Remarks as delivered by U.S. Ambassador to Canada David L. Cohen at the “Possibilities – Canada and the Biden Administration’s Historic Bipartisan Economic Investments” event.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 5 May, 2023 | Topics: Commercial Affairs, Commercial Opportunities, Doing Business in the U.S., Economic Affairs, Energy, Key Officials, News, Speeches, Trade, U.S. & Canada, Western Hemisphere
As the closest of friends and allies, the United States and Canada remain committed to making life better for people on both sides of our shared border and to building a more free, equitable, secure, and prosperous world.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 25 March, 2023 | Topics: Key Officials, News, Ottawa, President of the United States, U.S. & Canada, U.S. Secretary of State
President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden will travel to Ottawa, Canada from March 23-24.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 9 March, 2023 | Topics: Key Officials, News, Ottawa, President of the United States, Press Releases, U.S. & Canada, Western Hemisphere
National Palace Mexico City, Mexico
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 10 January, 2023 | Topics: Key Officials, News, Ottawa, President of the United States, U.S. & Canada, Western Hemisphere
North America shares a unique history and culture that emphasizes innovation, equitable development, and mutually beneficial trade to create inclusive economic opportunities for the benefit of our people. We are not just neighbors and partners. Our people share bonds of family and friendship and value – above all else – freedom, justice, human rights, equality, …
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 10 January, 2023 | Topics: Key Officials, News, Ottawa, President of the United States, U.S. & Canada, Western Hemisphere
Remarks by President Biden and Prime Minister Trudeau of Canada at the North American Leaders’ Summit.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 10 January, 2023 | Topics: Key Officials, News, Ottawa, President of the United States, Press Releases, U.S. & Canada, Western Hemisphere
Across our three nations, generations of leaders have fought to build democracies where people from richly diverse histories and cultures share the equal promise of freedom and inclusion. Our diversity is North America’s greatest strength, as it boosts innovation, leads to economic growth, enriches our democracies, and advances our security.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 10 January, 2023 | Topics: Human Rights, Key Officials, News, Ottawa, Press Releases, Public Affairs, U.S. & Canada, U.S. Secretary of State, Western Hemisphere
President Biden and Prime Minister Trudeau discussed the generational opportunity to strengthen supply chains for critical minerals, electric vehicles, and semiconductors and to unleash the full economic potential of our shared continent.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 10 January, 2023 | Topics: Key Officials, News, Ottawa, President of the United States, Press Releases, U.S. & Canada, Western Hemisphere
North American cooperation makes our countries safer, our economies more competitive, and our supply chains more resilient.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 10 January, 2023 | Topics: Key Officials, News, Ottawa, Policy, President of the United States, Press Releases, U.S. & Canada, Western Hemisphere
Secretary Antony J. Blinken, Mexican Foreign Secretary Marcelo Ebrard, and Canadian Foreign Minister Melanie Joly At the Signing of a North American Declaration on Partnership for Equity and Racial Justice
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 10 January, 2023 | Topics: Human Rights, Key Officials, News, Ottawa, Policy, Press Releases, Public Affairs, U.S. & Canada, U.S. Secretary of State, Western Hemisphere
Secretary of State Blinken will travel to Mexico City, Mexico on January 9 and 10 to join President Biden at the 10th North American Leaders’ Summit.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 6 January, 2023 | Topics: Key Officials, News, Ottawa, Press Releases, U.S. & Canada, U.S. Secretary of State, Western Hemisphere
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke yesterday with Canadian Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 6 January, 2023 | Topics: Key Officials, Montreal, News, Ottawa, Press Releases, U.S. & Canada, U.S. Secretary of State, Western Hemisphere
Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman spoke by phone yesterday with Canadian Deputy Foreign Minister David Morrison and congratulated him on his recent appointment.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 8 November, 2022 | Topics: Key Officials, News, Ottawa, U.S. & Canada
The following joint statement was released by the Governments of Canada and the United States of America on the meeting of the Canada-United States Joint Action Plan on Opioids Steering Committee.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 8 November, 2022 | Topics: Key Officials, News, Ottawa, Policy, U.S. & Canada
During the World Leaders Summit at the 27th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC COP27), Canada and the United States announced their joint work to facilitate the establishment of a Green Shipping Corridor Network in the Great Lakes – St. Lawrence Seaway System.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 7 November, 2022 | Topics: Environment, Key Officials, News, Ottawa, Policy, U.S. & Canada
Remarks by Secretary Blinken and Canadian Foreign Minister Joly at a conversation with rising leaders in Montreal, Quebec.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 28 October, 2022 | Topics: Human Rights, Key Officials, Montreal, News, Ottawa, Public Affairs, Quebec, U.S. & Canada, U.S. Secretary of State
Remarks by Secretary Blinken and Canadian Foreign Minister Joly at a tour of Lithion Recycling in Quebec.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 28 October, 2022 | Topics: Commercial Affairs, Economic Affairs, Key Officials, Montreal, News, Ottawa, Quebec, Science & Tech, U.S. & Canada, U.S. Secretary of State
Interview with Secretary of State Antony Blinken with Gino Chouinard and Georges Pothier of Salut Bonjour.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 28 October, 2022 | Topics: Europe & Eurasia, Key Officials, Montreal, News, Ottawa, Public Affairs, Quebec, U.S. & Canada, U.S. Secretary of State, Western Hemisphere
The Secretary and the Prime Minister discussed the close partnership between the United States and Canada on various issues, and the progress we have made together on the goals laid out in the Roadmap for a Renewed U.S.-Canada Partnership.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 27 October, 2022 | Topics: Key Officials, News, Ottawa, Press Releases, Public Affairs, U.S. & Canada, U.S. Secretary of State
Brief remarks by Secretary Blinken and Prime Minister Trudeau before their meeting.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 27 October, 2022 | Topics: Key Officials, News, Ottawa, Press Releases, U.S. & Canada, U.S. Secretary of State
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken speaks with CBC’s Vassy Kapelos.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 27 October, 2022 | Topics: Europe & Eurasia, Human Rights, Key Officials, News, Ottawa, Press Releases, Public Affairs, U.S. & Canada, U.S. Secretary of State, Western Hemisphere
Remarks by Secretary Blinken and Foreign Minister Joly at a Joint Press Availability in Ottawa, Canada.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 27 October, 2022 | Topics: Human Rights, Key Officials, Montreal, News, Ottawa, Press Releases, U.S. & Canada, U.S. Secretary of State, Western Hemisphere
Remarks by Secretary Blinken and Foreign Minister Joly before their bilateral meeting.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 27 October, 2022 | Topics: Key Officials, News, Ottawa, Press Releases, U.S. & Canada, U.S. Secretary of State
