Readout Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC October 10, 2018 Secretary Pompeo’s Call With Canadian Foreign Minister Freeland The below is attributable to Spokesperson Heather Nauert: Secretary Michael R. Pompeo spoke by phone today with Canadian Foreign Minister Chrystia Freeland. The two congratulated the U.S., Canada, and Mexico teams on reaching a successful conclusion ...
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 10 October, 2018 | Topics:
Key Officials, News, U.S. & Canada, U.S. Secretary of State
Today, Canada and the United States reached an agreement, alongside Mexico, on a new, modernized trade agreement for the 21st Century: the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA).
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 1 October, 2018 | Topics:
Key Officials, News, Trade, U.S. & Canada
| Tags: USMCA
Secretary Michael R. Pompeo spoke today with Canadian Foreign Minister Chrystia Freeland. They discussed the dispute between Saudi Arabia and Canada over Canada’s call for releasing civil rights activists. The Secretary also discussed Iran and Ukraine.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 11 August, 2018 | Topics:
Key Officials, Press Releases, U.S. & Canada, U.S. Secretary of State
| Tags: Canadian Minister of Foreign Affairs Chrystia Freeland, Michael R. Pompeo
The two leaders discussed a range of global issues, including cooperation on the humanitarian crisis in Burma and our shared commitment to improving the security situation in Iraq.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 23 June, 2018 | Topics:
Key Officials, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Canada, U.S. Secretary of State
| Tags: Canadian Minister of Foreign Affairs Chrystia Freeland, Michael R. Pompeo
Secretary of Homeland Security Kirstjen M. Nielsen today met with the Minister of Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship for Canada Ahmed Hussen in Washington, D.C to reaffirm their commitment to working together on immigration and border security issues.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 4 June, 2018 | Topics:
Border Issues, Key Officials, Press Releases, U.S. & Canada, U.S. Agencies
| Tags: border, Customs and Border Protection, Department of Homeland Security
Remarks by Secretary of State Mike Pompeo with Canadian Minister of Foreign Affairs Chrystia Freeland, May 11, 2018.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 11 May, 2018 | Topics:
Key Officials, News, U.S. & Canada, U.S. Secretary of State
| Tags: Michael R. Pompeo
Press Availability John J. Sullivan Acting Secretary of State Toronto, Canada April 23, 2018 ACTING SECRETARY SULLIVAN: Good afternoon, everyone. It’s a pleasure to be here in Toronto for the G7 ministerial meeting. Toronto is a beautiful city (inaudible) and lovely weather, beautiful facilities here at the university. Very grateful for our hosts here. The Government of ...
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 23 April, 2018 | Topics:
Key Officials, News, Security & Counterterrorism, Toronto, U.S. & Canada
| Tags: John J. Sullivan
Statement of USTR Robert Lighthizer at the Closing of the Seventh Round of NAFTA Renegotiations As Delivered March 5, 2018 Mexico City, Mexico Ambassador Lighthizer: Good Afternoon. Let me begin by commending Secretary Guajardo for a terrific job hosting this seventh round of negotiations here in Mexico City. It is a privilege to return to ...
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 6 March, 2018 | Topics:
Economic Affairs, Key Officials, News, Speeches, Trade, U.S. & Canada
| Tags: NAFTA, United States Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer, USTR
Closing Statement of USTR Robert Lighthizer at the Sixth Round of NAFTA Renegotiations As Delivered January 29, 2018 Montreal, Canada Ambassador Lighthizer: It is a pleasure to be here in Quebec. Montreal is one of the great cities of the world, and I have not been back in many years, and I’ve missed it. ...
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 29 January, 2018 | Topics:
Economic Affairs, Key Officials, Montreal, News, Trade, U.S. & Canada
| Tags: Montreal, NAFTA, United States Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer, USTR
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
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).
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 18 January, 2018 | Topics:
Events, Key Officials, News, Ottawa, Press Releases, Public Affairs, U.S. & Canada
| Tags: Strong Cities
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
As delivered. Good morning everyone! First of all, let me thank Deputy Minister Shugart and Ambassador Shin for inviting us to co-host this important symposium. We are so pleased to join you as partners in this event today. The current trends and events in East Asia have dominated the headlines of late, and for good ...
