The Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, Tom Ridge, the former Governor of Pennsylvania, who understands the importance of the economic and security relationship, has been a strong advocate of Canada in the U.S. cabinet.
Le secrétaire du Department of Homeland Security, Tom Ridge, ex-gouverneur de la Pennsylvanie, qui est conscient de l'importance des relations en matière d'économie et de sécurité, est un fervent défenseur du Canada au conseil des ministres américains.