Remarks by Secretary Blinken with Deputy Prime Minister Freeland and Foreign Minister Joly at Café Ukraine.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 27 October, 2022 | Topics: Europe & Eurasia, Human Rights, Key Officials, News, Ottawa, Press Releases, U.S. & Canada, U.S. Secretary of State
For more than 150 years, the United States and Canada have worked together to advance shared priorities for the benefit of the American and Canadian people.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 27 October, 2022 | Topics: Fact Sheets, Human Rights, Key Officials, Montreal, News, Ottawa, Political Affairs, Press Releases, Public Affairs, The Arctic, Trade, U.S. & Canada, U.S. Secretary of State, Western Hemisphere
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken will travel to Ottawa and Montreal, Canada on October 27 and 28.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 26 October, 2022 | Topics: Key Officials, Montreal, News, Ottawa, Press Releases, U.S. & Canada, U.S. Secretary of State
U.S. and Canadian military aircraft arrived in Port-au-Prince, Haiti to transfer vital Haitian government-purchased security equipment, including tactical and armored vehicles, and supplies to the Director General of the Haitian National Police (HNP). The delivery of the equipment was part of a joint operation involving U.S. Air Force and Royal Canadian Air Force aircraft.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 15 October, 2022 | Topics: Key Officials, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Canada, Western Hemisphere
We strongly condemn the sham referenda that Russia attempts to use to create a phony pretext for changing the status of Ukrainian sovereign territory, which is subject to an ongoing Russian aggression. These actions clearly breach the United Nations Charter and international law and go diametrically against the rule of law among nations.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 23 September, 2022 | Topics: Europe & Eurasia, Key Officials, News, Ottawa, Political Affairs, President of the United States, Press Releases, U.S. & Canada
As the United States celebrates Independence Day, I wish my fellow U.S. citizens in Canada a very happy Fourth of July!
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 4 July, 2022 | Topics: Key Officials, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Ottawa, Press Releases, U.S. & Canada, U.S. Citizen Services
On behalf of the people and Government of the United States, I send heartfelt congratulations to our neighbors in Canada as you celebrate the 155th anniversary of Canada’s confederation on July 1.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 1 July, 2022 | Topics: History, Key Officials, News, Ottawa, President of the United States, U.S. & Canada
On behalf of the staff and families at the U.S. Embassy in Ottawa and our seven U.S. Consulates across this country, I wish Canadians a happy Canada Day as they mark the 155th anniversary of Confederation.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 1 July, 2022 | Topics: Ambassador, Key Officials, News, Ottawa, Press Releases, U.S. & Canada
Both leaders underscored their commitment to continue holding Russia accountable for its brutal actions in Ukraine, and reviewed their ongoing efforts to provide security assistance to the government of Ukraine and economic and humanitarian aid to the millions of Ukrainians affected by the violence.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 6 May, 2022 | Topics: Key Officials, News, Ottawa, President of the United States, Press Releases, U.S. & Canada, Western Hemisphere
May 5, 2022 Remarks from Ambassador Katherine Tai at a Press Conference with Canadian Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business and Economic Development, Mary Ng WASHINGTON – United States Trade Representative Katherine Tai today delivered remarks at a joint press conference with Canadian Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business and Economic …
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 6 May, 2022 | Topics: Key Officials, News, Ottawa, Speeches, Trade, U.S. & Canada, Western Hemisphere
Secretary Blinken noted the United States’ appreciation for Canada’s many commitments in response to Putin’s unprovoked, brutal war in Ukraine; ongoing support for the people of Haiti; and preparations for discussions on democracy and hemispheric migration at the Summit of the Americas.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 26 April, 2022 | Topics: Key Officials, News, Ottawa, Press Releases, Public Affairs, U.S. & Canada, U.S. Secretary of State, Western Hemisphere
Deputy Secretary Sherman and Deputy Foreign Minister Morgan spoke about our coordinated response to President Putin’s unprovoked and unjustifiable war in Ukraine.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 8 April, 2022 | Topics: Key Officials, News, Ottawa, Press Releases, U.S. & Canada
Canada, the Kingdom of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden, and the United States issue the following joint statement.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 3 March, 2022 | Topics: Europe & Eurasia, Key Officials, News, Ottawa, Press Releases, Quebec, The Arctic, U.S. & Canada
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with the G7 Foreign Ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the High Representative of the European Union.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 27 February, 2022 | Topics: Europe & Eurasia, Key Officials, News, Ottawa, Press Releases, U.S. & Canada, U.S. Secretary of State
On February 24, 2022, Administrator Power met with Harjit Sajjan, Minister of International Development of Canada.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 25 February, 2022 | Topics: Europe & Eurasia, Key Officials, News, Ottawa, Press Releases, U.S. & Canada
One year ago, the United States and Canada reaffirmed the special nature of our relationship, and our commitment to working closely together in the interests of the collective security and prosperity of our citizens based on the principles of democracy, diversity, and equity.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 23 February, 2022 | Topics: Key Officials, News, Ottawa, Press Releases, U.S. & Canada, Western Hemisphere
The text of the following statement was released by the G7 foreign ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States of America, and the High Representative of the European Union.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 19 February, 2022 | Topics: Europe & Eurasia, Key Officials, News, Ottawa, Press Releases, U.S. & Canada, U.S. Secretary of State
READOUT OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON FEBRUARY 16, 2022 Secretary Blinken’s Call with Canadian Foreign Minister Joly The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with Canadian Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly. Secretary Blinken discussed the threat of a further Russian invasion of Ukraine and the importance of …
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 16 February, 2022 | Topics: Europe & Eurasia, Key Officials, News, Ottawa, Press Releases, U.S. & Canada, U.S. Secretary of State, Western Hemisphere
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke yesterday with Canadian Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly to discuss the latest developments in Ukraine.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 22 January, 2022 | Topics: Europe & Eurasia, Key Officials, News, Ottawa, Press Releases, U.S. & Canada, U.S. Secretary of State
Deputy Secretary of State Wendy R. Sherman spoke yesterday with Canadian Deputy Foreign Minister Marta Morgan.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 15 January, 2022 | Topics: Europe & Eurasia, Key Officials, News, Ottawa, Press Releases, U.S. & Canada
“Today, Mexico, the United States, and Canada held the first-ever meeting of Deputies under the USMCA.”
