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		<title>Illinois And Manitoba Strengthen Trade And Commerce Opportunities</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 28 Mar 2011 15:02:55 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Governor Pat Quinn and Manitoba, Canada Premier Greg Selinger have signed a memorandum of understanding to boost trade and commerce opportunities between the two governments. “Global partners are critical to our efforts to boost Illinois’ economy and create jobs,” said Governor Quinn. “This agreement solidifies our commitment to working together to ensure both Illinois and [...]]]></description>
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		<title>U.S. And Canada Release Joint Border Threat And Risk Assessment</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 14 Mar 2011 14:25:37 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano and Canada&#8217;s Public Safety Minister Vic Toews have announced the public release of the Joint Border Threat and Risk Assessment. The assessment highlights the United States&#8217; and Canada&#8217;s commitment to identifying and mitigating potential threats of terrorism and transnational organized crime along the shared border. This fulfills their [...]]]></description>
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		<title>West Michigan Businesses Voice Support For Detroit To Windsor Bridge</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 16 Feb 2011 15:57:32 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Demonstrating that the need for an additional bridge connecting Detroit to Windsor, Ontario is an issue of statewide economic importance, leading West Michigan businesses today announced their support of the New International Trade Crossing. Meijer Inc., Amway Corp., Steelcase Inc., Kellogg Co. and Wolverine World Wide Inc., emphasized the benefits to West Michigan and the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Detroit To Windsor Bridge Gains Support In Michigan</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 28 Jan 2011 14:36:08 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[In an extraordinary demonstration of bipartisan agreement, Michigan&#8217;s four former governors jointly announced their support of a new international trade crossing to connect Detroit to Windsor, Ontario. Governor Rick Snyder announced his support for plans to build a second bridge over the Detroit River in his State of the State address last week. Snyder announced [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Governor John Lynch To Lead Trade Mission To Canada</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 24 Jan 2011 16:31:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Governor to Travel to Canada in April With NH Businesses and State Economic Development Officials. Governor John Lynch has announced that he will lead a trade mission to Canada, giving state economic development officials and New Hampshire businesses the chance to expand business opportunities with the nation&#8217;s largest trade partner. The trade mission to Montreal, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Maine Releases Report On Cultural Relations With New Brunswick</title>
		<link>http://www.thegovmonitor.com/world_news/united_states/maine-releases-report-on-cultural-relations-with-new-brunswick-43827.html</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 07 Dec 2010 19:13:09 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Governor John E. Baldacci was presented today with the initial report outlining future opportunities for expanding cross-border cultural and business opportunities with New Brunswick. In July, the Governor signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with then-Premier Shawn Graham of New Brunswick. The Maine Arts Commission was tasked to work with its counterpart in New Brunswick [...]]]></description>
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		<title>U.S. And Canada Hold 11th Cross Border Crime Forum</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 11 Nov 2010 17:37:01 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Attorney General Eric Holder, Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet Napolitano, Canadian Minister of Justice and Attorney General Rob Nicholson and Canada&#8217;s Minister of Public Safety Vic Toews met to enhance continued engagement between the two countries during the 11th United States-Canada Cross-Border Crime Forum (CBCF) Ministerial. The annual CBCF focuses on enhancing cooperation [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Washington And British Columbia Strengthen Cross Border Partnership</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 21 Oct 2010 15:20:06 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Governor Chris Gregoire announced that Washington state and British Columbia have taken another important step to develop a unique cross-border partnership to attract investment and create new jobs. The plan is a major initiative included in a Competitiveness and Prosperity action plan signed by Gregoire and British Columbia Premier Gordon Campbell at the conclusion of [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Canada Border Fees Killing Second Amtrak Train To Vancouver</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 12 Oct 2010 18:31:22 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Governor Chris Gregoire today issued the following statement, addressing the second passenger train from Seattle to Vancouver, British Columbia: “It’s very disappointing that the Canadian Border Services Agency sees the need to impose a border clearance fee on Washington state, in effect killing the second Amtrak train to Vancouver, British Columbia. During a time of [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Victoria Approves Plans For $484 Million Berrybank Windfarm</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Aug 2010 23:23:13 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Planning Minister Justin Madden today approved three planning applications for the development of the $484 million Berrybank Wind Energy Facility south east of Lismore. Speaking today at the Major Projects Conference in Melbourne, Mr Madden said he had accepted the recommendations of an independent panel and approved the project. “The Berrybank Wind Energy Facility will [...]]]></description>
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