david paterson
@dpaterson1
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Ontario’s Representative to Washington DC
Washington, DC
Joined October 2010
Productive conversations in Washington today with Representatives Debbie Dingell, Richard Neal, Adrian Smith and Rudy Yakym, as well as Ruth Ward, Chief of Staff to Speaker Mike Johnson. By working together, Ontario and the U.S. can create prosperity on both sides of the border.
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This morning in St. Thomas, our government welcomed a $3.2B investment from Vianode to establish North America’s first synthetic graphite facility and onshore the production of a critical component for the EV, defence, and nuclear sectors. Once fully operational, this
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Today’s agreement with Webequie First Nation is a huge step toward building the road to the Ring of Fire, with shovels in the ground by next June. We’re working in partnership with First Nations, so we can unlock economic opportunity for northern communities and protect workers
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Another massive step forward as we unlock Ontario's economic potential. Working with @fordnation and @GregRickford, our government is building the roads, reducing permitting timelines by half, and expanding mineral processing to secure Canada's long-term prosperity.
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Today, we remember the victims of the September 11 terrorist attacks, including 24 Canadians, and honour the brave first responders who risked everything to save others.
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Ontario's rep in DC, David Paterson, ahead of tomorrow's Carney-Trump meeting: "We've been working very hard since Premier Ford came down and met with with Secretary Lutnick and with Ambassador Greer . . . we've seen progress in a variety of ways." #cdnpoli More:
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I just had a good call with President Trump. Canada is implementing our $1.3 billion border plan — reinforcing the border with new choppers, technology and personnel, enhanced coordination with our American partners, and increased resources to stop the flow of fentanyl. Nearly
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The Maine economy is integrated with Canada, our most important trading partner. Certain tariffs will impose a significant burden on many families, manufacturers, the forest products industry, small businesses, lobstermen, and agricultural producers. For example, 95 percent of
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I’ve got a better deal for President Trump: let’s work together to build Fortress Am-Can and take on the world. When Canada and the U.S. work together as two proud independent countries, we’re unstoppable.
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President Trump was asked about my comments last night when I said we need to be ready to stand up for Canadian workers if he follows through with his tariffs. President Trump told a reporter that he hopes the U.S. and Canada can work something out. I agree. The good news is
Ontario to restrict electricity exports to US and bar American-made alcohol if Trump tariffs applied
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Wrapping up our trade mission in #Washington with David Paterson, Ontario’s Representative in Washington. David continues to serve as an important voice for Ontario on the ground in Washington. Our government will continue to stand up for Ontario businesses and Ontario
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A 25 per cent tariff would be devastating to workers and jobs in both Canada and the U.S. The federal government needs to take the situation at our border seriously. We need a Team Canada approach and response—and we need it now. Prime Minister Trudeau must call an urgent
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David Paterson, Ontario representative in DC says election day is a 'big day of democracy' @AnnetteHamm. FULL INTERVIEW: https://t.co/0KAhIibTcT
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The U.S. is moving fast to ban Chinese software from vehicles on American roads. They’re worried about disruption and sabotage. To protect our shared national security, Canada must stay in lock-step with our American allies and do the same. By taking this step with the U.S., we
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I’m glad to see the federal government is listening to our calls and taking quick action to protect Ontario and Canadian jobs from unfairly subsidized Chinese imports, particularly electric vehicles. Thousands of good-paying Ontario jobs and more than $43 billion in investments
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I had a terrific meeting with Congressman @PeteStauber during my visit to Washington. We spoke about Canadian & American #Mining history & the importance of building a #CriticalMinerals supply chain to fuel the world’s electric vehicles & the technologies of tomorrow. #Ontario
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During our last visit to #WashingtonDC, it was great to join @cabc_co’s Beth Burke on the @canusastreetpod. Listen in to learn more about the many connections between #Ontario and the #US, from energy, to trade, to critical minerals and more! https://t.co/oC83FQMTuQ
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While in #WashingtonDC we were thrilled to connect with the Canadian Ambassador to the #UnitedStates, @KirstenHillmanA. Together we’re working to increase our bilateral trade with the #USA and create the conditions for economic growth and job creation. @CanEmbUSA
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Preparing for a busy day ahead tomorrow with Ontario’s new Representative in #Washington, @dpaterson1.
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