Resources & Facts
Resources:
- Canadian Ambassador Michael Wilson
About the Ambassador.
- C2C Frequently Asked Questions
Within these pages you will find answers to many of the questions you may
have.
- Consular and Emergency Services for Canadians
Passport, travel advisories and other information for a successful trip.
- Canadian Media - NewsCan
Sign up for NewsCan - a weekly collection of Canadian newspaper articles.
Also visit the Embassy's Canadian Media page, to keep up-to-date with Canadian newspapers, television, radio stations
and news sites.
- Canada Watch
Sign up for Canada Watch - a weekly summary of the publications and
commentaries of Canadian think tanks.
- Business Resources
Begin your search for Canadian business oppportunities or investments with
these online resources.
- 2007 State Trade Fact Sheets
Learn about Canada's economic importance to each of the U.S. states.
- Government Resources
Health care, taxes, customs, pensions, Parliament and links to Government
web sites.
- Connect2Canadian Music
Links to Canadian musicians, many of which are on tour or are planning tours
in the future.
- Student Resources
Information for Canadian Students Studying in the United States.
- C2C Sports
Links to Canadian "Sports News", University Sports and sports organizations
sites.
FACTS:
Many Connect2Canada members have expressed an interest in learning more about issues relating to Canada and the Canada-U.S.
relationship to share with friends and colleagues. For example, did you know...
* None of the terrorists responsible for 9/11 entered the U.S. from Canada. The millenium bomber was successfully prosecuted
as a result of Canadian and U.S. authorities working together.
* Canada is the largest supplier of energy to the U.S. - The largest supplier of oil; the largest supplier of crude oil,
the largest supplier of natural gas, the largest supplier of electricity; and the the largest supplier of uranium.
* Canadian visits to the U.S. alone are far greater than from any other country.
* Canada screens 100% of checked baggage at its 89 main airports, one full year ahead of its international obligations.
We encourage you to click on the links below to get the facts: