Environment Canada has issued a Winter Storm Warning for Southern Ontario, including Ottawa. Rapidly accumulating snow could make travel difficult and as a result we will not be able to provide routine consular services. If you had scheduled an appointment with American Citizen Services please email OttawaACS@state.gov to reschedule it. Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive security messages and …
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 26 February, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Exclude, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: alert, Ottawa
Country-Specific Information: Canada has confirmed cases of COVID-19 within its borders. Entry and Exit Requirements: Please see the Canada Border Services Agency website for all information on entry and exit requirements to Canada. Quarantine Information: Please see the Public Health Agency of Canada website for all information on quarantine procedures. Other links: COVID-19 crisis page on travel.state.gov CDC page on COVID-19 Travel.state.gov Canada Information and Travel Advisory page
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 25 February, 2020 | Topics: Alert
Security Alert: U.S. Embassy Ottawa – January 8, 2020 Location: Worldwide Event: Heightened Middle East Tensions There is heightened tension in the Middle East that may result in security risks to U.S. citizens worldwide. U.S. citizens around the world are reminded to be mindful of their personal security. The Embassy and Consulates General will continue to monitor the overall …
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 8 January, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Exclude
The announced gathering points include the U.S. Consulate General, located at 1134 Rue Ste Catherine West, Montreal, Quebec, Canada H3B 1H4.
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By hughesms | 7 January, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Exclude
The announced gathering points include the U.S. Consulate General, located at 1134 Rue Ste Catherine West, Montreal, Quebec, Canada H3B 1H4.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 6 January, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Exclude
U.S. Consulate General Montreal will open at its new location at 1134, Rue Sainte-Catherine Ouest on November 12, 2019.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 31 October, 2019 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, Montreal, Notification, Quebec
Demonstration Alert – U. S. Consulate General Montreal, Canada September 27, 2019 Location: Local authorities expect demonstrators to travel from Mount Royal Park to Rue Sherbrooke and Rue St. Laurent, then traverse the city via Boulevard Rene Levesque en route to the Old Port area. Event: On Friday, September 27, downtown Montreal will be …
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 26 September, 2019 | Topics: Alert, Exclude
Location: Announced gathering points include, but are not limited to, the U.S. Consulate located at 1155 Saint-Alexander Street and Boulevard Saint-Laurent, Montreal, Quebec H2T 1R6 Event: Demonstrations expected to take place on September 20 at 5 p.m. Actions to Take: Avoid the areas of the demonstrations. Exercise caution if unexpectedly in the vicinity of large …
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 20 September, 2019 | Topics: Alert, Exclude
Weather Alert – U. S. Consulate General Halifax, Canada September 5, 2019 Event: Hurricane Dorian – Environment Canada has issued a Weather Information Statement for Hurricane Dorian Location: Atlantic Canada (Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, St Pierre and Miquelon) Hurricane Dorian is expected to severely impact parts of the Atlantic …
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 6 September, 2019 | Topics: Alert, Exclude, Halifax
On Thursday, May 30 from 12 noon until 5pm access to the Embassy will be limited.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 29 May, 2019 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, Ottawa
Please be aware that on Sunday, May 26 a protest is scheduled to take place in downtown Montreal.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 24 May, 2019 | Topics: Alert, Exclude, Montreal
Security Alert, Montreal Area Flooding – U. S. Consulate General, Montreal, Canada April 26, 2019 The City of Montreal has declared a State of Emergency in response to rising flood waters. Actions to Take: Follow the directions of local authorities and monitor local news for updates. For Assistance: The U.S. Consulate General Montreal, is located at 1155 …
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 26 April, 2019 | Topics: Alert, Exclude, Montreal
Public Safety Alert – U.S. Embassy Ottawa April 26, 2019 Location: Ottawa, Canada. The City of Ottawa has declared a state of emergency in response to rising flood waters. Actions to Take: Follow directions of the local authorities and monitor local news for updates. For Assistance: The U.S. Embassy, is located at 490 Sussex …
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 26 April, 2019 | Topics: Alert, Exclude, Ottawa
Please be aware that on Wednesday, May 1st, 2019, a demonstration is scheduled to take place in Montreal between 6:30pm-9:30pm.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 26 April, 2019 | Topics: Alert, Exclude, Montreal
Location: Regions of New Brunswick. Event: Public Safety – Public Alert – River Watch – Increased water levels or flooding. The following advisory was issued by the New Brunswick Emergency Measures Organization (NBEMO), River Watch 2019 Residents in the following areas should remain on high alert: Clair/Fort Kent, Saint-Hilaire, Edmundston, Fredericton, Maugerville, Jemseg, Grand Lake, …
