U.S. Embassy Ottawa Participation in Doors Open Ottawa 2022
The United States Embassy is pleased to announce it will once again participate in this year’s Doors Open Ottawa on Sunday, June 5.
Read More»The United States Embassy is pleased to announce it will once again participate in this year’s Doors Open Ottawa on Sunday, June 5.
Read More»As the end of the year approaches, I want to take some time to reflect on 2021 and on my first few weeks in Canada. I was so honored to be nominated by President Biden to serve as the United States Ambassador to Canada. To borrow some phrasing from a well-known song this time of year – though the Ottawa weather has, at times, been frightful, the warm welcome I have …
Read More»We are pleased to inform you that the U.S. Embassy in Ottawa, Office of Public Affairs, will be conducting an information session on “How to Navigate the U.S. Government Grant Application Process.”
Read More»Today marks an exciting milestone in the history of U.S.-Canada relations: 20 years since the dedication of the United States Embassy in Ottawa at its 490 Sussex Drive location.
Read More»MEDIA NOTE OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON OCTOBER 4, 2019 First Meeting of the U.S.-Canada Critical Minerals Working Group On October 3, Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Western Hemisphere Affairs Cynthia Kierscht hosted Associate Deputy Minister of Natural Resources Canada Shawn Tupper and representatives from the U.S. and Canadian governments for the first U.S.-Canada Critical Minerals Working …
Read More»OTTAWA – The United States Embassy in Ottawa will host an outdoor screening of the film Apollo 11 on Saturday, July 20, on the historic grounds of Lornado, the official residence of the U.S. Ambassador to Canada. The date will mark the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 Moon landing.
Read More»The United States Embassy in Ottawa will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 Moon landing with out-of-this-world visual displays featuring iconic images from space on the Embassy’s exterior.
Read More»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»With a little help from Santa, U.S. Embassy Ottawa’s United States Marine Corps detachment and U.S. Navy personnel will deliver unwrapped toys to the children at Ottawa’s Ronald McDonald House.
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Read More»The United States Embassy in Ottawa, in partnership with Actua, will host a video chat with American-Canadian NASA astronaut Drew Feustel.
Read More»Historians have concluded that nearly 200 American Prisoners of the War of 1812 died while confined on Melville Island, on the Northwest Arm in Halifax, and are buried on Deadman’s Island. On Monday, May 28 from 11:00a.m.–12:00p.m., the U.S. Consulate General in Halifax and U.S. Navy Exchange Officers in Halifax will honor these American servicemen. …
Read More»April 4, 2018 For Immediate Release CALGARY – Eight Canadian professionals in the fields of law enforcement, municipal government, violence prevention, and community organization will visit Washington, D.C., Las Vegas, Nevada, and San Bernardino, California, on a 10-day program on countering violent extremism (CVE). The program is organized by the U.S. Consulate General in …
Read More»Two mammoth tusks have been returned to Canada from the United States after being recovered during an investigation by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. The tusks have been given to the care of the Canadian Museum of Nature, Canada’s national museum of natural history and natural sciences, where they are housed in the museum’s national …
Read More»The Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction (CCSA) and the United States Embassy in Ottawa will host a one-day expert forum on addressing the opioid crisis in North America on Tuesday, March 20.
Read More»“The journey I’ve taken moved me from a place of pain on the deepest level to a place of hope for a kinder world, a world without violence, a world without victims, and a world without hate.” – Rais Bhuiyan, Founder & President of World Without Hate After being shot in the face by Mark …
Read More»The Embassy of the United States in Ottawa, in partnership with the National Gallery of Canada (NGC), is pleased to welcome renowned American art critic Peter Schjeldahl for the second lecture in the third edition of the Contemporary Conversations series on February 8, 2018.
Read More»The U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Embassy in Ottawa, in partnership with the Strong Cities Network, has invited seven mayors and other representatives from Canadian cities to Washington, D.C., for a workshop January 24, 2018, with American and international mayors on Countering Violent Extremism (CVE).
Read More»U.S. Embassy Ottawa’s United States Marine Corps detachment and U.S. Navy personnel will deliver some holiday spirit on December 15 to the children at Ottawa’s Ronald McDonald House, bringing gifts donated through the annual Toys for Tots campaign. U.S. Ambassador to Canada Kelly Craft and her husband, Mr. Joe Craft, will take part in the …
Read More»The Embassy of the United States in Ottawa, in partnership with the National Gallery of Canada (NGC), is pleased to welcome renowned American artist Stephen Wilkes for the unveiling of a special work commemorating Canada’s 150th anniversary of Confederation, opening the third edition of Contemporary Conversations on November 30.
