Today is an exciting day in the long-standing U.S.-Canada space relationship, as Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen was named as part of the binational team that will crew the Artemis II Mission.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 3 April, 2023 | Topics: Montreal, News, Ottawa, Science & Tech, U.S. & Canada
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
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
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
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
The United States and Canada are pleased to contribute to the “Joint Programme for the Haitian National Police,” a multi-donor basket fund on security in Haiti, which is managed by the United Nations Development Program in coordination with the Haitian National Police, UN Integrated Office in Haiti, and other stakeholders.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 23 September, 2022 | Topics: Human Rights, Montreal, News, 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
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 announced gathering points include the Old Port area of downtown Montreal, Quebec, Canada. U.S. government personnel are advised to avoid those areas during the late afternoon and evening hours.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 12 April, 2021 | Topics: Alert, Exclude, Montreal
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 by Secretary of State Antony Blinken to the U.S. Mission to Canada community.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 26 February, 2021 | Topics: Calgary, Halifax, Montreal, News, Ottawa, Press Releases, Toronto, U.S. & Canada, U.S. Secretary of State, Vancouver, Winnipeg
The Montreal Police have notified the public via social media of an ongoing police operation at the corner of Saint-Laurent and St-Viateur. Police are asking that people avoid the area.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 13 November, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, Exclude, Montreal
Attention U.S. citizens abroad: Whether you’re voting for the first time, or the first time in a long time, NOW is the time to register and request your absentee ballot for the November election.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 11 August, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Exclude, Montreal, U.S. Citizen Services
Celebrate democracy this 4th of July by taking the necessary steps to vote in the 2020 U.S. elections!
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 2 July, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, Exclude, Montreal, U.S. Citizen Services
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
U.S. Consulate General Montreal will open at its new location at 1134, Rue Sainte-Catherine Ouest on November 12, 2019.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 31 October, 2019 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, Montreal, Notification, Quebec
Four Canadian professionals in public and economic policy will visit Washington, D.C., and other U.S. cities from September 23 to October 11 as participants in the International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP).
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 23 September, 2019 | Topics: Economic Affairs, Halifax, Montreal, News, Quebec, Toronto, U.S. & Canada
OTTAWA – The United States Embassy in Ottawa, in partnership with the State University of New York (SUNY) at Plattsburgh, World Learning, and Fulbright Canada, is pleased to announce the selection of 13 outstanding Canadian youth community leaders for the 2019 Youth Ambassadors Program.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 18 July, 2019 | Topics: Alumni, Calgary, Education, Halifax, Montreal, News, Ottawa, Public Affairs, Quebec, Study in the U.S., U.S. & Canada, Vancouver, Winnipeg
Participants will visit organizations with experience working in underserved communities to learn new techniques for getting kids excited about STEM.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 15 July, 2019 | Topics: Calgary, Halifax, Montreal, News, Ottawa, U.S. & Canada
Please be aware that on Sunday, May 26 a protest is scheduled to take place in downtown Montreal.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 24 May, 2019 | Topics: Alert, Exclude, Montreal
Security Alert, Montreal Area Flooding – U. S. Consulate General, Montreal, Canada April 26, 2019 The City of Montreal has declared a State of Emergency in response to rising flood waters. Actions to Take: Follow the directions of local authorities and monitor local news for updates. For Assistance: The U.S. Consulate General Montreal, is located at 1155 …
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 26 April, 2019 | Topics: Alert, Exclude, Montreal
Please be aware that on Wednesday, May 1st, 2019, a demonstration is scheduled to take place in Montreal between 6:30pm-9:30pm.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 26 April, 2019 | Topics: Alert, Exclude, Montreal
Demonstration Alert – U. S. Consulate General, Montreal, Canada November 27, 2018 Location: Please be aware that on Wednesday, November 28th a protest is scheduled to take place in downtown Montreal from 8:30a.m. to 10:30a.m. Demonstrators will be gathering at 1255 Robert Bourassa Boulevard and then heading to different locations. Actions to Take: Avoid the …
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 27 November, 2018 | Topics: Alert, Exclude, Montreal
Demonstration Alert – U. S. Consulate General, Montreal, Canada November 13, 2018 Location: Please be aware that on Tuesday, November 13, 2018, a demonstration organized by Ouighours is scheduled to take place in Montreal from 10am-1pm. Demonstrators will be gathering in front of the U.S. Consulate General at 1155 St. Alexandre Street. It is expected …
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 13 November, 2018 | Topics: Alert, Exclude, Montreal
Please be aware that on Thursday November 8th, 2018 a demonstration organized by ActMoveon is scheduled to take place in Montreal at 5:00pm.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 8 November, 2018 | Topics: Alert, Exclude, Montreal
Please be aware that on Saturday, November 3rd and Thursday November 8th, 2018 there are two protests scheduled to take place in Montreal.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 2 November, 2018 | Topics: Alert, Exclude, Montreal
Please be aware that on Wednesday, October 17, 2018, a demonstration is scheduled to take place in the vicinity of the U.S. Consulate between 5:00pm-6:00pm.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 17 October, 2018 | Topics: Alert, Exclude, Montreal
Canadian professionals in the field of Indigenous education will visit Washington, D.C., and other U.S. cities from August 4-15 as participants in an International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP).
