We, Canada and the diplomatic missions of Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Chile, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Latvia, Mexico, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Slovenia, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, the United States, and Uruguay proudly support the 2023 Capital Pride Festival as a celebration of diversity and inclusion around the world.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 25 August, 2023 | Topics: News, Ottawa, Press Releases, U.S. & Canada
The United States and Canada conducted the 18th round of Columbia River Treaty regime negotiations on August 10-11 in Seattle, Washington.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 15 August, 2023 | Topics: Environment, News, Ottawa, Press Releases, U.S. & Canada, U.S. Agencies, Vancouver
Today, the U.S. Government, through the U.S. Agency for International Development, donated $100,000 (USD) to ADRA International.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 1 August, 2023 | Topics: Environment, Key Officials, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Ottawa, Press Releases, U.S. & Canada
As the United States celebrates Independence Day, I wish my fellow U.S. citizens in Canada a very happy Fourth of July!
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 4 July, 2023 | Topics: Key Officials, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Ottawa, Press Releases, U.S. & Canada, U.S. Citizen Services
On behalf of the staff and families at the U.S. Embassy in Ottawa and our seven U.S. Consulates across this country, I wish Canadians a happy Canada Day as they mark the 155th anniversary of Confederation.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 1 July, 2023 | Topics: Ambassador, Key Officials, News, Ottawa, Press Releases, U.S. & Canada
President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden will travel to Ottawa, Canada from March 23-24.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 9 March, 2023 | Topics: Key Officials, News, Ottawa, President of the United States, Press Releases, U.S. & Canada, Western Hemisphere
Remarks by President Biden and Prime Minister Trudeau of Canada at the North American Leaders’ Summit.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 10 January, 2023 | Topics: Key Officials, News, Ottawa, President of the United States, Press Releases, U.S. & Canada, Western Hemisphere
Across our three nations, generations of leaders have fought to build democracies where people from richly diverse histories and cultures share the equal promise of freedom and inclusion. Our diversity is North America’s greatest strength, as it boosts innovation, leads to economic growth, enriches our democracies, and advances our security.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 10 January, 2023 | Topics: Human Rights, Key Officials, News, Ottawa, Press Releases, Public Affairs, U.S. & Canada, U.S. Secretary of State, Western Hemisphere
President Biden and Prime Minister Trudeau discussed the generational opportunity to strengthen supply chains for critical minerals, electric vehicles, and semiconductors and to unleash the full economic potential of our shared continent.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 10 January, 2023 | Topics: Key Officials, News, Ottawa, President of the United States, Press Releases, U.S. & Canada, Western Hemisphere
North American cooperation makes our countries safer, our economies more competitive, and our supply chains more resilient.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 10 January, 2023 | Topics: Key Officials, News, Ottawa, Policy, President of the United States, Press Releases, U.S. & Canada, Western Hemisphere
Secretary Antony J. Blinken, Mexican Foreign Secretary Marcelo Ebrard, and Canadian Foreign Minister Melanie Joly At the Signing of a North American Declaration on Partnership for Equity and Racial Justice
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 10 January, 2023 | Topics: Human Rights, Key Officials, News, Ottawa, Policy, Press Releases, Public Affairs, U.S. & Canada, U.S. Secretary of State, Western Hemisphere
Secretary of State Blinken will travel to Mexico City, Mexico on January 9 and 10 to join President Biden at the 10th North American Leaders’ Summit.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 6 January, 2023 | Topics: Key Officials, News, Ottawa, Press Releases, U.S. & Canada, U.S. Secretary of State, Western Hemisphere
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke yesterday with Canadian Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 6 January, 2023 | Topics: Key Officials, Montreal, News, Ottawa, Press Releases, U.S. & Canada, U.S. Secretary of State, Western Hemisphere
The United States is committed to a free and open Indo-Pacific region and is in constant collaboration with our allies and partners, including Canada, to make this vision a reality.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 27 November, 2022 | Topics: Ambassador, East Asia & Pacific, News, Ottawa, Press Releases, South & Central Asia, U.S. & Canada, Vancouver