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 13 January, 2022 | Topics: Key Officials, News, Ottawa, Press Releases, Trade, U.S. & Canada, Western Hemisphere
Deputy United States Trade Representative Jayme White today held a virtual meeting with Canada’s Deputy Minister of International Trade, David Morrison, ahead of the first United States – Mexico – Canada Agreement (USMCA) Deputies Meeting.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 12 January, 2022 | Topics: Key Officials, News, Ottawa, Press Releases, Trade, U.S. & Canada, Western Hemisphere
In recognition of the growing challenges and opportunities in the Arctic, the United States and Canada held a half-day dialogue on Arctic issues on December 16.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 16 December, 2021 | Topics: Key Officials, News, Ottawa, Press Releases, The Arctic, U.S. & Canada
The text of the following statement was released by the G7 foreign ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States of America, and the High Representative of the European Union.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 12 December, 2021 | Topics: Europe & Eurasia, Key Officials, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Canada, U.S. Secretary of State
This is an exciting and important day for me. And I want to acknowledge up front my appreciation to the Governor General for her very gracious welcome to Rideau Hall this afternoon. Nakurmiik, Your Excellency.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 7 December, 2021 | Topics: Ambassador, Key Officials, News, Ottawa, Speeches, U.S. & Canada
The text of the following statement was released by the G7 foreign ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States of America, and the High Representative of the European Union.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 5 December, 2021 | Topics: East Asia & Pacific, Key Officials, News, Ottawa, Press Releases, U.S. & Canada, U.S. Secretary of State
The Embassy of the United States of America is pleased to share in the announcement that Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, will receive Ambassador-Designate David L. Cohen’s letters of credence on December 7, 2021, at 2:00 p.m. at Rideau Hall.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 3 December, 2021 | Topics: Ambassador, Key Officials, News, Ottawa, Press Releases, U.S. & Canada
The text of the following statement was released by the United States of America, Canada, the European Union and the United Kingdom.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 2 December, 2021 | Topics: Europe & Eurasia, Key Officials, News, Ottawa, Press Releases, U.S. & Canada, U.S. Secretary of State
The U.S. Embassy in Ottawa is pleased to announce the arrival of Ambassador-designate David L. Cohen.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 1 December, 2021 | Topics: Ambassador, Key Officials, News, Ottawa, Press Releases, U.S. & Canada
Brief remarks and press questions with Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs Assistant Secretary Brian Nichols.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 19 November, 2021 | Topics: Key Officials, News, Ottawa, U.S. & Canada, Western Hemisphere
President Biden met with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of Canada and President Andrés Manuel López Obrador of Mexico for the North American Leaders’ Summit.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 18 November, 2021 | Topics: Key Officials, News, Ottawa, President of the United States, Press Releases, U.S. & Canada, Western Hemisphere
Remarks by President Biden, Prime Minister Trudeau, and President López Obrador before the trilateral North American Leaders’ Summit
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 18 November, 2021 | Topics: Key Officials, News, Ottawa, President of the United States, Press Releases, U.S. & Canada, Western Hemisphere
The leaders of North America met to reaffirm the strength of our relationship and to chart a new path for our collaboration at a time when we face incredibly complex global challenges.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 18 November, 2021 | Topics: Key Officials, News, Ottawa, President of the United States, U.S. & Canada, Western Hemisphere
Vice President Kamala Harris met today with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on the margins of the North American Leaders Summit.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 18 November, 2021 | Topics: Key Officials, News, Ottawa, Press Releases, U.S. & Canada, Vice President of the United States
Remarks by Vice President Kamala Harris and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau before their bilateral meeting on November 18, 2021.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 18 November, 2021 | Topics: Key Officials, News, Ottawa, Press Releases, U.S. & Canada, Vice President of the United States
Remarks by President Joe Biden and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau before their bilateral meeting on November 18, 2021.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 18 November, 2021 | Topics: Key Officials, News, Ottawa, President of the United States, U.S. & Canada
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met with Canadian Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly today in Washington, D.C.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 12 November, 2021 | Topics: Key Officials, News, Ottawa, Press Releases, U.S. & Canada, U.S. Secretary of State
On November 18, President Biden will host Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of Canada and President Andrés Manuel López Obrador of Mexico at the White House for the first North American Leaders’ Summit (NALS) since 2016.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 10 November, 2021 | Topics: Key Officials, News, Ottawa, President of the United States, Press Releases, U.S. & Canada, Western Hemisphere
The Secretary and Minister outlined a work plan to build back better together by increasing cross-border collaboration and advancing post-COVID-19 economic recovery efforts.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 3 November, 2021 | Topics: Business, Commercial Affairs, Commercial Opportunities, Doing Business in the U.S., Key Officials, News, Ottawa, Press Releases, Trade, U.S. & Canada, U.S. Agencies
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken congratulated Canadian Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly today on her new appointment.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 3 November, 2021 | Topics: Key Officials, News, Ottawa, Press Releases, U.S. & Canada, U.S. Secretary of State
Ambassador Tai and Minister Ng discussed the importance of the multilateral trading system, areas of potential cooperation for a successful MC12, and the need for action to combat the challenges posed by non-market economies.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 6 October, 2021 | Topics: Environment, Fisheries & Marine Issues, Key Officials, News, Ottawa, Press Releases, Trade
The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of Australia, Canada, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Sweden, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 6 October, 2021 | Topics: Key Officials, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Canada, U.S. Secretary of State
We look forward to continued engagement with our Canadian partners to strengthen the security and prosperity of North America and the world.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 21 September, 2021 | Topics: Key Officials, News, Ottawa, Press Releases, U.S. & Canada, U.S. Secretary of State
On behalf of the government of the United States of America and the American people, I congratulate Justin Trudeau and the Liberal Party on their success in yesterday’s federal election.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 21 September, 2021 | Topics: Key Officials, News, Ottawa, Press Releases, U.S. & Canada
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. spoke today with Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada to congratulate him on the Liberal Party’s victory in the September 20 federal elections.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 21 September, 2021 | Topics: Key Officials, News, Ottawa, President of the United States, U.S. & Canada
Today we remember those we lost that morning, and we honor the courage of their families and friends—some of whom we are privileged to have with us this morning.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 11 September, 2021 | Topics: Ambassador, Key Officials, News, Ottawa, Speeches, U.S. & Canada
