At one time deemed too dangerous, the utilization of nuclear energy is a prospect increasingly discussed by North American and world leaders. In recognition of global warming and the need to replace coal and oil-based energy sources, the Canadian and American governments have recently breathed new life into their clean energy agendas with spending commitments that will see the continuation and increase of nuclear energy projects on both sides of the border.

A recent report published by the Fraser Institute indicates that "Canada's top economic security interest remains unimpeded access to the US market." The report, entitled ‘Canada-US Relations in 2010', argues that economic integration has become more challenging as concerns about border security, procurement, and carbon emissions prevent trade among the two countries.

Mexico is suffering "from severe environmental devastation," which may be the "worst witnessed in the world," according to Mexico's National Assembly of Environmentally Affected Groups (Asamblea Nacional de Afectados Ambientale or ANAA).  The Americas Program published a translated copy of the ANAA's warning of environmental disaster on February 1, 2010.

Recent activity by the Obama administration points to the possibility of a breakthrough in the ongoing cross-border trucking dispute between Mexico and the United States.  Following his two-day visit to Mexico on February 8 and 9, United States Trade Representative (USTR) Ron Kirk had optimistic predictions for the settlement of the dispute.  In an interview with Reuters, the Representative noted that President Obama had successfully persuaded Congress to remove a clause in the 2010 appropriations bill that had effectively prohibited the movement of Mexican transport trucks into the United Sta

In an effort to provide an information resource for Canadians for the upcoming G8 Summit to be hosted in Muskoka, the Government of Canada has launched an official G8 website.