Political Media Relations Could Be A New Canadian Export

U.S. Ambassador to Canada David Wilkins has defended unpopular decisions by his government, hit back at criticisms from Canadian politicians and even made covetous statements about the Canadian North. Yet he has still managed to win friends and influence people here, including the Canadian media. The latest example was in last Sunday's Sun newspaper chain, which includes the Ottawa Sun. A two-page spread featuring a matched pair of flattering columns by national affairs columnist Greg Weston and Toronto columnist Michelle Mandel. The two journalists had lunch with Ambassador Wilkins at his Rockcliffe residence and were clearly taken with his "southern charm and wit," his candour, and his penchant for a good cigar and a pint of Moosehead beer. http://www.embassymag.ca/html/index.php?display=story&full_path=/2006/may/31/durkan/

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