Mr. Speaker, members of the diplomatic corps, distinguished guests thank you for joining us, and welcome to Lornado.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 11 September, 2021 | Topics: Ambassador, Key Officials, News, Ottawa, Speeches, U.S. & Canada
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken and German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas co-hosted a ministerial on Afghanistan with allies and partners.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 8 September, 2021 | Topics: Key Officials, News, Security & Counterterrorism, U.S. & Canada, U.S. Secretary of State
During a meeting this morning with the G7 leaders, the President conveyed that our mission in Kabul will end based on the achievement of our objectives.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 24 August, 2021 | Topics: Key Officials, News, Ottawa, President of the United States, U.S. & Canada
Secretary Blinken and Secretary General Stoltenberg shared their views on the August 20 NATO Foreign Ministerial and discussed the situation in Afghanistan.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 24 August, 2021 | Topics: Key Officials, News, Press Releases, U.S. Secretary of State
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke yesterday with Canadian Foreign Minister Marc Garneau about Afghanistan and the continued efforts to ensure safe passage for those who wish to leave Afghanistan.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 24 August, 2021 | Topics: Human Rights, Key Officials, News, Ottawa, Press Releases, U.S. & Canada, U.S. Secretary of State
All leaders underscored the imperative of safe passage for those who wish to leave Afghanistan and the need for an inclusive political resolution that protects the fundamental human rights of all Afghans.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 19 August, 2021 | Topics: Human Rights, Key Officials, News, Ottawa, Press Releases, U.S. & Canada, U.S. Secretary of State
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke with Canadian Foreign Minister Marc Garneau last night about the situation in Afghanistan, including our efforts to bring American and Canadian citizens to safety and to assist vulnerable Afghans.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 18 August, 2021 | Topics: Key Officials, News, Ottawa, Press Releases, South & Central Asia, U.S. & Canada, U.S. Secretary of State
Afghan women and girls, as all Afghan people, deserve to live in safety, security and dignity. Any form of discrimination and abuse should be prevented.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 18 August, 2021 | Topics: Key Officials, News, Press Releases, South & Central Asia, U.S. & Canada
The Afghan people deserve to live in safety, security and dignity. We in the international community stand ready to assist them.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 15 August, 2021 | Topics: Key Officials, News, Ottawa, Press Releases, South & Central Asia, U.S. & Canada, U.S. Secretary of State
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with Canadian Foreign Minister Marc Garneau about our diplomatic efforts to bring an end to the violence in Afghanistan.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 14 August, 2021 | Topics: Key Officials, News, Ottawa, Press Releases, U.S. & Canada, U.S. Secretary of State
We welcome the announcement that Venezuelan-led, comprehensive negotiations will soon begin in Mexico City, Mexico.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 14 August, 2021 | Topics: Key Officials, News, Ottawa, Press Releases, U.S. & Canada, U.S. Secretary of State, Western Hemisphere
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke separately today with Canadian Foreign Minister Garneau, German Foreign Minister Maas, and NATO Secretary General Stoltenberg to discuss with them the United States’ plans to reduce our civilian footprint in Kabul in light of the evolving security situation.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 12 August, 2021 | Topics: Key Officials, News, Ottawa, Press Releases, U.S. & Canada, U.S. Secretary of State
On August 9, 2021, Secretary Mayorkas met with Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada Marco Mendicino.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 11 August, 2021 | Topics: Key Officials, Notification, Ottawa, Press Releases, U.S. & Canada, U.S. Agencies, Western Hemisphere
We stand with the international community in calling for the PRC to release, immediately and unconditionally, Canadian citizens Michael Spavor and Michael Kovrig.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 11 August, 2021 | Topics: Key Officials, News, Ottawa, Press Releases, U.S. & Canada, U.S. Secretary of State
We stand united in our commitment to maritime security and the protection of commercial shipping.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 6 August, 2021 | Topics: Key Officials, News, Ottawa, Press Releases, U.S. & Canada, U.S. Secretary of State
Readout of President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Call with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of Canada
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 2 August, 2021 | Topics: Key Officials, President of the United States, Press Releases, U.S. & Canada
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke with Canadian Minister of Foreign Affairs Marc Garneau today.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 14 July, 2021 | Topics: Key Officials, News, Ottawa, Press Releases, U.S. & Canada, U.S. Secretary of State, Western Hemisphere
As we celebrate America’s 245th birthday, we also reflect on the ties that bind together our two nations.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 4 July, 2021 | Topics: Calgary, Chargé D’Affaires, Halifax, Key Officials, Montreal, News, Ottawa, Press Releases, Quebec, Toronto, U.S. & Canada, Vancouver, Winnipeg
This is my first Canada Day, and I am honored to be here on a day that is both a celebration, and as many Canadians have said, a time of reflection.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 1 July, 2021 | Topics: Key Officials, News, Ottawa, Press Releases, U.S. & Canada
On behalf of the people and government of the United States, I am honored to send a heartfelt congratulations to our friends and neighbors in Canada as you celebrate Canada Day on July 1.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 1 July, 2021 | Topics: Key Officials, News, Ottawa, Press Releases, U.S. & Canada, U.S. Secretary of State
We remain deeply concerned about the ongoing crisis in Venezuela and its regional and global impact.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 25 June, 2021 | Topics: Human Rights, Key Officials, News, Ottawa, Press Releases, U.S. & Canada, U.S. Secretary of State, Western Hemisphere
Chargé d’Affaires Arnold Chacon arrives in Canada
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 15 June, 2021 | Topics: Key Officials, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Canada
Today, Secretary Blinken designated Ambassador Arnold Chacon to serve as Chargé d’Affaires ad interim at U.S. Embassy Ottawa.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 28 May, 2021 | Topics: Calgary, Chargé D’Affaires, Halifax, Key Officials, Montreal, News, Ottawa, Press Releases, Quebec, U.S. & Canada, Vancouver, Western Hemisphere, Winnipeg
The text of the following statement was released by the G7 foreign ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States of America and the High Representative of the European Union.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 27 May, 2021 | Topics: Europe & Eurasia, Human Rights, Key Officials, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Canada, U.S. Secretary of State
Today, the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative made a request to initiate a dispute settlement panel under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) to challenge Canada’s allocation of dairy tariff-rate quotas (TRQs)
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 25 May, 2021 | Topics: Key Officials, News, Ottawa, Press Releases, Trade, U.S. & Canada, U.S. Agencies, Western Hemisphere
USMCA Dispute Aims to Ensure Canada Administers Its Dairy TRQs Fairly, Benefitting U.S. Dairy Farmers, Workers, and Exporters
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 25 May, 2021 | Topics: Key Officials, News, Ottawa, Press Releases, Trade, U.S. & Canada, Western Hemisphere
