To honor his life and legacy, the United States Embassy in Ottawa invites members of the public and diplomatic community to express their sympathy to the Bush Family for their loss by signing a condolence book.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 3 December, 2018 | Topics:
News, Ottawa, President of the United States, Press Releases, Public Affairs, U.S. & Canada
| Tags: President George H.W. Bush
October 19, 2018 - The United States and Canada held the third round of negotiations to modernize the Columbia River Treaty regime October 17-18 in Portland, Oregon.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 19 October, 2018 | Topics:
Environment, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Canada, Vancouver
Assistant Secretary for International Security and Nonproliferation Christopher A. Ford is in Quebec, Canada, October 15–18.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 15 October, 2018 | Topics:
Press Releases, Quebec, Security & Counterterrorism, U.S. & Canada
Media Note Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC October 1, 2018 U.S. Signs Agreement To Prevent Unregulated Commercial Fishing on the High Seas of the Central Arctic Ocean The United States is pleased to be a signatory of the agreement to prevent unregulated commercial fishing on the high seas of the central Arctic Ocean. ...
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 1 October, 2018 | Topics:
Environment, Fisheries & Marine Issues, News, Press Releases, The Arctic, U.S. & Canada
Readout Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC September 25, 2018 Secretary Pompeo at the Transatlantic Dinner The below is attributable to Spokesperson Heather Nauert: Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo hosted NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg, EU High Representative for Foreign and Security Policy and Vice President of the European Commission Federica Mogherini, and ...
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 26 September, 2018 | Topics:
News, Press Releases, U.S. & Canada
Canadian professionals in the fields of government, research, and technology will visit Washington, D.C, and other U.S. cities from September 22 to October 13 as participants in the International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP).
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 24 September, 2018 | Topics:
News, Press Releases, Winnipeg
The United States Embassy in Ottawa, in partnership with Actua, will host a video chat with American-Canadian NASA astronaut Drew Feustel.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 19 September, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, Art & Culture, Events, News, Ottawa, Press Releases, Public Affairs, Science & Tech, U.S. & Canada
| Tags: Astronaut, ISS, Space
The Group of Seven (G-7) Environment, Energy, and Oceans Ministerial will take place in Halifax, Nova Scotia, September 19–21, 2018.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 18 September, 2018 | Topics:
Energy, Environment, Halifax, Press Releases, U.S. & Canada
| Tags: G7
September 11, 2018 - Remarks delivered by U.S. Ambassador to Canada Kelly Craft in Gander, Newfoundland on the anniversary of 9/11.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 11 September, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, Halifax, News, Press Releases, Speeches, U.S. & Canada
| Tags: Ambassador Kelly Craft
To honor Senator John McCain’s lifelong commitment to public service, the United States Embassy in Ottawa will make available for signing a condolence book for members of the public and diplomatic community who wish to express sympathy to the McCain family for their loss.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 29 August, 2018 | Topics:
News, Ottawa, Press Releases
| Tags: condolences, Senator John McCain
The United States and Canada held the second round of negotiations to modernize the Columbia River Treaty regime August 15-16, in Nelson, British Columbia.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 21 August, 2018 | Topics:
Energy, Environment, Fisheries & Marine Issues, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Canada
| Tags: Columbia River Treaty
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
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
July 12, 2018 For immediate release The United States Embassy in Ottawa, in partnership with the State University of New York (SUNY) College at Plattsburgh, World Learning, and Fulbright Canada, is pleased to announce the selection of 13 outstanding Canadian youth community leaders and two Canadian adult educators for the Youth Ambassadors program. The selected ...
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 12 July, 2018 | Topics:
Culture, Education, News, Ottawa, Press Releases, Public Affairs
| Tags: Exchange, Youth Ambassadors
"On behalf of the Government of the United States of America, congratulations to the Canadian people on Canada Day."
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By hughesms | 30 June, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Canada
"On this Canada Day, we congratulate and join with our Canadian neighbors in celebrating the 151st anniversary of Confederation"
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By hughesms | 30 June, 2018 | Topics:
News, Press Releases, U.S. & Canada, U.S. Secretary of State
| Tags: Michael R. Pompeo
"My sincerest congratulations go out to all Canadians as you celebrate your National Day on July 1."
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 30 June, 2018 | Topics:
News, President of the United States, Press Releases, U.S. & Canada
| Tags: Donald J. Trump
Canada and our European Union partners took action this week to continue the promotion of accountability for the atrocities in Burma. We strongly support these actions.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 26 June, 2018 | Topics:
News, Press Releases, U.S. & Canada
| Tags: Burma
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
The U.S. Department of State, Partners of the Americas, and NAFSA: Association of International Educators announce the latest Innovation Fund grant winning teams sponsored by Santander Bank in this hemispheric-wide education initiative, including Wilfrid Laurier University’s Indigenous Mobility and Curriculum across Borders exchange program with U.S. counterparts.
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By hughesms | 29 May, 2018 | Topics:
Education, News, Press Releases, Public Affairs, Toronto, U.S. & Canada, Western Hemisphere
The United States and Canada will continue to work to ensure that all people – including LGBTI people – can live in dignity, freedom, and equality.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 17 May, 2018 | Topics:
Human Rights, News, Ottawa, Press Releases, U.S. & Canada
| Tags: Global Equity Fund, Human Rights
Canadian professionals in the fields of public health and veterinary medicine will visit Minneapolis, MN, and Anchorage and Fairbanks, AK, from May 15 to 25 as participants in an International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP).
