POL3148 Lecture Notes - Lecture 11: Greater Media, Canadian Business

• School: University of Ottawa
• Department: Political Science
• Course: POL3148
• Professor: R O N A L D B E H R I N G E R

Document Summary

United states congress possesses primary constitutional jurisdiction over american international economic relations. Engagement with the congress is an essential focus of canadian. The major challenge for canadian diplomats is how to influence the diplomacy in the u. s. members of congress. Canadians do not vote in american elections, and canadian business, advocacy and other interest groups are irrelevant to the funding of u. s. elections. Embassy staff track proposed congressional legislation for its potential effects on canada and canadian interests. They track the statements and positions of members of. In addition, they document the economic linkages to canada in every state and congressional district. Embassy staff attempt to build relationships with members of. Congress to demonstrate canada"s contributions to the economic well-being of their constituents. The central challenge facing canadian federal and provincial diplomats is identifying the most relevant interests for each member of congress, especially when they are supportive of. Canadian diplomats need to lobby the members to ensure that.