Conclusion of the Eleventh Round of the Columbia River Treaty Negotiations
On December 9, the United States and Canada concluded the eleventh round of negotiations to modernize the Columbia River Treaty regime.
Read More» The Governments of the United States and Canada Announce New Greening Government Initiative
Today, in conjunction with President Biden’s Leaders Summit on Climate, the United States and Canada announced a new initiative to engage governments around the world in greening government operations.
Read More» Opening Remarks by Secretary Blinken at the Virtual Leaders Summit on Climate
We’re in this together. And what each of our nations does or does not do will not only impact people of our own country, but people everywhere.
Read More» Remarks by President Biden at the Virtual Leaders Summit on Climate Opening Session
Opening remarks by President Joseph R. Biden at the Leaders’ Summit on Climate.
Read More» President Biden Invites 40 World Leaders to Leaders Summit on Climate
Today, President Biden invited 40 world leaders to the Leaders Summit on Climate he will host on April 22 and 23. The virtual Leaders Summit will be live streamed for public viewing.
Read More» Convening of ERGI Meeting
ERGI focuses on the minerals and metals that make advanced batteries and renewable energy technologies possible and promotes mining that adheres to labor laws, respects the environment, and benefits host countries and their citizens.
Read More» United States and Canada Forge Ahead on Critical Minerals Cooperation
The United States and Canada reviewed progress of the five Sub-Working Groups implementing the countries’ Joint Action Plan for Cooperation on Critical Minerals and set priorities for the next phase of bilateral collaboration.
Read More» Assistant Secretary Fannon visits Canada, Launches Energy Minerals Toolkit
This initiative is a multinational approach to best practices for handling the key energy minerals necessary for the impending global energy transformation.
Read More» United States and Canada Finalize Action Plan on Critical Minerals Cooperation
Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Western Hemisphere Affairs Cynthia Kierscht and Associate Deputy Minister of Natural Resources Canada Shawn Tupper finalized the U.S.-Canada Critical Minerals Action Plan in December 2019.
Read More» United States and Canada Sign Memorandum of Understanding on Critical Energy Minerals
The United States and Canada recognize global demand for energy minerals will increase dramatically in the coming years and this MoU provides an important framework for cooperation in addressing these complex challenges.
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Canadians to Attend U.S. Renewable Energy and Technology in the Arctic Leadership Program
Indigenous leaders and other Canadian professionals working in Northern Canada will visit Denver, Colorado; Fairbanks, Alaska; and other Alaskan cities from April 24 to May 4, 2019.
Read More» U.S. Delegation to the G-7 Environment, Energy, and Oceans Ministerial in Halifax
The Group of Seven (G-7) Environment, Energy, and Oceans Ministerial will take place in Halifax, Nova Scotia, September 19–21, 2018.
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Conclusion of the Second Round of Negotiations To Modernize the Columbia River Treaty Regime
The United States and Canada held the second round of negotiations to modernize the Columbia River Treaty regime August 15-16, in Nelson, British Columbia.
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Remarks by Ambassador Craft at the Energy Council of Canada’s Annual Industry Update
Remarks by United States Ambassador to Canada Kelly Craft at the Energy Council of Canada’s Annual Industry Update As prepared for delivery Thank you for inviting me to spend some time with you today. As a relatively new diplomat with less than six months under my belt, I am still in that phase of meeting …
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Issuance of Presidential Permit to TransCanada for Keystone XL Pipeline
The Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs has issued a Presidential permit to TransCanada Keystone Pipeline, L.P. (“TransCanada”) authorizing TransCanada to construct, connect, operate, and maintain pipeline facilities at the U.S.-Canadian border in Phillips County, Montana for the importation of crude oil.
Read More» Treasury Secretary Mnuchin’s Call with Canadian Finance Minister of Finance Morneau
U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin spoke by phone today with Canadian Minister of Finance Bill Morneau.
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Joint Statement from President Donald J. Trump and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau
“No two countries share deeper or broader relations than Canada and the United States.”
Read More» Enbridge Line 67 Draft SEIS Released
The State Department is today releasing the Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (Draft SEIS) for the proposed Enbridge Line 67 oil pipeline expansion project.