This is the preeminent forum for the eight Arctic states and six permanent participants to cooperate and address shared priorities together.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 20 May, 2021 | Topics: Environment, Europe & Eurasia, Key Officials, News, Ottawa, The Arctic, U.S. & Canada, U.S. Secretary of State
At the 12th Arctic Council Ministerial meeting in Reykjavik, Iceland, foreign ministers from all eight Arctic States signed onto the 2021 joint declaration.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 20 May, 2021 | Topics: Environment, Europe & Eurasia, Key Officials, News, Ottawa, Press Releases, The Arctic, U.S. & Canada, U.S. Secretary of State
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met today with Canadian Foreign Minister Marc Garneau on the margins of the Arctic Council Ministerial.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 19 May, 2021 | Topics: Key Officials, News, Ottawa, Press Releases, The Arctic, U.S. & Canada, U.S. Secretary of State
Remarks by Secretary Blinken and Minister Garneau ahead of a bilateral meeting.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 19 May, 2021 | Topics: Key Officials, News, Ottawa, Press Releases, The Arctic, U.S. & Canada, U.S. Secretary of State
Secretary Blinken will lead the U.S. delegation to the 12th Ministerial Meeting of the Arctic Council May 19-20, in Reykjavik, Iceland.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 19 May, 2021 | Topics: Europe & Eurasia, Fact Sheets, Key Officials, The Arctic, U.S. & Canada, U.S. Secretary of State
“Today the United States, Canada, and Mexico held the first-ever USMCA FTC meeting. While this renewed Agreement is less than a year old, our countries are neighbors and friends, and have a longstanding shared history built on mutual respect and cooperation.”
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 18 May, 2021 | Topics: Key Officials, News, Ottawa, Press Releases, Trade, U.S. & Canada, Western Hemisphere
Opening remarks from USTR Ambassador Katherine Tai at the First USMCA Free Trade Commission.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 18 May, 2021 | Topics: Key Officials, News, Ottawa, Trade, U.S. & Canada, Western Hemisphere
United States Trade Representative Katherine Tai today held a virtual meeting with Canada’s Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade, Mary Ng, on the eve of the first Free Trade Commission meeting of the United States – Mexico – Canada Agreement (USMCA).
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 17 May, 2021 | Topics: Key Officials, News, Ottawa, Press Releases, Trade, U.S. & Canada
The Office of the United States Trade Representative today announced that Ambassador Katherine Tai will host the inaugural Free Trade Commission (FTC) of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) on May 17-18, 2021.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 14 May, 2021 | Topics: Key Officials, News, Ottawa, Press Releases, Trade, U.S. & Canada, Western Hemisphere
Secretary Blinken is attending the G7 Foreign and Development Ministers’ meeting to lay the foundation for the G7 Leaders’ Summit to be held in June. President Biden has announced plans to travel to the United Kingdom in June for the summit, his first overseas travel.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 2 May, 2021 | Topics: Key Officials, News, Ottawa, Press Releases, U.S. & Canada, U.S. Secretary of State
Today, in conjunction with President Biden’s Leaders Summit on Climate, the United States and Canada announced a new initiative to engage governments around the world in greening government operations.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 22 April, 2021 | Topics: Energy, Environment, Key Officials, News, Ottawa, President of the United States, Press Releases, U.S. & Canada, Western Hemisphere
We’re in this together. And what each of our nations does or does not do will not only impact people of our own country, but people everywhere.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 22 April, 2021 | Topics: Energy, Environment, Key Officials, News, U.S. & Canada, U.S. Secretary of State
Opening remarks by President Joseph R. Biden at the Leaders’ Summit on Climate.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 22 April, 2021 | Topics: Energy, Environment, Key Officials, News, Our Ocean, President of the United States, U.S. & Canada
President Biden spoke with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau regarding preparations for the April 22-23 Leaders Summit on Climate.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 21 April, 2021 | Topics: Key Officials, News, Ottawa, President of the United States, Press Releases, U.S. & Canada
Secretary Blinken and Secretary General Stoltenberg discussed our collective future in Afghanistan, noting that, as we have consistently said, the NATO Alliance went in to Afghanistan together, adjusted to changing circumstances together, and will leave together.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 14 April, 2021 | Topics: Europe & Eurasia, Key Officials, News, Press Releases, Security & Counterterrorism, U.S. & Canada, U.S. Secretary of State
The text of the following statement was released by the G7 foreign ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States of America and the High Representative of the European Union.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 12 April, 2021 | Topics: Europe & Eurasia, Key Officials, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Canada, U.S. Secretary of State
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg ahead of his travel to Brussels, Belgium.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 12 April, 2021 | Topics: Europe & Eurasia, Key Officials, News, Press Releases, Security & Counterterrorism, U.S. Secretary of State
Beijing’s attempts to intimidate and silence those speaking out for human rights and fundamental freedoms only contribute to the growing international scrutiny of the ongoing genocide and crimes against humanity in Xinjiang.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 27 March, 2021 | Topics: East Asia & Pacific, Human Rights, Key Officials, News, Ottawa, U.S. & Canada, U.S. Secretary of State
Today, President Biden invited 40 world leaders to the Leaders Summit on Climate he will host on April 22 and 23. The virtual Leaders Summit will be live streamed for public viewing.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 26 March, 2021 | Topics: Energy, Environment, Key Officials, News, Our Ocean, President of the United States, Press Releases, Science & Tech, U.S. & Canada
Speech by U.S. Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken at NATO Headquarters in Brussels, Belgium.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 24 March, 2021 | Topics: Europe & Eurasia, Key Officials, News, Ottawa, Security & Counterterrorism, Speeches, U.S. & Canada, U.S. Secretary of State
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met today with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg in Brussels in advance of the NATO Foreign Ministers’ meeting.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 23 March, 2021 | Topics: Europe & Eurasia, Key Officials, News, Ottawa, Press Releases, Security & Counterterrorism, U.S. & Canada, U.S. Secretary of State
Remarks by Secretary Antony J. Blinken on his first visit to NATO Headquarters as Secretary of State.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 23 March, 2021 | Topics: Europe & Eurasia, Key Officials, News, Ottawa, Security & Counterterrorism, U.S. & Canada, U.S. Secretary of State
Today, the United States, in unity with our partners, is imposing sanctions under the Global Magnitsky sanctions program in response to serious human rights abuse against members of ethnic and religious minority groups in Xinjiang.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 22 March, 2021 | Topics: East Asia & Pacific, Human Rights, Key Officials, News, Ottawa, Press Releases, U.S. & Canada, U.S. Secretary of State
On March 22-25, Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken will travel to Brussels, Belgium, to participate in the NATO Foreign Ministerial.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 22 March, 2021 | Topics: Europe & Eurasia, Key Officials, News, Ottawa, Press Releases, Security & Counterterrorism, U.S. & Canada, U.S. Secretary of State
The United States is deeply alarmed by reports that People’s Republic of China (PRC) authorities are commencing trials for Canadian citizens Michael Spavor and Michael Kovrig.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 18 March, 2021 | Topics: East Asia & Pacific, Key Officials, News, Ottawa, Press Releases, U.S. & Canada