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 31 July, 2018 | Topics: Alumni, Education, Montreal, News, Press Releases, Public Affairs, Quebec, Science & Tech, U.S. & Canada, Winnipeg | Tags: IVLP
nnounced gathering point and route includes, but is not limited to the U.S. Consulate General in Montreal, located at 1155 rue St. Alexandre.
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By hughesms | 25 June, 2018 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, Montreal
nnounced gathering point and route includes, but is not limited to the U.S. Consulate General in Montreal, located at 1155 rue St. Alexandre.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 21 June, 2018 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, Exclude, Montreal
Security Alert – U. S. Consulate General, Montreal, Canada May 11, 2018 Location: Canada, countrywide Event: The U.S. government remains concerned that terrorists are intent on targeting U.S. citizens, including children. Terrorists may employ a variety of tactics, such as violent assaults and kidnappings. In the past they have used knives, guns, and vehicles as ramming devices. …
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 11 May, 2018 | Topics: Alert, Montreal
Canadian professionals in the fields of public policy, law enforcement, and non-profit leadership will visit Washington, D.C., and other U.S. cities from May 7 to 25 as participants in an International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP).
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 7 May, 2018 | Topics: Calgary, Montreal, News, Ottawa, Press Releases, Public Affairs, Security & Counterterrorism, U.S. & Canada | Tags: community empowerment
Demonstration Alert – U. S. Consulate General, Montreal, Canada 30 April, 2018 Location: Announced gathering points include the following areas in Montreal: The downtown area starting at Phillips Square. Event: The U.S. Consulate General informs U.S. citizens that a demonstration is expected to take place on Tuesday, May 1, 2018, starting at 6:30pm from Phillips …
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 30 April, 2018 | Topics: Alert, Montreal | Tags: Montreal
April 17, 2018 Remarks delivered by U.S. Ambassador to Canada Kelly Craft at the Conseil des relations internationales de Montréal (CORIM) As Prepared for Delivery Who will shape the future of our planet? That’s a pretty heady question, I know. The glass-half-full view of the world has lots to celebrate: millions moving out …
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 17 April, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, Montreal, News, Quebec, Speeches, U.S. & Canada | Tags: Ambassador Kelly Craft
Demonstration Alert – U. S. Consulate General, Montreal, Canada 23 March, 2018 Location: Announced gathering points include the following areas in Montreal: The downtown area starting at Cabot Square and proceeding to the U.S. Consulate. Event: The U.S. Consulate General informs U.S. citizens that a demonstration is expected to take place on Saturday, March 24, …
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 23 March, 2018 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, Montreal
“The journey I’ve taken moved me from a place of pain on the deepest level to a place of hope for a kinder world, a world without violence, a world without victims, and a world without hate.” – Rais Bhuiyan, Founder & President of World Without Hate After being shot in the face by Mark …
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 19 March, 2018 | Topics: Events, Halifax, Montreal, News, Quebec, Security & Counterterrorism
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
Consulate General of the United States, Montreal, Canada Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Planned Demonstration on Friday, December 8, 2017 December 7, 2017 The U.S. Consulate in Montreal informs U.S. citizens of a planned demonstration at the U.S. Consulate on Friday, December 8, 2017, from approximately 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Local authorities are aware …
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 7 December, 2017 | Topics: Emergency Services, Montreal, News, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: Security Message
November 27, 2017 Quebecer Selected to Take Part in 2017 Global Entrepreneurship Summit in India The United States Consulate General in Montreal is pleased to announce that Gabriel Bran Lopez, President and Founder of Montreal-based Youth Fusion, has been selected to attend the 2017 Global Entrepreneurship Summit. The United States and India will co-host the …
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 27 November, 2017 | Topics: Montreal, Press Releases, U.S. & Canada | Tags: Global Entrepreneurship Summit
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
The U.S. Consulate General informs U.S. citizens there is a planned demonstration on Wednesday, September 13, 2017, taking place in front of the Consulate. The demonstrators are planning to meet at noon at Dorchester Square. They will march down René-Lévesque Est and stop in front of the U.S. Consulate for approximately 10 minutes. They will …
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 13 September, 2017 | Topics: Montreal, Security & Emergency Messages
Monday, September 11, 2017 For Immediate Release U.S. Consul General Robert W. Thomas Begins Posting in Montreal Robert W. Thomas begins his three-year posting as the United States Consul General in Montreal this week. A career diplomat, Mr. Thomas served in Mexico, Cote d’Ivoire, Canada (Toronto), and in Mauritania. He most recently directed the 24/7 …
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 11 September, 2017 | Topics: Consul General, Montreal, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Canada | Tags: Consul General Robert Thomas
“Canada 150” is the talk of the country in 2017. To mark the occasion, the U.S. Mission to Canada designed two bilingual exhibits that are touring the country over the course of the year. “Northern Stars” chronicles 150 years of U.S.-Canadian relations.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 5 July, 2017 | Topics: Art & Culture, Calgary, Chargé D’Affaires, Culture, Events, Halifax, Montreal, News, Ottawa, Public Affairs, Quebec, Toronto, Vancouver, Winnipeg | Tags: Arctic; Canada150;
Canadian professionals in the fields of disability services, victim advocacy, and law enforcement will visit Washington, D.C., and other U.S. cities from June 19 to July 7 as participants in an International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP).
