of Homeland Security, Immigration and Customs Enforcement. More information about the Max Stern Art Restitution Project. Video on the project. [Slideshow.]

01 June 09
Consular Officer Visits Granby and Knowlton
U.S. Vice-Consul Vito DiPaola met recently with political, civic and business leaders in Granby and Knowlton, Quebec, to discuss services offered by the U.S. Consulate General in Montreal and to alert residents to changes to regulations on entry to the United States. The final phase of the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI) went into effect June 1, 2009, requiring travelers to present a passport or other approved document denoting citizenship and identity for all land and sea travel into the United States. Among others, DiPaola met with Granby Mayor Richard Goulet, several representatives from the Centre local de développement Haute-Yamaska – including President Paul Sarrazin and General Director Guy Coulombe – and several media outlets in the region. More information on WHTI.[Slideshow.]

H1N1 Influenza (Flu)
The United States, Canada and Mexico continue to work together with international organizations in actively monitoring the H1N1 flu outbreak. For additional and latest information, please see the U.S. Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website:www.cdc.gov [travel alerts][President Obama's remarks]>

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