Read More»Remembering a day of tragedy and heroism, U.S. Consul General Allison Areias Vogel unveiled a plaque to commemorate a plane crash in Québec 75 years ago. On November 2, 1942, PBY Catalina, a U.S. Army Air Forces amphibious plane, was lost off the Canadian coast near the village of Longue-Pointe-de-Mingan. Nine crew members were on …
Read More»October 2, 2017 For Immediate Release U.S. Exhibits Celebrate 150 Years of Friendship with Canada WINNIPEG — To celebrate Canada’s 150th anniversary of Confederation, the U.S. Consulate Winnipeg is presenting two exhibitions that emphasize the depth and importance of the U.S.-Canada relationship. The exhibits are on display at the Manitoba Museum until October 15, 2017. …
Read More»On September 23, 2017, First Lady of the United States Melania Trump and a Presidential delegation greeted United States Invictus Games competitors and their friends and families at a reception honoring the participants. The reception was co- hosted by the U.S. Consulate General in Toronto and the Fisher House Foundation.
Read More»It is always a great pleasure to speak about the U.S. – Canada relationship and I’m particularly happy to do so here in Windsor, Ontario. I’m very happy to be here with Consul General Doug George. The border crossings linking Windsor and Detroit are the busiest North American crossings in terms of volume of trade. …
Read More»Bonjour and Bienvenue a l’Ambassade des États-Unis. Welcome to the Embassy of the United States! We welcome in particular those of you who have traveled from all corners of the Alliance to take part in this week’s “We Are NATO” program in Canada. And a special thank you to Robert Baines and the NATO Association …
Read More»Sunshine and high spirits were out in full force this weekend as Ottawa Capital Pride came to a close with the annual Pride Parade. U.S. Embassy Ottawa staff joined other diplomatic missions to Canada, as well as more than one hundred businesses, community groups, and public service organizations to march in one of the most …
Read More»Canadian experts in environmental policy and conservation will visit Washington, D.C., and other U.S. cities from August 14 to 23 as participants in an International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) on the oceans and their economic viability. The participants will explore the challenge of sustainably growing the “blue economy.”
Read More»Important information for Americans travelling to Toronto for the 2017 Invictus Games.
Read More»This year, the traditional 4th of July celebrations of the U.S. Consulate General in Québec City were uniquely significant, as they took place aboard two U.S. ships on an official visit to Québec as part of the city’s much-anticipated Rendez-Vous Naval 2017. The USS Jason Dunham and the USCGC Eagle moored in the Old Port …
Read More»The Office of First Lady is today announcing that First Lady Melania Trump will lead the United States delegation in support of the 90 American athletes slated to compete at the Invictus Games in Toronto, Canada, from September 23 to 30, 2017. More than 550 wounded servicemen and women from 17 allied nations are expected …
Read More»Media Advisory July 18, 2017 For immediate release Young Canadian leaders travel to United States as Youth Ambassadors The U.S. Embassy, in conjunction with the State University of New York (SUNY) College at Plattsburgh and Fulbright Canada, is pleased to announce the selection of 18 outstanding Canadian youth community leaders and two Canadian adult educators …
Read More»Following the U.S. Consulate Winnipeg’s Independence Day celebration at Shaw Park on June 30, Consul Chris Gunning was invited to speak on the Goldeye’s radio broadcast about his time in Manitoba. Consul Gunning is a big baseball fan, and was really pleased and honored to speak with the voice of the Goldeyes, Steve Schuster. Here’s …
Read More»On July 6, 2017, the US Consulate General in Toronto brought together American and Canadian honorable guests, friends and colleagues to celebrate U.S. Independence Day and Canada’s 150th Anniversary at the Hockey Hall of Fame. “This is a noteworthy and remarkable year for our two nations, brought together as friends, as much by history as by …
Read More»“Canada 150” is the talk of the country in 2017. To mark the occasion, the U.S. Mission to Canada designed two bilingual exhibits that are touring the country over the course of the year. “Northern Stars” chronicles 150 years of U.S.-Canadian relations.
Read More»On behalf of the Government of the United States of America, congratulations to the Canadian people on Canada Day and the 150th anniversary of your Confederation.
Read More»June 30, 2017 For Immediate Release President Donald J. Trump sent the following message to His Excellency The Right Honorable David Johnston, congratulating Canada on the 150th Anniversary of Confederation: “My warmest wishes go out to the people of Canada in celebration of the 150th anniversary of your National Day on July 1. “The United …
Read More»For Immediate Release 06/20/2017 OTTAWA – The U.S. Embassy Ottawa will host the annual Fourth of July Independence Day celebration ( #July4Canada and #4juilletCA ) in Ottawa on Tuesday, July 4, 2017, from 5:30 – 8:00 p.m. on the grounds of Lornado, the U.S. Ambassador’s Residence. Guests will be admitted by invitation only. This year’s event, themed …
Read More»Chargé d’Affaires Elizabeth Aubin today announced that 53 companies from a variety of industries across Canada will be travelling to Washington D.C. to participate in the SelectUSA Investment Summit (Summit), June 18-20.
Read More»“This year, Canada celebrates its 150th anniversary of Confederation. We join you in honoring this moment while remembering our longstanding ties. The United States and Canada share more than just a border, we share a common history and a set of values. We enjoy the world’s largest bilateral relationship, and a unique and special …
Read More»Canadian professionals in the fields of disability services, victim advocacy, and law enforcement will visit Washington, D.C., and other U.S. cities from June 19 to July 7 as participants in an International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP).