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 13 June, 2017 | Topics: Education, Events, Montreal, News, Quebec, Toronto, U.S. & Canada, Vancouver | Tags: IVLP; Exchanges; TIP;
U.S. Customs and Border Protection is reminding travelers that there will be increased traffic volumes associated with Good Friday and Easter weekend beginning April 14; however there are a number of tips to help expedite cross-border travel.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 11 April, 2017 | Topics: Border Issues, Calgary, Halifax, Montreal, News, Ottawa, Quebec, Toronto, Travel & Tourism, Vancouver, Winnipeg | Tags: travel tips
The U.S. Consulate General informs U.S. citizens that a demonstration is expected to take place at the U.S. Consulate General on Monday, January 30, 2017 between 12:00 and 14:00.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 30 January, 2017 | Topics: Emergency Services, Messages for U.S. Citizens, Montreal, News, Security & Emergency Messages
The U.S. Consulate General informs U.S. citizens an anti-U.S. Government demonstration is expected to take place in downtown Montreal on Saturday January 28, between 12:00 and 14:00.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 27 January, 2017 | Topics: Emergency Services, Exclude, Messages for U.S. Citizens, Montreal, Security & Emergency Messages
United States Consulate General Montreal, Canada Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Planned Demonstrations in Montreal January 19, 2016 The U.S. Consulate General informs U.S. citizens that several demonstrations are expected to take place in downtown Montreal on Friday, January 20, and Saturday, January 21, 2017. At 11:00 am on Friday, January 20, a group of …
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 19 January, 2017 | Topics: Exclude, Messages for U.S. Citizens, Montreal, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services
“Because the Summit has proven so popular, particularly among Quebec companies, we decided to conclude 2016 by organizing the U.S. Mission to Canada’s largest U.S. investment promotion event in Montreal!”
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 6 December, 2016 | Topics: Ambassador, Commercial Affairs, Commercial Opportunities, Doing Business in the U.S., Montreal, News, Speeches, Trade, U.S. & Canada | Tags: remarks, SelectUSA, SelectUSA Canada
In recognition of the U.S. Federal Voting Assistance Program’s Absentee Voter Week (September 26-October 3), the U.S. Embassy and U.S. consulates throughout Canada will offer a series of events designed to encourage voter participation by U.S. citizens residing in Canada and to provide information on voting procedures for Americans residing outside the United States.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 23 September, 2016 | Topics: Calgary, Consul General, Events, Halifax, Messages for U.S. Citizens, Montreal, News, Ottawa, Press Releases, Quebec, Toronto, U.S. Citizen Services, Vancouver, Winnipeg | Tags: election, voting
“On behalf of the United States, I would like to thank the Government of Canada for hosting the Fifth Replenishment Conference of the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria.”
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 15 September, 2016 | Topics: Ambassador, Montreal, News, Ottawa, U.S. & Canada
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
Vicki and I are so proud to join you this evening to celebrate the legacy of one of the most iconic photographers in American history, Robert Mapplethorpe.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 7 September, 2016 | Topics: Ambassador, Art & Culture, Culture, Montreal, U.S. & Canada | Tags: Mapplethorpe, Montreal, Museum of Fine Arts, Robert Mapplethorpe
Canadian community leaders will visit Washington, D.C., and other U.S. cities from July 18 to August 5 as participants in an International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP).
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By U.S. Embassy Ottawa | 15 July, 2016 | Topics: Alumni, Education, Halifax, Montreal, News, Ottawa, Scholarships and Exchanges, Toronto, Vancouver | Tags: countering violent extremism, Exchange, International Visitor Leadership Program, IVLP
The Embassy of the United States in Ottawa announces that 12 Canadian participants have been selected as delegates to the Global Entrepreneurship Summit (GES), which will take place June 22-24, 2016 in Palo Alto, California.
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By U.S. Embassy Ottawa | 21 June, 2016 | Topics: Business, Calgary, Commercial Affairs, Doing Business in the U.S., Halifax, Montreal, News, Ottawa, Press Releases, Toronto, Trade, Vancouver | Tags: entrepreneurship, GES 2016, Global Entrepreneurship Summit
Montreal CG Nina Fite and CG VanKoughnett joined Israeli Consul General Ziv Nevo Kulman at a reception for the national day of Israel on May 12, commemorating Israel’s 68th year of independence. The event was held at le Musée de la civilisation in Quebec City and brought together political officials and representatives of business, education …
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By U.S. Consulate General Quebec | 12 May, 2016 | Topics: Consul General, Montreal, News, Quebec | Tags: Israel, Nina Fite
Canadian experts in Indigenous health will visit Washington, D.C., and other U.S. cities from May 1 to May 11 as participants in an International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP).
