Co-hosts United States Secretary of State Rex W. Tillerson and Canadian Minister of Foreign Affairs Chrystia Freeland convened the Foreign Ministers’ Meeting on Security and Stability on the Korean Peninsula on January 16, 2018 in Vancouver, British Columbia to discuss the global threat of a nuclearized Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) and investigate options …
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 23 January, 2018 | Topics: East Asia & Pacific, Former U.S. Government Leaders, Key Officials, News, U.S. & Canada, Vancouver, Western Hemisphere | Tags: DPRK, Rex Tillerson, Vancouver
Remarks With Canadian Foreign Minister Chrystia Freeland, South Korean Foreign Minister Kang Kyung-wha, Japanese Foreign Minister Taro Kono, and UK Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson At the Vancouver Foreign Ministers’ Meeting On Security and Stability on the Korean Peninsula Rex W. Tillerson Secretary of State Vancouver Convention Centre Vancouver, Canada January 16, 2018 FOREIGN MINISTER FREELAND: So …
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 18 January, 2018 | Topics: East Asia & Pacific, Former U.S. Government Leaders, Key Officials, News, U.S. & Canada, Vancouver, Western Hemisphere | Tags: DPRK, Rex Tillerson, Vancouver
Press Availability Rex W. Tillerson Secretary of State Vancouver, Canada January 16, 2018 FOREIGN MINISTER FREELAND: Sorry to be a bit late. We had a lot we had to pack into the day. And thanks to everyone for joining us. I’d like to begin by acknowledging that the land on which we gather is …
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 18 January, 2018 | Topics: East Asia & Pacific, Former U.S. Government Leaders, Key Officials, News, U.S. & Canada, Vancouver, Western Hemisphere | Tags: DPRK, Rex Tillerson, Vancouver
Secretary of State Rex W. Tillerson traveled to Ottawa on December 19 at the invitation of Canadian Minister of Foreign Affairs Chrystia Freeland for his first official visit to Canada as Secretary of State. Discussions covered U.S.-Canadian coordination on a range of global and regional topics, including the threat posed by North Korea and the situation in Venezuela. Secretary Tillerson …
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 20 December, 2017 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, Key Officials, News, Ottawa, U.S. & Canada, Western Hemisphere | Tags: Rex Tillerson
As delivered. FOREIGN MINISTER FREELAND: Okay. Hi, everybody. Great to see everyone here. Before I begin, I’d like to extend Canada’s thoughts and condolences to our American guests in light of the terrible train derailment in Washington state. We extend our sympathies to those who lost loved ones and wish a full and swift recovery to …
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 20 December, 2017 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, Key Officials, Ottawa, U.S. & Canada, Western Hemisphere | Tags: Rex Tillerson
As delivered. It wasn’t in my remarks to hit the button and make it go green. It’s green now. (Laughter.) Well, let me say again how much we appreciate – (laughter) – all of you and our folks across the countries in how you represent us and the important role you play across this vast …
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 20 December, 2017 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, Key Officials, Ottawa, Speeches, U.S. & Canada, Western Hemisphere | Tags: Rex Tillerson
The United States government, working in conjunction with the Government of Pakistan, has secured the release of the Boyle-Coleman family from captivity in Pakistan. In 2012, U.S. citizen Caitlan Coleman and Canadian citizen Joshua Boyle were taken hostage by the Haqqani network. Their three children were subsequently born in captivity. Today they are safe and …
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By U.S. Embassy Ottawa | 12 October, 2017 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, Press Releases, Security & Counterterrorism, U.S. & Canada | Tags: Caitlan Coleman, Joshua Boyle, Rex Tillerson
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.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 1 July, 2017 | Topics: Events, Former U.S. Government Leaders, Key Officials, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Canada | Tags: Canada Day, Canada150, Rex Tillerson
U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson hosted a working breakfast this morning with Canada’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Chrystia Freeland and Mexico’s Secretary of Foreign Relations Luis Videgaray at the Department of State in Washington, D.C.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 31 May, 2017 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, Key Officials, News, U.S. & Canada | Tags: Rex Tillerson, Trilateral
Secretary of State Rex Tillerson and Secretary of Defense James Mattis recently hosted Canadian Ministers Chrystia Freeland and Harjit Sajjan in Washington for policy discussions at the Department of State.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 16 May, 2017 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, Key Officials, News, U.S. & Canada | Tags: Canadian Minister of Foreign Affairs Chrystia Freeland, Rex Tillerson
“The United States had been privileged to lead the Arctic Council at a time when the Arctic Region has been facing unprecedented change and challenges.”
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 12 May, 2017 | Topics: Environment, Fisheries & Marine Issues, Former U.S. Government Leaders, Key Officials, News, Science & Tech, Speeches, The Arctic, U.S. & Canada | Tags: Arctic Council, Rex Tillerson
“In carrying this out, we coordinated very carefully with our international partners in terms of communicating with them around the world, and I will tell you that the response from our allies…has been overwhelmingly supportive of the action we’ve taken.”
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 7 April, 2017 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, News, Security & Counterterrorism | Tags: Rex Tillerson
Republished from www.state.gov . Good morning, Secretary General and my fellow ministers, and thank you for the opportunity to speak. Let me be very clear at the outset of my remarks: the U.S. commitment to NATO is strong and this Alliance remains the bedrock for transatlantic security. This Alliance was forged from the ashes of World …
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 31 March, 2017 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, Security & Counterterrorism, Speeches, U.S. Agencies | Tags: NATO, Rex Tillerson, US Mission to NATO
“Now is the time to strengthen our shared commitment to security and invest in a fight in which we all have a stake.”