The Secretary and the Prime Minister discussed the close partnership between the United States and Canada on various issues, and the progress we have made together on the goals laid out in the Roadmap for a Renewed U.S.-Canada Partnership.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 27 October, 2022 | Topics: Key Officials, News, Ottawa, Press Releases, Public Affairs, U.S. & Canada, U.S. Secretary of State
Brief remarks by Secretary Blinken and Prime Minister Trudeau before their meeting.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 27 October, 2022 | Topics: Key Officials, News, Ottawa, Press Releases, U.S. & Canada, U.S. Secretary of State
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken speaks with CBC’s Vassy Kapelos.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 27 October, 2022 | Topics: Europe & Eurasia, Human Rights, Key Officials, News, Ottawa, Press Releases, Public Affairs, U.S. & Canada, U.S. Secretary of State, Western Hemisphere
Remarks by Secretary Blinken and Foreign Minister Joly at a Joint Press Availability in Ottawa, Canada.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 27 October, 2022 | Topics: Human Rights, Key Officials, Montreal, News, Ottawa, Press Releases, U.S. & Canada, U.S. Secretary of State, Western Hemisphere
Remarks by Secretary Blinken and Foreign Minister Joly before their bilateral meeting.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 27 October, 2022 | Topics: Key Officials, News, Ottawa, Press Releases, U.S. & Canada, U.S. Secretary of State
Remarks by Secretary Blinken with Deputy Prime Minister Freeland and Foreign Minister Joly at Café Ukraine.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 27 October, 2022 | Topics: Europe & Eurasia, Human Rights, Key Officials, News, Ottawa, Press Releases, U.S. & Canada, U.S. Secretary of State
For more than 150 years, the United States and Canada have worked together to advance shared priorities for the benefit of the American and Canadian people.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 27 October, 2022 | Topics: Fact Sheets, Human Rights, Key Officials, Montreal, News, Ottawa, Political Affairs, Press Releases, Public Affairs, The Arctic, Trade, U.S. & Canada, U.S. Secretary of State, Western Hemisphere
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken will travel to Ottawa and Montreal, Canada on October 27 and 28.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 26 October, 2022 | Topics: Key Officials, Montreal, News, Ottawa, Press Releases, U.S. & Canada, U.S. Secretary of State
U.S. and Canadian military aircraft arrived in Port-au-Prince, Haiti to transfer vital Haitian government-purchased security equipment, including tactical and armored vehicles, and supplies to the Director General of the Haitian National Police (HNP). The delivery of the equipment was part of a joint operation involving U.S. Air Force and Royal Canadian Air Force aircraft.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 15 October, 2022 | Topics: Key Officials, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Canada, Western Hemisphere
Remarks by Secretary Blinken AndMinister Mélanie Joly At a Joint Press Availability on September 30, 2022.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 30 September, 2022 | Topics: News, Ottawa, Press Releases, U.S. & Canada, U.S. Secretary of State
We strongly condemn the sham referenda that Russia attempts to use to create a phony pretext for changing the status of Ukrainian sovereign territory, which is subject to an ongoing Russian aggression. These actions clearly breach the United Nations Charter and international law and go diametrically against the rule of law among nations.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 23 September, 2022 | Topics: Europe & Eurasia, Key Officials, News, Ottawa, Political Affairs, President of the United States, Press Releases, U.S. & Canada
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
Ottawa – 28 August 2022 We, Canada and the diplomatic missions of Australia, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Mexico, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Slovenia, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and the United States, proudly support the 2022 Capital Pride Festival, as a celebration of diversity and inclusion around the world. After …
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 28 August, 2022 | Topics: News, Ottawa, Press Releases, U.S. & Canada
A United States delegation participated in the 13th round of negotiations with the Government of Canada on the Columbia River Treaty in Richmond, British Columbia, on August 10-11.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 15 August, 2022 | Topics: Environment, Fisheries & Marine Issues, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Canada, Vancouver
U.S. Ambassador to Canada David L. Cohen is excited to welcome on July 19 a delegation of business leaders to Ottawa from his hometown of Philadelphia.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 18 July, 2022 | Topics: Ambassador, Business, Commercial Affairs, Economic Affairs, News, Ottawa, Press Releases, Trade, U.S. & Canada
As the United States celebrates Independence Day, I wish my fellow U.S. citizens in Canada a very happy Fourth of July!