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By U.S. Embassy Ottawa | 29 April, 2016 | Topics: Alumni, Calgary, Montreal, News, Ottawa, Scholarships and Exchanges, Toronto, Vancouver | Tags: Indigenous health, International Visitor Leadership Program, IVLP
U.S. Ambassador to Canada Bruce Heyman joined more than 100 students and faculty at McGill University in Montreal on April 13 for a panel discussion on foreign policy, organized by the Students’ Society of McGill University (SSMU).
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By U.S. Embassy Ottawa | 22 April, 2016 | Topics: Ambassador, Montreal, News | Tags: McGill University
Fresh fruits, delectable dates, succulent sauces, nutritious nuts, and heavenly honey were just a few of the American products on exhibit at the 2016 edition of SIAL CANADA, the largest food innovation trade show in North America.
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By U.S. Embassy Ottawa | 19 April, 2016 | Topics: Ambassador, Events, Montreal, News | Tags: SIAL Canada, Taste U.S.
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
The Embassy of the United States and its Consulates across Canada are preparing to commemorate Black History Month through a series of events that will use the arts to encourage understanding and discussion. The premier event will be an exhibit of paintings by the Florida Highwaymen at Ottawa’s SAW Gallery. The exhibit, curated by Guy …
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By U.S. Embassy Ottawa | 15 January, 2016 | Topics: Art & Culture, Culture, Halifax, Montreal, News, Ottawa, Press Releases, Toronto, Vancouver | Tags: art, arts, black history month, cultural, culture, florida highwaymen, press release
U.S. District Court Judge Diane Humetewa and the first Native American woman to be presidentially appointed to the Federal bench, visited Montreal to address a variety of audiences on several topics including higher education, American cultural property law, Federal Indian Law and American Indian tribal court systems. During her visit, she toured the Ashukan Cultural Space and met with key …
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By U.S. Consulate General Montreal | 22 October, 2015 | Topics: Montreal
Our third Mobile Consulate event took place in Sherbrooke, where we met with key decision makers from the fields of politics, business and academia. Sherbrooke is the sixth largest municipality in Quebec, with a population of 162,163, including 40,000 students. The City’s diverse economy is centered on the clothing and textiles industries, but also on …
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By U.S. Consulate General Montreal | 6 October, 2015 | Topics: Montreal
The Montreal-area U.S. Department of State sponsored exchange program alumni recently had the opportunity to gather for a networking cocktail held at la Cinémathèque Québécoise . It was an opportunity for them to hear from fellow alumni who completed exchanges in the past year, as well as individuals we have nominated for exchanges in the coming year. …
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By U.S. Consulate General Montreal | 8 September, 2015 | Topics: Montreal
This year marked the 9th edition of Montreal Pride and our forth participating in Community Day. Our booth offered information on U.S. policy towards LGBT rights in the United States and abroad, as well as services offered at the Consulate. As President Obama said in his 2015 LGBT Pride Month Presidential Proclamation : “During Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Pride Month, we celebrate …
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By U.S. Consulate General Montreal | 15 August, 2015 | Topics: Montreal
2015 marks the 50th anniversary of the city of Laval, created on August 6, 1965 from the merger of 14 existing municipalities on its territory. Consul General Nina Maria Fite, Press and Cultural Attaché Brian Ferinden and Political and Economic Affairs Officer Jesse Potter attended the official ceremony and cocktail reception hosted by Mayor Marc Demers at …
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By U.S. Consulate General Montreal | 6 August, 2015 | Topics: Montreal
Ambassador Bruce Heyman welcomed Iowa governor Terry Branstad and a delegation of 41 representatives from 20 Illinois companies to Montreal for the 12th annual World Congress on Industrial Biotechnology . In addition to discussing the ongoing business development of the bio-based economy with U.S. and Canadian participants, Ambassador Heyman also met with local business and political influencers, and took a trip down …
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By U.S. Consulate General Montreal | 19 July, 2015 | Topics: Montreal
Ingrid Vanderveldt, American entrepreneur, investor, internationally renowned speaker and CEO of Empowering a Billion Women by 2020 , returned to Montreal for a second collaboration with the Consulate on the theme of women and youth entrepreneurship. She first provided valuable insight into scaling your business internationally to a sold-out crowd of 120 young entrepreneurs at Montreal New Tech’s public event hosted at Light speed Montreal headquarters. …
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By U.S. Consulate General Montreal | 7 July, 2015 | Topics: Montreal
Consul General Nina Maria Fite hosted her first Independence Day reception in Montreal, during which a diverse crowd of Montrealers from the local political, business, cultural and academic community joined us to celebrate the 239th anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence. Speakers included Montreal Mayor Denis Coderre and Kathleen Weil, Quebec Minister …
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By U.S. Consulate General Montreal | 29 June, 2015 | Topics: Montreal
During the Department of State’s first-ever Sports Diplomacy program in Canada, Mary Harvey, the starting goalie for the 1991 inaugural FIFA Women’s World Cup winning U.S. Women’s National Team and a member of the 1996 U.S. Olympic Gold Medal team, spent a busy day in Montreal. She met with community sport organizers to share best practices for …
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By U.S. Consulate General Montreal | 26 June, 2015 | Topics: Montreal
