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--></style></head><body lang="EN-US" link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72" style="word-wrap:break-word"><div class="WordSection1"><p class="MsoNormal"><a name="_Hlk111451600"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">On behalf of Dr. Christopher Kirkey, the Center for the Study of Canada at SUNY Plattsburgh invites you to the Distinguished Canadian Address featuring <span style="color:#202124">Tom Clark,</span> Consul General of Canada, New York.</span></a></p><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk111451600"></span><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Presentation Title:</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-size:10.0pt">“What’s Next for Canada and the United States: Reimagining the Bilateral Relationship for a New World Order.”</span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt"> </span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Presentation Date, Time and Location:</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Wednesday, April 15, 2026</span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt">2:00 p.m.</span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Krinovitz Hall, Hawkins Hall, SUNY Plattsburgh </span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"> </p><p class="MsoNormal"><a name="_Hlk223598116"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Presenter's Short Bio:</span></a></p><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk223598116"></span><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><a name="_Hlk111451820"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">Prior to being appointed Consul General in New York by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Tom Clark served as Chair of Global Public Affairs, one of the largest public affairs and strategic communications firms in Canada. His private sector clients included senior executives in Canada and internationally who sought public policy and strategic communications advice on key business and investment decisions. He was a frequent speaker to business groups and associations across the country as well as a sought after advisor to governments, both in Canada and abroad. </span></a></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk111451820"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif"> </span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk111451820"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">Prior to his work in the business community, Consul General Clark was one of Canada’s most respected broadcast journalists. During his 45 year career, he was posted as Bureau Chief to Washington DC and China, in addition to working in more than 30 countries, including tours in eight active war zones. His work earned him numerous awards in both Canada and the United States. </span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk111451820"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif"> </span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk111451820"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">Mr. Clark is a licensed pilot who has flown extensively in Canada’s north. He is married to Jane Clark and has three daughters. </span></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk111451820"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"> </span></span></p><p style="margin:0in"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk111451820"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">NOTE: As a reception will take place immediately after the Distinguished Canadian Address concludes, your kind RSVP, either via email to </span></span><a href="mailto:lbeda001@plattsburgh.edu" target="_blank"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk111451820"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">lbeda001@plattsburgh.edu</span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk111451820"></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk111451820"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">, via telephone by calling 518-564-2383, or by </span></span><a href="https://cglink.me/2us/r390833"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk111451820"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">clicking here</span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk111451820"></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk111451820"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"> to register no later than Thursday, April 9, 2026 to help us confirm catering needs would be appreciated.</span></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk111451820"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"> </span></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk111451820"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Our sincere gratitude for your plans to attend; we very much look forward to your presence.</span></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"> </span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1UOrbmajspv1rNlVLU0_6kNrAr30gLmXT/view?usp=sharing"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">https://drive.google.com/file/d/1UOrbmajspv1rNlVLU0_6kNrAr30gLmXT/view?usp=sharing</span></a></p><p class="MsoNormal"> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt"> </span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:#4472c4"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"> </p></div></body></html>