
Connect2Canada / Lien Canada Canada holds 2nd place in country brand rankings, U.S. takes top billing
Source: mediacentre.canada.travel
CTC News Staff USA takes top billing, Australia tumbles to 3rd in prestigious FutureBrand Country Brand Index. It’s tough at the top, and tougher to stay there—but Canada has kept its grip on second place in the latest

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Connect2Canada / Lien Canada Economic Boost Seen From 2010 Games Preparations
Source: www.nytimes.com
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (Reuters) - Preparations for next year's Olympics have given Vancouver an economic boost that's comparable to those enjoyed by past host cities, according to a study released on Thursday.

Connect2Canada / Lien Canada Have a look at this week's issue of NewsCan
Source: www.connect2canada.com
Canada welcomes the world to Vancouver in 100 days The Connect2Canada Team To kick-off the 100-day countdown to the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, the Embassy of Canada in Washington, D.C., invited the world to Vancouver. ...

Connect2Canada / Lien Canada Just posted a new podcast.
Source: www.connect2canada.com
RCMP Chief Superintendent Joe Oliver sat down with us to discuss the Border Integrity Program and Canada-U.S. cooperation to protect against terrorism, organized crime and other border-related criminality.

Connect2Canada / Lien Canada The Royal Canadian Mounted Police is on Facebook. Check them out!

Source: www.nbcwashington.com
The Canadian Embassy in Washington, D.C., unveiled a special clock to mark the countdown.

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More videos of Fefe Dobson at the Embassy yesterday: Pt 2 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1AsKl3s19 s8 and Pt 3 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HS207xw5j Bk
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Fefe Dobson performs Didnt See You Coming and In Your Touch" at the Canadian Embassy in Washington DC to celebrate the 100 day countdown to the 2010 Vancouver Olympics.

Connect2Canada / Lien Canada Ambassador Doer’s visit to the White House centres on family, polar bears and Buy American
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WASHINGTON — Canada's newest ambassador to the United States met Wednesday with President Barack Obama to present his diplomatic credentials, but it wasn't all handshakes, good wishes and a handful of White House M&Ms - the thorny issue of Buy American was also on the agenda.

Connect2Canada / Lien Canada Part of Fefe Dobson’s performance this morning at the Embassy in DC. The rest of her set is still to come.
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Fefe Dobson performs "I’m A Lady" and "Made Out With Your Boyfriend" at the Canadian Embassy in Washington DC to celebrate the 100 day countdown to the 2010 Vancouver Olympics.

Connect2Canada / Lien Canada Some photos from our 100 day Olympic Countdown event at the Embassy this morning.

Connect2Canada / Lien Canada Vancouver 2010 Olympics to Offset All CO2 Emissions
Source: www.fastcompany.com

Connect2Canada / Lien Canada Ambassador Doer (accompanied by Mrs. Devine and their two daughters) presented his credentials to President Obama at the White House this morning.

Connect2Canada / Lien Canada Great 100-day Olympics kickoff event this morning at the Embassy with Fefe Dobson. Pictures and videos to come. Thanks to all who came out.

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In celebration of the 100-day countdown to the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, the Embassy of Canada in Washington, DC, in partnership with Omega and the Canadian Tourism Commission (CTC), are welcoming the world to Vancouver. As the official timekeepers of the Olympics, Omega will join Canadian Amb...assador Gary Doer in unveiling a countdown clock on Pennsylvania Avenue.
Other highlights will include appearances by the three official Vancouver 2010 Olympic mascots, a draw for a trip to Canada, and a live musical performance by Canada's own pop rock sensation Fefe Dobson. Fefe's debut album earned her two Juno and three MuchMusic Video Award nominations, and her song "I Want You" is currently featured in trailers for Drew Barrymore's directorial debut "Whip It”.
Family, friends and colleagues are welcome to attend.
We look forward to seeing you!Read More
Other highlights will include appearances by the three official Vancouver 2010 Olympic mascots, a draw for a trip to Canada, and a live musical performance by Canada's own pop rock sensation Fefe Dobson. Fefe's debut album earned her two Juno and three MuchMusic Video Award nominations, and her song "I Want You" is currently featured in trailers for Drew Barrymore's directorial debut "Whip It”.
Family, friends and colleagues are welcome to attend.
We look forward to seeing you!Read More
Featuring a live performance by Fefe Dobson
Time:8:00AM Wednesday, November 4th
Location:Embassy of Canada



