Bud Locklear, Special Advisor Canada at the Department of State’s Bureau of Energy Resources, was in Montreal to discuss climate change at a summer graduate class at the University of Montreal. He was joined on a panel on the topic of “U.S., Chinese and European policy on climate change in the perspective of the 2015 …
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By U.S. Consulate General Montreal | 23 June, 2015 | Topics: Montreal
Admiral Robert J. Papp, Department of State Special Representative for the Arctic, visited Montreal for a series of outreach activities including his first public speaking engagement in Canada following the handover of the Arctic Chairmanship from Canada to the United States. The Consulate was pleased to support a workshop and public conference on the topic …
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By U.S. Consulate General Montreal | 12 June, 2015 | Topics: Montreal
Ambassador and Mrs. Heyman paid a one-day visit to Montreal during which they attended a lunch at the Conférence of Montrea l, a key event for influencers in North America, visited with Consulate staff, and met with Rising State Leaders. The Rising State Leaders program was created and is funded by the Embassy of Canada in Washington . Since 2006, it has provided …
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By U.S. Consulate General Montreal | 10 June, 2015 | Topics: Montreal
Thirty-five members of the Harvard Club of Quebec recently gathered at the residence of Consul General Nina Maria Fite for a networking reception. The Harvard Club of Quebec includes about 900 graduates from almost all faculties of the prestigious institution. It provides its members with regular events allowing social and professional networking and presents …
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By U.S. Consulate General Montreal | 3 June, 2015 | Topics: Montreal
The Department of State’s Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons leads the United States’ global engagement against human trafficking. This office produces an annual Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Report which gauges progress in achieving anti-trafficking goals, and identifies recent trafficking trends to support the global fight against the phenomenon. On June 1, the …
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By U.S. Consulate General Montreal | 1 June, 2015 | Topics: Montreal
The young participants of the Technovation Challenge in Montreal recently presented their mobile application projects to a jury composed of Vanessa Cherenfant, Vice President of the Jeune Chambre de Commerce de Montréal , Peter Szilagyi from the International Startup Festival and Amine Ben Ayed of Mtl NewTech . The jury selected three teams to present at the International Startup Festival in July, and two teams to present at …
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By U.S. Consulate General Montreal | 23 May, 2015 | Topics: Montreal
The Société des arts technologiques (SAT) kicked off their second IX Symposium at the Biosphere with a special presentation by Allegra Fuller Snyder , daughter of the Biosphere’s architect, Richard Buckminster Fuller . Allegra spoke about her father’s vision of bringing people together to leverage our extraordinary inventory of collective experiences to create innovate solutions to global issues. In line with this vision, the goal of the SAT …
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By U.S. Consulate General Montreal | 20 May, 2015 | Topics: Montreal
The Montreal premiere of the Pulitzer prize-winning opera Silent Night by the Opéra de Montréal was held this past Saturday. The evening, which ended with a reception co-sponsored by the Consulate and Veterans Affairs Canada , was a true example of international cultural diplomacy. The opera tells the moving story of a Christmas Eve truce between enemy combatants during World War I and …
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By U.S. Consulate General Montreal | 16 May, 2015 | Topics: Montreal
Press and Cultural Attaché Brian Ferinden helped kick off the Buckython , the first-ever digital arts hackathon based on the work of American architect and visionary, Richard Buckminster Fuller. Over a period of 48 hours, teams of artists, developers, and designers congregated at Notman House to come up with original designs based on the iconic geodesic …
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By U.S. Consulate General Montreal | 15 May, 2015 | Topics: Montreal
Every year since 1991, the Amis de la montagne organizes a clean-up of Mount-Royal, held the first Sunday in May. Under a radiant sunshine, more than 700 Montrealers took part in the 24th edition of the Mount-Royal Clean-Up (Corvée du Mont-Royal). Together, they collected 201 bags of trash and 31 bags of recyclable material, dismantled …
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By U.S. Consulate General Montreal | 3 May, 2015 | Topics: Montreal
Fulbright Canada is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. To mark the occasion, Montreal-area Fulbright and Killam alumni had the opportunity to gather at an informal reception at U.S. Consul General Nina Maria Fite’s residence. In their brief remarks, Fulbright Canada CEO Michael Hawes and Consul General Fite underlined the importance of the relationship between Fulbright Canada …
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By U.S. Consulate General Montreal | 30 April, 2015 | Topics: Montreal
McGill University’s Desautels Women in Business hosted its second National Women in Business Conference , dedicated to advancing the success of young women. The two-day event aims to empower women to be curious and involved in the wide range of opportunities and careers available to them in the business world. Students from Canada’s top universities had the chance to hear from industry leaders in …
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By U.S. Consulate General Montreal | 20 March, 2015 | Topics: Montreal
The first-ever Technovation Challenge program in Montreal kicked off with a mobile application workshop at La Gare . Organizers Amina Gerba and Stéphanie Jecrois were inspired to launch a Montreal chapter of the program when they met Anar Simpson, Global Ambassador for the Technovation Challenge, in Silicon Valley while traveling in the U.S. on an International Visitor Leadership Program …
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By U.S. Consulate General Montreal | 14 March, 2015 | Topics: Montreal
