President Obama made his first oversea trip- to Canada. He met with the Canadian Prime Minister as well as the leader of the Canadian opposition. The President discussed both the economic crisis, as well foreign affairs. They spent time discussing Canada's troops in Afghanistan.
President Obama and Prime Minister Harper
The first lady continued her schedule of greeting the different departments of government. She visited the Department of Agriculture and spoke to its workers.
9:00AM THE PRESIDENT departs The White House en route Andrews Air Force Base
South Lawn
9:15AM THE PRESIDENT departs Andrews Air Force Base en route Ottawa, Canada
Air Force One
10:30AM THE PRESIDENT arrives in Ottawa, Canada
Ottawa International Airport
10:50AM THE PRESIDENT meets with Governor General of Canada Michelle Jean
Billy Bishop Room, Ottawa International Airport
11:40AM THE PRESIDENT arrives at Parliament Hill and is greeted by Prime Minister Stephen Harper and Parliament officials
Rotunda
11:45AM THE PRESIDENT signs guest books
Rotunda
12:00PM THE PRESIDENT meets with Prime Minister Stephen Harper
Office of the Prime Minister
12:55PM THE PRESIDENT and Prime Minister Stephen Harper have a working lunch
Senate Dining Room
2:45PM THE PRESIDENT and Prime Minister Stephen Harper hold joint press availability
Reading Room
3:30PM THE PRESIDENT departs Parliament Hill
Rotunda
4:00PM THE PRESIDENT meets with Leader of the Official Opposition Michael Ignatieff
Billy Bishop Room, Ottawa International Airport
4:20PM THE PRESIDENT meets with US Embassy employees and family members
Ottawa International Airport
5:15PM THE PRESIDENT departs Ottawa, Canada en route Andrews Air Force Base
Air Force One
6:40PM THE PRESIDENT arrives at Andrews Air Force Base
7:00PM THE PRESIDENT arrives at The White House