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 22 March, 2017 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, News, Security & Counterterrorism, Speeches | Tags: Global Coalition to Counter ISIL/Da’esh, Rex Tillerson
“As threats to our security continue to evolve and change, common sense dictates that we continually re-evaluate and re-assess the systems we rely upon to protect our country.”
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 6 March, 2017 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, Key Officials, News | Tags: Executive Order, Rex Tillerson
“Though we often live in a world of headlines, working outside of the public eye does not make you any less essential to our operations.”
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 2 February, 2017 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, News, Speeches | Tags: Rex Tillerson
“My fellow Americans, it has been the honor of my life to serve you.”
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 11 January, 2017 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, News, Speeches | Tags: Barack Obama
“Over the past eight years, President Obama laid a stronger foundation for American leadership in the world.”
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 5 January, 2017 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, Key Documents, News, Political Affairs | Tags: John Kerry
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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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 20 December, 2016 | Topics: Economic Affairs, Energy, Environment, Fisheries & Marine Issues, Former U.S. Government Leaders, News, Ottawa, Policy, Science & Tech, The Arctic, U.S. & Canada, Western Hemisphere | Tags: arctic, Arctic Council, Barack Obama, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau
“On World AIDS Day, we join with the international community to remember those we have lost too soon, reflect on the tremendous progress we have made in battling this disease, and carry forward our fight against HIV/AIDS.”
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 1 December, 2016 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, News | Tags: AIDS, Barack Obama, John Kerry, World AIDS Day
John Kerry Secretary of State Washington, DC November 25, 2016 On the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, the United States reaffirms our belief that gender-based violence is never acceptable, that women and girls have the right to live free from violence, and that countries are stronger when homes, neighborhoods, and communities …
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 25 November, 2016 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, Human Rights, Key Officials, News, Press Releases | Tags: GBV, International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, International Human Rights Day, John Kerry, VAW
“Through Conservative governments, Liberal governments, Democratic or Republican governments, the relationship between the United States and Canada is one of the most important constants in the world.”
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 21 November, 2016 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, News, Ottawa, U.S. & Canada | Tags: APEC, Barack Obama, bilateral meetings, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau
“We have to get this right, and we have to get it right now.”
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 17 November, 2016 | Topics: Energy, Environment, Former U.S. Government Leaders, News, Speeches, Video | Tags: ActOnClimate, Climate Change, COP-22, John Kerry, United Nations
“On Veterans Day, we salute the women and men who have proudly worn the uniform of the United States of America and the families who have served alongside them, and we affirm our sacred duty as citizens to express our enduring gratitude, both in words and in actions, for their service.”
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 11 November, 2016 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, News | Tags: Barack Obama, Presidential Proclamation, Veterans Day
“We have to remember that we’re actually all on one team. This is an intramural scrimmage. We’re not Democrats first. We’re not Republicans first. We are Americans first.”
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 9 November, 2016 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, News, Speeches, Video | Tags: Barack Obama, election
We’ve been making steady progress to drawing attention to the crime of trafficking, we’re mobilizing resources unprecedented to fight it, and obviously, I hope everybody here will make sure that we’ll make the efforts necessary to make further gains and build on the past successes. Read Secretary Kerry’s remarks at the annual meeting of the President’s Interagency Task Force to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons (PITF) on state.gov !
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 24 October, 2016 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, Human Rights, News | Tags: human trafficking, John Kerry
“On United Nations Day, we reflect on the progress we have made in the time since, resolve to carry this progress forward, and reaffirm our commitment to international cooperation rooted in the rights and responsibilities of nations across the globe.”
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 24 October, 2016 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, News | Tags: Barack Obama, Presidential Proclamation, United Nations
“The world came together today in yet another milestone on the path toward a safer, more sustainable future.”
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 17 October, 2016 | Topics: Energy, Environment, Former U.S. Government Leaders, News | Tags: HFC, John Kerry, Montreal Protocol
“On International Day of the Girl, we recognize our obligation to lift up women and girls at home and abroad and to build a world where all girls feel safe and empowered in their classrooms, their communities, and their homes.”
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 11 October, 2016 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, News | Tags: Barack Obama, International Day of the Girl, Presidential Proclamation
“Today the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) adopted an unprecedented global market-based measure (MBM) that puts the international aviation industry on a path toward sustainable, carbon-neutral growth. It builds on over a decade of work by the United States and other ICAO Member States to reduce international aviation emissions by developing new technologies, improved operations, …
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 6 October, 2016 | Topics: Environment, Former U.S. Government Leaders, News | Tags: Climate Change, ICAO, International Civil Aviation Organization, John Kerry
Today, the world meets the moment. And if we follow through on the commitments that this agreement embodies, history may well judge it as a turning point for our planet.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 5 October, 2016 | Topics: Environment, Former U.S. Government Leaders, News | Tags: ActOnClimate, Barack Obama, Paris Agreement on Climate Change
“Today, less than six months later, enough countries – representing enough of the world’s greenhouse gas emissions – have submitted their instruments to formally join. The Paris Agreement will enter into force in 30 days.”