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 12 December, 2017 | Topics:
Key Officials, Speeches, U.S. & Canada
| Tags: DPRK, North Korea
As prepared for delivery. Thank you, Rick for that kind introduction. You read it just the way I wrote it, which I appreciate! Rick and his Chamber colleagues briefed me on my very first official trip to the Toronto consulate. The American Chamber here is a WORKING chamber, and it deserves much of the credit ...
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 8 December, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, Business, Commercial Affairs, Economic Affairs, Key Officials, Speeches, U.S. & Canada
| Tags: American Chamber of Commerce
Trilateral Statement on the Conclusion of the Fifth Round of NAFTA Negotiations Mexico City, Mexico – Today in Mexico City, the negotiating teams of Mexico, Canada, and the United States, concluded the Fifth Round of the renegotiation and modernization of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), gathering nearly 30 negotiating groups. In response to ...
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 22 November, 2017 | Topics:
Economic Affairs, Key Officials, Montreal, News, Ottawa, Press Releases, U.S. & Canada
| Tags: NAFTA, United States Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer, USTR
November 3, 2017 For Immediate Release Ambassador Kelly Craft meets with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau U.S. Ambassador to Canada Kelly Craft met with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau today in Ottawa. In this initial meeting, the Prime Minister and Ambassador Craft discussed key issues in the extensive and productive U.S.-Canada relationship. Ambassador Craft expressed her ...
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 3 November, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, Key Officials, News, Ottawa, Press Releases, U.S. & Canada
| Tags: Ambassador Kelly Craft, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau
United States Ambassador to Canada Kelly Craft presented her letters of credence to Governor General of Canada Julie Payette on October 23 at Rideau Hall. We are pleased to offer an introductory video about Ambassador Craft and her background for Canadians to get to know her. You can find the video on our
Facebook page and
YouTube channel . ...
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 24 October, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, Key Officials, Ottawa, U.S. & Canada, Video
| Tags: Ambassador Kelly Craft
October 19, 2017 For Immediate Release Ambassador–designate Kelly Craft to present Letters of Credence to Governor General Julie Payette OTTAWA – The Embassy of the United States of America is pleased to share in the announcement that Her Excellency the Right Honourable Julie Payette, Governor General of Canada, will receive Ambassador-designate Kelly Craft’s letters of ...
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 19 October, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, Key Officials, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Canada
| Tags: Ambassador Kelly Craft, Governor General Julie Payette, Kelly Craft
Washington, DC – Today, United States Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer, Canadian Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland, and Mexican Secretary of the Economy Ildefonso Guajardo successfully concluded the fourth round of the renegotiation and modernization of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). The round took place in Arlington, Virginia, from October 11-17, 2017, covering seven ...
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 18 October, 2017 | Topics:
Economic Affairs, Key Officials, News, Ottawa, Press Releases, U.S. & Canada
| Tags: NAFTA, United States Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer, USTR
PRESIDENT TRUMP: Thank you all very much. I very much appreciate it. We are here with a man who has become a friend of mine, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Mrs. Trudeau. Thank you so much. Appreciate it. And we are discussing many things, including NAFTA. But we have discussions scheduled for quite a few ...
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 11 October, 2017 | Topics:
Key Officials, News, President of the United States, U.S. & Canada
| Tags: Donald J. Trump, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister Trudeau, Washington DC
Ottawa, Canada – Canadian Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland, Mexican Secretary of the Economy Ildefonso Guajardo, and United States Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer today successfully concluded the third round of the renegotiation and modernization of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). The round took place in Ottawa, Canada from September 23 to 27, 2017. Negotiators ...
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 27 September, 2017 | Topics:
Economic Affairs, Key Officials, News, Ottawa, Press Releases, U.S. & Canada
| Tags: United States Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer
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.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 23 September, 2017 | Topics:
Chargé D’Affaires, Events, Key Officials, News, President of the United States, Press Releases, Toronto
| Tags: Donald J. Trump, Invictus Games
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
June 14, 2017 President Donald J. Trump today announced his intent to nominate Kelly Knight Craft of Kentucky to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to Canada. Ms. Kelly Craft heads Kelly G. Knight LLC, a business advisory firm based in Lexington. She also currently serves on the University of Kentucky ...