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 4 July, 2022 | Topics: Key Officials, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Ottawa, Press Releases, U.S. & Canada, U.S. Citizen Services
On behalf of the staff and families at the U.S. Embassy in Ottawa and our seven U.S. Consulates across this country, I wish Canadians a happy Canada Day as they mark the 155th anniversary of Confederation.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 1 July, 2022 | Topics: Ambassador, Key Officials, News, Ottawa, Press Releases, U.S. & Canada
June 20, 2022 Statement by U.S. Ambassador to Canada David L. Cohen on Canada’s Announced Support for Modernization of Continental Defense Capabilities The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) is the crown jewel of U.S.-Canada defense cooperation and joint defense capabilities in North America, including the Arctic. After nearly 65 years, NORAD remains the only binational …
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 20 June, 2022 | Topics: News, Press Releases
The United States and key partner countries have announced the establishment of the Minerals Security Partnership (MSP), an ambitious new initiative to bolster critical mineral supply chains. This announcement was made in Toronto during the Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada convention, the largest mining event in the world. The goal of the MSP is …
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 14 June, 2022 | Topics: News, Press Releases
Both leaders underscored their commitment to continue holding Russia accountable for its brutal actions in Ukraine, and reviewed their ongoing efforts to provide security assistance to the government of Ukraine and economic and humanitarian aid to the millions of Ukrainians affected by the violence.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 6 May, 2022 | Topics: Key Officials, News, Ottawa, President of the United States, Press Releases, U.S. & Canada, Western Hemisphere
Secretary Blinken noted the United States’ appreciation for Canada’s many commitments in response to Putin’s unprovoked, brutal war in Ukraine; ongoing support for the people of Haiti; and preparations for discussions on democracy and hemispheric migration at the Summit of the Americas.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 26 April, 2022 | Topics: Key Officials, News, Ottawa, Press Releases, Public Affairs, U.S. & Canada, U.S. Secretary of State, Western Hemisphere
Deputy Secretary Sherman and Deputy Foreign Minister Morgan spoke about our coordinated response to President Putin’s unprovoked and unjustifiable war in Ukraine.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 8 April, 2022 | Topics: Key Officials, News, Ottawa, Press Releases, U.S. & Canada
Canada, the Kingdom of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden, and the United States issue the following joint statement.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 3 March, 2022 | Topics: Europe & Eurasia, Key Officials, News, Ottawa, Press Releases, Quebec, The Arctic, U.S. & Canada
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with the G7 Foreign Ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the High Representative of the European Union.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 27 February, 2022 | Topics: Europe & Eurasia, Key Officials, News, Ottawa, Press Releases, U.S. & Canada, U.S. Secretary of State
On February 24, 2022, Administrator Power met with Harjit Sajjan, Minister of International Development of Canada.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 25 February, 2022 | Topics: Europe & Eurasia, Key Officials, News, Ottawa, Press Releases, U.S. & Canada
One year ago, the United States and Canada reaffirmed the special nature of our relationship, and our commitment to working closely together in the interests of the collective security and prosperity of our citizens based on the principles of democracy, diversity, and equity.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 23 February, 2022 | Topics: Key Officials, News, Ottawa, Press Releases, U.S. & Canada, Western Hemisphere
The text of the following statement was released by the G7 foreign ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States of America, and the High Representative of the European Union.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 19 February, 2022 | Topics: Europe & Eurasia, Key Officials, News, Ottawa, Press Releases, U.S. & Canada, U.S. Secretary of State
READOUT OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON FEBRUARY 16, 2022 Secretary Blinken’s Call with Canadian Foreign Minister Joly The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with Canadian Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly. Secretary Blinken discussed the threat of a further Russian invasion of Ukraine and the importance of …
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 16 February, 2022 | Topics: Europe & Eurasia, Key Officials, News, Ottawa, Press Releases, U.S. & Canada, U.S. Secretary of State, Western Hemisphere
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke yesterday with Canadian Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly to discuss the latest developments in Ukraine.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 22 January, 2022 | Topics: Europe & Eurasia, Key Officials, News, Ottawa, Press Releases, U.S. & Canada, U.S. Secretary of State
Deputy Secretary of State Wendy R. Sherman spoke yesterday with Canadian Deputy Foreign Minister Marta Morgan.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 15 January, 2022 | Topics: Europe & Eurasia, Key Officials, News, Ottawa, Press Releases, U.S. & Canada
“Today, Mexico, the United States, and Canada held the first-ever meeting of Deputies under the USMCA.”
