Given the fact that we're by now in a terrible economic situation in Canada and the U.S., and of course around the world; given the fact that we're each other's largest trading partners; given the fact that we know that the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative obviously will create some uncertainty and complicate matters even further economically; and given the fact that, as of June 1 of this year, the initiative comes into place, has the government stated publicly--and also got it to U.S. officials--and asked for an extension beyond the June 1, 2009, date?
On March 10th, 2009. See this statement in context.