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 5 October, 2016 | Topics: Environment, Former U.S. Government Leaders, News | Tags: Climate Change, John Kerry, Paris Agreement on Climate Change
“Together, we have already made progress that we can build upon to make invaluable and never-before possible contributions to Arctic science.”
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 28 September, 2016 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, News, Science & Tech, The Arctic, U.S. & Canada | Tags: Barack Obama, White House Arctic Science Ministerial
“This memorandum establishes a framework and directs Federal departments and agencies (agencies) to perform certain functions to ensure that climate change-related impacts are fully considered in the development of national security doctrine, policies, and plans.”
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 21 September, 2016 | Topics: Environment, Former U.S. Government Leaders, News, Security & Counterterrorism | Tags: Barack Obama, Climate Change, John Kerry, Presidential Memorandum
“I want to suggest to you today that we must go forward, and not backward.”
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 20 September, 2016 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, News | Tags: Barack Obama, United Nations
“If we just go out of here and go back to business as usual, we’re not going to win this battle.”
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 19 September, 2016 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, News, Our Ocean | Tags: John Kerry, Our Ocean Conference
“The notion that the ocean I grew up with is not something that I can pass on to my kids and my grandkids is unacceptable. “
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 16 September, 2016 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, News, Our Ocean | Tags: Barack Obama, Our Ocean Conference
Republished from whitehouse.gov . Michelle and I extend our warmest wishes to Muslims across our country and around the world who are celebrating Eid al-Adha. This special holiday is a time to honor the sacrifice, resolve, and commitment to God demonstrated by Abraham. It marks the end of the pilgrimage of Hajj performed each year by …
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 12 September, 2016 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, News, Press Releases | Tags: Barack Obama, Eid al-Adha, Eid Mubarak, POTUS
“On Labor Day, we celebrate the grit and resilience of America’s workers and their families, and we recommit to reaching for a world in which they are afforded the rights and opportunities they deserve.”
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 5 September, 2016 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, News | Tags: Barack Obama, Presidential Proclamation
“Nearly one century ago, with boundless courage and relentless commitment, dedicated women who had marched, advocated, and organized for the right to cast a vote finally saw their efforts rewarded on August 26, 1920, when the 19th Amendment was certified and the right to vote was secured.”
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 26 August, 2016 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, News | Tags: Barack Obama, Presidential Proclamation, Women's Equality Day
“NPS parks and programs strive to tell our diverse stories, allowing us to learn from the past and help write our country’s next great chapters.”
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 23 August, 2016 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, News | Tags: Barack Obama, National Parks Service, Presidential Proclamation
“On this World Humanitarian Day, we pay tribute to all humanitarians, we draw inspiration from their countless acts of heroism, and we thank them for being the emissaries of the conscience of the world.”
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By U.S. Embassy Ottawa | 19 August, 2016 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, News | Tags: Department of State, John Kerry, Statement, World Humanitarian Day
Today, as we reflect on the courage and commitment of all who made this achievement possible, let us renew our obligation to extend the promise of the American dream to all our people, and let us recommit to building a world free of unnecessary barriers and full of deeper understanding of those living with disabilities.
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By U.S. Embassy Ottawa | 26 July, 2016 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, News, Ottawa | Tags: Americans with Disabilities Act, Barack Obama, Presidential Proclamation
At a pledging conference for Iraq led by co-hosts Canada, Germany, Japan, Kuwait, The Netherlands, and the United States, over $2 billion in new money has been pledged for the people of Iraq in response to Da’esh’s campaign of tyranny.
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By U.S. Embassy Ottawa | 21 July, 2016 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, News, Security & Counterterrorism, U.S. & Canada | Tags: John Kerry, multilateral
“As a mark of respect for the victims of the attack on police officers perpetrated on Thursday, July 7, 2016, in Dallas, Texas, by the authority vested in me as President of the United States by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, I hereby order that the flag of the …
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By U.S. Embassy Ottawa | 8 July, 2016 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, News | Tags: Barack Obama, Dallas, Presidential Proclamation
“From our family to yours, Eid Mubarak!”
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By U.S. Embassy Ottawa | 6 July, 2016 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, News | Tags: Barack Obama, Eid, John Kerry, Presidential Statement
“We are proud to count ourselves among Canada’s closest friends, partners, and allies. We are also very fortunate to call you our neighbor.”
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By U.S. Embassy Ottawa | 1 July, 2016 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, News, Ottawa | Tags: Canada Day, John Kerry
“As we go forward together, on that freedom road, let’s stay true to the values that make us who we are — Canadians and Americans, allies and friends, now and forever.”
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By U.S. Embassy Ottawa | 29 June, 2016 | Topics: Featured Event, Former U.S. Government Leaders, Key Officials, News, Ottawa, Speeches | Tags: Barack Obama, Parliament of Canada, POTUS Visit
“This is my fourth North American Leaders’ Summit, and the first that Canada is hosting in nearly a decade. And this reflects the new commitment that Prime Minister Trudeau has brought to our shared vision of a strong and integrated North America. “
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By U.S. Embassy Ottawa | 29 June, 2016 | Topics: Featured Event, Former U.S. Government Leaders, Key Documents, Key Officials, News, Ottawa, Trade, U.S. & Canada, Western Hemisphere | Tags: Barack Obama, NALS, NALS2016, North American Leaders' Summit, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Trilateral
At NALS 2016, the United States, Canada and Mexico signed a memorandum of understanding welcoming Canada into the MUSEIC Women’s Entrepreneurship Subcommittee.
