Cruze Jerome from the North West Territories and Laurie George from Saskatoon work for Vital Metals Rare Earth Mine, and were invited for their work in critical mineral production.

George says she was ‘very honored to be a part of this amazing historic event’. In his speech, President Biden spoke about the positive relationship between Canada and the United States, as well as developing the future economy, protecting the environment and even looking forward to the first Canadian on the moon.

Biden and Trudeau also announced a series of agreements that will further bolster NORAD, expand the safe Third Country Agreement to address irregular migration and having Canada provide $100 million in additional support and equipment for police in war-torn Haiti.