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 15 May, 2018 | Topics:
Calgary, Education, Environment, News, Press Releases, Public Affairs, Quebec, The Arctic, U.S. & Canada, Western Hemisphere
| Tags: Health
Secretary Pompeo participated via videoconference today in the Lima Group foreign and finance ministers meeting, which was hosted by Mexico and included representatives from Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, Jamaica, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, and Saint Lucia. Representatives from the European Union and Spain also participated.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 14 May, 2018 | Topics:
News, Press Releases, U.S. & Canada, U.S. Secretary of State, Western Hemisphere
| Tags: Lima Group, Michael R. Pompeo, Venezuela
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
For Immediate Release: CONSULAR SERVICES AVAILABLE IN GRANDE PRAIRIE 2018 THURSDAY APRIL 26TH BY APPOINTMENT ONLY A consular officer from the United States Consulate General in Calgary will be in Grande Prairie THURSDAY APRIL 26TH to provide consular services to U.S. citizens. The Officer will take applications for passports, Consular Reports of Birth Abroad and ...
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 9 April, 2018 | Topics:
Calgary, Consular Affairs, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Canada, U.S. Citizen Services, U.S. Passports
| Tags: Grande Prairie
April 4, 2018 Remarks delivered by U.S. Ambassador to Canada Kelly Craft at the Empire Club luncheon in Toronto As Prepared for Delivery Thank you. As I look out into this audience I would be remiss not to note one of your great figures is missing — Peter Munk is not among us today. His ...
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 4 April, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, Business, News, Press Releases, Speeches, Toronto, Trade, U.S. & Canada
| Tags: Ambassador Kelly Craft, toronto
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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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 4 April, 2018 | Topics:
Calgary, Events, News, Policy, Press Releases, U.S. & Canada
| Tags: Edmonton
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.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 20 March, 2018 | Topics:
Education, Events, News, Ottawa, Policy, Press Releases, Science & Tech, U.S. & Canada
| Tags: Opioid Crisis
The Embassy of the United States in Ottawa, in partnership with the National Gallery of Canada (NGC), is pleased to welcome renowned American art critic Peter Schjeldahl for the second lecture in the third edition of the Contemporary Conversations series on February 8, 2018.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 2 February, 2018 | Topics:
Art & Culture, Culture, Events, News, Ottawa, Press Releases, U.S. & Canada
| Tags: Contemporary Conversations, national gallery of canada
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 ...
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 31 January, 2018 | Topics:
Border Issues, Education, News, Policy, Press Releases, U.S. & Canada
| Tags: Exchanges;
U.S. CONSUL TO PROVIDE SERVICES TO U.S. CITIZENS IN ST. JOHN’S, NL FEBRUARY 2-3, 2018 The U.S. Consulate General in Halifax is pleased to announce that a U.S. consular officer will be in St. John’s, Newfoundland Friday, February 2, 2018 and Saturday, February 3, 2018 to provide consular services for U.S. citizens. This trip is ...
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 23 January, 2018 | Topics:
Consul General, Halifax, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Canada, U.S. Citizen Services, U.S. Passports
| Tags: American Citizen Services, Consul
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
U.S. Embassy Ottawa’s United States Marine Corps detachment and U.S. Navy personnel will deliver some holiday spirit on December 15 to the children at Ottawa’s Ronald McDonald House, bringing gifts donated through the annual Toys for Tots campaign. U.S. Ambassador to Canada Kelly Craft and her husband, Mr. Joe Craft, will take part in the ...
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 7 December, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, Events, News, Ottawa, Press Releases, U.S. & Canada
| Tags: Toys for Tots, United States Marine Corps
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
The Embassy of the United States in Ottawa, in partnership with the National Gallery of Canada (NGC), is pleased to welcome renowned American artist Stephen Wilkes for the unveiling of a special work commemorating Canada’s 150th anniversary of Confederation, opening the third edition of Contemporary Conversations on November 30.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 22 November, 2017 | Topics:
Art & Culture, Culture, Events, News, Ottawa, Press Releases, U.S. & Canada
| Tags: #artconvoAIE, Contemporary Conversations
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
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
October 13, 2017 For Immediate Release Statement by Chargé d’Affaires Aubin on Canadian assistance to Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands We are grateful to the Government of Canada for its continued support to the people of Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands following Hurricane Maria. Recognizing the water and resource needs following ...
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 13 October, 2017 | Topics:
Chargé D’Affaires, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Canada
| Tags: FEMA, Hurricane Maria, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands
The United States government, working in conjunction with the Government of Pakistan, has secured the release of the Boyle-Coleman family from captivity in Pakistan. In 2012, U.S. citizen Caitlan Coleman and Canadian citizen Joshua Boyle were taken hostage by the Haqqani network. Their three children were subsequently born in captivity. Today they are safe and ...
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By U.S. Embassy Ottawa | 12 October, 2017 | Topics:
Former U.S. Government Leaders, Press Releases, Security & Counterterrorism, U.S. & Canada
| Tags: Caitlan Coleman, Joshua Boyle, Rex Tillerson
The United States Embassy in Ottawa is pleased to announce that Canadian Indigenous youth rights advocate Madelynn Slade will visit Washington, D.C., and other U.S. cities from October 9 to 27, as part of an exchange program to explore challenges and opportunities related to empowering women leaders in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics). The ...
