David Paterson
David Paterson is a former Governor of New York who served from 2008 to 2010, making history as the state's first African American governor. Since leaving office, he has been involved in various political and social initiatives and remains a prominent figure in New York politics.
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Mr. Hoekstra unleashed a profanity-laced tirade at Ontario’s representative to Washington, David Paterson, over an Ontario government anti-tariff TV ad.
U.S. envoy to Canada left Michigan GOP with $1-million debt, party critics say
Canada· 2025-11-07
David Paterson is Ontario’s representative in Washington.
Why did U.S. Ambassador Pete Hoekstra swear at Ontario’s envoy? Take our business and investing news quiz for the week ending Oct. 31Canada· 2025-11-02
Ontario trade representative David Paterson was involved in an 'expletive-laced tirade' with US envoy Pete Hoekstra.
Canada PM Carney apologises to Trump over tariff ad
United Kingdom· 2025-11-01
David Paterson is Ontario’s trade representative to the U.S. who was the target of Pete Hoekstra's tirade.
U.S. Ambassador’s outburst is one more punch in the face from the neighbourhood bullyCanada· 2025-11-01
The target of his aggression was David Paterson, the province’s trade representative in Washington, D.C.
Washington, we have a serious problem: Your ambassador to CanadaCanada· 2025-10-31The exchange was between US envoy Pete Hoekstra and Ontario trade representative David Paterson over a TV advert criticising Trump's tariffs.
Ontario’s Doug Ford demands apology from US ambassador over tariff 'tirade'United Kingdom· 2025-10-30Mr. Ford said Mr. Hoekstra owes David Paterson, a former General Motors executive, an apology.
Doug Ford calls on U.S. Ambassador to apologize for profane tiradeCanada· 2025-10-29
David Paterson is Ontario’s representative in Washington and was confronted by Pete Hoekstra.
U.S. ambassador profanely scolds Ontario representative over anti-tariff ad, sources sayCanada· 2025-10-29
David Paterson, Ontario’s trade representative in Washington, said economic success lies in securing the most favourable levies possible.
Short deadline for Canada-U.S. talks helps to ‘concentrate the mind,’ Carney saysCanada· 2025-06-18
David Paterson said Mr. Trump’s announcement comes as an enormous relief, pointing to zero tariffs on Canadian exporters who are compliant with the USMCA trade deal.
Canada will fight Trump’s trade war with ‘purpose and force,’ Carney saysCanada· 2025-04-03
David Paterson departed as chief financial officer after seven years in the role.
Irish man given nod to head up Penneys was cutting his teeth in business at 21 – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-03-31
David Paterson is the winemaker and general manager of Tantalus Vineyards.
In B.C., trade war brings fresh uncertainty to wine industry still recovering from catastrophic cold snapCanada· 2025-03-19
David Paterson, Ontario's trade representative, attended the meeting with Howard Lutnick to gain insights into U.S. tariffs.
Lutnick gave ‘masterclass’ on U.S. tariffs at Washington meeting, Ontario’s trade representative saysCanada· 2025-03-15
Adams’s friend, former Gov. David Paterson, said that Adams was quiet for the rest of the night.
5 Things to Know About the Rise and Fall of Mayor Eric Adams
United States· 2025-03-08
Adams’s friend, former Gov. David Paterson, said that Adams was quiet for the rest of the night.
5 Things to Know About the Rise and Fall of New York City Mayor Eric AdamsUnited States· 2025-03-08David Paterson, a former New York governor and a fellow attendee, told us about the encounter between Trump and Adams.
How Mayor Eric Adams Lost New York CityUnited States· 2025-03-08
David Paterson was mentioned as a former governor in the context of the New York City mayoral bid.
The New York Times News Quiz, March 7, 2025United States· 2025-03-08
David Paterson, Ontario’s trade representative, said Canada is in for a tough time for a period as tariffs take effect.
Politics Insider: Trudeau hits back against Trump’s trade warCanada· 2025-03-05
David Paterson, Ontario’s trade representative, said Canada is in for a 'tough time for a period' as tariffs take effect on both sides of the border.
David Paterson, Ontario’s trade representative, says it’s not time to panicCanada· 2025-03-04
Former Governor David Paterson announced New York's original fracking moratorium in 2008.
Kathy Hochul does apparent about-face on natural gas as NYC utility signals major rate hikesUnited States· 2025-02-18
Former Gov. David Paterson said Democratic voters in the city would not be as comfortable as they were in 2021 when they voted for Adams.
Eric Adams’ embrace of Trump unites Democrats against the New York City mayorUnited States· 2025-02-17