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 13 January, 2022 | Topics: Key Officials, News, Ottawa, Press Releases, Trade, U.S. & Canada, Western Hemisphere
Deputy United States Trade Representative Jayme White today held a virtual meeting with Canada’s Deputy Minister of International Trade, David Morrison, ahead of the first United States – Mexico – Canada Agreement (USMCA) Deputies Meeting.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 12 January, 2022 | Topics: Key Officials, News, Ottawa, Press Releases, Trade, U.S. & Canada, Western Hemisphere
The United States and Canada concluded the twelfth round of negotiations to modernize the Columbia River Treaty regime on January 10.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 11 January, 2022 | Topics: Environment, News, Ottawa, Press Releases, Public Affairs, U.S. & Canada, Vancouver
In recognition of the growing challenges and opportunities in the Arctic, the United States and Canada held a half-day dialogue on Arctic issues on December 16.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 16 December, 2021 | Topics: Key Officials, News, Ottawa, Press Releases, The Arctic, U.S. & Canada
U.S. Embassy Ottawa’s United States Marine Corps detachment will deliver new and unwrapped toys to the children at Ronald McDonald House Charities Ottawa as part of their annual Marine Toys for Tots campaign.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 14 December, 2021 | Topics: News, Ottawa, Press Releases, U.S. & Canada
On December 9, the United States and Canada concluded the eleventh round of negotiations to modernize the Columbia River Treaty regime.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 13 December, 2021 | Topics: Energy, Environment, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Canada, Vancouver
The text of the following statement was released by the G7 foreign ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States of America, and the High Representative of the European Union.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 12 December, 2021 | Topics: Europe & Eurasia, Key Officials, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Canada, U.S. Secretary of State
The text of the following statement was released by the G7 foreign ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States of America, and the High Representative of the European Union.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 5 December, 2021 | Topics: East Asia & Pacific, Key Officials, News, Ottawa, Press Releases, U.S. & Canada, U.S. Secretary of State
The Embassy of the United States of America is pleased to share in the announcement that Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, will receive Ambassador-Designate David L. Cohen’s letters of credence on December 7, 2021, at 2:00 p.m. at Rideau Hall.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 3 December, 2021 | Topics: Ambassador, Key Officials, News, Ottawa, Press Releases, U.S. & Canada
The text of the following statement was released by the United States of America, Canada, the European Union and the United Kingdom.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 2 December, 2021 | Topics: Europe & Eurasia, Key Officials, News, Ottawa, Press Releases, U.S. & Canada, U.S. Secretary of State
The U.S. Embassy in Ottawa is pleased to announce the arrival of Ambassador-designate David L. Cohen.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 1 December, 2021 | Topics: Ambassador, Key Officials, News, Ottawa, Press Releases, U.S. & Canada
Office of the Spokesperson Eleventh Round of the Columbia River Treaty Negotiations The United States and Canada will hold the eleventh round of negotiations to modernize the Columbia River Treaty regime on December 9, 2021. The United States and Canada began negotiations in May 2018. The tenth round took place on June 29-30, 2020. …
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 29 November, 2021 | Topics: Environment, News, Ottawa, Press Releases, U.S. & Canada, Vancouver
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. met today with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of Canada to review implementation of the Roadmap for a Renewed U.S.-Canada Partnership launched in February 2021 to revitalize their strategic partnership. Their wide-ranging discussion included joint efforts to combat COVID-19; build back better; accelerate climate action; advance diversity and inclusion; bolster security …
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 19 November, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases
President Biden met with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of Canada and President Andrés Manuel López Obrador of Mexico for the North American Leaders’ Summit.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 18 November, 2021 | Topics: Key Officials, News, Ottawa, President of the United States, Press Releases, U.S. & Canada, Western Hemisphere
Remarks by President Biden, Prime Minister Trudeau, and President López Obrador before the trilateral North American Leaders’ Summit
