March 25, 2015, Stacy Garcia Jr. attended a reception at the Pacific Club celebrating the connections between Hawaii and Canada on behalf of Senator Shimabukuro’s office.
The official visit to Honolulu of the Consulate General of Canada in San Francisco Cassie Doyle and Consulate staff was to welcome newly elected Hawaii Governor David Ige and outline Hawaii’s trade relationship with Canada.
Consulate General Doyle highlighted that Canada is Hawaii’s 2nd largest body of tourist comprising of two million visitors each year. She mentioned our excellent educational exchange programs and close military ties.
Governor Ige shared of his surprise involving the true nature of Hawaii’s close ties with Canada truly are. He also stated how much Hawaii and Canada can gain from one another in the field of alternative energy and the goal of 100% energy independence.
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