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By U.S. Embassy Ottawa | 29 June, 2016 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, Key Documents, Key Officials, Ottawa, U.S. & Canada | Tags: Canada, John Kerry, Memorandum of Understanding, Mexico, MOU, NALS, NALS 2016, NALS2016, north america, North American Leaders' Summit, Trilateral, United States
Today President Obama met in Ottawa, Canada with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of Canada and President Enrique Peña Nieto of Mexico for the North American Leaders’ Summit.
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By U.S. Embassy Ottawa | 29 June, 2016 | Topics: Featured Event, Former U.S. Government Leaders, Key Documents, Key Officials, News, Ottawa, U.S. & Canada, Western Hemisphere | Tags: Barack Obama, NALS, NALS2016, North American Leaders' Summit, POTUS Visit, Trilateral
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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By U.S. Embassy Ottawa | 29 June, 2016 | Topics: Energy, Environment, Former U.S. Government Leaders, News, Ottawa, U.S. & Canada | Tags: Barack Obama, NALS, NALS2016, North American Leaders' Summit, Trilateral
Given the great importance of the softwood lumber industry to the economies of the United States and Canada, on March 10, 2016, we instructed the United States Trade Representative and the Canadian Minister of International Trade to intensively explore all options and report back on the key features that would address the issue.
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By U.S. Embassy Ottawa | 29 June, 2016 | Topics: Agriculture, Border Issues, Business, Economic Affairs, Featured Event, Former U.S. Government Leaders, Key Documents, News, Ottawa, Trade, U.S. & Canada | Tags: Barack Obama, NALS2016, North American Leaders' Summit, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, softwood lumber
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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By U.S. Embassy Ottawa | 29 June, 2016 | Topics: Energy, Environment, Featured Event, Former U.S. Government Leaders, News, Ottawa, Trade, U.S. & Canada | Tags: Barack Obama, NALS 2016, North American Leaders' Summit, ObamaCAN, POTUS Visit, Trilateral
On Wednesday, June 29, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker will join President Obama in Canada at the North American Leaders’ Summit (NALS), hosted by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
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By U.S. Embassy Ottawa | 28 June, 2016 | Topics: Commercial Affairs, Commercial Opportunities, Former U.S. Government Leaders, News, Ottawa, Trade, U.S. & Canada | Tags: Barack Obama, Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker, NALS, NALS 2016, North American Leaders' Summit, U.S. Department of Commerce
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry will accompany President Obama on June 29 to Ottawa to meet with Prime Minister Trudeau of Canada and President Peña Nieto of Mexico for the North American Leaders Summit (NALS).
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By U.S. Embassy Ottawa | 24 June, 2016 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, Key Officials, News, Ottawa, U.S. & Canada | Tags: John Kerry, NALS, NALS 2016, North American Leaders' Summit
“When we do business together across borders, when our countries trade with each other and invest in each other’s markets and we each have more skin in the game, then our governments have even greater incentives to collaborate on a whole host of crucial issues.”
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By U.S. Embassy Ottawa | 22 June, 2016 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, News, Trade | Tags: John Kerry, SelectUSA
“Today, we commemorate the spirit and strength of refugees worldwide and the dedication of those who help them on and after their journeys.”
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By U.S. Embassy Ottawa | 20 June, 2016 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, News | Tags: Barack Obama, John Kerry, refugee, refugees, World Refugee Day
“If you could choose any place and time to invest your business’s precious resources, I believe you’d choose right here, right now. If you choose a place to expand your portfolio, to place your bets, to open up a plant, to start building the next great new business or service, you would select the USA.”
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By U.S. Embassy Ottawa | 20 June, 2016 | Topics: Commercial Affairs, Commercial Opportunities, Former U.S. Government Leaders, News, Trade | Tags: Barack Obama, SelectUSA
“There is profound change throughout the Arctic region.”
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By U.S. Embassy Ottawa | 17 June, 2016 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, News, The Arctic | Tags: arctic, Arctic Council, John Kerry
“From June 19-21, I will be privileged to accompany a delegation of 108 Canadian business representatives to the 2016 SelectUSA Investment Summit in Washington, D.C.”
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By U.S. Embassy Ottawa | 17 June, 2016 | Topics: Ambassador, Commercial Affairs, Commercial Opportunities, Former U.S. Government Leaders, News, Ottawa, Trade, U.S. & Canada | Tags: Barack Obama, SelectUSA, SelectUSA Canada
The President spoke by phone today with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of Canada to accept Prime Minister Trudeau’s condolences for the terrorist attack in Orlando, Florida.
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By U.S. Embassy Ottawa | 15 June, 2016 | Topics: Ambassador, Former U.S. Government Leaders, News, Ottawa, U.S. & Canada | Tags: Barack Obama, lgbt, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau
This is a sobering reminder that attacks on any American — regardless of race, ethnicity, religion or sexual orientation — is an attack on all of us and on the fundamental values of equality and dignity that define us as a country.
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By U.S. Embassy Ottawa | 13 June, 2016 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, News | Tags: Barack Obama, lgbt
“Michelle and I send our condolences to Gordie Howe’s sons and daughter, his family, and his loyal fans from Hockeytown to Hartford to Houston and across North America.”
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By U.S. Embassy Ottawa | 10 June, 2016 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, News | Tags: Barack Obama, Gordie Howe
“On World Oceans Day, I challenge all who love the ocean – and all who love the planet – to join us.”