March 11, 2021 For Immediate Release Statement by U.S. Chargé d’Affaires, a.i. Katherine Brucker on Canada’s National Day of Observance for COVID-19 “President Biden has said, in order to heal, we must remember. Today we join our Canadian friends and partners in commemorating all those who lost their lives because of COVID-19. As we …
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 11 March, 2021 | Topics: Education, Former U.S. Ambassadors, Key Officials, News, Ottawa, Press Releases, U.S. & Canada
INTERVIEW ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE WASHINGTON, D.C. FEBRUARY 28, 2021 Secretary Antony J. Blinken With Rosemary Barton of the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation QUESTION: Secretary Blinken, nice of you to make the time. Appreciate it. SECRETARY BLINKEN: It’s good to be with you. QUESTION: Obviously we’re doing this in strange circumstances. It must be hard to be a diplomat …
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 28 February, 2021 | Topics: Key Officials, News, Ottawa, Public Affairs, U.S. & Canada, U.S. Secretary of State
Remarks by Secretary of State Antony Blinken at a press availability following his virtual visits to Canada and Mexico.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 26 February, 2021 | Topics: Halifax, Key Officials, Montreal, News, Ottawa, Quebec, The Arctic, Toronto, U.S. & Canada, U.S. Secretary of State, Vancouver, Western Hemisphere, Winnipeg
Remarks during a live discussion with Secretary Blinken and the Students on Ice Foundation.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 26 February, 2021 | Topics: Environment, Key Officials, News, Ottawa, Press Releases, The Arctic, U.S. & Canada, U.S. Secretary of State
The two leaders committed to a collaborative approach to combatting COVID-19 and building back better, following up on President Biden’s virtual bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Trudeau and the announcement of the U.S.-Canada Partnership Roadmap on February 23.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 26 February, 2021 | Topics: Key Officials, News, Ottawa, Press Releases, U.S. & Canada, U.S. Secretary of State, Western Hemisphere
The two leaders discussed working closely together to address the shared priorities set out in the U.S.-Canada Partnership Roadmap jointly announced by President Biden and Prime Minister Trudeau during their virtual bilateral meeting on February 23.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 26 February, 2021 | Topics: Key Officials, News, Ottawa, Press Releases, U.S. & Canada, U.S. Secretary of State, Western Hemisphere
The United States and Canada have been friends, partners, and allies for more than 150 years, and our bilateral relationship is one of the closest and most comprehensive in the world.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 26 February, 2021 | Topics: Key Officials, News, Ottawa, Press Releases, The Arctic, U.S. & Canada, U.S. Secretary of State, Western Hemisphere
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken will embark tomorrow on his first “virtual trip,” visiting Mexico and Canada on February 26. Secretary Blinken’s virtual travel prioritizes the health and safety of everyone involved, while demonstrating the significance of our partnerships with our neighbors and some of our closest partners.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 25 February, 2021 | Topics: Key Officials, Ottawa, Press Releases, U.S. & Canada, U.S. Secretary of State
To jointly address climate change and demonstrate global leadership on the climate crisis, Canada and the United States have joined to form a high-level dialogue. This dialogue will elevate and advance long-standing cooperation between the two countries that share many of the same risks and can benefit from many of the same opportunities.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 25 February, 2021 | Topics: Key Officials, News, Ottawa, Press Releases, U.S. & Canada, U.S. Secretary of State
Remarks by President Biden and Prime Minister Trudeau of Canada in Joint Press Statements
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 24 February, 2021 | Topics: Key Officials, Speeches, U.S. & Canada
Remarks by President Biden and Prime Minister Trudeau of Canada Before Virtual Bilateral Meeting on February 23, 2021
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 24 February, 2021 | Topics: Featured Event, Key Officials, President of the United States, Speeches, U.S. & Canada, Vice President of the United States
On February 23, President Joe Biden will participate in his first bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 20 February, 2021 | Topics: Key Officials, News, Ottawa, President of the United States, U.S. & Canada
Remarks by President Biden in the Benjamin Franklin Room at the U.S. Department of State on February 4, 2021.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 4 February, 2021 | Topics: Key Officials, News, President of the United States
Vice President Kamala Harris spoke with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in her first call to a foreign leader as Vice President.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 2 February, 2021 | Topics: Key Officials, News, Ottawa, Press Releases, U.S. & Canada, Vice President of the United States
In his first call as Secretary of State, Secretary Antony J. Blinken spoke with Canadian Foreign Minister Marc Garneau.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 26 January, 2021 | Topics: Key Officials, News, Ottawa, Press Releases, U.S. & Canada, U.S. Secretary of State
Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin spoke by phone with Canada’s Minister of National Defense, the Honorable Harjit S. Sajjan, to express the United States’ strong commitment to our critical bilateral defense relationship.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 26 January, 2021 | Topics: Key Officials, News, Ottawa, Press Releases, U.S. & Canada
The text of the following statement was released by the G7 foreign ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States of America and the High Representative of the European Union.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 26 January, 2021 | Topics: Key Officials, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Canada, U.S. Secretary of State
As prepared for delivery.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 20 January, 2021 | Topics: Key Officials, News, President of the United States
As we mark the beginning of Joseph R. Biden’s term as President of the United States today, the U.S. Embassy and Consulates remain committed to strengthening and promoting the U.S.-Canada relationship.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 20 January, 2021 | Topics: Key Officials, News, Ottawa, President of the United States, Press Releases, U.S. & Canada, Vice President of the United States
U.S. Chargé d’Affaires Katherine Brucker, on behalf of the U.S. government, signed the new General Coordination Agreement on the Use of the Radio Frequency Spectrum by Terrestrial Radiocommunication Stations and Earth Stations (GCA) with the Canadian Minister of Innovation, Science, and Economic Development.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 13 January, 2021 | Topics: Key Officials, News, Ottawa, Press Releases, Science & Tech, U.S. & Canada
We deeply value our Canadian friends and partners who stand with us in these challenging times and reaffirm our commitment to work on behalf of the American people in support of our deep and enduring partnership with Canada.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 7 January, 2021 | Topics: History, Key Officials, News, Ottawa, U.S. & Canada
December 10th marks International Human Rights Day and two years since the arbitrary and unjustified detention of Canadians Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor by Chinese authorities.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 10 December, 2020 | Topics: East Asia & Pacific, Human Rights, Key Officials, News, Ottawa, Press Releases, U.S. & Canada
Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo participated in the December 1-2 virtual NATO Foreign Ministerial, hosted by Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 2 December, 2020 | Topics: Europe & Eurasia, Key Officials, Press Releases, U.S. Secretary of State
“Today is the day when U.S. citizens exercise one of their most precious rights, the right to vote. It is a hallmark of our free and democratic society and one so many people in other countries fight to achieve daily.”