U.S. Ambassador Bruce Heyman and his wife Vicki spent two days in Montreal meeting with several key political and business contacts and discussing their first year in Canada with Global Montreal’s Morning News co-anchor Camille Ross. The Heymans also found the time for arts and culture in their tight schedule as one of Mrs. Heyman’s priorities is …
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By U.S. Consulate General Montreal | 18 February, 2015 | Topics: Montreal
As part of our Black History Month outreach activities, two U.S. diplomats addressed audiences of cegep students on a variety of topics, including the economic challenges, the opportunities and the social justice issues faced by minorities in America. The Consulate’s Political and Economic Officer Andrew Zvirzdin engaged in a conversation with students at Dawson College on ongoing …
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By U.S. Consulate General Montreal | 13 February, 2015 | Topics: Montreal
Our second Mobile Consulate event took place in Longueuil, the fifth largest municipality in Quebec. During a full day of meetings and events, we had the opportunity to meet with the political, economic and academic leaders of the city and talk about the opportunities and challenges of the region. Did you know that 80% of …
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By U.S. Consulate General Montreal | 10 February, 2015 | Topics: Montreal
In a concert held at the Maison de la culture Notre-Dame-de-Grâce , Montreal jazz singer Helena Allan paid musical tribute to writer Maya Angelou, an important figure in African American history. The evening brought Angelou’s art and legacy to life through relevant jazz standards and original works set to her poetry. Maya Angelou contributed to the causes of justice and …
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By U.S. Consulate General Montreal | 3 February, 2015 | Topics: Montreal
We hosted an audience of academics and Consulate staff for a presentation via digital videoconference by Dr. Michael Ryan , Senior Fellow at The Jamestown Foundation and adjunct scholar at the Middle East Institute on “big picture ISIL.” Dr. Ryan is the author of Decoding Al-Qaeda’s Strategy: The Deep Battle Against America . He focused his presentation on the history of ISIL as well as its …
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By U.S. Consulate General Montreal | 23 January, 2015 | Topics: Montreal
The Montreal-area U.S. State Department exchange program alumni recently had the opportunity to gather at an informal working meeting at Consul General Nina Maria Fite’s residence to hear about funding opportunities. In addition, the meeting gave alumni, who work in diverse fields, the opportunity to network and discuss possibilities to work together on projects of …
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By U.S. Consulate General Montreal | 22 January, 2015 | Topics: Montreal
Our first Mobile Consulate event took place in Laval, where we met with key decision makers from politics, business and academia. Laval is the largest suburb of Montreal and third largest municipality in Quebec. The city is known as an economic hub centered around the technology, pharmaceutical, industrial and retail sectors. Did you know that …
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By U.S. Consulate General Montreal | 2 December, 2014 | Topics: Montreal
We partnered with Les Grand Ballets Canadiens and their National Center for Dance Therapy to offer a hands-on dance and movement therapy workshop with American board certified dance movement therapist Dr. Suzi Tortora . Dance therapy is the psychotherapeutic use of movement to teach patients to manage pain and other symptoms, improve self-esteem and body image, develop effective communication skills, and creating new options for coping with …
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By U.S. Consulate General Montreal | 30 November, 2014 | Topics: Montreal
The Public Affairs Office recently visited Collège Stanislas to participate in the school’s annual University Fair and provide students with information about studying in the U.S. High school and college students got a chance to ask their questions and learn about the various benefits of studying south of the border as well as to learn about the …
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By U.S. Consulate General Montreal | 24 November, 2014 | Topics: Montreal
To celebrate Global Entrepreneurship Week, Dawson College welcomed former Dell Entrepreneur-in-Residence and CEO of the Empowering a Billion Women by 2020 movement Ingrid Vanderveldt as one of their keynote speakers for EWeek 2014. As a successful businesswoman, media personality, investor and mentor, Vanderveldt’s story inspired her attentive young audience to take the plunge into entrepreneurship. Some of her key messages were “one person with a clear …
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By U.S. Consulate General Montreal | 17 November, 2014 | Topics: Montreal
The United States wants to ensure international students know what is required to visit the United States. Those at Université de Montréal , HEC Montréal and Polytechnique Montréal recently got a chance to have their visa questions answered by two Consular officers. Students from different parts of the world were informed about different types of visas, the application process, requirements, and more. …
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By U.S. Consulate General Montreal | 13 November, 2014 | Topics: Montreal
Congressman Bill Owens organized a terrific event in Plattsburgh, NY, highlighting U.S.-Canada trade. Local businesses Derringer Logistics, Tulmare Manufacturing and Hill Electric, as well as Empire State Development focused on the nuts and bolts of exporting and shared their practical experiences across the U.S-Canada border. The participants also shared lessons learned and on-the-ground perspectives from …
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By U.S. Consulate General Montreal | 6 November, 2014 | Topics: Montreal
We were proud to co-sponsor the visit to Montreal of Professor James W. Ceaser , Harry F. Byrd Professor of Politics at the University of Virginia. Professor Ceaser was here to discuss the upcoming midterm elections in the United States at the invitation of our longtime program partner the Center for U.S. Studies of the Raoul Dandurand Chair for Strategic and Diplomatic Studies …