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By U.S. Embassy Ottawa | 8 June, 2016 | Topics: Environment, Fisheries & Marine Issues, Former U.S. Government Leaders, News | Tags: John Kerry, Oceans, World Oceans Day
On September 20, President Obama will host a Leader’s Summit on Refugees on the margins of the 71st session of the UN General Assembly.
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By U.S. Embassy Ottawa | 3 June, 2016 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, Human Rights, News | Tags: Barack Obama, Leader's Summit on Refugees, refugees
There remains much work to do to extend the promise of our country to every American, but because of the acts of courage of the millions who came out and spoke out to demand justice and of those who quietly toiled and pushed for progress, our Nation has made great strides in recognizing what these …
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By U.S. Embassy Ottawa | 1 June, 2016 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, Human Rights, News | Tags: Barack Obama, lgbt, lgbti, lgbtq, pride
U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker today announced that four Cabinet secretaries will participate in the 2016 SelectUSA Investment Summit.
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By U.S. Embassy Ottawa | 1 June, 2016 | Topics: Doing Business in the U.S., Economic Affairs, Former U.S. Government Leaders, News | Tags: Barack Obama, Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker, SelectUSA
We, the leaders of the G7, met in Ise-Shima on 26 and 27 May 2016 to address major global economic and political challenges. Global growth remains moderate and below potential, while risks of weak growth persist. Escalated geo-political conflicts, terrorism and refugee flows complicate the global economic environment. The rise of violent extremism, terrorist attacks …
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By U.S. Embassy Ottawa | 27 May, 2016 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, Key Documents, News | Tags: Barack Obama, G-7 Summit, G7, multilateral
“On May 17, Americans and people around the world mark the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia by reaffirming the dignity and inherent worth of all people, regardless of who they love or their gender identity.”
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By U.S. Embassy Ottawa | 17 May, 2016 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, News | Tags: Barack Obama, IDAHOT, IDAHOT2016, John Kerry, lgbt, lgbti
Meeting in Vienna on May 17, 2016, as the International Syria Support Group (ISSG), the Arab League, Australia, Canada, China, Egypt, the European Union, France, Germany, Iran, Iraq, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Lebanon, The Netherlands, the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, Oman, Qatar, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Spain, Turkey, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, the United …
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By U.S. Embassy Ottawa | 17 May, 2016 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, Key Documents, News, Ottawa, Press Releases, Security & Counterterrorism | Tags: International Syria Support Group, ISSG, John Kerry
On September 28, 2016, science ministers from across the globe will gather in Washington, DC, for the first-ever White House Arctic Science Ministerial.
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By U.S. Embassy Ottawa | 14 May, 2016 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, News, Science & Tech, The Arctic | Tags: Barack Obama, White House Arctic Science Ministerial
“I am pleased to announce that President Obama will travel to Ottawa on June 29 for the North American Leaders’ Summit, where he will meet with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and President Enrique Peña Nieto of Mexico.”
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By U.S. Embassy Ottawa | 4 May, 2016 | Topics: Ambassador, Former U.S. Government Leaders, News, Ottawa, Press Releases, U.S. & Canada | Tags: Barack Obama, NALS, North American Leaders' Summit, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Trilateral
“Paris marked the moment when the world finally decided to heed the ever-rising mountain of evidence that had been piling up for years.”
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By U.S. Embassy Ottawa | 22 April, 2016 | Topics: Environment, Former U.S. Government Leaders, News | Tags: John Kerry, Paris Agreement on Climate Change, United Nations
“Just as the people who came together on Earth Day in 1970 embraced their responsibility to preserve our planet, today we face a threat that also requires collective action.”
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By U.S. Embassy Ottawa | 22 April, 2016 | Topics: Environment, Former U.S. Government Leaders, News | Tags: Barack Obama, Earth Day, Earth Day 2016, Presidential Proclamation
“In the arena of human rights, every government – every government – has the ability to improve, including the United States. “
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By U.S. Embassy Ottawa | 13 April, 2016 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, Human Rights, Key Documents, Key Officials, News, Political Affairs, Reports | Tags: Country Reports on Human Rights Practices, John Kerry
U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker announced today that President Barack Obama will host the 2016 SelectUSA Investment Summit and deliver the keynote address on Monday, June 20.
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By U.S. Embassy Ottawa | 11 April, 2016 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, News, Trade | Tags: Barack Obama, Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker, U.S. Department of Commerce
“Countering nuclear and radiological terrorism demands international cooperation.”
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By U.S. Embassy Ottawa | 4 April, 2016 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, News | Tags: Barack Obama, nss2016, nuclear security summit, nuclear security summit 2016
“Each year, we come together on behalf of the Obama Administration and the State Department to recognize women who have made really special, singular contributions to peace, to prosperity, to stability all around the globe.”
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By U.S. Embassy Ottawa | 29 March, 2016 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, News | Tags: International Women of Courage Awards, John Kerry, Women's History, Women's History Month
I have come here to bury the last remnant of the Cold War in the Americas. I have come here to extend the hand of friendship to the Cuban people.
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By U.S. Embassy Ottawa | 22 March, 2016 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, Key Officials, News, Western Hemisphere | Tags: Barack Obama, Cuba
“That is why we celebrate Women’s History Month — not to get complacent, but to take a moment each year and celebrate the achievements that women have fought so hard to achieve, and to rededicate ourselves to tackling the challenges that remain.”