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 15 June, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, Key Officials, News, Ottawa, U.S. & Canada
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.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 9 June, 2017 | Topics:
Border Issues, Business, Chargé D’Affaires, Commercial Affairs, Commercial Opportunities, Economic Affairs, Events, Key Officials, News, Ottawa, Policy, Political Affairs, Press Releases, Trade, U.S. & Canada
| Tags: Secretary Mnuchin
The United States welcomes Canada's marked increase in investment in their military and their continued commitment to a strong defense relationship with the United States and NATO.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 8 June, 2017 | Topics:
Key Officials, News, Policy, Press Releases, U.S. & Canada
| Tags: Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis
Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Thomas Shannon and Assistant Deputy Minister for International Security and Political Affairs Mark Gwozdecky co-chaired the tenth U.S.-Canada High-Level Policy Review Group on June 1 in Ottawa.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 1 June, 2017 | Topics:
Key Officials, News, Ottawa, U.S. & Canada
| Tags: High-Level Policy Review Group
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
Defense Secretary Jim Mattis hosted the third North American Defense Ministerial meeting yesterday with Canadian Defense Minster of Harjit Sajjan, Mexican Defense Secretary Gen. Salvador Cienfuegos, and Adm. Vidal Soberón, secretary of the Mexican navy.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 24 May, 2017 | Topics:
Key Officials, News, Security & Counterterrorism, U.S. & Canada
| Tags: North American Defense Ministerial
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, ...
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 19 May, 2017 | Topics:
Chargé D’Affaires, Environment, Events, Key Officials, News, Ottawa
| Tags: bike lane, City of Ottawa, Government of Ontario, Mackenzie Avenue, NCC
"With this letter, we intend to notify not just Congress, but all our trading partners, that free and fair trade is the new standard for U.S. trade deals."
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 18 May, 2017 | Topics:
Key Officials, News, Trade, U.S. & Canada
| Tags: NAFTA, 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
Late this afternoon, President Donald J. Trump spoke with both President Peña Nieto of Mexico and Prime Minister Trudeau of Canada.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 27 April, 2017 | Topics:
Commercial Affairs, Economic Affairs, Key Officials, News, President of the United States, Trade, U.S. & Canada
| Tags: Donald J. Trump, NAFTA, North American Free Trade Agreement
Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross announced the preliminary determination in the countervailing duty (CVD) investigation of softwood lumber from Canada.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 25 April, 2017 | Topics:
Commercial Affairs, Economic Affairs, Key Officials, News, Political Affairs, Trade, U.S. & Canada
| Tags: softwood lumber
Special Presidential Envoy for the Global Coalition to Counter ISIS Brett McGurk visited Ottawa today for senior-level discussions with Canadian officials including Minister of Foreign Affairs Chrystia Freeland, Minister of National Defense Harjit Sajjan, and National Security Advisor Daniel Jean.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 13 April, 2017 | Topics:
Key Officials, News, Ottawa, Security & Counterterrorism, U.S. & Canada
| Tags: Brett McGurk, daesh, Global Coalition to Counter ISIL/Da’esh
Republished from
www.whitehouse.gov . On March 29, President Donald J. Trump signed an Executive Order establishing the President’s Commission on Combating Drug Addiction and the Opioid Crisis. The Commission will be chaired by Governor Chris Christie and will study ways to combat and treat the scourge of drug abuse, addiction, and the opioid crisis, which was ...
