David Cohen
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Don’t judge quality of U.S. democracy off Harris-Trump outcome: envoyCanadians shouldn't judge the quality of America's democracy regardless if Kamala Harris or Donald Trump secure the presidency, the U.S. ambassador to Canada says.U.S. NewsNov 5
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Canada getting ‘closer’ to key NATO defence spending target, minister saysU.S. Ambassador to Canada David Cohen told 'The West Block' host Mercedes Stephenson that Canada’s military spending lags plans from others amid a more hostile world stage.CanadaMay 27
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Canada now ‘the outlier’ in NATO on defence spending: U.S. ambassadorU.S. Ambassador to Canada David Cohen says Canada has become an outlier in NATO on defence spending, but Ottawa is rebuilding the nation's reputation as a reliable partner.CanadaMay 26
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The West Block Transcript – Episode 37, Season 13The blunt letter from senators on both sides of Washington’s political aisle was crystal clear: up your NATO spending or continue to fail the U.S. and the free world.PoliticsMay 26
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The West Block – Episode 27, Season 12The U.S. Ambassador to Canada is here with Washington’s view on Joe Biden's visit. And, sending a signal to China after a week of even more revelations about election interference.CanadaMar 26, 2023
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Canada and the U.S. ready to ‘take on China’ on defence, trade: ambassador‘There is no light between the two countries as to the importance of taking on China,’ said U.S. Ambassador to Canada David Cohen.CanadaMar 26, 2023
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Canada, U.S. face democratic ‘rough patches’ amid populism: American envoyChina and Russia are among the actors involved in attempts to subvert democracy, U.S. ambassador David Cohen said, but also domestic forces as shown by the trucker convoy protests.CanadaJun 12, 2022
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U.S. Senate confirms David Cohen as country’s new ambassador to CanadaCohen has previously served as a lawyer, lobbyist and fundraiser who served as a senior adviser and chief diversity officer at U.S. communications giant Comcast.PoliticsNov 2, 2021
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Biden selects senior Comcast adviser as top U.S. diplomat in CanadaBiden also chose Victoria Kennedy, a longtime friend, gun control activist and widow of late Senator Ted Kennedy of Massachusetts, for the top U.S. ambassadorial post in Austria.PoliticsJul 21, 2021
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