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 23 April, 2019 | Topics: Alert
Please be aware that on Friday, March 15th, a protest is scheduled to take place in downtown Montreal starting from 6:00pm. Demonstrators will be gathering at Place Normand Bethune (intersection of de Maisonneuve Ouest and Guy street) at 6:00pm, followed by the demonstration at 7:00pm.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 15 March, 2019 | Topics: Alert, Exclude
Demonstrators will be gathering at Phillips Square then will make their way in front of the U.S. Consulate General at 1155 Saint Alexander Street. The demonstration will be on Saturday, February 23 2019, beginning at 2:00 pm and lasting three hours.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 22 February, 2019 | Topics: Alert, Exclude
The U.S. Embassy in Ottawa and its Consulates will be closed on Monday, January 21 for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The Embassy and Consulates will reopen with regular hours on Tuesday, January 22.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 18 January, 2019 | Topics: Alert, Exclude
Demonstrators will gather in front of the Consulate General in Montreal, located at 1155 rue St. Alexandre. The demonstration will be on Thursday, December 20, 2018, beginning at 10:30 am and lasting one hour.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 20 December, 2018 | Topics: Alert, Exclude
President Trump has directed the closure of all Federal offices for Monday, December 24, 2018.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 20 December, 2018 | Topics: Alert
Security Alert – U.S. Consulate General Vancouver, Canada December 13, 2018 Location: British Columbia, Canada. Event: The U.S. Consulate General in Vancouver is aware of multiple bomb threats reported across Canada and the U.S. Currently, British Columbia has received 15 bomb threats. The Consulate is actively monitoring the situation and will follow up with …
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 13 December, 2018 | Topics: Alert, Exclude, Vancouver
Please be aware that on Saturday December 8, two separate groups of protestors are expected to demonstrate on Parliament Hill in Ottawa. We recommend that U.S. citizens avoid the area.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 7 December, 2018 | Topics: Alert, Exclude
U.S. Embassy in Ottawa and all U.S. Consulates in Canada will be Closed Wednesday, December 5, 2018 To honor President George H. W. Bush, President Trump has directed the closure of all Federal offices for Wednesday, December 5, 2018. In accordance with the President’s directive, the U.S. Embassy in Ottawa and all U.S. Consulates in …
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 4 December, 2018 | Topics: Alert, Exclude, Notification
Demonstration Alert – U. S. Consulate General, Montreal, Canada November 27, 2018 Location: Please be aware that on Wednesday, November 28th a protest is scheduled to take place in downtown Montreal from 8:30a.m. to 10:30a.m. Demonstrators will be gathering at 1255 Robert Bourassa Boulevard and then heading to different locations. Actions to Take: Avoid the …
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 27 November, 2018 | Topics: Alert, Exclude, Montreal
Please be aware that on Saturday, November 17, 2018 a demonstration is scheduled to take place in Halifax from 13:00 – 15:00 to protest the Halifax International Security Forum.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 16 November, 2018 | Topics: Alert, Exclude, Halifax
Demonstration Alert – U. S. Consulate General, Montreal, Canada November 13, 2018 Location: Please be aware that on Tuesday, November 13, 2018, a demonstration organized by Ouighours is scheduled to take place in Montreal from 10am-1pm. Demonstrators will be gathering in front of the U.S. Consulate General at 1155 St. Alexandre Street. It is expected …
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 13 November, 2018 | Topics: Alert, Exclude, Montreal
Please be aware that on Thursday November 8th, 2018 a demonstration is scheduled to take place in Halifax at 5:00pm.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 8 November, 2018 | Topics: Alert, Exclude, Halifax
Please be aware that on Thursday November 8th, 2018 a demonstration organized by ActMoveon is scheduled to take place in Montreal at 5:00pm.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 8 November, 2018 | Topics: Alert, Exclude, Montreal
Please be aware that on Saturday, November 3rd and Thursday November 8th, 2018 there are two protests scheduled to take place in Montreal.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 2 November, 2018 | Topics: Alert, Exclude, Montreal
Please be aware that on Wednesday, October 17, 2018, a demonstration is scheduled to take place in the vicinity of the U.S. Consulate between 5:00pm-6:00pm.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 17 October, 2018 | Topics: Alert, Exclude, Montreal
Demonstration Alert – U. S. Consulate General, Montreal, Canada 13 September, 2018 Location: Please be aware that on Thursday, September 13, 2018, a demonstration organized by the employees of the Société de transport de Montréal (STM) is scheduled to take place in Montreal between 3:00pm and 5:00pm. Demonstrators will be gathering in front of Place …
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 12 September, 2018 | Topics: Alert, Exclude
A demonstration is expected to take place, Aug 23, 2018 between 14:00 and 16:00. Local authorities are aware of the demonstration and will be on site. U.S. government personnel are advised to avoid those areas during the scheduled hours of the demonstration.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 23 August, 2018 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, Exclude