Read More»United States Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin met with his Canadian counterpart Finance Minister Bill Morneau and a number of Canadian Ministers and parliamentarians today, on his first visit to Canada as Secretary.
Read More»In commemoration of Canada’s 150th anniversary of Confederation, the U.S. Embassy in Ottawa is featuring congratulatory messages from governors of U.S. states bordering Canada in an exhibit now available for public viewing on the U.S. Embassy’s Mackenzie Avenue outer fence. The exhibit will be on display from June 2 until the first week of July.
Read More»In commemoration of Canada’s 150th anniversary of Confederation, the U.S. Embassy in Ottawa is featuring congratulatory messages from governors of U.S. states bordering Canada in an exhibit now available for public viewing on the U.S. Embassy’s Mackenzie Avenue outer fence.
Read More»On Monday, May 29th from 11:00a.m.–12:00p.m., the U.S. Consulate General in Halifax and U.S. Navy Exchange Officers in Halifax will honor nearly 200 American Prisoners of the War of 1812 who died while confined on Melville Island, on the Northwest Arm in Halifax, and are buried on Deadman’s Island.
Read More»On Friday, May 19, U.S. Mission to Canada Chargé d’Affaires Elizabeth Moore Aubin attended a ribbon-cutting ceremony hosted by Mayor of Ottawa Jim Watson to open the Mackenzie Avenue Cycling Lane to the public. Chargé Aubin and Mayor Watson were joined by Dr. Mark Kristmanson, CEO of the National Capital Commission, and Nathalie Des Rosiers, …
Read More»The U.S. Consulate General Quebec City presents Eyes on the Arctic & Northern Stars exhibits from May 17 to June 14 at Parks Canada office in Old Québec.
Read More»On May 5, the United States Mission to Canada had the opportunity to thank 11 Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members for their exceptional service to the United States military and United States military operations at an awards ceremony at the U.S. Embassy in Ottawa.
Read More»The United States Embassy is pleased to announce it will once again participate in this year’s Doors Open Ottawa on Saturday, June 3rd.
Read More»On March 31, U.S. Embassy Ottawa’s Chargé d’Affaires Elizabeth Aubin Moore joined trade representatives, media and consumers in celebrating the newest and best vintages of more than 75 California wineries at the California Wine Fair Ottawa, hosted by The Wine Institute.
Read More»As Canada celebrates the 150th anniversary of Confederation, the U.S. Consulate General in Toronto presents two photographic exhibitions Northern Stars and Eyes on the Arctic. The exhibitions are free and open to the general public. The bilingual, multimedia displays showcase the historic relationship between the United States and Canada, our shared Arctic heritage, and U.S.-Canada cooperation …
Read More»Yesterday, the USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service hosted a sensational reception at the National Capital Commission (NCC)’s International Pavilion celebrating 150 years of agricultural friendship between the United States and Canada. In her opening remarks, U.S. Embassy Ottawa Chargé d’Affaires Elizabeth Aubin Moore reinforced that farmers on both sides of the U.S. Canada border are committed …
Read More»As Canada celebrates the 150th anniversary of Confederation, the Embassy of the United States in Ottawa will present two exhibitions and a photographic essay at the National Capital Commission’s 150 International Pavilion, 50 Sussex Drive, from February 1 to February 19, 2017.
Read More»Christmas came early this year for more than a dozen families staying at Ronald McDonald House Ottawa – all thanks to the United States Marine Corps detachment and U.S. Navy personnel from the U.S. Embassy in Ottawa. The Marines and sailors delivered more than 200 gifts this morning, with the help of U.S. Ambassador to Canada Bruce Heyman, CTV …
Read More»U.S. Embassy Ottawa’s United States Marine Corps detachment and U.S. Navy personnel will brighten the holiday season for children at Ottawa’s Ronald McDonald House by bringing them gifts donated through its annual Toys for Tots campaign.
Read More»The Chateau Laurier Ballroom buzzed with excitement as hundreds of invited guests arrived to join Ambassador Heyman at the U.S. Embassy’s election night event on Tuesday, November 8, 2016. Trimmed in red, white, and blue, it was the perfect setting to witness Americans choose their next president. Ambassador Heyman kicked off the evening by welcoming …
Read More»November 12, 2016 Ottawa, ON As prepared for delivery. The Marine Corps Birthday Ball is one of the highlights of my year. I am so honored to be here tonight and in this fantastic venue! In a few minutes I will read a birthday message from Secretary of State John Kerry to the United States …
Read More»Ottawa’s Montgomery Legion President Garry Beaupre recently visited Ambassador Heyman in his office to present him with a Remembrance Poppy, marking the first week of the Canadian Legion’s nation-wide Poppy Campaign. The Ambassador was honored to join Canadians from coast to coast who don the poppy as a visual symbol honoring the service and sacrifice …
Read More»The Embassy marked the 2016 Elections with a Viewing Event at Ottawa’s Chateau Laurier.
