The Rhode Island House of Representatives has passed a resolution welcoming the Honourable Bernadette Jordan, the Consul General of Canada in Boston, to the state. The resolution highlights her background, including her early community involvement in Nova Scotia, her education in Political Science, and her career in economic development and community service. She is noted for being the first woman elected to represent South Shore-St. Margarets in the House of Commons and has held significant positions, including Minister of Rural Economic Development and Minister of Fisheries, Oceans, and the Canadian Coast Guard.

The resolution emphasizes the importance of Canada as a key trading partner for New England, particularly Rhode Island, and outlines Consul General Jordan's commitment to fostering collaboration on shared interests such as the Blue Economy, ocean protection, equality, and climate change. The House expresses its best wishes for her health and success in strengthening bilateral relationships between Canada and New England, and it authorizes the Secretary of State to send a certified copy of the resolution to her.