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By U.S. Consulate General Montreal | 29 October, 2014 | Topics: Montreal
The United States wants to ensure international student know what is required to work in the United States. Concordia University students originating from different parts of the world recently got a chance to ask their questions about work visa eligibility to two of our Consular officers. They had the opportunity to learn about the different types of …
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By U.S. Consulate General Montreal | 7 October, 2014 | Topics: Montreal
We were proud to partner with local non-profit organization La Tablée des Chefs to host the first culinary diplomacy program between Canada and the United States, in Montreal and Quebec City. Culinary diplomacy is defined as the use of food and cuisine as an instrument to create cross-cultural understanding in the hopes of improving interactions and cooperation. Its origins …
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By U.S. Consulate General Montreal | 6 October, 2014 | Topics: Montreal
We were delighted to partner with Concordia University’s Music Department to host a music concert to mark the Daniel Pearl World Music Days , created in response to the 2002 kidnapping and murder of Wall Street Journalist Daniel Pearl in Pakistan. In her opening remarks, Consul General Nina Maria Fite reaffirmed the United States’ commitment to dialogue, tolerance and humanity, and reminded the audience …
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By U.S. Consulate General Montreal | 30 September, 2014 | Topics: Montreal
Consul General Nina Maria Fite had the pleasure of hosting a welcome reception in honor of new Press and Cultural Attaché, Brian Ferinden. Some of the Consulate’s key cultural, academic and media contacts, as well as from civil society, were in attendance. In their remarks, both the Consul General and Ferinden explained how thrilled they …
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By U.S. Consulate General Montreal | 25 September, 2014 | Topics: Montreal
We were honored to host Reggie Love, former personal aide to President Barack Obama, and Vicki Heyman, wife of U.S. Ambassador to Canada Bruce Heyman, in Montreal to talk about youth involvement in politics. In addition to hosting a small group of key contacts at the Consulate and connecting via digital videoconference with an audience …
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By U.S. Consulate General Montreal | 24 September, 2014 | Topics: Montreal
The U.S. wants to ensure international students know what is needed to visit the United States. Those at McGill University recently got a chance to have their visa questions answered by two Consular officers. Students from different parts of the world learned how to apply for visas, which kind of visa is required for different …
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By U.S. Consulate General Montreal | 15 September, 2014 | Topics: Montreal
Consul General Nina Fite commemorated the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Plattsburgh with distinguished guests on Thursday, September 11, including a number of descendants of soldiers who participated in the battle. 2014 marks the Bicentennial of the Battle of Plattsburgh in which American forces stopped the British advance during the War of 1812. The …
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By U.S. Consulate General Montreal | 11 September, 2014 | Topics: Montreal
We were honored, for the third straight year, to take part in the Montreal Pride Community Day. This year’s marked the 8th edition of Montreal Pride and the 5-day event was greeted with great success. Our booth offered information on U.S. policy towards LGBT rights and services offered at the Consulate, and allowed our staff to show …
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By U.S. Consulate General Montreal | 16 August, 2014 | Topics: Montreal
We were pleased to facilitate Muriel Bowser’s participation as keynote speaker at a luncheon-conference as part of the Institut du Nouveau Monde’s Summer School program, co-hosted by McGill University’s School of Continuing Studies . This year’s Summer School brought together 400 young adults with the mission of inspiring civic participation within their age group through non-partisan discussion-based activities. Ms. Bowser, currently the Councilmember for Ward 4 in …
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By U.S. Consulate General Montreal | 15 August, 2014 | Topics: Montreal
Several Montreal-based Harvard alumni share their experiences at the university with us, and explain to us why they chose to travel to the United States for post-secondary education.
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By U.S. Consulate General Montreal | 31 July, 2014 | Topics: Montreal
Eager to highlight the essential and diverse roles women occupy in today’s technological landscape in both Canada and the U.S. and to kick off Montreal’s International Start-Up Festival, the Consulate partnered with Montreal New Tech and Montreal Girl Geeks on July 8 to present a “Women in Technology” meetup event. Each month, Montreal New Tech hosts a themed event to bring …
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By U.S. Consulate General Montreal | 8 July, 2014 | Topics: Montreal
Consul General Andrew Parker hosted his final Independence Day reception in Montreal recently, during which a diverse crowd of Montrealers and Americans from the local political, business, cultural and academic community joined us at the Science Centre to celebrate the 238th anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence. Key speakers included Julie Payette, …
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By U.S. Consulate General Montreal | 3 July, 2014 | Topics: Montreal
The 2014 Trafficking in Persons Report for Canada has been released and is available here . The report represents an updated look at the nature and scope of trafficking in persons in Canada and the broad range of government actions to confront and eliminate it. For more information, please visit the U.S. State Department Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons website .