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 18 November, 2021 | Topics: Key Officials, News, Ottawa, President of the United States, Press Releases, U.S. & Canada, Western Hemisphere
Vice President Kamala Harris met today with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on the margins of the North American Leaders Summit.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 18 November, 2021 | Topics: Key Officials, News, Ottawa, Press Releases, U.S. & Canada, Vice President of the United States
Remarks by Vice President Kamala Harris and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau before their bilateral meeting on November 18, 2021.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 18 November, 2021 | Topics: Key Officials, News, Ottawa, Press Releases, U.S. & Canada, Vice President of the United States
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met with Canadian Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly today in Washington, D.C.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 12 November, 2021 | Topics: Key Officials, News, Ottawa, Press Releases, U.S. & Canada, U.S. Secretary of State
On November 18, President Biden will host Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of Canada and President Andrés Manuel López Obrador of Mexico at the White House for the first North American Leaders’ Summit (NALS) since 2016.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 10 November, 2021 | Topics: Key Officials, News, Ottawa, President of the United States, Press Releases, U.S. & Canada, Western Hemisphere
Starting today, foreign nationals who have been fully vaccinated for COVID-19 and have appropriate documentation will be permitted to enter the United States via land ports of entry (POEs) and ferry terminals for non-essential reasons such as tourism.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 8 November, 2021 | Topics: Border Issues, News, Ottawa, Press Releases, Travel & Tourism, U.S. & Canada, Western Hemisphere
The Secretary and Minister outlined a work plan to build back better together by increasing cross-border collaboration and advancing post-COVID-19 economic recovery efforts.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 3 November, 2021 | Topics: Business, Commercial Affairs, Commercial Opportunities, Doing Business in the U.S., Key Officials, News, Ottawa, Press Releases, Trade, U.S. & Canada, U.S. Agencies
Under Secretary for Political Affairs Victoria Nuland will travel November 4 to Ottawa, Canada to co-chair the annual U.S.-Canada High-Level Policy Review Group (HLPRG) with Canadian Assistant Deputy Minister for International Security and Political Director Dan Costello.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 3 November, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken congratulated Canadian Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly today on her new appointment.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 3 November, 2021 | Topics: Key Officials, News, Ottawa, Press Releases, U.S. & Canada, U.S. Secretary of State
READOUT OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON NOVEMBER 3, 2021 The following is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke with former Canadian Foreign Minister Marc Garneau today. Secretary Blinken congratulated Foreign Minister Garneau on his successful tenure as Foreign Minister and expressed his sincere appreciation for his partnership and ardent support of the U.S.-Canada relationship. …
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 3 November, 2021 | Topics: Press Releases
Today, the White House and CDC announced details of the new vaccination policy that will go into effect for international travelers on November 8.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 25 October, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases, Travel & Tourism
Ambassador Tai and Minister Ng discussed the importance of the multilateral trading system, areas of potential cooperation for a successful MC12, and the need for action to combat the challenges posed by non-market economies.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 6 October, 2021 | Topics: Environment, Fisheries & Marine Issues, Key Officials, News, Ottawa, Press Releases, Trade
The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of Australia, Canada, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Sweden, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 6 October, 2021 | Topics: Key Officials, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Canada, U.S. Secretary of State
We look forward to continued engagement with our Canadian partners to strengthen the security and prosperity of North America and the world.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 21 September, 2021 | Topics: Key Officials, News, Ottawa, Press Releases, U.S. & Canada, U.S. Secretary of State