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 31 March, 2017 | Topics:
Key Officials, Policy, President of the United States
| Tags: Donald J. Trump, Opioid Crisis
Today, the Honorable Ralph Goodale, Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, met with the Honorable John Kelly, U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security, during his first trip to Canada as Secretary and they made the following statement.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 10 March, 2017 | Topics:
Border Issues, Government Offices, Key Officials, News, Ottawa, Press Releases, Sections & Offices, Security & Counterterrorism, Travel & Tourism, U.S. & Canada, U.S. Agencies
| Tags: John Kelly, Minister Ralph Goodale, Ralph Goodale, Secretary John Kelly
On Friday, March 10, Secretary of Homeland Security John Kelly will travel to Ottawa, Canada, where he will participate in bilateral meetings with multiple Canadian ministers to discuss U.S.-Canada collaboration across the broad spectrum of the DHS portfolio.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 8 March, 2017 | Topics:
Border Issues, Key Officials, News, Ottawa, Security & Counterterrorism, U.S. & Canada
| Tags: Secretary John Kelly, Secretary of Homeland Security
"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
Secretary of the Treasury Steven Mnuchin met in Washington yesterday with Canada’s Minister of Finance Bill Morneau.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 2 March, 2017 | Topics:
Commercial Affairs, Economic Affairs, Key Officials, News, U.S. & Canada
| Tags: Minister of Finance Bill Morneau, Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin
U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin spoke by phone today with Canadian Minister of Finance Bill Morneau.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 24 February, 2017 | Topics:
Business, Commercial Affairs, Economic Affairs, Energy, Government Offices, Key Officials, News, Ottawa, Trade, U.S. & Canada, U.S. Agencies
| Tags: Secretary Mnuchin
President Donald J. Trump spoke today with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to reiterate America’s strong bilateral cooperation with Canada.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 23 February, 2017 | Topics:
Border Issues, Key Officials, News, Ottawa, President of the United States, U.S. & Canada, U.S. Agencies
| Tags: Donald J. Trump, Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, White House
President Trump promised to make women’s empowerment a priority. Earlier this week, President Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau took the first steps toward making that a reality by creating the United States-Canada Council for Advancement of Women Entrepreneurs and Business Leaders. “In order to create economic growth and lots of very good, well-paying jobs, ...
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 16 February, 2017 | Topics:
Business, Economic Affairs, Key Officials, News, Policy, President of the United States, U.S. & Canada
| Tags: Donald J. Trump, Empowering Women Leaders, Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister Trudeau, women entrepreneurs, women's entrepreneurship
"The Alliance remains a fundamental bedrock for the United States and for all the transatlantic community bonded as we are together."
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 15 February, 2017 | Topics:
Government Offices, Key Officials, News, Security & Counterterrorism, U.S. Agencies
| Tags: US Mission to NATO
"Our two nations share much more than a border. We share the same values. We share the love, and a truly great love, of freedom. And we share a collective defense. "
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 13 February, 2017 | Topics:
Key Officials, News, Ottawa, President of the United States, U.S. & Canada
| Tags: Donald J. Trump, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau
On Monday, February 13, 2017 President Trump will welcome Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to the White House.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 9 February, 2017 | Topics:
Key Officials, News, President of the United States, Press Releases, U.S. & Canada
| Tags: Donald J. Trump
Secretary of Defense James Mattis spoke this morning via telephone with Canadian Minister of National Defence Harjit Sajjan in Secretary Mattis' first telephone conversation with a defense counterpart since being confirmed as secretary of defense on Jan. 20.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 24 January, 2017 | Topics:
Key Officials, News, Ottawa, Security & Counterterrorism, U.S. & Canada
| Tags: Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan, Defense, Secretary of Defense James Mattis
January 18, 2017 Ambassador Bruce Heyman departed Canada today, ending his tenure as U.S. Ambassador. Effective immediately and pending the appointment and arrival of a new ambassador, Deputy Chief of Mission Elizabeth Moore Aubin will serve as Chargé d’Affaires, a.i. Ms. Aubin began her tenure as the Deputy Chief of Mission in May 2016. Previously, ...
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 18 January, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, Chargé D’Affaires, Key Officials, News, Ottawa, Press Releases, U.S. & Canada
| Tags: Bruce Heyman, Chargé d'Affaires, Chargé d'Affaires a.i. Elizabeth Moore Aubin, Elizabeth Moore Aubin
I applaud Congress for passing the Promoting Travel, Commerce, and National Security Act of 2016 on December 10. This legislation enables us to implement the critical 2015 United States and Canada Agreement on Land, Rail, Marine, and Air Transport Preclearance (LRMA).
