Canadian Ambassador Gary Doer to Speak in Pittsburgh March 21 on U.S.-Canada "Strategic Partnership"

Canadian Ambassador Gary Doer will be in Pittsburgh on Wednesday, March 21 for a luncheon and public policy discussion at the Duquesne Club hosted by the World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh with support from the Consulate General of Canada.

Ambassador Gary Doer

The topic of Doer’s remarks is Canada and the United States: A Strategic Partnership for the 21st Century.

The luncheon will take place from Noon to 1:45 p.m. at the Duquesne Club, which is located at 325 Sixth Avenue, Downtown.

Tickets are $45 for World Affairs Council members, $60 for non-members, and $360 for a table of eight. Register at www.worldpittsburgh.org or by calling 412-281-7970.

Ambassador Doer assumed his responsibilities as Canada’s 23rd representative to the United States in October 2009. Prior to taking up his current position, Doer served as Premier of Manitoba for 10 years. During that time, he worked extensively with U.S. Governors to enhance Canada-U.S. cooperation on trade, agriculture, water protection, climate change, and renewable energy.

Doer won three consecutive elections as Premier of Manitoba and in 2005 was named by Business Week magazine as one of the top 20 international leaders on climate change. His government introduced balanced budgets during each of his ten years in office while reducing many taxes, including a plan to eliminate small business tax. As Premier, he led strategic investments in health care, education, and training and infrastructure.