Prior to his February 29 signature lecture, the US Ambassador to Canada, David Jacobson, visited the CIGI studio to discuss what he calls the "most extraordinary close relationship that exists between two countries in the world." In discussion with Inside the Issues host David Welch, the ambassador describes current bilateral initiatives between the two countries, explains why Canada's growing trade with China is good for the United States, and sounds a hopeful note that 200 years of peace between neighbours will be a example to others around the world.