On behalf of the government of the United States of America and the American people, I congratulate Justin Trudeau and the Liberal Party on their success in yesterday’s federal election.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 21 September, 2021 | Topics: Key Officials, News, Ottawa, Press Releases, U.S. & Canada
Secretary Blinken and Secretary General Stoltenberg shared their views on the August 20 NATO Foreign Ministerial and discussed the situation in Afghanistan.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 24 August, 2021 | Topics: Key Officials, News, Press Releases, U.S. Secretary of State
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke yesterday with Canadian Foreign Minister Marc Garneau about Afghanistan and the continued efforts to ensure safe passage for those who wish to leave Afghanistan.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 24 August, 2021 | Topics: Human Rights, Key Officials, News, Ottawa, Press Releases, U.S. & Canada, U.S. Secretary of State
All leaders underscored the imperative of safe passage for those who wish to leave Afghanistan and the need for an inclusive political resolution that protects the fundamental human rights of all Afghans.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 19 August, 2021 | Topics: Human Rights, Key Officials, News, Ottawa, Press Releases, U.S. & Canada, U.S. Secretary of State
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke with Canadian Foreign Minister Marc Garneau last night about the situation in Afghanistan, including our efforts to bring American and Canadian citizens to safety and to assist vulnerable Afghans.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 18 August, 2021 | Topics: Key Officials, News, Ottawa, Press Releases, South & Central Asia, U.S. & Canada, U.S. Secretary of State
Afghan women and girls, as all Afghan people, deserve to live in safety, security and dignity. Any form of discrimination and abuse should be prevented.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 18 August, 2021 | Topics: Key Officials, News, Press Releases, South & Central Asia, U.S. & Canada
The Afghan people deserve to live in safety, security and dignity. We in the international community stand ready to assist them.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 15 August, 2021 | Topics: Key Officials, News, Ottawa, Press Releases, South & Central Asia, U.S. & Canada, U.S. Secretary of State
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with Canadian Foreign Minister Marc Garneau about our diplomatic efforts to bring an end to the violence in Afghanistan.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 14 August, 2021 | Topics: Key Officials, News, Ottawa, Press Releases, U.S. & Canada, U.S. Secretary of State
We welcome the announcement that Venezuelan-led, comprehensive negotiations will soon begin in Mexico City, Mexico.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 14 August, 2021 | Topics: Key Officials, News, Ottawa, Press Releases, U.S. & Canada, U.S. Secretary of State, Western Hemisphere
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke separately today with Canadian Foreign Minister Garneau, German Foreign Minister Maas, and NATO Secretary General Stoltenberg to discuss with them the United States’ plans to reduce our civilian footprint in Kabul in light of the evolving security situation.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 12 August, 2021 | Topics: Key Officials, News, Ottawa, Press Releases, U.S. & Canada, U.S. Secretary of State
On August 9, 2021, Secretary Mayorkas met with Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada Marco Mendicino.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 11 August, 2021 | Topics: Key Officials, Notification, Ottawa, Press Releases, U.S. & Canada, U.S. Agencies, Western Hemisphere
We stand with the international community in calling for the PRC to release, immediately and unconditionally, Canadian citizens Michael Spavor and Michael Kovrig.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 11 August, 2021 | Topics: Key Officials, News, Ottawa, Press Releases, U.S. & Canada, U.S. Secretary of State
We stand united in our commitment to maritime security and the protection of commercial shipping.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 6 August, 2021 | Topics: Key Officials, News, Ottawa, Press Releases, U.S. & Canada, U.S. Secretary of State
Readout of President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Call with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of Canada
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 2 August, 2021 | Topics: Key Officials, President of the United States, Press Releases, U.S. & Canada
Read the U.S.-Canada Joint Statement on the Gordie Howe International Bridge.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 29 July, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases, Toronto, Trade, U.S. & Canada
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke with Canadian Minister of Foreign Affairs Marc Garneau today.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 14 July, 2021 | Topics: Key Officials, News, Ottawa, Press Releases, U.S. & Canada, U.S. Secretary of State, Western Hemisphere