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 5 October, 2017 | Topics:
Education, News, Ottawa, Press Releases, Science & Tech, Vancouver
| Tags: Hidden Figures
October 2, 2017 For Immediate Release U.S. Exhibits Celebrate 150 Years of Friendship with Canada WINNIPEG — To celebrate Canada’s 150th anniversary of Confederation, the U.S. Consulate Winnipeg is presenting two exhibitions that emphasize the depth and importance of the U.S.-Canada relationship. The exhibits are on display at the Manitoba Museum until October 15, 2017. ...
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 2 October, 2017 | Topics:
Art & Culture, Events, News, Press Releases, The Arctic, U.S. & Canada, Winnipeg
| Tags: Winnpeg
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
Tuesday, September 19, 2017 For Immediate Release U.S. Consul Anthony Pagliai Begins Posting in Winnipeg Anthony (Tony) Pagliai arrived in Winnipeg to assume the post of Consul and Principal Officer at the United States Consulate. His primary responsibility is to advance the interests and goals of the United States to the people of Manitoba, and ...
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 19 September, 2017 | Topics:
Consul General, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Canada, Winnipeg
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
Washington, DC – On September 5, 2017, United States Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer, Canadian Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland and Mexican Secretary of the Economy Ildefonso Guajardo concluded the second round of the renegotiation and modernization of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) in Mexico City, Mexico. This concluded five days of meetings ...
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 6 September, 2017 | Topics:
Economic Affairs, Press Releases, Trade, U.S. & Canada
September 1, 2017 For Immediate Release “As President Trump said yesterday, the United States is grateful to the government and people of Canada for its timely and helpful offers of support. At this time, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and Public Safety Canada are in close coordination. FEMA will continue to work with ...
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 1 September, 2017 | Topics:
Press Releases, U.S. & Canada
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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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 9 August, 2017 | Topics:
Economic Affairs, Events, Fisheries & Marine Issues, Halifax, News, Policy, Press Releases, Quebec, Toronto, U.S. & Canada, Vancouver
| Tags: Blue Economy
The Office of First Lady is today announcing that First Lady Melania Trump will lead the United States delegation in support of the 90 American athletes slated to compete at the Invictus Games in Toronto, Canada, from September 23 to 30, 2017. More than 550 wounded servicemen and women from 17 allied nations are expected ...
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 27 July, 2017 | Topics:
Culture, Events, Featured Event, News, Press Releases, Toronto
Media Advisory July 18, 2017 For immediate release Young Canadian leaders travel to United States as Youth Ambassadors The U.S. Embassy, in conjunction with the State University of New York (SUNY) College at Plattsburgh and Fulbright Canada, is pleased to announce the selection of 18 outstanding Canadian youth community leaders and two Canadian adult educators ...
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 18 July, 2017 | Topics:
Alumni, Calgary, Education, Events, Halifax, News, Ottawa, Press Releases, Quebec, Toronto, U.S. & Canada, Vancouver
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 30, 2017 For Immediate Release President Donald J. Trump sent the following message to His Excellency The Right Honorable David Johnston, congratulating Canada on the 150th Anniversary of Confederation: “My warmest wishes go out to the people of Canada in celebration of the 150th anniversary of your National Day on July 1. “The United ...
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 30 June, 2017 | Topics:
Events, News, President of the United States, Press Releases, U.S. & Canada
| Tags: Canada Day; Canada150;, Donald J. Trump
June 16, 2017 President Donald J. Trump spoke today with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of Canada to address various aspects of the strong bilateral relationship between their two countries. President Trump commended Prime Minister Trudeau for Canada’s recent announcement that it will increase military spending by 70 percent over the next decade. President Trump underscored ...
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 17 June, 2017 | Topics:
News, President of the United States, Press Releases, U.S. & Canada
| Tags: Donald J. Trump, Military; Defense;
Chargé d’Affaires Elizabeth Aubin today announced that 53 companies from a variety of industries across Canada will be travelling to Washington D.C. to participate in the SelectUSA Investment Summit (Summit), June 18-20.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 16 June, 2017 | Topics:
Business, Chargé D’Affaires, Commercial Affairs, Commercial Opportunities, Doing Business in the U.S., Economic Affairs, Events, News, Press Releases, Trade, 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
In commemoration of Canada’s 150th anniversary of Confederation, the U.S. Embassy in Ottawa is featuring congratulatory messages from governors of U.S. states bordering Canada in an exhibit now available for public viewing on the U.S. Embassy’s Mackenzie Avenue outer fence.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 1 June, 2017 | Topics:
Art & Culture, Events, News, Ottawa, Press Releases, U.S. & Canada
| Tags: Canada 150
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
As Canada celebrates the 150th anniversary of Confederation, the U.S. Consulate General in Toronto presents two photographic exhibitions Northern Stars and Eyes on the Arctic. The exhibitions are free and open to the general public. The bilingual, multimedia displays showcase the historic relationship between the United States and Canada, our shared Arctic heritage, and U.S.-Canada cooperation ...
