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Hemisphere Highlights, Volume VIII, Issue 4 - April 2009

Mon, 04 May 2009 00:00:00 -0400

The Fifth Summit of the Americas conference takes place in Port of Spain, Trinidad & Tobago. Canada announces it will create a Canadian International Center for the Arctic Region in Norway to strengthen its voice on Arctic issues in Europe.

Hemisphere Highlights, Volume VII, Issue 3—March 2009

Fri, 03 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0400

A meeting of the Inter-American Development Bank’s Board of Governors evaluates the impact of the financial crisis on Latin America. The government of Canada pledges new funds to strengthen the rule of law and promote the democratic process in Afghanistan.

Hemisphere Highlights, Volume VIII, Issue 2 - February 2009

Thu, 05 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Latin America draws attention in the U.S. Congress, and an independent commission of former Latin American heads of state criticizes U.S.-led international counternarcotics policies. A wave in gang-related violence in Canada is tied to the drug wars in Mexico and the U.S. crackdown on Mexican drug cartel activity.

Hemisphere Highlights, Volume VIII, Issue 1 - January 2009

Tue, 03 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Secretary of State Hillary Clinton brings up an “energy partnership of the Americas” in her confirmation hearing. The official opposition party in Canada agrees to support the 2009 budget, ending speculation over the formation of a coalition government. Campaigns begin in Mexico for the July 2009 congressional elections.

Hemisphere Highlights, Volume VII, Issue 10 - November 2008

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0500

Partisan divides in the parliament of Canada push the the country into a constitutional crisis. Rising levels of obesity in Mexico threaten to undermine the country’s gains in public health and life expectancy. Costa Rica announces that it will begin negotiations for a free-trade agreement with China.

Hemisphere Highlights, Volume VII, Issue 9 - October 2008

Mon, 03 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0500

The newly reelected prime minister of Canada announces his appointments of ministers for the new cabinet.

Hemisphere Highlights, Volume VII, Issue 8 - September 2008

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0400

Transparency International releases its 2008 Corruptions Perception Index, which illustrates the persistent problem of corruption in the Americas. A federal election is called in Canada, to be held on October 14. Demonstrators march in Mexico to protest rising violence, and the Mexican Supreme Court upholds a law allowing abortion.

Hemisphere Highlights, Volume VII, Issue 7 - July 2008

Wed, 06 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400

The government of Canada encourages Quebec's negotiation of a unilateral labor-mobility deal with France and indicates its willingness to give the provinces greater autonomy in economic affairs. Mexico hosts the 17th International AIDS Conference.

Hemisphere Highlights, Volume VII, Issue 6 -- June 2008

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400

The government of Canada concludes negotiations for a free-trade agreement with Colombia. Legislation is passed in Mexico to undertake a reform of the country's judicial system. The European Union ends a five-year ban on diplomatic relations with Cuba.

Hemisphere Highlights, Volume VII, Issue 5 - May 2008

Wed, 04 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400

The minister of foreign affairs of Canada resigns after a security breach. The president of Mexico announces the total elimination of tariffs for certain food items in an effort to lower domestic food prices. Leonel Fernández Reyna is reelected for a third term as president of the Dominican Republic.