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 19 December, 2016 | Topics:
Border Issues, Key Officials, News, Travel & Tourism, U.S. & Canada, U.S. Agencies
| Tags: Department of Homeland Security, DHS, Jeh Johnson, preclearance, Secretary Jeh Johnson, Secretary Johnson
Few nations on Earth share more than America and Canadians.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 10 December, 2016 | Topics:
Key Officials, News, Ottawa, Speeches, U.S. & Canada
| Tags: Joe Biden
Senior Department of State officials co-chaired the ninth U.S.-Canada High-Level Policy Review Group today in Washington, D.C.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 5 December, 2016 | Topics:
Key Officials, News, Ottawa, Press Releases, U.S. & Canada
| Tags: High-Level Policy Review Group
Assistant Secretary of State for International Organization Affairs Sheba Crocker will travel to Ottawa, Canada, for trilateral consultations on multilateral issues with counterparts from the Governments of Canada and Mexico on December 1.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 1 December, 2016 | Topics:
Key Officials, News, Ottawa
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
On October 27, Secretary of Homeland Security Jeh Johnson will visit Ottawa, Canada to participate in bilateral meetings with key Canadian counterparts.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 26 October, 2016 | Topics:
Border Issues, Key Officials, News, Ottawa, Security & Counterterrorism, U.S. & Canada, U.S. Agencies
| Tags: Department of Homeland Security, Secretary Jeh Johnson
U.S. Special Presidential Envoy Brett McGurk visited Ottawa today for a series of high-level meetings with Canadian officials including Foreign Minister Stéphane Dion, Defense Minister Harjit Sajjan, and Chief of Defense Staff General Jonathan Vance
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 6 October, 2016 | Topics:
Key Officials, News, Ottawa, Security & Counterterrorism, U.S. & Canada
| Tags: Brett McGurk, Global Coalition to Counter ISIL/Da’esh, U.S. Special Presidential Envoy for the Global Coalition to Counter ISIL/Da’esh
"The United States and Canada share the largest peaceful border between two nations in the world -- a truly remarkable accomplishment in today’s world."
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 21 September, 2016 | Topics:
Border Issues, Key Officials, News, Ottawa, Travel & Tourism, U.S. & Canada
| Tags: Customs and Border Protection
U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Heather Higginbottom will lead the official U.S. government delegation to the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria's Fifth Replenishment Conference, which will be held September 16-17 in Montreal, Canada.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 14 September, 2016 | Topics:
Key Officials, Montreal, News, Ottawa, U.S. & Canada
| Tags: Global Fund Conference
The Vice President spoke with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau today by telephone to discuss deeper cooperation on a range of global issues.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 23 August, 2016 | Topics:
Key Officials, News, Ottawa, U.S. & Canada
| Tags: Joe Biden, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau
Today, Chairman Daniel R. Elliott III of the Surface Transportation Board is visiting the Canadian Transportation Agency in Ottawa, Canada to discuss opportunities for the two agencies to work together and to share information and best practices.
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By U.S. Embassy Ottawa | 11 July, 2016 | Topics:
Key Officials, News, Ottawa, U.S. & Canada
| Tags: Transportation
"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
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
On July 20, the United States will join with Canada, Germany and Japan to co-host a Pledging Conference in Washington, D.C. in Support of Iraq.
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By U.S. Embassy Ottawa | 24 June, 2016 | Topics:
Key Documents, Key Officials, Near East & North Africa, News, Ottawa, Policy, Political Affairs, Security & Counterterrorism, U.S. & Canada
| Tags: Canadian International Auto Show, Iraq
"In just five years, SelectUSA has truly become an economic necessity."
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 20 June, 2016 | Topics:
Commercial Affairs, Commercial Opportunities, Doing Business in the U.S., Economic Affairs, Key Officials, News, Trade
| Tags: Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker, SelectUSA
"I'm proud to say that with our 108 delegates, Canada will have the second largest country delegation at this year's SelectUSA Summit."
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By Ambassador Bruce Heyman | 20 June, 2016 | Topics:
Ambassador, Business, Commercial Affairs, Commercial Opportunities, Economic Affairs, Key Officials, News, Ottawa, Speeches, Trade, U.S. & Canada
"The United States and Canada are committed to continuing negotiations in an effort to achieve a durable and equitable solution for North American softwood lumber producers, downstream industries and consumers."
