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House Hansard - 238

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
October 24, 2023 10:00AM
Context: House Hansard - 238 - Oct/24/23
Mr. Andy Fillmore (Halifax, Lib.)
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Madam Speaker, I rise today to commemorate the 190th anniversary of the United States consulate in Halifax, which marked the birth of diplomatic relations between our nations as the first U.S. consulate in British North America. Over the years, our diplomatic ties have grown stronger as we have weathered challenges together, from historic events to evolving geopolitical dynamics. From the Halifax explosion of 1917 to the tragic events of September 11, 2001, we have stood together in times of need. Today, the U.S. consulate in Halifax continues to foster economic, cultural and educational co-operation in the Atlantic region. I would like to recognize, in particular, the remarkable contributions of Lyra S. Carr, who assumed the role of consul general in July 2021, becoming only the second female consul general in the post's history. As we celebrate this enduring partnership, let us remember the words of President Biden in this very chamber: Canada and the United States can do big things and stand together, do them together, rise together. We are going to write the future together, I promise you.
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