Read More»Ambassador Heyman’s Remarks at Come From Away Dinner Gander, NL October 28, 2016 As prepared for delivery. Thank you Michael. I am so glad Vicki and I met you and learned about the Canadian Music Theatre Project’s role in creating Come From Away when we visited Sheridan College last year. Even before we met you, …
Read More»The U.S. Consulate General in Toronto is pleased to host an evening watch event for the 2016 United States Presidential Election on Tuesday, November 8, 2016.
Read More»“I think of Anne Chu’s work as a metaphorical bridge, connecting the ordinary and the fantastical, old world traditions and new, but also as a bridge between places.”
Read More»On September 29, the Embassy of the United States in Ottawa and the U.S. Department of State’s Office of Art in Embassies, in partnership with the National Gallery of Canada, will close the 2016 season of the Contemporary Conversations series with a presentation on the work of recently deceased American artist Anne Chu.
Read More»Ottawa’s local weather service will tell you it rained on this weekend’s downtown Pride parade, but onlookers will attest there was not a dampened spirit in sight as the city’s LGBTI community and supporters turned out with great enthusiasm to celebrate Ottawa Capital Pride 2016 ! Gamely leading the parade through varying intensities of precipitation were Ottawa Capital Pride’s …
Read More»Ambassador Bruce Heyman and his wife, Vicki, welcomed more than 4,000 people to Lornado for this year’s 4th of July celebrations.
Read More»United States Ambassador to Canada Bruce Heyman and Mrs. Vicki Heyman will host the annual Fourth of July Independence Day celebration (#July4Canada and #4juilletCA) in Ottawa on Monday, July 4, 2016.
Read More»The weather outside was cold and wet, but that didn’t dampen the enthusiasm of 340 visitors who got a look inside the United States Embassy in Ottawa as part of Doors Open Ottawa 2016.
Read More»U.S. Embassy Ottawa was over the moon to host National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Chief Scientist Dr. Ellen Stofan and Chief Technologist Dr. David Miller on May 19 as they addressed about 50 young women interested in pursuing higher education in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).
Read More»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.
Read More»On Monday, May 30th from 11:00a.m. – 12:00p.m., the U.S. Consul General in Halifax and U.S. Navy Exchange Officers in Halifax will honor these American servicemen.
Read More»Congratulations to team “Pentagen” from the Earl of March Secondary School, whose original mobile app came in first place at this year’s Technovation Challenge at Carleton University on April 30. The app, called Connectsitter , is designed to connect parents with babysitters in their community. The team of five young women will advance to the semi-finals, where their …
Read More»The U.S. Embassy in Ottawa is pleased to announce it will be participating in this year’s Doors Open Ottawa on Sunday, June 5th.
Read More»The Embassy of the United States in Ottawa and the U.S. Department of State’s Office of Art in Embassies , in partnership with the National Gallery of Canada, will welcome internationally renowned American artist Theaster Gates on May 12th as the second speaker in the 2016 Contemporary Conversations series. Contemporary Conversations ( #artconvoAIE ) invites iconic American artists to Ottawa for …
Read More»Fresh fruits, delectable dates, succulent sauces, nutritious nuts, and heavenly honey were just a few of the American products on exhibit at the 2016 edition of SIAL CANADA, the largest food innovation trade show in North America.
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Read More»Back by popular demand, the Contemporary Conversations series (#artconvoAIE) kicked off its 2016 season Thursday, March 31, with a capacity crowd as more than 500 guests came out to hear American artist Kiki Smith speak at the National Gallery of Canada in Ottawa, ON. The daughter of celebrated visual artist Tony Smith, Kiki Smith is …
Read More»The Embassy of the United States in Ottawa and the U.S. Department of State’s Office of Art in Embassies, in partnership with the National Gallery of Canada, will welcome renowned American artist Kiki Smith as the first speaker in the 2016 edition of the Contemporary Conversations series on March 31 at the Gallery. Contemporary Conversations …
Read More»Consul General Juan Alsace gave remarks at the opening reception of a student exhibition titled “Reflections on Culture and Identity” at the Gardiner Museum on January 6, 2016.