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United States-Canada Joint Arctic Leaders’ Statement
President Obama and Prime Minister Trudeau are proud to launch actions ensuring a strong, sustainable and viable Arctic economy and ecosystem.
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The United States and Canada: The Strength of Partnership
“Our exceptional and unique ties are rooted in a common border that stretches for 5,525 miles, over 200 years of closely interwoven history and culture, our largest economic relationship worldwide, our similar values.”
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Secretary Kerry’s Remarks at COP-22
“We have to get this right, and we have to get it right now.”
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DOE, NRCan Announce Pilot Plant to Advance Oxy-Combustion Carbon Capture
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and Canada’s Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) today announced the opening of a new 1 Megawatt Thermal (MWth) facility to test an advanced process to capture carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from coal-fired power plants.
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HFC Amendment to the Montreal Protocol
“The world came together today in yet another milestone on the path toward a safer, more sustainable future.”
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Leaders’ Statement on a North American Climate, Clean Energy, and Environment Partnership
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, President Barack Obama, and President Enrique Peña Nieto share a common commitment to a competitive, low-carbon and sustainable North American economy and society.
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North American Climate, Clean Energy, and Environment Partnership Action Plan
The North American Climate, Energy, and Environment Partnership was announced by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, President Barack Obama, and President Enrique Peña Nieto on June 29, 2016, at the North American Leaders Summit in Ottawa, Canada.
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Ambassador Heyman’s Remarks at the North American Climate Policy Forum
“To have decision-makers, influencers, and thought leaders like you engaged in generating a cross-border discussion — a pan-continental discussion actually — is really impressive.”
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U.S., Canada, and Mexico Show Progress on North American Energy Collaboration
“Trilateral energy cooperation between the United States, Canada, and Mexico is crucial to advancing our energy security and growing low-carbon economies.”
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Ambassador Underscores Importance of Marine Conservation in Advance of Our Ocean Conference
United States Ambassador to Canada Bruce Heyman underscored the importance of the responsible management of the marine environment when he spoke at a May 9 panel discussion on marine planning, co-hosted by the U.S. Embassy in Ottawa and World Wildlife Fund-Canada.
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How the U.S. and Canada are Fighting Climate Change Together
It is fitting that the United States and Canada — who share the longest common border of any two countries in the world — also share common values and priorities. These have driven and will continue to drive our strong commitment and collaboration on a pathway to a clean energy future.
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EPA Taking Steps to Cut Methane Emissions from Existing Oil and Gas Sources
“Today, as part of the Obama Administration’s ongoing commitment to act on climate, President Barack Obama and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau committed to new actions to reduce methane pollution from the oil and natural gas sector, the world’s largest industrial source of methane.”
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Consulate General Supports Conference on Environmental Migration
Wilfrid Laurier University hosted a two-day workshop on environmental migration on January 21-22, 2016, sponsored by US Consulate Toronto.
Read More» DOE, NRCan Announce Enhanced Energy Collaboration
Today in Ottawa, Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz and Canada’s Minister of Natural Resources, Greg Rickford, signed a Memorandum of Understanding launching an agreement on enhanced energy collaboration between Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). The Joint Statement is available on news.gc.ca .
Read More» Canadians in Energy Sector Participate in Renewable Energy IVLP
Four Canadians working in the energy field will visit Washington, D.C. and other U.S. cities from February 24 to March 5 as participants in an International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) on Renewable Energy in the U.S. The program is organized by the U.S. Embassy in Ottawa and sponsored by the U.S. Department of State. The …
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Shale Discussion at uOttawa
Last week, Dr. Edward Morse, Global head of Commodities Research for Citigroup, gave a presentation at the University of Ottawa titled “The Shale Revolution in the United States and the New Geopolitics of Energy.” The presentation was part of a discussion on how the development of shale has transformed the United States energy picture from …
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Embassy Hosts Energy Policy Discussion
On January 30, 2014, the Embassy hosted Professor Stephen Blank who discussed “North American Collaboration on Emerging Policy Issues” to an audience made up of U.S., Canadian and Mexican diplomats. Blank made the case that, 20 years after NAFTA, we need new models of collaboration in North America based on finding solutions to common problems …
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