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 9 March, 2017 | Topics:
American Spaces, Art & Culture, Consul General, Culture, Education, Events, Featured Event, News, Press Releases, Public Affairs, Toronto, U.S. & Canada
| Tags: Canada 150, Eyes on the Arctic, Northern Stars
The State Department is today releasing the Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (Draft SEIS) for the proposed Enbridge Line 67 oil pipeline expansion project.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 10 February, 2017 | Topics:
Energy, Environment, News, Press Releases
| Tags: pipeline
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 Mattis and Minister Sajjan reaffirmed the U.S.-Canada defense relationship, emphasizing their commitments to NORAD and continental defense, and agreeing to deepen cooperation to protect North America.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 7 February, 2017 | Topics:
News, Press Releases, U.S. & Canada, U.S. Agencies
| Tags: Department of Defense, DoD, Harjit Sajjan, Mattis, Minister of National Defence, Minister Sajjan, MND, Pentagon, SecDef, Secretary Mattis, Secretary of Defense, Washington DC
The United States is deeply concerned with the recent spike in violence in eastern Ukraine around Avdiivka-Yasynuvata.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 1 February, 2017 | Topics:
Europe & Eurasia, News, Press Releases
| Tags: Ukraine
As Canada celebrates the 150th anniversary of Confederation, the Embassy of the United States in Ottawa will present two exhibitions and a photographic essay at the National Capital Commission’s 150 International Pavilion, 50 Sussex Drive, from February 1 to February 19, 2017.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 23 January, 2017 | Topics:
Art & Culture, Events, News, Ottawa, Press Releases, U.S. & Canada
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
The U.S. Mission to Canada is pleased to announce a grant of USD$150,000 from the U.S. Department of State to implement a Refugee Youth Leadership Program in the Greater Toronto Area.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 19 December, 2016 | Topics:
Culture, Education, English Language Learning, News, Press Releases, Public Affairs, Toronto, U.S. & Canada
| Tags: COSTI, Refugee Youth Leadership Program
The newly remodeled Nexus Enrollment Center will reopen on December 20, 2016 at the Toronto Pearson International Airport.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 15 December, 2016 | Topics:
Ambassador, Border Issues, Doing Business in the U.S., News, Press Releases, Toronto, Travel & Tourism, U.S. & Canada
| Tags: NEXUS, Toronto Pearson International Airport
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
"I am pleased to announce that on December 8 and 9, Vice President Biden will visit Ottawa where he will participate in bilateral meetings with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau."
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 29 November, 2016 | Topics:
Ambassador, News, Ottawa, Press Releases, U.S. & Canada
| Tags: Joe Biden, Statement by Ambassador Heyman
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
The FCC's Enforcement Bureau and the Canadian Radio-Television and Telecommunications Commission today announced a formal agreement, committing the two agencies to work together to combat unlawful robocalls.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 17 November, 2016 | Topics:
News, Ottawa, Press Releases, U.S. & Canada
| Tags: CRTC, FCC, Federal Communications Commission
Today, Secretary of Homeland Security Jeh Johnson traveled to Canada, where he participated in bilateral meetings with key counterparts.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 28 October, 2016 | Topics:
News, Ottawa, Policy, Press Releases, Security & Counterterrorism, U.S. & Canada, U.S. Agencies
| Tags: Department of Homeland Security, DHS, Jeh Johnson, Secretary Jeh Johnson, Secretary Johnson
Today U.S. Ambassador to Canada Bruce Heyman emphasized the importance of academic exchange opportunities for American students in Canada at an event to mark the launch of a Universities Canada report, titled
Heading north: The experience of American students at Canadian universities. Universities Canada President, Paul Davidson joined the Ambassador for the launch, which took place during a meeting of Canadian university presidents in Ottawa. ...
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 26 October, 2016 | Topics:
Ambassador, Education, News, Ottawa, Press Releases, Reports, Scholarships and Exchanges, U.S. & Canada
| Tags: Universities Canada
The U.S. Consulate General in Toronto is pleased to host an evening watch event for the 2016 United States Presidential Election on Tuesday, November 8, 2016.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 26 October, 2016 | Topics:
Consul General, Events, News, Press Releases, Toronto
| Tags: election
U.S. Ambassador to Canada Bruce Heyman will launch a report by
Universities Canada titled Heading north: The experience of American students at Canadian universities. The Ambassador will be joined by Universities Canada President Paul Davidson for the launch during a meeting of Canadian university presidents in Ottawa. WHAT: Launch of U.S. Embassy-commissioned report Heading North, by Universities ...
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 20 October, 2016 | Topics:
Ambassador, Education, News, Official Reports, Ottawa, Press Releases
| Tags: Universities Canada
Two Canadian experts in digital governance will visit Washington, D.C., and other U.S. cities from October 22 to November 5, along with 23 other participants from around the world, in an International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP).
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 20 October, 2016 | Topics:
Culture, News, Ottawa, Press Releases, Scholarships and Exchanges
| Tags: Exchange, International Visitor Leadership Program, IVLP
"I was deeply saddened to learn today of the tragic death of Jim Prentice, former Premier of Alberta and federal cabinet minister."
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 14 October, 2016 | Topics:
Ambassador, Calgary, News, Ottawa, Press Releases, U.S. & Canada
| Tags: condolences, Statement by Ambassador Heyman
"While our engagement has yet to produce a new agreement, our governments will continue negotiations though the standstill period has expired."
