Lessons from the south

Thanks to the transparency and openness of the White House, we are getting details of what Prime Minister Stephen Harper will be up to in New Orleans next week at the "three amigos" summit. Here in Ottawa, we probably wouldn't get a schedule like this until an hour or two before the events... maybe a day earlier if we're lucky.

As well, U.S. Ambassador David Wilkins, in the same spirit of openness, has invited Ottawa reporters to a post-summit briefing lunch at his residence next Wednesday, the day after the New Orleans summit. Say what you like about the Americans, but you have to admire their professionalism about media relations.

Monday, April 21

1:55 pm
THE PRESIDENT meets with the President of Mexico
CDT Windsor Court Hotel | New Orleans, Louisiana
POOL AT BOTTOM

3:10 pm THE PRESIDENT meets with the Prime Minister of Canada
Windsor Court Hotel | New Orleans, Louisiana
POOL AT BOTTOM

6:30 pm
THE PRESIDENT makes Remarks at a United States Chamber of Commerce Reception
Gallier Hall | New Orleans, Louisiana
POOL FOR CAMERAS; OPEN FOR CORRESPONDENTS

7:30 pm
THE PRESIDENT participates in a Dinner with the President of Mexico and the Prime Minister of Canada
New Orleans Location | New Orleans, Louisiana
CLOSED PRESS

Note: THE PRESIDENT will participate in a Greeting with the Prime Minister of Canada and the President of Mexico upon arrival. (POOL COVERAGE)

Note: THE PRESIDENT will view Entertainment after dinner. (STILLS, POOL TV, & PRINT POOLER)

Tuesday, April 22

8:10 am
THE PRESIDENT participates in a Breakfast with the President of Mexico and the Prime Minister of Canada
New Orleans Location | New Orleans, Louisiana
STILLS AND POOL TV AT TOP

9:20 am
THE PRESIDENT meets with North American Competitiveness Council
Gallier Hall | New Orleans, Louisiana
STILLS AND POOL TV AT TOP

10:25 am
THE PRESIDENT meets with the President of Mexico and the Prime Minister of Canada
Gallier Hall | New Orleans, Louisiana
STILLS AND POOL TV AT TOP

11:35 am
THE PRESIDENT participates in a Joint Press Availability with the President of Mexico and the Prime Minister of Canada
Gallier Hall | New Orleans, Louisiana
OPEN PRESS