As we celebrate America’s 245th birthday, we also reflect on the ties that bind together our two nations.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 4 July, 2021 | Topics: Calgary, Chargé D’Affaires, Halifax, Key Officials, Montreal, News, Ottawa, Press Releases, Quebec, Toronto, U.S. & Canada, Vancouver, Winnipeg
This is my first Canada Day, and I am honored to be here on a day that is both a celebration, and as many Canadians have said, a time of reflection.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 1 July, 2021 | Topics: Key Officials, News, Ottawa, Press Releases, U.S. & Canada
On behalf of the people and government of the United States, I am honored to send a heartfelt congratulations to our friends and neighbors in Canada as you celebrate Canada Day on July 1.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 1 July, 2021 | Topics: Key Officials, News, Ottawa, Press Releases, U.S. & Canada, U.S. Secretary of State
We remain deeply concerned about the ongoing crisis in Venezuela and its regional and global impact.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 25 June, 2021 | Topics: Human Rights, Key Officials, News, Ottawa, Press Releases, U.S. & Canada, U.S. Secretary of State, Western Hemisphere
The U.S. Embassy in Ottawa is pleased to announce the arrival of one million COVID-19 vaccine doses at Toronto Pearson Airport, donated to Canada by the United States Government as part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s global vaccine sharing framework.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 17 June, 2021 | Topics: News, Ottawa, Press Releases, Toronto, U.S. & Canada
Chargé d’Affaires Arnold Chacon arrives in Canada
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 15 June, 2021 | Topics: Key Officials, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Canada
Today, Secretary Blinken designated Ambassador Arnold Chacon to serve as Chargé d’Affaires ad interim at U.S. Embassy Ottawa.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 28 May, 2021 | Topics: Calgary, Chargé D’Affaires, Halifax, Key Officials, Montreal, News, Ottawa, Press Releases, Quebec, U.S. & Canada, Vancouver, Western Hemisphere, Winnipeg
The text of the following statement was released by the G7 foreign ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States of America and the High Representative of the European Union.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 27 May, 2021 | Topics: Europe & Eurasia, Human Rights, Key Officials, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Canada, U.S. Secretary of State
Today, the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative made a request to initiate a dispute settlement panel under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) to challenge Canada’s allocation of dairy tariff-rate quotas (TRQs)
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 25 May, 2021 | Topics: Key Officials, News, Ottawa, Press Releases, Trade, U.S. & Canada, U.S. Agencies, Western Hemisphere
USMCA Dispute Aims to Ensure Canada Administers Its Dairy TRQs Fairly, Benefitting U.S. Dairy Farmers, Workers, and Exporters
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 25 May, 2021 | Topics: Key Officials, News, Ottawa, Press Releases, Trade, U.S. & Canada, Western Hemisphere
At the 12th Arctic Council Ministerial meeting in Reykjavik, Iceland, foreign ministers from all eight Arctic States signed onto the 2021 joint declaration.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 20 May, 2021 | Topics: Environment, Europe & Eurasia, Key Officials, News, Ottawa, Press Releases, The Arctic, U.S. & Canada, U.S. Secretary of State
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met today with Canadian Foreign Minister Marc Garneau on the margins of the Arctic Council Ministerial.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 19 May, 2021 | Topics: Key Officials, News, Ottawa, Press Releases, The Arctic, U.S. & Canada, U.S. Secretary of State
Remarks by Secretary Blinken and Minister Garneau ahead of a bilateral meeting.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 19 May, 2021 | Topics: Key Officials, News, Ottawa, Press Releases, The Arctic, U.S. & Canada, U.S. Secretary of State
“Today the United States, Canada, and Mexico held the first-ever USMCA FTC meeting. While this renewed Agreement is less than a year old, our countries are neighbors and friends, and have a longstanding shared history built on mutual respect and cooperation.”
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 18 May, 2021 | Topics: Key Officials, News, Ottawa, Press Releases, Trade, U.S. & Canada, Western Hemisphere
United States Trade Representative Katherine Tai today held a virtual meeting with Canada’s Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade, Mary Ng, on the eve of the first Free Trade Commission meeting of the United States – Mexico – Canada Agreement (USMCA).