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By U.S. Embassy Ottawa | 17 June, 2016 | Topics:
Business, Economic Affairs, Key Officials, News, Ottawa, Policy, Trade, U.S. & Canada
| Tags: softwood lumber, U.S. Trade Representative Michael Froman
"I am confident that this fantastic project will bring dedicated bike lanes to Mackenzie, but will not only do that, will be a welcome addition to downtown Ottawa."
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By U.S. Embassy Ottawa | 17 June, 2016 | Topics:
Ambassador, Environment, Key Officials, News, Ottawa, Speeches
| Tags: cycling, greening initiatives, Mackenzie Avenue
Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Tom Shannon will travel to Ottawa, Canada June 15.
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By U.S. Embassy Ottawa | 15 June, 2016 | Topics:
Key Officials, News, Ottawa, U.S. & Canada
| Tags: Department of State, U.S.-Canada High Level Policy Review Group
Today, leaders representing all eight coast guard agencies of the Arctic nations signed a joint statement establishing the framework for the Arctic Coast Guard Forum’s multi-year strategic plan.
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By U.S. Embassy Ottawa | 13 June, 2016 | Topics:
Fisheries & Marine Issues, Key Officials, News, Ottawa, Our Ocean, The Arctic, U.S. & Canada
| Tags: arctic, Coast Guard
Special Envoy for the Human Rights of LGBTI Persons Randy Berry will travel to Ottawa, Canada, June 1st and 2nd to participate in a panel session at the Dignity Initiative LGBTI Human Rights Globally Conference.
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By U.S. Embassy Ottawa | 1 June, 2016 | Topics:
Key Officials, News, Ottawa, U.S. & Canada
| Tags: Ambassador Randy Berry, lgbt, lgbti, lgbtq
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Gina McCarthy and Canada's Environment and Climate Change Minister Catherine McKenna today announced that Canada and the U.S. have agreed to target reductions of eight chemicals.
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By U.S. Embassy Ottawa | 31 May, 2016 | Topics:
Environment, Key Officials, News, Ottawa, Toronto, U.S. & Canada
| Tags: Environmental Protection Agency, EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy, Great Lakes, Minister Catherine McKenna, water
On Wednesday, April 27, U.S. Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell will make her first official visit to Canada.
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By U.S. Embassy Ottawa | 27 April, 2016 | Topics:
Environment, Key Officials, News, Ottawa, Press Releases, U.S. & Canada
| Tags: arctic, conservation, Department of the Interior, indigenous, Interior Secretary Sally Jewell
Acting Assistant Secretary of State for Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs Judith Garber will travel to Ottawa, Canada, April 27-29.
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By U.S. Embassy Ottawa | 27 April, 2016 | Topics:
Environment, Key Officials, News, Ottawa, Our Ocean
| Tags: arctic, Department of State, Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs
“One hundred years ago, the United States and Canada signed the first Migratory Bird Treaty, recognizing that protecting these birds and their habitat requires an international effort,” said Secretary Jewell. “As we celebrate the centennial of this landmark conservation treaty this year, we are reminded of the many millions of acres of wetlands lost over ...
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By U.S. Embassy Ottawa | 20 April, 2016 | Topics:
Environment, Fisheries & Marine Issues, Key Officials, News, Ottawa, U.S. & Canada
| Tags: Department of the Interior, Interior Secretary Sally Jewell, migratory birds
"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
Dr. Jonathan Pershing will travel April 12 – 13 to Ottawa, marking his first official trip as U.S. Special Envoy for Climate Change.
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By U.S. Embassy Ottawa | 12 April, 2016 | Topics:
Environment, Key Officials, News, Ottawa, U.S. & Canada
| Tags: Climate Change, Department of State, Jonathan Pershing
The Federal Trade Commission has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) to strengthen cross-border cooperation regarding Do Not Call and anti-spam enforcement matters.