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By U.S. Embassy Ottawa | 16 March, 2016 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, News | Tags: Barack Obama, Women's History, Women's History Month
“This visit has been a celebration of the values that we share. We, as a peoples, are committed to the principles of equality and opportunity — the idea that if you work hard and play by the rules, you can make it if you try, no matter what the circumstances of your birth, in both …
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By U.S. Embassy Ottawa | 11 March, 2016 | Topics: Featured Event, Former U.S. Government Leaders, Key Officials, News, Speeches, U.S. & Canada | Tags: Barack Obama, Official Visit, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau
“Our neighbor to the north is one of the United States’ most important partners across a range of issues, including security, energy, and climate change.”
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By U.S. Embassy Ottawa | 11 March, 2016 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, Key Officials, News, Trade, U.S. & Canada | Tags: Barack Obama, Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker, Official Visit, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau
“Canada is truly one of America’s strongest and closest friends and allies. Our husbands spoke very eloquently today about that friendship. And the President and I are truly honored to have Prime Minister Trudeau and Mrs. Grégoire-Trudeau here today.”
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By polleselmd | 10 March, 2016 | Topics: Child and Family Matters, Featured Event, Former U.S. Government Leaders, Key Officials, News, U.S. & Canada | Tags: Barack Obama, First Lady Michelle Obama, Official Visit, Sophie Gregoire-Trudeau
“The fact is that no country so directly impacts American life as does Canada.”
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By U.S. Embassy Ottawa | 10 March, 2016 | Topics: Featured Event, Former U.S. Government Leaders, Key Officials, News | Tags: John Kerry, Official Visit, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau
“In terms of our interests, our values, how we approach the world, few countries match up the way the United States and Canada do.”
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By U.S. Embassy Ottawa | 10 March, 2016 | Topics: Featured Event, Former U.S. Government Leaders, News, U.S. & Canada | Tags: Barack Obama, Official Visit, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau
President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama hosted Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Mrs. Sophie Grégoire Trudeau in Washington, D.C. on March 10 for an Official Visit and a State Dinner at the White House. The visit is a hallmark of the deep friendship and extraordinary cooperation between our two countries. The United States …
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By polleselmd | 10 March, 2016 | Topics: Fact Sheets, Featured Event, Former U.S. Government Leaders, News, U.S. & Canada | Tags: Barack Obama, Official Visit, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau
“We are two different countries, but days like this remind us that we’re like one big town. And we reaffirm that Americans and Canadians will always be there for each other.
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By U.S. Embassy Ottawa | 10 March, 2016 | Topics: Featured Event, Former U.S. Government Leaders, Key Officials, News, Ottawa, U.S. & Canada | Tags: Barack Obama, Official Visit, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau
President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama hosted Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Mrs. Sophie Grégoire Trudeau in Washington, D.C. on March 10 for an Official Visit and a State Dinner at the White House. The visit is a hallmark of the deep friendship and extraordinary cooperation between our neighboring countries.
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By U.S. Embassy Ottawa | 10 March, 2016 | Topics: Featured Event, Former U.S. Government Leaders, Key Officials, News, U.S. & Canada | Tags: Barack Obama, John Kerry, Official Visit, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau
President Barack Obama and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau share a common vision of a prosperous and sustainable North American economy, and the opportunities afforded by advancing clean growth.
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By U.S. Embassy Ottawa | 10 March, 2016 | Topics: Environment, Featured Event, Former U.S. Government Leaders, Key Officials, News, Ottawa, Policy, The Arctic, U.S. & Canada, Western Hemisphere | Tags: arctic, Barack Obama, clean energy, Climate Change, methane, Official Visit, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau
“I think that President Obama and Prime Minister Trudeau have an enormous amount in common, and I’m confident the visit here is going to be really excellent.”
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By U.S. Embassy Ottawa | 9 March, 2016 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, News, Ottawa, U.S. & Canada | Tags: CBC, interview, John Kerry
“We have great respect for Canada’s humanitarian heart and for the ability that it has shown to try to screen people and bring them in on a rapid basis.”
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By U.S. Embassy Ottawa | 9 March, 2016 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, Key Officials, News, Ottawa, U.S. & Canada | Tags: CTV, interview, John Kerry
“We consider ourselves fortunate to call Canada our ally, partner, neighbor, and friend.”
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By U.S. Embassy Ottawa | 8 March, 2016 | Topics: Featured Event, Former U.S. Government Leaders, Key Officials, News, U.S. & Canada | Tags: Barack Obama, Official Visit, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau
“Today, on International Women’s Day, we recommit ourselves to achieving a world in which every woman and girl enjoys the full range of rights and freedoms that is her birthright.”
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By U.S. Embassy Ottawa | 8 March, 2016 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, Human Rights, Key Officials, News | Tags: Barack Obama, International Women's Day, John Kerry, Presidential Proclamation, Women's History Month
The Office of the First Lady will host a press preview in the State Dining Room in advance of the Canada State Dinner.
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By U.S. Embassy Ottawa | 8 March, 2016 | Topics: Featured Event, Former U.S. Government Leaders, News, U.S. & Canada | Tags: Barack Obama, First Lady, Official Visit, State Dinner
“The moment we persuade a child to pick up a book for the first time we change their lives forever for the better, and on Read Across America Day, we recommit to getting literary works into our young peoples’ hands early and often.”