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 12 October, 2016 | Topics:
Commercial Affairs, Economic Affairs, News, Press Releases, Trade, U.S. & Canada, U.S. Agencies
| Tags: softwood lumber, U.S. Trade Representative Michael Froman, USTR
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
Republished from
whitehouse.gov . Michelle and I extend our warmest wishes to Muslims across our country and around the world who are celebrating Eid al-Adha. This special holiday is a time to honor the sacrifice, resolve, and commitment to God demonstrated by Abraham. It marks the end of the pilgrimage of Hajj performed each year by ...
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 12 September, 2016 | Topics:
Former U.S. Government Leaders, News, Press Releases
| Tags: Barack Obama, Eid al-Adha, Eid Mubarak, POTUS
"The unbreakable bond between the United States and Canada was never more evident than on that day 15 years ago and in the days that followed."
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 9 September, 2016 | Topics:
Ambassador, News, Ottawa, Press Releases, Security & Counterterrorism, U.S. & Canada
| Tags: 9/11, September 11, Statement by Ambassador Heyman
The U.S. Embassy, in conjunction with the State University of New York (SUNY) College at Plattsburgh and Fulbright Canada, is pleased to announce the selection of 16 outstanding Canadian youth community leaders and two Canadian adult educators for the Youth Ambassadors Program. The selected participants represent a variety of backgrounds and hail from across Canada. ...
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By U.S. Embassy Ottawa | 13 July, 2016 | Topics:
Alumni, Education, News, Ottawa, Press Releases, Scholarships and Exchanges, U.S. & Canada
| Tags: YAP, Youth Ambassadors, Youth Ambassadors Program
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
Road Trip USA – American Independence Day United States Ambassador to Canada Bruce Heyman and Mrs. Vicki Heyman will host the annual Fourth of July Independence Day celebration (
#July4Canada and
#4juilletCA ) in Ottawa on Monday, July 4, 2016, from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. on the grounds of Lornado, the U.S. Ambassador’s Residence. Guests will be ...
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By U.S. Embassy Ottawa | 17 June, 2016 | Topics:
Ambassador, Featured Event, News, Ottawa, Press Releases, U.S. & Canada
| Tags: 4juilletCA, Independence Day, July4Canada, Road Trip USA
United States Ambassador to Canada Bruce Heyman and Mrs. Vicki Heyman will host the annual Fourth of July Independence Day celebration (#July4Canada and #4juilletCA) in Ottawa on Monday, July 4, 2016.
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By U.S. Embassy Ottawa | 16 June, 2016 | Topics:
Ambassador, Events, News, Ottawa, Press Releases
| Tags: 4th of July, Independence Day, July 4th, July4Canada
"Our thoughts and prayers are with Mr. Hall's family and friends, and we stand by our Canadian allies as we work together to combat global terrorism and to ensure that the perpetrators of terrorist acts are brought to justice."
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By U.S. Embassy Ottawa | 14 June, 2016 | Topics:
Ambassador, News, Ottawa, Press Releases
| Tags: Statement, Statement by Ambassador Heyman
As a mark of respect for the victims of the tragic and senseless acts of violence that occurred in Orlando, Florida, on June 12, the United States Embassy in Ottawa, Canada, will make available a condolence book for members of the public and diplomatic community who wish to express their sympathy to the victims and ...
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By Ambassador Bruce Heyman | 13 June, 2016 | Topics:
Ambassador, News, Ottawa, Press Releases
| Tags: lgbt
Senior administrators from Canadian universities and colleges will visit Washington, D.C., and other U.S. cities from June 5 to June 15 as participants in an International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP). They will have the opportunity to learn strategies for expanding international student exchange programs and strengthen professional coordination with academic administrators in the United States. ...
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By U.S. Embassy Ottawa | 2 June, 2016 | Topics:
Alumni, Calgary, Education, Halifax, News, Ottawa, Press Releases, Scholarships and Exchanges, Toronto, Winnipeg
| Tags: education, Exchange, International Visitor Leadership Program, IVLP
“In response to a request from the Canadian government, the United States has sent ten crews totaling 200 federal firefighters to Canada to assist Canadian first responders in their efforts to fight the devastating wildfires in western Canada. U.S. firefighters arrived in Fort McMurray earlier today. This represents the latest example of the United States ...
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By U.S. Embassy Ottawa | 25 May, 2016 | Topics:
Ambassador, Calgary, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Canada
| Tags: Alberta, Fort McMurray
The National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC) mobilized over 200 wildland firefighters to assist with the Fort McMurray fire in Canada this morning.
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By U.S. Embassy Ottawa | 25 May, 2016 | Topics:
News, Press Releases, U.S. & Canada
| Tags: Alberta, Fort McMurray, NIFC
Meeting in Vienna on May 17, 2016, as the International Syria Support Group (ISSG), the Arab League, Australia, Canada, China, Egypt, the European Union, France, Germany, Iran, Iraq, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Lebanon, The Netherlands, the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, Oman, Qatar, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Spain, Turkey, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, the United ...