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 3 November, 2020 | Topics: Key Officials, News, Ottawa, Press Releases, U.S. & Canada
ERGI focuses on the minerals and metals that make advanced batteries and renewable energy technologies possible and promotes mining that adheres to labor laws, respects the environment, and benefits host countries and their citizens.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 30 October, 2020 | Topics: Energy, Key Officials, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Canada
“On behalf of all Americans, I extend my sincerest condolences to the family and friends of the Right Honourable John Turner.”
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 20 September, 2020 | Topics: Key Officials, News, Ottawa, U.S. & Canada
Today the United States joins democracies around the world to reiterate our support for Venezuela’s democratic forces as they defend the rights of the Venezuelan people.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 14 August, 2020 | Topics: Key Officials, News, Press Releases, U.S. Secretary of State, Western Hemisphere
We express deep concern at Beijing’s imposition of the new National Security Law, which is eroding the Hong Kong people’s fundamental rights and liberties.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 9 August, 2020 | Topics: Human Rights, Key Officials, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Canada, U.S. Secretary of State
The G7 set forth key objectives to address all modes of transportation– air, land, and sea.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 30 July, 2020 | Topics: Key Officials, News, Ottawa, Policy, Press Releases, Travel & Tourism
The Department of State has appointed Jim DeHart as the U.S. Coordinator for the Arctic Region.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 29 July, 2020 | Topics: Calgary, Key Officials, News, Ottawa, Press Releases, Quebec, The Arctic, U.S. & Canada, Vancouver
Today marks a landmark achievement for the countries of North America to increase manufacturing and investment in our region.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 1 July, 2020 | Topics: Business, Commercial Opportunities, Doing Business in the U.S., Economic Affairs, Key Officials, News, Ottawa, Press Releases, Trade, U.S. & Canada, U.S. Secretary of State, Western Hemisphere
The USMCA contains significant improvements and modernized approaches that will deliver more jobs, stronger worker protections, expanded market access, and greater opportunities to trade for companies large and small.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 1 July, 2020 | Topics: Business, Key Officials, News, Press Releases, Trade, U.S. & Canada, Western Hemisphere
Today we want to celebrate that enduring relationship between our two countries and join Canadians in celebrating a very Happy Canada Day!
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 1 July, 2020 | Topics: Chargé D’Affaires, Key Officials, News, Ottawa, Press Releases, U.S. & Canada
On June 29 and 30, the United States and Canada conducted the tenth round of negotiations to modernize the Columbia River Treaty regime via videoconference.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 30 June, 2020 | Topics: Environment, Fisheries & Marine Issues, Key Officials, News, Ottawa, Press Releases, U.S. & Canada, Vancouver
The strong bond between Canada and the United States continues to help both countries create a stable future.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 30 June, 2020 | Topics: Key Officials, News, Ottawa, Press Releases, U.S. & Canada, U.S. Secretary of State
President Donald J. Trump sent the following message to Her Excellency The Right Honourable Julie Payette, congratulating Canada on the celebration of its National Day.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 30 June, 2020 | Topics: Key Officials, News, Ottawa, President of the United States, U.S. & Canada
The momentum in favor of secure 5G is building.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 25 June, 2020 | Topics: East Asia & Pacific, Key Officials, News, Security & Counterterrorism, U.S. Secretary of State, Western Hemisphere
The United States is extremely concerned by the People’s Republic of China’s (PRC) decision to proceed with formal charges against Canadian citizens Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 22 June, 2020 | Topics: East Asia & Pacific, Key Officials, News, Ottawa, Press Releases, U.S. & Canada, U.S. Secretary of State
The United States and Canada reviewed progress of the five Sub-Working Groups implementing the countries’ Joint Action Plan for Cooperation on Critical Minerals and set priorities for the next phase of bilateral collaboration.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 18 June, 2020 | Topics: Energy, Key Officials, News, Ottawa, Press Releases, U.S. & Canada, Western Hemisphere
Secretary Pompeo spoke yesterday with Canadian Foreign Minister Champagne, Australian Foreign Minister Payne, New Zealand Foreign Minister Peters, and United Kingdom Foreign Secretary Raab.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 2 June, 2020 | Topics: Key Officials, News, Ottawa, U.S. & Canada, U.S. Secretary of State
As President Trump has said, the United States is working with our friends and partners around the world to coordinate our efforts on stopping the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 12 May, 2020 | Topics: Key Officials, News, Ottawa, Press Releases, U.S. & Canada
Secretary Michael R. Pompeo spoke today with Canadian Foreign Minister François-Philippe Champagne.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 6 April, 2020 | Topics: Key Officials, News, Ottawa, Press Releases, U.S. & Canada, U.S. Secretary of State
As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the United States and Canada are temporarily restricting all non-essential travel across its borders.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 20 March, 2020 | Topics: Border Issues, Key Officials, News, Ottawa, Policy, Press Releases, Public Affairs, Trade, U.S. & Canada
Secretary Michael R. Pompeo spoke today with Canadian Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland to discuss how the United States and Canada can work together to prevent further COVID-19 transmissions.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 18 March, 2020 | Topics: Key Officials, News, Ottawa, Press Releases, U.S. & Canada, U.S. Secretary of State
Assistant to the President and Special Representative for International Telecommunications Policy Rob Blair visited Ottawa on March 9, 2020.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 9 March, 2020 | Topics: Key Officials, News, Ottawa, Press Releases, U.S. & Canada
Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo held a productive call today with Canadian Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 9 March, 2020 | Topics: Key Officials, News, U.S. & Canada, U.S. Secretary of State, Western Hemisphere