Read More»The Embassy of the United States in Ottawa and the U.S. Department of State’s Office of Art in Embassies, in partnership with the National Gallery of Canada (NGC), will welcome renowned American artist Stephen Wilkes for the fourth lecture in the Contemporary Conversations series on November 19. Contemporary Conversations (#artconvoAIE) brings internationally recognized American artists …
Read More»Be an “upstander”, not a bystander. That was the core message from Ambassador Bruce Heyman and his wife, Vicki, as they spoke to more than 16,000 enthusiastic young people at We Day Ottawa. In an interview with Liz Trinnear, a reporter at CTV’s ETALK, Ambassador and Mrs. Heyman emphasized the importance of getting involved in …
Read More»Pritzker will travel to Ottawa to discuss the U.S.-Canada trade and commercial relationship in meetings with government leaders Will meet with Canadian and Mexican counterparts and business leaders in Toronto for annual North American Competitiveness and Innovation Conference U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker will travel to Ottawa on October 30 for meetings with Canadian …
Read More»Foreign Agriculture Service Canada is pleased to report the Bard Valley Medjool Date Growers (BVMDGA) were voted a Most Innovative Product with their new Pumpkin Pie Spiced and Dark Chocolate Orange Date Rolls at Canada’s annual Grocery Innovation Show (GIC). BVMDGA is an active USDA Market Access Program (MAP) partner through the Western United States …
Read More»When girls are given equal opportunities in life, they have the power to change the world! In 2011, the United Nations General Assembly declared October 11 to be “International Day of the Girl,” recognizing girls’ rights and the unique challenges girls face across the globe every day. These challenges come in many forms — such …
Read More»On Wednesday, September 30, Ambassador Bruce Heyman and his wife, Vicki, hosted a reception at the Embassy to introduce the National September 11 Memorial & Museum in New York City. U.S. embassies around the world have held similar receptions in partnership with the 9/11 Memorial & Museum to raise awareness about the museum, which officially …
Read More»The Commercial Service of the United States Embassy in Ottawa will host a workshop in Ogdensburg, New York on October 7, 2015 for Canadian companies that are interested in exploring business expansion opportunities in the U.S. market. Ogdensburg is just 50 minutes from Ottawa and provides a convenient nearby location for Canadian firms that want …
Read More»What do law enforcement agents and art conservationists have in common? Although these groups of professionals may seem like polar opposites, there is an ongoing global threat whose resolution depends greatly upon collaboration between the two: the illicit trafficking of cultural property. This week, law enforcement representatives and museum and gallery staff from the United …
Read More»This year marks the Silver Jubilee of Fulbright Canada. This institution lies at the heart of educational exchange between the United States and Canada. Celebrations across the country will honor the vision of U.S. Senator J. William Fulbright, a man who believed educational exchange provides the foundation for successful diplomacy and vibrant bilateral trade, as …
Read More»Experts working in the field of food security in Canada are visiting Washington, D.C., and other U.S. cities from September 14 – October 2 as participants in an International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) to explore U.S.-Canadian cooperation in food security. The program is organized by the U.S. Embassy in Ottawa and sponsored by the U.S. …
Read More»Why painting, and why now? Those questions, as well as many others, were the topics of conversation as renowned American contemporary artist Eric Fischl visited Ottawa for the latest in the Contemporary Conversations series. In a discussion before a capacity crowd at the National Gallery of Canada, Fischl talked about his broader artistic philosophy, and …
Read More»U.S. Embassy Ottawa and the U.S. Department of State’s Office of Art in Embassies, in partnership with the National Gallery of Canada (NGC), will welcome renowned American artist Eric Fischl to Ottawa on September 10 for the third lecture in the Contemporary Conversations series. Contemporary Conversations (#artconvoAIE ) features internationally recognized American artists who are …
Read More»“In the year and a half since I arrived in Canada, I have traveled throughout this beautiful country, from sea to sea to sea and had the privilege to get to know Canadians at every stop. I have to say that I’ve been looking forward to this particular trip for quite a while. Not only …
Read More»Although it rained stubbornly throughout the evening, the spirits of those attending Ottawa’s 30th annual Capital Pride activities Thursday night were anything but dampened. First on the Pride Boat Cruise, and later at a Human Rights Vigil, Ottawa’s LGBTI community turned out in impressive numbers to learn, celebrate, and reflect. At both events, crowds had …
Read More»The U.S. Embassy, in conjunction with the State University of New York (SUNY) in Plattsburgh and Fulbright Canada, is pleased to announce the selection of 15 outstanding Canadian youth community leaders and two Canadian adult educators for the Youth Ambassadors Program. More than 150 people across Canada applied for this program. The selected participants represent …
Read More»With Canada hosting both the FIFA Women’s World Cup and the Pan Am/Parapan Am games this summer, the Embassy is proud to highlight U.S. participation in both events over the years in a special photo exhibit on its gates. More on facebook >>
Read More»The spirit of Detroit came to Ottawa as United States Ambassador to Canada Bruce Heyman and his wife, Vicki, hosted nearly 4,000 guests at Lornado, the Ambassador’s official residence, for U.S. Embassy Ottawa’s annual Fourth of July celebration. The Independence Day party’s theme was “Motor City Rising.” Guests sampled Michigan culinary treats like bumpy cupcakes, …
