Thursday, February 19, 2009

Roundup of Obama's Six Hours In Canada


Canadian welcome mat
From a Toronto Star blogger:
Obama waved to the crowd again as he was leaving Parliament Hill. When everyone realized the motorcade was heading east, hundreds of people ran in that direction to see if they could see him again. The snow is ankle deep and rough terrain from thousands of footprints, so everyone was stumbling and giggling as they ran. Then when the motorcade disappeard around the corner, there was another stampede to Wellington St. People were cheering and waving as it crossed onto Elgin St. To head back to the airport. Then when the frenzy was over, all you could see were people checking their cameras to see if they had the shot they had been hoping for, still gasping for breath from the run through the snow and cold air.
White House live blogging.
Obama's press conference with Canadian prime minister Stephen Harper. Obama said he didn't press Canada for more troops in Afghanistan:
Obama needs a warmer coat:

Just like our pundits, Canada has theirs:
Obama makes Americans of all of us.
Enough with the Obamamania already.
See photos.
More photos
U.S. Canada Clean Air dialogue.
Story from CBC News Canada.
NYT story.
Washington Post story.
Obama signs the guest book