FACT SHEET: Key Deliverables for the 2023 North American Leaders’ Summit
North American cooperation makes our countries safer, our economies more competitive, and our supply chains more resilient.
Read More» Remarks At the Signing of a North American Declaration on Partnership for Equity and Racial Justice
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
Read More» Joint Statement of the Canada-United States Joint Action Plan on Opioids Steering Committee
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.
Read More» U.S. – Canada Joint Statement on the Great Lakes – St. Lawrence Seaway System Green Shipping Corridor Network Initiative
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.
Read More» G7 High-Level Transportation Principles in Response to COVID-19
The G7 set forth key objectives to address all modes of transportation– air, land, and sea.
Read More» Joint Statement on Hong Kong
The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America, Australia, Canada, and the United Kingdom.
Read More» Travel Restrictions Fact Sheet
March 21, 2020 – The United States will temporarily limit inbound land border crossings from Canada and Mexico to “essential travel”.
Read More» U.S.-Canada Joint Initiative: Temporary Restriction of Travelers Crossing the U.S.-Canada Land Border for Non-Essential Purposes
As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the United States and Canada are temporarily restricting all non-essential travel across its borders.
Read More» United States and Canada Sign Memorandum of Understanding on Critical Energy Minerals
The United States and Canada recognize global demand for energy minerals will increase dramatically in the coming years and this MoU provides an important framework for cooperation in addressing these complex challenges.
Read More» Special Representative for Nuclear Nonproliferation Travels to Ottawa
Ambassador Jeffrey L. Eberhardt traveled to Ottawa to attend the 2019 International Partnership for Nuclear Verification (IPNDV) plenary meeting on December 3.
Read More» First Meeting of the U.S.-Canada Critical Minerals Working Group
MEDIA NOTE OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON OCTOBER 4, 2019 First Meeting of the U.S.-Canada Critical Minerals Working Group On October 3, Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Western Hemisphere Affairs Cynthia Kierscht hosted Associate Deputy Minister of Natural Resources Canada Shawn Tupper and representatives from the U.S. and Canadian governments for the first U.S.-Canada Critical Minerals Working …
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United States and Canada Implement Preclearance Agreement
“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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U.S. Ambassador to Canada Kelly Craft Welcomes Canada’s Commitment to NASA’s Lunar Gateway Program
Canada’s commitment to NASA’s Lunar Gateway Program and the announcement of its own Lunar Exploration Accelerator Program signals the beginning of a new era of U.S.-Canada space cooperation.
Read More» Ambassador Craft’s Remarks at AmCham Canada’s Thanksgiving Celebration
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Read More» Canadian Professionals from Calgary and Edmonton participate in U.S. Program on Countering Violent Extremism
April 4, 2018 For Immediate Release CALGARY – Eight Canadian professionals in the fields of law enforcement, municipal government, violence prevention, and community organization will visit Washington, D.C., Las Vegas, Nevada, and San Bernardino, California, on a 10-day program on countering violent extremism (CVE). The program is organized by the U.S. Consulate General in …
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Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction and the U.S. Embassy Ottawa host one-day expert forum on addressing the opioid crisis in North America
The Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction (CCSA) and the United States Embassy in Ottawa will host a one-day expert forum on addressing the opioid crisis in North America on Tuesday, March 20.
Read More» Canadians to Attend U.S. Program on Confronting the Opioid Epidemic
Canadian professionals in the fields of health policy, addiction services, toxicology, and law enforcement will visit Washington, D.C., and other U.S. cities from February 3 to February 24 as participants in an International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP). The participants will examine initiatives to combat the opioid epidemic, and bolster bilateral partnerships to decrease the number …
Read More» Canadian experts to participate in U.S. exchange program on sustainably growing the “Blue Economy”
Canadian experts in environmental policy and conservation will visit Washington, D.C., and other U.S. cities from August 14 to 23 as participants in an International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) on the oceans and their economic viability. The participants will explore the challenge of sustainably growing the “blue economy.”
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United States Secretary of the Treasury Meets With Canadian Ministers and Parliamentarians
United States Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin met with his Canadian counterpart Finance Minister Bill Morneau and a number of Canadian Ministers and parliamentarians today, on his first visit to Canada as Secretary.
Read More» Statement by Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis on Canada’s Defense Policy
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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President Donald J. Trump Signs an Executive Order Establishing the President’s Commission on Combating Drug Addiction and the Opioid Crisis
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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Empowering Female Leaders
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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United States-Canada Joint Arctic Leaders’ Statement
President Obama and Prime Minister Trudeau are proud to launch actions ensuring a strong, sustainable and viable Arctic economy and ecosystem.
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North American Dialogue on Drug Policy
On October 27, officials of the governments of Canada, Mexico, and the United States met for the inaugural meeting of the North American Dialogue on Drug Policy.
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Readout of Secretary Jeh C. Johnson’s Trip to Canada
Today, Secretary of Homeland Security Jeh Johnson traveled to Canada, where he participated in bilateral meetings with key counterparts.
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United States and Canada Announce the 2016 Annual Work Plans
The United States and Canada continue to deepen our regulatory cooperation to enhance economic competitiveness while maintaining high standards when it comes to health, safety, and the environment.
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Pledging Conference in Support of Iraq
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.
Read More» Statement on the Softwood Lumber Negotiations
“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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NASA studies details of a greening Arctic
The northern reaches of North America are getting greener, according to a NASA study that provides the most detailed look yet at plant life across Alaska and Canada. In a changing climate, almost a third of the land cover — much of it Arctic tundra — is looking more like landscapes found in warmer ecosystems.
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FTC, CRTC Sign Anti-Spam Enforcement Memorandum of Understanding
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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U.S.-Canada Joint Statement on Climate, Energy, and Arctic Leadership
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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US, Canada Aim to Improve Lake Erie Water Quality
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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Homeland Security Secretary Johnson’s Meeting with Canadian Minister of Transport Garneau
Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson recently welcomed Canadian Minister of Transport Marc Garneau to Washington for a discussion on our continued cooperation on transportation security, maritime safety, and cross-border travel.
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