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By U.S. Embassy Ottawa | 2 March, 2016 | Topics: Culture, Education, Former U.S. Government Leaders, News | Tags: Barack Obama, Presidential Proclamation, Read Across America
“During Women’s History Month, we remember the trailblazers of the past, including the women who are not recorded in our history books, and we honor their legacies by carrying forward the valuable lessons learned from the powerful examples they set.”
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By U.S. Embassy Ottawa | 1 March, 2016 | Topics: Culture, Former U.S. Government Leaders, History, News | Tags: Barack Obama, Presidential Proclamation, Women's History, Women's History Month
The President spoke by phone today with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of Canada to discuss Canadian contributions to the Global Coalition to Counter ISIL.
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By U.S. Embassy Ottawa | 8 February, 2016 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, News, Security & Counterterrorism, U.S. & Canada | Tags: Barack Obama, counter-terrorism, daesh, Defense, isil, isis, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, security
“Our three countries are neighbors and allies, and we are brought together by shared borders, we are strengthened by common values, and we are united in our commitment to build a more competitive, prosperous, and secure continent.”
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By U.S. Embassy Ottawa | 1 February, 2016 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, Key Officials, News, Quebec, U.S. & Canada | Tags: John Kerry, nafm, nafmm, north america, north american foreign ministers, north american foreign ministers meeting, north american foreign ministers ministerial, Trilateral
“What’s on the agenda today are issues that concern North America — competitiveness, prosperity, environment — but also the issues that we think we can work most closely to advance and model in terms of behavior and leadership around the world.”
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By U.S. Embassy Ottawa | 29 January, 2016 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, Key Officials, News, Quebec, U.S. & Canada | Tags: John Kerry, nafm, nafmm, north america, north american foreign ministers, north american foreign ministers meeting, north american foreign ministers ministerial, Trilateral
Secretary of State John Kerry will travel to Quebec City, Canada, on January 29 for the North American Foreign Ministerial Meeting. Secretary Kerry will meet with Foreign Minister Stephane Dion of Canada and Foreign Minister Claudia Ruiz Massieu of Mexico in a trilateral setting to advance our shared economic, security, and political agenda regionally and …
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By U.S. Embassy Ottawa | 21 January, 2016 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Canada | Tags: davos, John Kerry, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, world economic forum
Now, some people look around at the daily headlines and they suggest that the world is increasingly chaotic and doomed to disorder. Well, I’m about to enter my fourth year as Secretary of State, and let me make it clear from all that I have experienced, from all that I have seen: I strongly disagree …
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By U.S. Embassy Ottawa | 14 January, 2016 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, News | Tags: foreign policy, John Kerry
U.S. Ambassador to Canada Bruce A. Heyman today issued the following statement: “I am pleased to announce that President Obama and the First Lady will welcome Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his wife, Sophie Grégoire-Trudeau, to the White House for an Official Visit with a State Dinner on Thursday, March 10, 2016. The visit will …
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By U.S. Embassy Ottawa | 28 December, 2015 | Topics: Ambassador, Former U.S. Government Leaders, News, Ottawa, Press Releases, U.S. & Canada | Tags: Barack Obama, Official Visit, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau
“I’ve come here personally, as the leader of the world’s largest economy and the second-largest emitter, to say that the United States of America not only recognizes our role in creating this problem, we embrace our responsibility to do something about it.” Read more on the White House Blog!
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By U.S. Embassy Ottawa | 30 November, 2015 | Topics: Environment, Former U.S. Government Leaders, News | Tags: Barack Obama, Climate Change, COP-21, Global Warming, Paris
PRESIDENT OBAMA: It is a great pleasure to have our first formal sit-down between myself and Prime Minister Trudeau. Obviously there are no closer friends that we have than the Canadians. And we share values, we share culture. The ties between our people are extraordinary. We are NATO Allies, and across the board, our interests …
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By polleselmd | 19 November, 2015 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, Ottawa, U.S. & Canada | Tags: Barack Obama, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau
The President spoke by phone today with Prime Minister Stephen Harper of Canada to express his deep appreciation for his commitment to the United States-Canada relationship during his time as Prime Minister. The two leaders noted the progress on trade and security that 6½ years of close cooperation has produced. In particular, they noted the …
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By U.S. Embassy Ottawa | 21 October, 2015 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, Key Officials | Tags: Barack Obama
The President spoke by phone today with Prime Minister-designate Justin Trudeau of Canada to congratulate him on the Liberal Party’s victory in the October 19 elections. The two leaders agreed on the importance of deepening the already strong United States-Canada relationship and committed to strengthening the countries’ joint efforts to promote trade, combat terrorism, and …
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By U.S. Embassy Ottawa | 20 October, 2015 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, Key Officials, News | Tags: Barack Obama
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 …
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By U.S. Embassy Ottawa | 28 October, 2014 | Topics: Events, Featured Event, Former U.S. Government Leaders, Key Officials, Speeches, U.S. & Canada | Tags: John Kerry
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 …
