What’s New at FBC?  FBC has had a busy spring!  In March, FBC hosted our first International Symposium on Preclearance for Travel and Trade in Toronto. Thank you to our speakers, sponsors, and attendees that made this event possible. It was great to be in the room with so many familiar faces and so many dedicated border specialists. The attendees were invited to a reception at the U.S. Consul General’s residence, followed by an all day Symposium with government and industry participants the following day. Read key takeaways below. View the event photos here.  In April, FBC’s Laura Dawson was named one of Canada’s Top 50 Foreign Policy influencers by the Hill Times. "...Dawson was called on by the government to give her two cents at the recent winter cabinet retreat. Her expertise is on the world’s longest undefended border that traverses the 49th parallel—a border that has been put under an increased spotlight by bombastic American lawmakers as their election approaches. One senior official called her perspective a 'thoughtful voice' that is listened to. Dawson previously led the Canada Institute at the D.C.-based Wilson Center and was a senior adviser in the U.S. Embassy in Ottawa." Read the full press release and article here. Make sure to subscribe to our newsletters, stay connected on social media, and ensure that your membership is up to date, in order to keep up with other upcoming events and webinars. |
Symposium Takeaways  On March 6-7, 2024, FBC brought together more than a 100 U.S. and Canada government and business leaders for a frank discussion on the the legacy and future of preclearance for travel and trade citing lessons learned from the U.S.-Canada experience and around the world. Here are some to the main takeaways.  A longer summary of proceedings will follow.
A special thank you to our Symposium sponsors that made this event possible. |
Spotlight Conversation: Colin Bird, Canadian Consul General (Detroit) and Baxter Hunt, U.S. Consul General (Toronto), moderated by Jennifer Quinn, Chief Strategy and Innovation Officer, Nieuport Aviation |
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