Natural Disaster Alert – U.S. Consulate General Vancouver, Canada August 22, 2018 Location: Alaska Highway in Northern British Columbia. Event: The Alaska Highway is closed in both directions between Coal River and the British Columbia/Yukon border because of wildfires. The nearby community of Lower Post, British Columbia has been ordered to evacuate. Actions to Take: …
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 22 August, 2018 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, Exclude, U.S. & Canada, Vancouver
Fredericton Police said they were responding to an active shooter event in the Brookside Drive area of the city on Friday, August 10, 2018. The public is asked to avoid the area and stay in their homes with doors locked at this time for their safety.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 10 August, 2018 | Topics: Alert, Exclude, Halifax, Messages for U.S. Citizens
Weather Alert: Tropical Storm Chris – U.S. Consulate General Halifax, Canada (July 9, 2018) Location: Atlantic Canada (Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador) Event: Environment Canada has issued a Tropical Cyclone Information Statement for Tropical Storm Chris – now forming in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of North Carolina ( https://weather.gc.ca/hurricane/statements_e.html …
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 9 July, 2018 | Topics: Alert, Exclude, Halifax
Demonstration Alert – U.S. Embassy Ottawa June 29, 2018 Location: Announced gathering point and route includes, but is not limited to: Elgin Street Sussex Drive S. Embassy Ottawa Event: Demonstrations expected to take place on June 30, 2018 between 12:00 and 5:00 p.m. Actions to Take: Avoid the areas of the demonstration. Exercise caution if …
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By hughesms | 29 June, 2018 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, Ottawa
nnounced gathering point and route includes, but is not limited to the U.S. Consulate General in Montreal, located at 1155 rue St. Alexandre.
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By hughesms | 25 June, 2018 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, Montreal
nnounced gathering point and route includes, but is not limited to the U.S. Consulate General in Montreal, located at 1155 rue St. Alexandre.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 21 June, 2018 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, Exclude, Montreal
Demonstration Alert – U. S. Consulate General Quebec City, Canada June 7, 2018 Event: From June 7th -June 9th, activist groups are planning to protest the G7 Leaders meeting in Quebec City. Police plan a heightened security level, and transportation disruptions are expected in the vicinity of the demonstrations. Location: Announced gathering points include, but …
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By hughesms | 7 June, 2018 | Topics: Alert, Quebec
U.S. Consulate General Quebec City, Canada Routine Notice to American Citizens– Reduced Consulate Staffing June 6, 2018 Location: Quebec City, Quebec, Canada Event: Due to unusually congested traffic conditions expected with G7-related activities, the U.S. Consulate in Quebec City is reducing its staffing on Thursday and Friday, June 7 -8. The Consulate is closed on …
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 6 June, 2018 | Topics: Alert, Quebec
Demonstration Alert – U. S. Consulate General Quebec City, Canada June 1, 2018 Location: Announced gathering points include, but are not limited to, the following neighborhoods in Quebec City and La Malbaie, Quebec, Canada: The center of La Malbaie, Charlevoix The Parc des Braves, Quebec City The Fontaine Tourny (in front of the National Assembly …
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By hughesms | 1 June, 2018 | Topics: Alert, Quebec
A demonstration is expected to take place, May 30, 2018 between 16:30 and 19:00. Local authorities are aware of the demonstration and will be on site. U.S. government personnel are advised to avoid those areas during the scheduled hours of the demonstration.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 30 May, 2018 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, Exclude
Demonstration Alert – U. S. Consulate General Calgary, Canada May 15th, 2018 Location: Calgary City Hall Event: The U.S. Consulate in Calgary informs U.S. citizens of a planned demonstration scheduled to take place on Tuesday, May 15th at 6:00 pm outside Calgary City Hall. Actions to Take: Avoid the areas of the demonstrations. Exercise caution …
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 15 May, 2018 | Topics: Alert
Demonstration Alert – U. S. Embassy Ottawa, Canada May 14, 2018 Location: Announced gathering points include the following neighborhoods in Ottawa, Canada: U.S. Embassy Ottawa (MacKenzie Street side of the Embassy) Event: A demonstration is expected to take place, May 14, 2018 between 12:00 p.m. and 15:00 p.m. Local authorities are aware of the demonstration …
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 14 May, 2018 | Topics: Alert, Ottawa
Security Alert – U. S. Consulate General Toronto, Canada May 11, 2018 Location: Canada, countrywide Event: The U.S. government remains concerned that terrorists are intent on targeting U.S. citizens, including children. Terrorists may employ a variety of tactics, such as violent assaults and kidnappings. In the past they have used knives, guns, and vehicles as ramming devices. …
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 11 May, 2018 | Topics: Alert, Toronto