Read More»President Barack Obama today announced the designation of a Presidential Delegation to Canada to attend the Final Match of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2015 in Vancouver on July 5, 2015. Vice President Joe Biden will join the delegation, led by Dr. Jill Biden, to Vancouver. Members of the Presidential Delegation: The Honorable Bruce Heyman, …
Read More»Nothing bridges cultural differences like a good beat. New York-based musical group Matuto, a band that blends Brazilian, Afro and bluegrass music into their own unique sound, put that belief into action when they spent a week in Canada’s northernmost capital city, Iqaluit. They were in the Canadian Arctic to play Nunavut’s 11th annual Alianait …
Read More»The Regulatory Cooperation Council (RCC) was established to ensure cooperation between the United States and Canada’s national authorities and benefits stakeholders and consumers by aligning approaches to public health, animal health and plant health programs in both countries, while maintaining the existing high level of protection in these areas. Under the RCC Joint Forward Plan, …
Read More»For the sixth consecutive year, the United States Embassy in Ottawa was pleased to open its doors to the public as part of Doors Open Ottawa. Welcoming visitors in his office, Ambassador Bruce Heyman personally greeted approximately 600 people to the June 6 event, answering questions from visitors about life as an Ambassador and quizzing …
Read More»Canadian experts who work on accessibility issues for persons with disabilities will visit Washington, D.C., and other U.S. cities from June 8-17 as participants in an International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP). They will review the impact of the Americans with Disabilities Act, enacted 25 years ago,and will share best practices and developments in advocacy for …
Read More»The National Gallery of Canada was alive with Soundsuits last night, as contemporary U.S. artist Nick Cave brought his signature creations to Ottawa as part of the Contemporary Conversations: Art in Embassies series. Approximately 400 people attended the event, which offered a conversation between Cave and Jonathan Shaughnessy, the Gallery’s Assistant Curator of Contemporary Art; …
Read More»U.S. Embassy Ottawa and the U.S. Department of State’s Office of Art in Embassies, in partnership with the National Gallery of Canada (NGC), will welcome renowned American artist Nick Cave to Ottawa on May 28 for the second lecture in the Contemporary Conversations series. Contemporary Conversations (#artconvoAIE) features four internationally recognized American artists who will …
Read More»Yesterday, members of the U.S. Embassy Ottawa community helped mark Earth Day by taking part in the City of Ottawa’s annual “Cleaning the Capital” event. Led by the Embassy Green Team, approximately 20 Embassy staff, friends and family met up in downtown Ottawa on Sunday afternoon to clean the area around the Embassy grounds, as …
Read More»As the world’s eight Arctic nations gather in Iqaluit and the US chairmanship of the Arctic Council is set to begin, the Embassy is highlighting the opportunities, challenges and responsibilities we all share in this critical region. Arctic Council Poster Show >>
Read More»Experts working in the field of transportation in Canada will visit Washington, D.C. and other U.S. cities from April 13 to May 1 as participants in an International Visitors’ Leadership Program (IVLP) looking at best practices for improving transportation safety and security. The program is organized by the U.S. Embassy in Ottawa and sponsored by …
Read More»“One of the things that I really strongly believe in is that we need to have more girls interested in math, science, and engineering. We’ve got half the population that is way underrepresented in those fields and that means that we’ve got a whole bunch of talent…not being encouraged the way they need to.” – …
Read More»Experts working to combat violence against women in Canada will visit Washington, D.C. and other U.S. cities from February 18-28 as participants in an International Visitors’ Leadership Program (IVLP) looking at best practices in the preventing and dealing domestic violence. The program is organized by the U.S. Embassy in Ottawa and sponsored by the U.S. …
Read More»Yesterday the Embassy co-hosted a pair of screenings of The Polar Sea, a documentary offering a panoramic view of the Arctic and its numerous aspects. The morning screening was presented at the University of Ottawa, alongside the University’s Environment, Society and Policy Group. The event featured a condensed version of the film, and was followed …
Read More»U.S. Embassy Ottawa and the University of Ottawa’s Environment Society and Policy Group are co-hosting a screening of selections from the recently-aired documentary, The Polar Sea. Following the screening attendees will have the opportunity to participate in a panel discussion with Kevin McMahon (The Polar Sea filmmaker), Richard Tegner (explorer), Dr. George Divoky (Director Friends …
Read More»A group of Canadians in the resources industry, government and NGO sectors will visit Washington, D.C. and other U.S. cities from January 12-30 as participants in an International Visitors’ Leadership Program (IVLP) on principles and practices behind solving environmental challenges in the resources sector. Participants will interact with counterparts and experts in the U.S. The …
Read More»Photo Gallery >> Today, the United States Marine Detachment from U.S. Embassy Ottawa helped bring the holidays to the children of Ronald McDonald House by delivering toys donated through the U.S. Marine Corps’ Toys for Tots program. Joining the Marines were Santa Claus and his special guests: Vicki Heyman, wife of U.S. Ambassador to Canada Bruce Heyman, CTV …