Launched in 2009 to address shared interests with one of our closest allies, the group last met in Ottawa on January 30, 2019.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 21 February, 2020 | Topics: Key Officials, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Canada, Western Hemisphere
The United States and Canada will hold the ninth round of negotiations to modernize the Columbia River Treaty regime in Washington, D.C., on March 11-12.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 6 February, 2020 | Topics: Environment, Key Officials, News, U.S. & Canada, Vancouver
Deputy Secretary Stephen E. Biegun spoke today with Canadian Deputy Foreign Minister Marta Morgan.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 5 February, 2020 | Topics: Key Officials, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Canada, Western Hemisphere
Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Western Hemisphere Affairs Cynthia Kierscht and Associate Deputy Minister of Natural Resources Canada Shawn Tupper finalized the U.S.-Canada Critical Minerals Action Plan in December 2019.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 9 January, 2020 | Topics: Energy, Environment, Key Officials, News, Security & Counterterrorism, U.S. & Canada
United States Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer issued the following statement on December 19, 2019.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 19 December, 2019 | Topics: Key Officials, News, Trade, U.S. & Canada, Western Hemisphere
Assistant Secretary of State for Consular Affairs Carl Risch will travel December 11-13 to St. Albans, Vermont, and Montreal, Canada.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 11 December, 2019 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Key Officials, Montreal, U.S. & Canada, U.S. Agencies
Ambassador Jeffrey L. Eberhardt traveled to Ottawa to attend the 2019 International Partnership for Nuclear Verification (IPNDV) plenary meeting on December 3.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 3 December, 2019 | Topics: Key Officials, Ottawa, Policy, Security & Counterterrorism, U.S. & Canada
Statement by Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 22 November, 2019 | Topics: Key Officials, News, U.S. & Canada, U.S. Secretary of State
Media availability with Secretary Michael R. Pompeo and NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 21 October, 2019 | Topics: Europe & Eurasia, Key Officials, News, Security & Counterterrorism, U.S. & Canada, U.S. Secretary of State
Today marks an exciting milestone in the history of U.S.-Canada relations: 20 years since the dedication of the United States Embassy in Ottawa at its 490 Sussex Drive location.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 8 October, 2019 | Topics: Events, Government Offices, History, Key Officials, News, Ottawa, Press Releases, Public Affairs, U.S. & Canada
August 22, 2019 – Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo met with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau today in Ottawa, Canada.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 22 August, 2019 | Topics: Key Officials, News, Security & Counterterrorism, Trade, U.S. & Canada, U.S. Secretary of State, Western Hemisphere
Remarks by Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo Meeting before his meeting with Canadian Foreign Minister Chrystia Freeland.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 22 August, 2019 | Topics: Key Officials, News, Ottawa, U.S. & Canada, U.S. Secretary of State
“Preclearance strengthens economic competitiveness and mutual security, and benefits travelers by expediting their clearance into the U.S. before they ever leave Canada,” said Acting Secretary Kevin K. McAleenan.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 15 August, 2019 | Topics: Border Issues, Key Officials, News, Ottawa, Policy, Press Releases, Trade, Travel & Tourism
President Trump met with Prime Minister Trudeau of Canada to build upon the deep partnership and cooperation between our two nations.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 20 June, 2019 | Topics: Key Officials, News, President of the United States, U.S. & Canada
Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo spoke today with Canadian Foreign Minister Chrystia Freeland.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 20 June, 2019 | Topics: Key Officials, News, U.S. & Canada, U.S. Secretary of State, Western Hemisphere
Vice President Mike Pence will travel to Ottawa, Canada on behalf of President Donald Trump on Thursday, May 30th.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 21 May, 2019 | Topics: Key Officials, News, Ottawa, Press Releases, Trade, U.S. & Canada, Vice President of the United States
April 26, 2019 – Remarks by Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs, Kimberly Brier.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 26 April, 2019 | Topics: East Asia & Pacific, Key Officials, News, Speeches
Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo met yesterday with Canadian Foreign Minister Chrystia Freeland in Washington, D.C.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 4 April, 2019 | Topics: Key Officials, News, U.S. & Canada, U.S. Secretary of State, Western Hemisphere
Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs David Hale will travel to Canada January 29-30.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 29 January, 2019 | Topics: Key Officials, News, Ottawa, Political Affairs, U.S. & Canada
Press availability with Secretary of State Pompeo, Secretary of Defense Mattis, Canadian Minister of Foreign Affairs Freeland, and Canadian Minister of Defense Sajjan.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 14 December, 2018 | Topics: Key Officials, News, U.S. & Canada, U.S. Secretary of State
Secretary of State Pompeo and Secretary of Defense Mattis hosted Minister of Foreign Affairs Freeland and Minister of Defense Sajjan in Washington, DC.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 14 December, 2018 | Topics: Key Officials, News, U.S. & Canada, U.S. Secretary of State
Remarks by President Trump, Prime Minister Trudeau of Canada, and President Peña Nieto of Mexico at Signing Ceremony for the United States—Mexico—Canada Agreement Palacio Duhau – Park Hyatt Buenos Aires Buenos Aires, Argentina 9:24 A.M. AST PRESIDENT TRUMP: Thank you very much. We’re gathered together this afternoon for a very historic occasion: The signing …
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 30 November, 2018 | Topics: Economic Affairs, Key Officials, News, President of the United States, Trade, U.S. & Canada, Western Hemisphere
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
John J. Sullivan Acting Secretary of State Toronto, Canada April 23, 2018 Press Availability by Acting Secretary Sullivan in Toronto, Canada 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 …
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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: Exclude, 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, Exclude, 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