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By U.S. Embassy Ottawa | 28 October, 2014 | Topics: Events, Former U.S. Government Leaders, Speeches | Tags: John Kerry
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 …
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By U.S. Embassy Ottawa | 27 October, 2014 | Topics: Events, Former U.S. Government Leaders | Tags: John Kerry
President Obama spoke by phone with Prime Minister Stephen Harper to express the American people’s solidarity with Canada in the wake of attacks on Canadian Forces in Quebec on October 20 and in Ottawa on October 22. President Obama condemned these outrageous attacks, and reaffirmed the close friendship and alliance between our people. The President …
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By U.S. Embassy Ottawa | 22 October, 2014 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, Press Releases | Tags: Barack Obama
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![U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson delivers remarks on issues related to President Trump’s Executive Order on Protecting the Nation from Foreign Terrorist Entry in to the United States during a press event, which included U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions and U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security John Kelly, in Washington, D.C., March 6, 2017. [DHS photo by Jetta Disco]](https://d2v9ipibika81v.cloudfront.net/uploads/sites/27/2017/03/32906445420_2b726a53f4_k-750x450.jpg "32906445420_2b726a53f4_k")
![U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson delivers welcome remarks to State Department employees in the main lobby of the Department's Harry S. Truman building on his first day as Secretary of State in Washington, D.C., on February 2, 2017. [State Department photo/ Public Domain]](https://d2v9ipibika81v.cloudfront.net/uploads/sites/27/2017/02/32629282066_ebc9ad04f4_k-750x450.jpg "U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson delivers welcome remarks to State Department employees in the main lobby of the Department's Harry S. Truman building on his first day as Secretary of State in Washington, D.C., on February 2, 2017. [State Department photo/ Public Domain]")
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![U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry delivers remarks at the 22nd UN Framework Convention on Climate Change Conference of Parties (COP22) in Marrakech, Morocco, on November 16, 2016. [State Department photo/ Public Domain]](https://d2v9ipibika81v.cloudfront.net/uploads/sites/27/2016/11/22852154858_6f87f79e8a_k-750x450.jpg "22852154858_6f87f79e8a_k")
![U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry, with his two-year-old granddaughter Isabelle Dobbs-Higginson on his lap and United Nations Secretary-General Ban ki-Moon looking on, signs the COP21 Climate Change Agreement on behalf of the United States during a ceremony on Earth Day, April 22, 2016, at the U.N. General Assembly Hall in New York, N.Y. [State Department photo/ Public Domain]](https://d2v9ipibika81v.cloudfront.net/uploads/sites/27/2016/04/26512345421_881749149f_k-750x450.jpg "26512345421_881749149f_k")
![Secretary Kerry provides closing remarks while Ocean Champions Senegalese Foreign Minister Mankeur Ndiaye, Australian Foreign Minister Julie Bishop,Norwegian Foreign Minister Børge Brende, Karmenu Vella of the European Commission, and U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse look on during closing of 2016 Our Ocean Conference. [State Department photo/ Public Domain]](https://d2v9ipibika81v.cloudfront.net/uploads/sites/27/2016/09/29100253604_755835b29f_o-750x450.jpg "29100253604_755835b29f_o")
![U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry listens as he receives a briefing from a group of climate change scientists on June 17, 2016, as they cruise aboard the HDMS Thetis in the waters off Ilulissat, Greenland, so he and Danish Foreign Minister Kristian Jensen could view an iceberg field created by the Jacobshavn Glacier Front, receive the science briefing, and meet with Greenlandic Premier Kim Kielsen and Foreign Minister Vittus Qujaukitsoq. [State Department photo/ Public Domain]](https://d2v9ipibika81v.cloudfront.net/uploads/sites/27/2016/06/27185331543_a681dfb6b9_k-750x450.jpg "27185331543_a681dfb6b9_k")
![U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry sits between Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and United Nations Special Envoy for Syria Staffan de Mistura on May 17, 2016, at the Palais Niederosterreich Hotel in Vienna, Austria, at the outset of a meeting of the International Syria Support Group. [State Department photo/ Public Domain]](https://d2v9ipibika81v.cloudfront.net/uploads/sites/27/2016/05/27067857585_95e3aec40e_k-750x450.jpg "27067857585_95e3aec40e_k")
![U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry releases the 2015 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices, at the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C., on April 13, 2016. [State Department photo/ Public Domain]](https://d2v9ipibika81v.cloudfront.net/uploads/sites/27/2016/04/26140087220_aafb048c04_k-e1460581482550-750x450.jpg "26140087220_aafb048c04_k")
![U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry and U.S. Ambassador-at-Large for Global Women's Issues Cathy Russell pose for a photo with the 2016 Secretary of State’s International Women of Courage Award winners at the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C., on March 29, 2016. [State Department photo/ Public Domain]](https://d2v9ipibika81v.cloudfront.net/uploads/sites/27/2016/03/26116796695_ef15bfcf58_k-750x450.jpg "26116796695_ef15bfcf58_k")
![U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry greets CBC host Rosemary Barton on March 9, 2016, at the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C., before an interview in advance of the State Visit of Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. [State Department photo/ Public Domain]](https://d2v9ipibika81v.cloudfront.net/uploads/sites/27/2016/03/25627444306_1f1d463885_k-750x450.jpg "25627444306_1f1d463885_k")
![U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry sits with CTV Anchor Lisa LaFlamme on March 9, 2016, at the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C., before an interview in advance of the State Visit of Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. [State Department photo/ Public Domain]](https://d2v9ipibika81v.cloudfront.net/uploads/sites/27/2016/03/25534899212_88b201d4eb_k-750x450.jpg "25534899212_88b201d4eb_k")
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