Security Alert – U. S. Consulate General in Vancouver, Canada May 11, 2018 Location: Canada, countrywide Event: The U.S. government remains concerned that terrorists are intent on targeting U.S. citizens, including children. Terrorists may employ a variety of tactics, such as violent assaults and kidnappings. In the past they have used knives, guns, and vehicles …
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 11 May, 2018 | Topics: Alert, Vancouver
Security Alert – U. S. Consulate General, Montreal, Canada May 11, 2018 Location: Canada, countrywide Event: The U.S. government remains concerned that terrorists are intent on targeting U.S. citizens, including children. Terrorists may employ a variety of tactics, such as violent assaults and kidnappings. In the past they have used knives, guns, and vehicles as ramming devices. …
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 11 May, 2018 | Topics: Alert, Montreal
Security Alert – U. S. Consulate General Halifax, Canada May 11, 2018 Location: Canada, countrywide Event: The U.S. government remains concerned that terrorists are intent on targeting U.S. citizens, including children. Terrorists may employ a variety of tactics, such as violent assaults and kidnappings. In the past they have used knives, guns, and vehicles as ramming devices. …
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 11 May, 2018 | Topics: Alert, Halifax
Security Alert – U. S. Consulate Quebec, Canada May 11, 2018 Location: Canada, countrywide Event: The U.S. government remains concerned that terrorists are intent on targeting U.S. citizens, including children. Terrorists may employ a variety of tactics, such as violent assaults and kidnappings. In the past they have used knives, guns, and vehicles as ramming devices. They …
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 11 May, 2018 | Topics: Alert, Quebec
Security Alert – U. S. Embassy Ottawa, Canada May 11, 2018 Location: Canada, countrywide Event: The U.S. government remains concerned that terrorists are intent on targeting U.S. citizens, including children. Terrorists may employ a variety of tactics, such as violent assaults and kidnappings. In the past they have used knives, guns, and vehicles as ramming devices. They …
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 11 May, 2018 | Topics: Alert, Ottawa
Demonstration Alert – U. S. Embassy Ottawa, Canada May 10, 2018 Location: Announced gathering points include the following neighborhoods in Ottawa, Canada: Parliament Hill area Wellington Street (northern limit) Somerset Street (southern limit) Lyon Street (western limit) Elgin Street (eastern limit) Event: A demonstration is expected to take place, May 10, 2018 between 12:00 p.m. …
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 10 May, 2018 | Topics: Alert
Demonstration Alert – U. S. Consulate General, Montreal, Canada 30 April, 2018 Location: Announced gathering points include the following areas in Montreal: The downtown area starting at Phillips Square. Event: The U.S. Consulate General informs U.S. citizens that a demonstration is expected to take place on Tuesday, May 1, 2018, starting at 6:30pm from Phillips …
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 30 April, 2018 | Topics: Alert, Montreal | Tags: Montreal
Demonstration Alert – U. S. Embassy Ottawa, Canada April 20, 2018 Location: Announced gathering points include the following neighborhoods in Ottawa, Canada: Parliament Hill area Event: A demonstration is expected to take place near Parliament Hill Friday, April 20, 2018 between 2:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. Local authorities are aware of the demonstration and will …
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 20 April, 2018 | Topics: Alert, Ottawa, U.S. & Canada
Demonstration Alert – U. S. Consulate Quebec, Canada April 4, 2018 Location: Announced gathering points include the following neighborhoods in Quebec, Canada: The area immediately around the Convention Center (Centre des Congres) in Quebec City. Event: The U.S. Consulate informs U.S. citizens that a demonstration is expected to take place near the Convention Center in …
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By mackeiganmc | 4 April, 2018 | Topics: Alert, Quebec
Demonstration Alert – U.S. Consulate General, Vancouver, Canada March 23, 2018 Location: Announced gathering points include, but are not limited to, the following neighborhoods in Vancouver, Canada: Downtown: Jack Poole Plaza Downtown: Vancouver Art Gallery Downtown: U.S. Consulate General Vancouver Event: The U.S. Consulate advises Americans that demonstrations are expected to take place on March …
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 23 March, 2018 | Topics: Alert
Demonstration Alert – U. S. Embassy Ottawa, Canada March 23, 2018 Location: Announced gathering points include the following neighborhoods in Ottawa, Canada: The downtown area from Parliament Hill to the Byward Market. Event: The U.S. Embassy informs U.S. citizens that a demonstration is expected to take place near the U.S. Embassy on Saturday, March 24, …
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 23 March, 2018 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, Ottawa
Demonstration Alert – U. S. Consulate General, Montreal, Canada 23 March, 2018 Location: Announced gathering points include the following areas in Montreal: The downtown area starting at Cabot Square and proceeding to the U.S. Consulate. Event: The U.S. Consulate General informs U.S. citizens that a demonstration is expected to take place on Saturday, March 24, …
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 23 March, 2018 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, Montreal