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By U.S. Embassy Ottawa | 17 May, 2016 | Topics:
Former U.S. Government Leaders, Key Documents, News, Ottawa, Press Releases, Security & Counterterrorism
| Tags: International Syria Support Group, ISSG, John Kerry
"The U.S. Embassy, via the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Office of Foreign Disaster Assistance, will provide USD$50,000 to support response activities, joining tens of thousands of Canadians and Americans who have reached out to assist the people of Alberta."
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By Ambassador Bruce Heyman | 13 May, 2016 | Topics:
Ambassador, Calgary, News, Ottawa, Press Releases, U.S. & Canada
| Tags: Alberta, wildfire
"The United States warmly congratulates Canada on announcing its decision to host the Global Fund's 5th Replenishment Conference on September 16, 2016."
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By Ambassador Bruce Heyman | 10 May, 2016 | Topics:
Ambassador, News, Ottawa, Press Releases, U.S. & Canada
| Tags: Global Fund Conference, Statement by Ambassador Heyman
"I am pleased to announce that President Obama will travel to Ottawa on June 29 for the North American Leaders' Summit, where he will meet with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and President Enrique Peña Nieto of Mexico."
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By U.S. Embassy Ottawa | 4 May, 2016 | Topics:
Ambassador, Former U.S. Government Leaders, News, Ottawa, Press Releases, U.S. & Canada
| Tags: Barack Obama, NALS, North American Leaders' Summit, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Trilateral
In the lead-up to the North American Leaders Summit this summer, U.S. Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell today made her first official visit to Canada and met with the Minister of Environment and Climate Change Catherine McKenna, to continue the momentum from Prime Minister Trudeau’s March 10 visit to Washington, D.C. on shared national ...
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By U.S. Embassy Ottawa | 28 April, 2016 | Topics:
Environment, News, Ottawa, Press Releases, U.S. & Canada
| Tags: arctic, bilateral meetings, Department of Interior, ECCC, Environment, Interior Secretary Sally Jewell, Minister Catherine McKenna, Parks
The Embassy of the United States in Ottawa and the U.S. Department of State’s Office of
Art in Embassies , in partnership with the National Gallery of Canada, will welcome internationally renowned American artist Theaster Gates on May 12th as the second speaker in the 2016
Contemporary Conversations series. Contemporary Conversations (
#artconvoAIE ) invites iconic American artists to Ottawa for ...
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By U.S. Embassy Ottawa | 28 April, 2016 | Topics:
Art & Culture, Culture, Events, News, Ottawa, Press Releases, U.S. & Canada
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
The Ottawa Chapter of
Women Power Technology , with support from the Embassy of the United States in Ottawa, will host the final competition of the
Technovation Challenge on April 30 at Carleton University. More than 100 girls will conclude a 12-week program on technology and innovation as they pitch their original apps to a panel of judges. WHAT: Technovation ...
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By U.S. Embassy Ottawa | 26 April, 2016 | Topics:
Alumni, News, Ottawa, Press Releases, Science & Tech
| Tags: Exchange, Technovation
"The United States condemns the murder of Canadian citizen John Ridsdel, who was taken hostage by a terrorist group in the Philippines in September 2015."
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By U.S. Embassy Ottawa | 26 April, 2016 | Topics:
Ambassador, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Canada
| Tags: Statement by Ambassador Heyman
Citing the dramatically worsening steel market situation in all three countries, the governments of Canada, Mexico and the United States agree on the need for governments of all major steel-producing countries to make strong and immediate commitments to address the problem of global excess steelmaking capacity.
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By U.S. Embassy Ottawa | 12 April, 2016 | Topics:
News, Press Releases, U.S. & Canada, Western Hemisphere
| Tags: steel, Trilateral
Environment and Climate Change Minister Catherine McKenna and United States Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Gina McCarthy today made the following statement as they concluded successful meetings in Ottawa, Ontario. “Canada and the United States share a common vision: that of a prosperous and sustainable North American economy. One that offers new jobs and new opportunities ...
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By U.S. Embassy Ottawa | 7 April, 2016 | Topics:
Environment, News, Ottawa, Press Releases, U.S. & Canada
| Tags: Climate Change, Enivronment and Climate Change Canada, Environment, EPA, Statement, Sustainable Prosperity, University of Ottawa
The 2016 National Trade Estimate Report on Foreign Trade Barriers (NTE) is the 31st in an annual series that highlights significant foreign barriers to U.S. exports.
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By U.S. Embassy Ottawa | 1 April, 2016 | Topics:
Key Documents, News, Press Releases, Reports, Trade
| Tags: National Trade Estimate
Canadian experts in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) will visit Washington, D.C., and other U.S. cities from March 21-29 as participants in an International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP). They will have the opportunity to learn about U.S. policy initiatives and programs to strengthen STEM education and career paths among women, particularly in under-served and ...
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By U.S. Embassy Ottawa | 21 March, 2016 | Topics:
Alumni, Calgary, Culture, Education, Halifax, Press Releases, Quebec, Science & Tech, Toronto, Vancouver, Winnipeg
| Tags: International Visitor Leadership Program, IVLP
The Embassy of the United States in Ottawa and the U.S. Department of State’s Office of Art in Embassies, in partnership with the National Gallery of Canada, will welcome renowned American artist Kiki Smith as the first speaker in the 2016 edition of the Contemporary Conversations series on March 31 at the Gallery. Contemporary Conversations ...
