<div dir="ltr"><div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><a name="_Hlk111451600"><span style="font-size:10pt">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:rgb(32,33,36)">Tom Clark,</span> Consul General of Canada, New York.</span></a></p>



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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10pt">Presentation Title:</span></p>

<p class="gmail-MsoNoSpacing" style="margin:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-size:10pt">“What’s Next for Canada and the United States: Reimagining the Bilateral
Relationship for a New World Order.”</span></b></p>

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Location:</span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b><span style="font-size:10pt">Wednesday, April 15, 2026</span></b></p>

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b><span style="font-size:10pt">Krinovitz Hall, Hawkins
Hall, SUNY Plattsburgh </span></b></p>

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><a name="_Hlk223598116"><span style="font-size:10pt">Presenter's
Short Bio:</span></a></p>



<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><a name="_Hlk111451820"><span style="font-size:10pt;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>

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10pt;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></p>

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10pt;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></p>

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<p style="margin:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10pt">NOTE: As a reception will take place immediately after
the Distinguished Canadian Address concludes, your kind RSVP, either via email
to </span><a href="mailto:lbeda001@plattsburgh.edu" target="_blank" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)"><span style="font-size:10pt">lbeda001@plattsburgh.edu</span></a><span style="font-size:10pt">, via telephone by calling 518-564-2383, or by </span><a href="https://cglink.me/2us/r390833" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)"><span style="font-size:10pt">clicking here</span></a><span style="font-size:10pt"> to register no later than Thursday, April 9,
2026  to help us confirm catering needs would be appreciated.</span></p>

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<p class="gmail-MsoNoSpacing" style="margin:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10pt">Our sincere gratitude for your plans to attend; we
very much look forward to your presence.</span></p>

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