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By U.S. Embassy Ottawa | 24 March, 2016 | Topics:
Key Documents, Key Officials, News, Policy, Science & Tech, U.S. & Canada
| Tags: Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission, CRTC, do not call, FTC, spam, telecommunications
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
Assistant Secretary of State for Conflict and Stabilization Operations David M. Robinson will travel to Ottawa, Canada, March 22-24, to meet with counterparts at Canada's Stabilization and Reconstruction Task Force (START).
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By U.S. Embassy Ottawa | 22 March, 2016 | Topics:
Key Officials, News, Ottawa, Political Affairs
| Tags: Department of State
Canada and the United States intend to further strengthen our relationship and enhance our mutual security, prosperity, and economic competitiveness
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By U.S. Embassy Ottawa | 15 March, 2016 | Topics:
Border Issues, Key Documents, Key Officials, News, Ottawa, U.S. & Canada, U.S. Agencies
| Tags: Department of Homeland Security, Public Safety Canada, Secretary Jeh Johnson
"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
"Today, as part of the Obama Administration’s ongoing commitment to act on climate, President Barack Obama and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau committed to new actions to reduce methane pollution from the oil and natural gas sector, the world’s largest industrial source of methane."
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By U.S. Embassy Ottawa | 10 March, 2016 | Topics:
Energy, Environment, Featured Event, Key Officials, News, U.S. & Canada
| Tags: Climate Change, EPA, EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy, methane, Official Visit
"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
"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
Department of State Haiti Special Coordinator Kenneth Merten is in Canada today to meet with senior Canadian government officials to review multilateral efforts in Haiti.
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By U.S. Embassy Ottawa | 25 February, 2016 | Topics:
Key Officials, Montreal, News, Ottawa, Political Affairs, U.S. & Canada, Western Hemisphere
| Tags: Ambassador Kenneth Merten, Department of State, Haiti
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Gina McCarthy and Canada's Environment and Climate Change Minister Catherine McKenna today announced that Canada and the U.S. have adopted targets to reduce phosphorus entering affected areas of Lake Erie by 40 percent.
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By U.S. Embassy Ottawa | 22 February, 2016 | Topics:
Environment, Fisheries & Marine Issues, Key Officials, News, Ottawa, Our Ocean, Policy, Science & Tech, Toronto, U.S. & Canada, U.S. Agencies
| Tags: Environmental Protection Agency, EPA, EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy, Great Lakes, Lake Erie, Minister Catherine McKenna
United States Attorney General Loretta Lynch and United States Secretary of Homeland Security Jeh Johnson jointly hosted the Five Country Ministerial and the Quintet of Attorneys General meetings with their counterparts from Canada, Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom.
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By U.S. Embassy Ottawa | 18 February, 2016 | Topics:
Key Officials, News, Political Affairs, Security & Counterterrorism, U.S. & Canada, U.S. Agencies
| Tags: Attorney General, Department of Homeland Security, multilateral
Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson recently welcomed Canadian Minister of Transport Marc Garneau to Washington for a discussion on our continued cooperation on transportation security, maritime safety, and cross-border travel.
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By U.S. Embassy Ottawa | 11 February, 2016 | Topics:
Key Officials, News, Policy, Security & Counterterrorism, Travel & Tourism
| Tags: bilateral meetings, Department of Homeland Security, Minister Marc Garneau, Secretary Jeh Johnson
"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
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 ...
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By U.S. Embassy Ottawa | 27 October, 2015 | Topics:
Events, Key Officials, News, Trade, U.S. Agencies
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
Today in Vancouver, Vice President Biden met with Prime Minister Stephen Harper of Canada. The Vice President congratulated the Prime Minster on hosting a successful FIFA Women’s World Cup and thanked him for the outstanding hospitality. Demonstrating the breadth of the relationship, Vice President Biden and Prime Minister Harper exchanged views on a range of ...
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By U.S. Embassy Ottawa | 5 July, 2015 | Topics:
Key Officials, News
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 ...
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By U.S. Embassy Ottawa | 17 December, 2014 | Topics:
Events, Key Officials
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 ...
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By U.S. Embassy Ottawa | 10 December, 2014 | Topics:
Child and Family Matters, Events, Federal Benefits, Key Officials, U.S. Agencies
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 ...