Read More»U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx will travel to Toronto tomorrow to meet with Minister of Transport Lisa Raitt to discuss bilateral transportation issues, including proposals for rail safety standard harmonization. Secretary Foxx is the seventh U.S. Cabinet-level official to visit Canada since July 2014. Media Contacts: Stephen Posivak Press Spokesperson U.S. Embassy Ottawa Tel: 613-688-5317 …
Read More»The United States Marines from the U.S. Embassy Ottawa will help brighten the holiday season for the children of Ronald McDonald House by bringing them gifts collected through their annual Toys for Tots campaign. Excitement will be the order of the day on December 18 when the Marines, accompanied by Santa Claus and Mrs. Vicki …
Read More»In a one-day visit to Canada on December 8, U.S. Secretary of Labor Thomas E. Perez traveled to Ottawa, Ontario and Gatineau, Quebec to learn more about Canadian paid leave and maternal leave policies. In meetings with Canadian Minster of Employment and Social Development Jason Kenney, Minister of State for Social Development Candice Bergen, and …
Read More»U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker arrived in Ottawa today for her first official visit to Canada. The two-day trip will include meetings and events in Ottawa and Toronto highlighting the close and vibrant economic relationship between the United States and Canada. In meetings with Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper, Minister of Industry James Moore and Minister of International Trade …
Read More»On October 28th, Secretary of State John Kerry traveled to Ottawa to conduct a series of bilateral meetings and to convey condolences to senior Canadian officials following last week’s attacks in Canada. Secretary Kerry’s first stop was a visit to the National War Memorial with Canadian Foreign Minister John Baird where the Secretary participated in …
Read More»Excerpts from Secretary of State John Kerry’s meeting with Embassy Ottawa employees. SECRETARY KERRY: Thank you all very much for a wonderful welcome. I am really happy to be here, and despite the fact that it’s taken me longer than I wanted to to be able to get up here, I’m proud to say that …
Read More»Secretary of State John Kerry will travel to Ottawa, Canada, on October 28 for a series of bilateral meetings and to convey condolences to senior Canadian officials following last week’s attacks in Canada. He will also express America’s solidarity with the Canadian people, reaffirming the close friendship and alliance between our countries. The Secretary will …
Read More»The United States Embassy Ottawa, in conjunction with Encounters with Canada (EWC), is pleased to welcome NASA Administrator Charles Bolden to Ottawa. Mr. Bolden will speak to participants in EWC’s Science and Technology theme week program on October 1, 2014 from 3-4 p.m. at the organization’s Terry Fox Canadian Youth Centre. The event will feature …
Read More»Carleton University graduate students had the opportunity to listen to and discuss North America’s security with Acting Assistant Secretary for Policy at the Department of Homeland Security Alan Bersin their first week back in class. Sharing his vision on the North American security perimeter, Bersin discussed how the 2011 Beyond the Border (BTB) agreement between …
Read More»U.S. Embassy Ottawa was a proud program partner for this year’s Capital Pride Week, and a few lucky Embassy staffers spent a FABULOUS week taking part in the festivities! It all started last Monday, August 18th, when Ambassador and Mrs. Heyman helped to raise the rainbow flag outside of Ottawa City Hall alongside Mayor (and …
Read More»The U.S. Embassy, our seven consulates in Canada, and the U.S. Government are committed to promoting social inclusion for the LGBT community around the world. So, what better way is there to show our support of LGBT+ rights than to partner with Ottawa’s Capital Pride, a festival that celebrates diversity in this great city that …
Read More»The U.S. Embassy Ottawa is proud to announce it will be a community partner for this year’s Capital Pride Festival from August 15 to 24. Along with co-hosting the Movie in the Village event on August 22 and participating in this year’s Community Fair, it will also sponsor two Americans to come to Ottawa and play key roles …
Read More»Last week, the Embassy hosted students, alumni and educators at an official kick-off of the 2014 Youth Ambassador Program. Eighteen Canadian students and three adult educators will be travling to the United States for a three-week visit, during which they they will have the opportunity to explore the themes of civic education, community service, youth …
Read More»Despite threatening-looking clouds, the rain held off for Winnipeg’s Independence Day party. This year’s event was bittersweet, as it marked the end of Tim Cipullo’s posting as U.S. Consul to Manitoba. Mr. Cipullo has served as U.S. Consul since August 2011, and his 3-year term expires this summer. The Independence Day event was his last …
Read More»U.S. Embassy Ottawa is helping to fund the participation of two American students and one researcher in this year’s Students on Ice 2014 Arctic Expedition. The Embassy has an ongoing association with the Students on Ice program. It is pleased this year, for the first time, to be able to offer funding for student and …
Read More»Ambassador Bruce Heyman and his wife Vicki were pleased to open the doors of Lornado, the official residence of the United States Ambassador to Canada, to thousands of special guests to help them celebrate their first 4th of July in Canada! Photo Gallery »
Read More»Sixty young Canadian future entrepreneurs took part in three days of ideas, inspiration, and pitches at the U.S. Embassy Ottawa’s first Startup Weekend from June 13 -15, 2014. The aspiring entrepreneurs were selected from a Canada-wide call for applications, and came from all over Canada, from Prince George and Vancouver, BC in the West, to …