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By U.S. Embassy Ottawa | 17 March, 2016 | Topics:
Art & Culture, Culture, Events, News, Ottawa, Press Releases
| Tags: Contemporary Conversations, kiki smith
Canadian experts who work on countering violent extremism among youth will visit Washington, D.C., and other U.S. cities from March 7-25 as participants in an International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP).
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By U.S. Embassy Ottawa | 8 March, 2016 | Topics:
Alumni, Calgary, Culture, Halifax, News, Ottawa, Press Releases, Security & Counterterrorism, Toronto
| Tags: countering violent extremism, CVE, Exchange, International Visitor Leadership Program, IVLP
U.S. Ambassador to Canada Bruce A. Heyman issued the following statement regarding today’s announcement of Canada’s contributions to the Counter-Da’esh Coalition: “I was pleased to hear Canada’s announcement today of additional, significant contributions to the Counter-Da’esh Coalition. As a founding member of the Coalition, Canada has been a valued and willing partner in the mission ...
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By U.S. Embassy Ottawa | 8 February, 2016 | Topics:
Ambassador, News, Ottawa, Press Releases, Security & Counterterrorism, U.S. & Canada
| Tags: Ambassador Bruce Heyman, cooperation, daesh, Defense, isil, isis, security
U.S. Ambassador to Canada Bruce A. Heyman issued the following statement regarding today’s signing of the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement in Auckland, New Zealand: “Today the United States, Canada, and 10 other Pacific nations signed the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP), a high-standard agreement that covers roughly 40 percent of global GDP and will enable North America’s economies ...
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By U.S. Embassy Ottawa | 3 February, 2016 | Topics:
Ambassador, East Asia & Pacific, Economic Affairs, News, Press Releases, Trade, U.S. & Canada, Western Hemisphere
| Tags: tpp, trans-pacific partnership
United States Ambassador to Canada Bruce A. Heyman and the Honorable Carla Qualtrough, Canada's Minister of Sport and Persons with Disabilities, will visit the Naismith Museum on February 2 to explore Canada's role -- past, present, and future -- in the history of basketball.
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By U.S. Embassy Ottawa | 1 February, 2016 | Topics:
Ambassador, Culture, News, Ottawa, Press Releases
| Tags: basketball, Minister Carla Qualtrough, naismith museum, sport
U.S. Ambassador to Canada Bruce A. Heyman today issued the following statement regarding the shooting in La Loche, Saskatchewan: “On behalf of the government and people of the United States, I would like to express my deepest condolences to the families and loved ones of the victims of today’s tragic shooting in La Loche, Saskatchewan. ...
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By U.S. Embassy Ottawa | 22 January, 2016 | Topics:
Ambassador, News, Press Releases
| Tags: Ambassador Bruce Heyman, condolences, Saskatchewan, Statement
Secretary of State John Kerry will travel to Quebec City, Canada, on January 29 for the North American Foreign Ministerial Meeting. Secretary Kerry will meet with Foreign Minister Stephane Dion of Canada and Foreign Minister Claudia Ruiz Massieu of Mexico in a trilateral setting to advance our shared economic, security, and political agenda regionally and ...
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By U.S. Embassy Ottawa | 21 January, 2016 | Topics:
Former U.S. Government Leaders, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Canada
| Tags: davos, John Kerry, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, world economic forum
The Embassy of the United States in Ottawa and the U.S. Department of State’s office of Art in Embassies, in partnership with the National Gallery of Canada, are excited to announce the continuation of the Contemporary Conversations (#artconvoAIE) series for a second season. Contemporary Conversations invites iconic American artists to Ottawa for discussions on topics ...
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By U.S. Embassy Ottawa | 20 January, 2016 | Topics:
Art & Culture, Culture, Featured Event, News, Ottawa, Press Releases
| Tags: annu chu, Art in Embassies, Contemporary Conversations, kiki smith, marc mayer, national gallery of canada, theaster gates, vicki heyman
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. Ambassador to Canada Bruce A. Heyman today issued the following statement: “I am pleased to announce that President Obama and the First Lady will welcome Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his wife, Sophie Grégoire-Trudeau, to the White House for an Official Visit with a State Dinner on Thursday, March 10, 2016. The visit will ...
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By U.S. Embassy Ottawa | 28 December, 2015 | Topics:
Ambassador, Former U.S. Government Leaders, News, Ottawa, Press Releases, U.S. & Canada
| Tags: Barack Obama, Official Visit, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau
U.S. Ambassador to Canada Bruce A. Heyman today issued the following statement regarding the passage of legislation addressing country of origin labeling: “Today, President Obama signed legislation addressing Canada and Mexico’s concerns regarding country of origin labeling for beef and pork. This legislation brings the United States into compliance with WTO rules and represents the ...
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By U.S. Embassy Ottawa | 18 December, 2015 | Topics:
Ambassador, News, Ottawa, Press Releases, Trade, U.S. & Canada
| Tags: COOL, Country of Origin Legislation, Statement
The United States Marines from the U.S. Embassy Ottawa will help brighten the holiday season for the children of Ronald McDonald House by bringing them gifts collected through their annual Toys for Tots campaign. Excitement will be the order of the day on December 18 when the Marines, accompanied by Santa Claus, the U.S. Ambassador ...
