PORTLAND, Maine - Canada's new consul general in Boston, David Alward, is no stranger to Maine - living, as he does, just across the border from Houlton. He was in Portland yesterday, along with new honorary consul of Canada in Maine, Brenda Garrand. Alward says much of his work will involve nurturing the strong trade ties between New England and Canada. Alward and Garrand talked with MPBN Morning Edition host Irwin Gratz.