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Day Thirty February 19, 2009

President Obama made his first oversea trip- to Canada. He met with the Canadian Prime Minister as well as the leader of the Canadian opposition. The President discussed both the economic crisis, as well foreign affairs. They spent time discussing Canada's troops in Afghanistan.

President Obama and Prime Minister Harper

The first lady continued her schedule of greeting the different departments of government. She visited the Department of Agriculture and spoke to its workers.

9:00AM THE PRESIDENT departs The White House en route Andrews Air Force Base

South Lawn


9:15AM THE PRESIDENT departs Andrews Air Force Base en route Ottawa, Canada

Air Force One


10:30AM THE PRESIDENT arrives in Ottawa, Canada

Ottawa International Airport


10:50AM THE PRESIDENT meets with Governor General of Canada Michelle Jean

Billy Bishop Room, Ottawa International Airport

11:40AM THE PRESIDENT arrives at Parliament Hill and is greeted by Prime Minister Stephen Harper and Parliament officials

Rotunda

11:45AM THE PRESIDENT signs guest books

Rotunda

12:00PM THE PRESIDENT meets with Prime Minister Stephen Harper

Office of the Prime Minister


12:55PM THE PRESIDENT and Prime Minister Stephen Harper have a working lunch

Senate Dining Room

2:45PM THE PRESIDENT and Prime Minister Stephen Harper hold joint press availability

Reading Room

3:30PM THE PRESIDENT departs Parliament Hill

Rotunda

4:00PM THE PRESIDENT meets with Leader of the Official Opposition Michael Ignatieff

Billy Bishop Room, Ottawa International Airport

4:20PM THE PRESIDENT meets with US Embassy employees and family members

Ottawa International Airport

5:15PM THE PRESIDENT departs Ottawa, Canada en route Andrews Air Force Base

Air Force One


6:40PM THE PRESIDENT arrives at Andrews Air Force Base


7:00PM THE PRESIDENT arrives at The White House