Considers it an accomplishment that he helped to eliminate unnecessary bureaucratic red tape making it easier for businesses and agencies to operate by regulatory lines in health, safety and the environment. The ambassador also strengthened canadas role as a world leader in Renewable Energy when he worked to harmonize vehicle emissions standards between our two countries which will ultimately improve air quality on both sides of the border. In addition, the ambassador fought for the Environmental Protection agencys Clean Power Plan which recognizes canadian hydroelectricity as a Renewable Energy that u. S. States can import and use to comply with new federal emission rules. Ambassador doer ensured that the surviving members of the world war ii joint americancanadian First Special service force, nicknamed the devils brigade, received a congressional medal of honor for its part in ending world war ii. Like all friends sometimes our nations have differences, but with his experience, tact
Matt Jaeger, a fisheries biologist for Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks, received a national award in September from Trout Unlimited recognizing his commitment to coldwater fisheries.