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By U.S. Consulate General Montreal | 20 June, 2014 | Topics: Montreal
The Consulate was delighted to co-host a commemoration event for the 70th anniversary of D-Day at the Régiment de Maisonneuve . Three speakers represented the different landings at Utah, Omaha, Juno, Gold and Sword beaches: Colonel Creg Paulk of the United States Senior Defense Attaché System to Canada, Major Mathieu Lebrun of the Royal Highland Regiment of Canada …
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By U.S. Consulate General Montreal | 6 June, 2014 | Topics: Montreal
The Consulate was pleased to welcome newly appointed U.S. Ambassador to Canada Bruce Heyman and his wife Vicki to Montreal for their first official visit. During their day in the city, the Heymans met with a range of representatives from influential local institutions including Hydro-Quebec, Bombardier, Montreal International, State Department exchange program alumni and other …
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By U.S. Consulate General Montreal | 28 May, 2014 | Topics: Montreal
We were delighted to engage in an informal discussion with students at the Université du Québec à Montréal (UQÀM) on the similarities and differences between the American and Canadian political systems. One of the speakers was an American Officer from the Consulate and the other was Christian Sénéchal, Canadian alumnus of a Department of State exchange program . As the Director of the newly established National Centre for Dance Therapy …
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By U.S. Consulate General Montreal | 8 April, 2014 | Topics: Montreal
Consul General Andrew Parker was the keynote speaker at the “Reindustrialization and Exporting to the United States” conference organized by the Quebec Federation of Chambers of Commerce recently. The event brought together over 140 business representatives and public officials to discuss emerging trends in North American manufacturing. Growing productivity, decreasing energy costs, and a skilled workforce are major advantages for businesses …
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By U.S. Consulate General Montreal | 19 March, 2014 | Topics: Montreal
Do you have a project aimed at promoting U.S.-Canada bilateral relations? If so, the U.S. Mission in Canada may have funds for you! The Public Affairs Section at the U.S. Embassy in Ottawa is pleased to announce that limited funding is available through the Embassy’s “Public Affairs Small Grants” program to support activities that promote …
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By U.S. Consulate General Montreal | 17 March, 2014 | Topics: Montreal
Consul General Andrew Parker, along with staff from the Political and Economic section, Public Affairs section, and Homeland Security Investigation unit participated in a colloquium on Quebec’s U.S. strategy at the École nationale d’administration publique ( ÉNAP ), organized by the Centre interuniversitaire de recherche sur les relations internationales du Canada et du Québec ( CIRRICQ ), …
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By U.S. Consulate General Montreal | 10 March, 2014 | Topics: Montreal
EducationUSA Officer in Canada Michael O’Shea recently offered valuable insight to prospective students at Montreal’s Study and Go Abroad Fair at the Palais de Congrès. Public Affairs and Consular staff were also available to answer questions and encourage students to consider studying in the U.S. With over 5,000 accredited higher education institutions and as home to 6 out of the world’s top 10 ranked Universities , the U.S. is well …
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By U.S. Consulate General Montreal | 1 March, 2014 | Topics: Montreal
Consul General Andrew Parker and his wife Sheryn Hylton-Parker were delighted to host a reception at their residence honoring this year’s twelve laureates of the Round Table on Black History Month . Black History Month has been officially celebrated in Quebec since 2007, but the Round Table has been organizing activities enabling Quebecers to discover the richness of the African diaspora’s …
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By U.S. Consulate General Montreal | 19 February, 2014 | Topics: Montreal
Do you do business across the U.S.-Canadian border? Or want to expand your business into this thriving market? Join us on February 20, 2014, at 2:00pm for a Direct Line Call and presentation with the U.S. Consul General in Montreal, Mr. Andrew Parker, to get tips on doing trade across our northern border and get …
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By U.S. Consulate General Montreal | 13 February, 2014 | Topics: Montreal
Consul General Parker traveled to Sherbrooke to take part in the inauguration of a new Louisiana Studies Center. The first of its kind outside of the U.S., the Center aims to bring together young people at different stages in their education to encourage the study of this unique and vibrant region of the United States. …
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By U.S. Consulate General Montreal | 4 February, 2014 | Topics: Montreal
On January 9 and 10, Esther Brimmer , former Assistant Secretary of State for International Organization Affairs, was in Montreal to participate in a series of conferences. On January 9, she first spoke at a lunch organized by Connexion internationale de Montréal , a new group of recent graduates and young professionals interested in international relations. Later that evening, she was …
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By U.S. Consulate General Montreal | 10 January, 2014 | Topics: Montreal