Chrétien reaffirms Canada-U.S. bond with resolve on 9/11 anniversary
On the 9/11 anniversary, former Canadian Prime Minister Jean Chrétien stressed a steadfast Canada–United States friendship—promising to stand with the U.S. while insisting Canada won’t back down or compromise its interests—as former U.S. Rep. Hoekstra praised Gander’s hospitality and highlighted lingering Canada–U.S. trade tensions and the long history of collaboration between the two nations.