MVP Kamala's schedule for February 23rd
On Tuesday, Vice President Harris began the day by joining President Biden in the Oval Office to receive the President's Daily Briefs.
During the day, Madam Vice President joined in remembering the one year anniversary of Ahmaud Arbery, who was sadly shot and killed in 2020 during a morning run
A year ago, Ahmaud Arbery was shot and killed while on a run. As we remember Ahmaud today, we commit to building a future where Black Americans no longer have to live in fear— simply because of the color of their skin.
— Vice President Kamala Harris (@VP) February 24, 2021
Later in the evening, President Biden and Vice President Harris met in Roosevelt Room for their first bilateral meeting with a foreign government. Due to COVID-19, this meeting was virtual as they were joined by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
Joining the President and Vice President in the Roosevelt Room, where Secretary Antony Blinken, Secretary of State; Jake Sullivan, Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs; Juan Gonzalez, Senior Director for Western Hemisphere.
Photo credit: President Joe Biden/Twitter |
Other members of the Biden-Harris administration to join virtually include Defense Department's Secretary Lloyd Austin, Secretary Janet Yellen of the Treasury Department, Secretary Pete Buttiglieg of the Transport Department, Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas of the Homeland Department and Amb. John Kerry.
On the Canadian side, joining Prime Minister Trudeau were Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland, Minister Marc Garneau of the Foreign Ministry, Ambassador Kirsten Hillman Canada's Ambassador to the US(who joined in via phone), Harjjit Sarjan Defense's Minister and many other members of Her Majesty's government.
Just logged on to meet with @POTUS @JoeBiden. We’re going to focus on strengthening the partnership between our two countries and putting that bond to work to make life better for families, workers, and small business owners on both sides of the border - stay tuned for more. pic.twitter.com/3kPUYYPvvz
— Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) February 23, 2021
While we’re focused on ending COVID-19, we’re also finding ways our two countries can support the middle class, create good jobs, tackle climate change, and strengthen trade. It’ll take teamwork to achieve these things - and we’re getting to work right away. pic.twitter.com/cvRpbrtAUK
— Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) February 24, 2021
The meeting's focused on policy, bilateral meetings, COVID-19, low on pomp and featured a very large swipe at the previous administration.
Following the meeting both the President and Prime Minister gave remarks.
Photo Credits: President Joe Biden/Twitter |
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