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By U.S. Embassy Ottawa | 11 December, 2015 | Topics:
News, Ottawa, Press Releases
| Tags: Toys for Tots, USMC
United States Ambassador to Canada Bruce A. Heyman released the following statement today in Ottawa regarding the Department of State’s denial of a permit to the Keystone XL pipeline: “President Obama and Secretary of State John Kerry announced today the decision to deny TransCanada a permit for the Keystone XL pipeline. “I have spoken with ...
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By U.S. Embassy Ottawa | 6 November, 2015 | Topics:
Ambassador, News, Press Releases
U.S. Ambassador to Canada Bruce A. Heyman today issued the following statement marking one year since the shootings on Parliament Hill: “On October 22, 2014, I, like most Americans, was saddened and concerned by the attack in Ottawa, the capital city of such an exceptional friend and trusted neighbor. As we approach the date of ...
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By U.S. Embassy Ottawa | 21 October, 2015 | Topics:
Ambassador, Press Releases
U.S. Ambassador to Canada Bruce A. Heyman today issued the following statement following the results of the Canadian election: “On behalf of the government of the United States of America and the American people, I congratulate Prime Minister-designate Trudeau and the Liberal Party on their victory in yesterday’s national elections. The United States has no ...
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By U.S. Embassy Ottawa | 20 October, 2015 | Topics:
Ambassador, Press Releases
United States Ambassador to Canada Bruce Heyman wishes to release the following statement on the passing of Canadian diplomat Kenneth Taylor: “On behalf of the U.S. Mission to Canada, the government of the United States of America, and the American people, I would like to express my deepest condolences to the family of former Canadian ...
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By U.S. Embassy Ottawa | 15 October, 2015 | Topics:
Ambassador, Press Releases
Statement by United States Ambassador to Canada Bruce Heyman 6 July 2015 “As Ambassador of the United States of America to Canada, I want to extend my deep appreciation and hearty congratulations for the amazing hospitality Canada extended to athletes and spectators around the world during the FIFA Women’s World Cup Tournament. I was fortunate ...
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By U.S. Embassy Ottawa | 6 July, 2015 | Topics:
Ambassador, Press Releases
U.S. Ambassador to Canada Bruce Heyman wishes to release the following statement on the shooting of two Royal Canadian Mounted Police officers in Alberta: “I am deeply saddened by the tragic death of Royal Canadian Mounted Police Constable David Wynn in St. Albert, Alberta. On behalf of the government and people of the United States, ...
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By U.S. Embassy Ottawa | 21 January, 2015 | Topics:
Press Releases
President Obama spoke by phone with Prime Minister Stephen Harper to express the American people’s solidarity with Canada in the wake of attacks on Canadian Forces in Quebec on October 20 and in Ottawa on October 22. President Obama condemned these outrageous attacks, and reaffirmed the close friendship and alliance between our people. The President ...
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By U.S. Embassy Ottawa | 22 October, 2014 | Topics:
Former U.S. Government Leaders, Press Releases
| Tags: Barack Obama
I join all the men and women of the U.S. Department of Defense in offering my deepest condolences to the family and friends of the soldiers killed in this week’s appalling attacks on members of the Canadian Armed Forces. The United States strongly condemns today’s shootings in Ottawa, as well as the hit-and-run attack in ...
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By U.S. Embassy Ottawa | 22 October, 2014 | Topics:
Key Officials, Press Releases
My heart goes out to our Canadian comrades on this tragic day following the shootings in Ottawa, as well as the hit-and-run attack in Quebec earlier this week, both of which targeted Canadian Forces personnel. Our two militaries share a common bond, forged in blood, that is dedicated to the defense of our common ideals. ...
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By U.S. Embassy Ottawa | 22 October, 2014 | Topics:
Key Officials, Press Releases
U.S. Ambassador to Canada Bruce Heyman wishes to release the following statement concerning the attack that took place today in downtown Ottawa: “On behalf of the United States, I want to offer my condolences and prayers to the families of those who were killed and injured in the shootings in Ottawa this morning. I was ...
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By U.S. Embassy Ottawa | 22 October, 2014 | Topics:
Ambassador, Press Releases
OTTAWA: U.S. Ambassador to Canada Bruce Heyman wishes to release the following statement following Canada’s announcement of additional funds to fight the Ebola outbreak in West Africa: “I want to join the President in thanking Prime Minister Harper and Canada for their commitment to international efforts to combat Ebola. We also welcome Canada’s announcement today ...
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By U.S. Embassy Ottawa | 17 October, 2014 | Topics:
Ambassador, Press Releases
The U.S. Embassy Ottawa is proud to announce it will be a community partner for this year’s
Capital Pride Festival from August 15 to 24. Along with co-hosting the Movie in the Village event on August 22 and participating in this year’s Community Fair, it will also sponsor two Americans to come to Ottawa and play key roles ...
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By U.S. Embassy Ottawa | 12 August, 2014 | Topics:
Events, Press Releases
The U.S. Embassy, in conjunction with the State University of New York (SUNY) in Plattsburgh and Fulbright Canada, are pleased to announce the selection of 18 Canadian youth and three Canadian adult educators for a Youth Ambassadors Program. Over 150 people across Canada applied for this program and 21 participants were selected from a variety ...
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By U.S. Embassy Ottawa | 15 July, 2014 | Topics:
News, Press Releases, Scholarships and Exchanges
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