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By U.S. Embassy Ottawa | 30 October, 2014 | Topics:
Events, Key Officials, Speeches, Trade
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
I join all the men and women of the U.S. Department of Defense in offering my deepest condolences to the family and friends of the soldiers killed in this week’s appalling attacks on members of the Canadian Armed Forces. The United States strongly condemns today’s shootings in Ottawa, as well as the hit-and-run attack in ...
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By U.S. Embassy Ottawa | 22 October, 2014 | Topics:
Key Officials, Press Releases
My heart goes out to our Canadian comrades on this tragic day following the shootings in Ottawa, as well as the hit-and-run attack in Quebec earlier this week, both of which targeted Canadian Forces personnel. Our two militaries share a common bond, forged in blood, that is dedicated to the defense of our common ideals. ...
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By U.S. Embassy Ottawa | 22 October, 2014 | Topics:
Key Officials, Press Releases
Secretary Hagel met in Mexico City today with Canadian Minister of Defense Rob Nicholson. The two leaders were in Mexico to attend the second North American Defense Ministry principals meeting between the defense ministers of the U.S., Canada and Mexico. Secretary Hagel and Minister Nicholson discussed a range of issues of mutual concern, to include ...
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By U.S. Embassy Ottawa | 23 April, 2014 | Topics:
Key Officials, News
The United States Embassy in Canada is saddened to learn of the passing of the Right Honourable Herb Gray, former Deputy Prime Minister of Canada, longest continuously-serving Member of Parliament in Canadian history, and recipient of the Embassy’s inaugural Distinguished Alumni Award. A participant in the State Department’s 1967 International Visitor program, Mr. Gray was honored ...
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By U.S. Embassy Ottawa | 22 April, 2014 | Topics:
Key Officials, News
U.S. Ambassador to Canada Bruce Heyman wishes to release the following statement regarding the death of former Finance Minister Jim Flaherty. “I am shocked and saddened to learn of the death of former Finance Minister Jim Flaherty. His leadership and integrity earned him the respect and admiration of Canadians and Americans. His public service, to ...
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 10 April, 2014 | Topics:
Ambassador, Key Officials
U.S. Chargé d’Affaires Richard Sanders wishes to release the following statement regarding the death of former U.S. Ambassador to Canada Edward Ney. “I received with great sadness the news that former U.S. Ambassador to Canada Edward Ney has passed away. Ambassador Ney served as President George H. W. Bush’s envoy from 1989 to 1992, a ...
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By U.S. Embassy Ottawa | 13 January, 2014 | Topics:
Ambassador, Key Officials, News
![U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson, with Chief of Staff Margaret Peterlin and Acting Assistant Secretary of State for Western Hemisphere Affairs Francisco Palmieri, hosts a working breakfast for Mexican Foreign Secretary Luis Videgaray Caso and Canadian Foreign Minister Chrystia Freeland at the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C., on May 31, 2017. Also pictured is Canadian Ambassador to the U.S. David MacNaughton. [State Department photo/ Public Domain]](https://ca.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/27/2017/06/s-freeland-750x450.jpg "s-freeland")
![U.S. Secretary of State Rex W. Tillerson hosts a working dinner with U.S. Secretary of Defense James Mattis for Canadian Foreign Minister Chrystia Freeland and Canadian Defense Minister Harjit Sajjan, at the Department of State in Washington, D.C., May 15, 2017. [State Department photo/ Public Domain]](https://ca.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/27/2017/05/secstate-sajjan-750x450.jpg "secstate-sajjan")
![U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson addresses the 10th Arctic Council Ministerial Meeting in Fairbanks, Alaska, on May 11, 2017. [Arctic Council Secretariat photo by Linnea Nordström photo]](https://ca.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/27/2017/05/33757306794_9b678f26cb_k-750x450.jpg "33757306794_9b678f26cb_k")
![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://ca.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/27/2017/03/32906445420_2b726a53f4_k-750x450.jpg "32906445420_2b726a53f4_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://ca.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/27/2016/04/26140087220_aafb048c04_k-e1460581482550-750x450.jpg "26140087220_aafb048c04_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://ca.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/27/2016/03/25534899212_88b201d4eb_k-750x450.jpg "25534899212_88b201d4eb_k")