Read More»Light rain and dark skies on June 12 didn’t keep the students of Manor Park Public School from joining Vicki Heyman, wife of the U.S. Ambassador to Canada, from planting the vegetable garden and learning about the importance of healthy eating at their residence, Lornado. The children learned about gardening from the residence’s horticulturalist. Mrs. …
Read More»Four Canadians will visit Washington, D.C. and other U.S. cities from June 16 to July 4 as participants in an International Visitors’ Leadership Program (IVLP) on Interfaith Dialogue and Human Rights 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 goals of …
Read More»U.S. Embassy Ottawa will be “sea-side” in June as it showcases the natural beauty and critical importance of the world’s oceans through a poster show on the Embassy’s MacKenzie Avenue fence. The show will mark World Oceans Day as well as promote the “Our Ocean” Conference in Washington, DC, being hosted by the U.S. Secretary …
Read More»Some of Canada’s most promising young entrepreneurs will be gathering in Ottawa to share their ideas, network and foster innovation as part of U.S. Embassy Ottawa’s StartUp Weekend. The Embassy will welcome more than 50 entrepreneurs from across the country to a Startup weekend from June 13-15. The U.S. Embassy, UP Global — a U.S. …
Read More»To commemorate this month’s State Department “Our Ocean” conference in Washington, the Embassy is inviting Ottawa-area residents aged 12 and up to enter the “Our Ocean” photo contest. Download the complete rules and regulations (333KB PDF), and make sure to enter your photos by Friday, June 6th! Get Adobe Acrobat Reader
Read More»Recently-appointed U.S. Ambassador to Canada, His Excellency Bruce A. Heyman, will deliver his first official speech to Canadians at a dinner event on June 2nd at the National Gallery of Canada. The event will be hosted by Canada 2020, Canada’s leading, independent, progressive think-tank and the Embassy of the United States of America in Ottawa. …
Read More»We regret to inform that all available tours of the United States Embassy for Doors Open Ottawa are fully subscribed and registration is closed. Those registered will be notified of the time of their tour by email. Only confirmed registrants will be able to tour the Embassy. We look forward to participating in Doors Open …
Read More»The U.S. Embassy in Ottawa is pleased to announce it will be participating in this year’s Doors Open Ottawa on Saturday, June 7th. This marks the fifth consecutive year in which the Embassy has opened its doors to the public. As in years past, participants must register in advance using the Embassy’s registration page . Those who register will …
Read More»The Ottawa Public Library (OPL) and U.S. Embassy Ottawa will officially launch their new makerspace entitled Imagine Space – An American Corner on April 23 at 4:00 p.m. at the Nepean Centrepointe branch of the Ottawa Public Library. The space will be open to the public at 5:00 p.m., following the launch. The official launch will …
Read More»In its first joint outreach program with the Embassy of Japan, U.S. Embassy Ottawa held a family Earth Day event on Saturday, April 12th at the Japanese Embassy in Ottawa. Supporting the theme of protecting our shared oceans and water resources, the two Embassies invited over sixty kids aged 5 to 12 — and their …
Read More»EVENT CANCELLED Due to travel complications, Dr. Fulcher’s arrival in Ottawa has been delayed. As a result, she will not be able to participate in today’s programming. We apologize for any confusion or inconvenience this might cause. The U.S. Embassy, in partnership with the Independent Initiative Against Rape Culture (IIARC) on the University of Ottawa …
Read More»On Tuesday, February 18th, 2014, His Excellency the Right Honorable David Johnston, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada, presented 35 Meritorious Service Decorations (Military Division) to members of Canadian Armed Forces and allied forces, military servicemen and women whose specific achievements have brought honor to the Canadian Armed Forces and to Canada. Among the …
Read More»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 …
Read More»Last night in Ottawa, Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Admiral Jonathan Greenert addressed current and former Canadian military and defense industry leadership at the Ottawa Conference on Defence and Security. In his remarks, he spoke about the status of the Navy and the importance of maritime coalitions. Greenert also took specific questions from the audience …
Read More»The U.S. Embassy, in partnership with the Canadian Council of Muslim Women and Cordova Academy, will be hosting a discussion featuring Muslim issues expert Tayyibah Taylor on February 25. She will be discussing her background as well as issues facing Muslim youth and women today. Ms. Taylor is the founding editor-in-chief and publisher of Azizah …
Read More»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 …
Read More»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 …
Read More»At a ceremonial presentation to the Nunavut Arctic College, the Embassy’s Chargé D’Affaires Rich Sanders presented a few books to represent the donation of an “American shelf” to the Nunavut Premier, The Honourable Peter Taptuna, at the Northern Lights 2014 Conference in Ottawa on January 29, 2014. The American Shelf, with a value of over …
Read More»Ongoing stakeholder engagement is an important part of the United States-Canada Regulatory Cooperation Council’s (RCC) work. To this end, over the coming weeks, the two countries will be hosting a number of jointly-planned and executed webinars. The webinars will feature officials from both countries who are directly responsible for the implementation of the 29 initiatives …
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