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 17 May, 2021 | Topics: Key Officials, News, Ottawa, Press Releases, Trade, U.S. & Canada
The Office of the United States Trade Representative today announced that Ambassador Katherine Tai will host the inaugural Free Trade Commission (FTC) of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) on May 17-18, 2021.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 14 May, 2021 | Topics: Key Officials, News, Ottawa, Press Releases, Trade, U.S. & Canada, Western Hemisphere
Secretary Blinken is attending the G7 Foreign and Development Ministers’ meeting to lay the foundation for the G7 Leaders’ Summit to be held in June. President Biden has announced plans to travel to the United Kingdom in June for the summit, his first overseas travel.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 2 May, 2021 | Topics: Key Officials, News, Ottawa, Press Releases, U.S. & Canada, U.S. Secretary of State
Today, in conjunction with President Biden’s Leaders Summit on Climate, the United States and Canada announced a new initiative to engage governments around the world in greening government operations.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 22 April, 2021 | Topics: Energy, Environment, Key Officials, News, Ottawa, President of the United States, Press Releases, U.S. & Canada, Western Hemisphere
President Biden spoke with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau regarding preparations for the April 22-23 Leaders Summit on Climate.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 21 April, 2021 | Topics: Key Officials, News, Ottawa, President of the United States, Press Releases, U.S. & Canada
Secretary Blinken and Secretary General Stoltenberg discussed our collective future in Afghanistan, noting that, as we have consistently said, the NATO Alliance went in to Afghanistan together, adjusted to changing circumstances together, and will leave together.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 14 April, 2021 | Topics: Europe & Eurasia, Key Officials, News, Press Releases, Security & Counterterrorism, U.S. & Canada, U.S. Secretary of State
The text of the following statement was released by the G7 foreign ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States of America and the High Representative of the European Union.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 12 April, 2021 | Topics: Europe & Eurasia, Key Officials, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Canada, U.S. Secretary of State
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg ahead of his travel to Brussels, Belgium.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 12 April, 2021 | Topics: Europe & Eurasia, Key Officials, News, Press Releases, Security & Counterterrorism, U.S. Secretary of State
Today, President Biden invited 40 world leaders to the Leaders Summit on Climate he will host on April 22 and 23. The virtual Leaders Summit will be live streamed for public viewing.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 26 March, 2021 | Topics: Energy, Environment, Key Officials, News, Our Ocean, President of the United States, Press Releases, Science & Tech, U.S. & Canada
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met today with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg in Brussels in advance of the NATO Foreign Ministers’ meeting.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 23 March, 2021 | Topics: Europe & Eurasia, Key Officials, News, Ottawa, Press Releases, Security & Counterterrorism, U.S. & Canada, U.S. Secretary of State
Today, the United States, in unity with our partners, is imposing sanctions under the Global Magnitsky sanctions program in response to serious human rights abuse against members of ethnic and religious minority groups in Xinjiang.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 22 March, 2021 | Topics: East Asia & Pacific, Human Rights, Key Officials, News, Ottawa, Press Releases, U.S. & Canada, U.S. Secretary of State
On March 22-25, Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken will travel to Brussels, Belgium, to participate in the NATO Foreign Ministerial.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 22 March, 2021 | Topics: Europe & Eurasia, Key Officials, News, Ottawa, Press Releases, Security & Counterterrorism, U.S. & Canada, U.S. Secretary of State
The United States is deeply alarmed by reports that People’s Republic of China (PRC) authorities are commencing trials for Canadian citizens Michael Spavor and Michael Kovrig.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 18 March, 2021 | Topics: East Asia & Pacific, Key Officials, News, Ottawa, Press Releases, U.S. & Canada
March 11, 2021 For Immediate Release Statement by U.S. Chargé d’Affaires, a.i. Katherine Brucker on Canada’s National Day of Observance for COVID-19 “President Biden has said, in order to heal, we must remember. Today we join our Canadian friends and partners in commemorating all those who lost their lives because of COVID-19. As we …
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 11 March, 2021 | Topics: Education, Former U.S. Ambassadors, Key Officials, News, Ottawa, Press Releases, U.S. & Canada
Remarks during a live discussion with Secretary Blinken and the Students on Ice Foundation.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 26 February, 2021 | Topics: Environment, Key Officials, News, Ottawa, Press Releases, The Arctic, U.S. & Canada, U.S. Secretary of State
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 two leaders committed to a collaborative approach to combatting COVID-19 and building back better, following up on President Biden’s virtual bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Trudeau and the announcement of the U.S.-Canada Partnership Roadmap on February 23.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 26 February, 2021 | Topics: Key Officials, News, Ottawa, Press Releases, U.S. & Canada, U.S. Secretary of State, Western Hemisphere
Remarks by Secretary Antony J. Blinken and Canadian Foreign Minister Marc Garneau before their bilateral meeting.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 26 February, 2021 | Topics: News, Ottawa, Press Releases, U.S. & Canada, U.S. Secretary of State, Western Hemisphere
The two leaders discussed working closely together to address the shared priorities set out in the U.S.-Canada Partnership Roadmap jointly announced by President Biden and Prime Minister Trudeau during their virtual bilateral meeting on February 23.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 26 February, 2021 | Topics: Key Officials, News, Ottawa, Press Releases, U.S. & Canada, U.S. Secretary of State, Western Hemisphere
The United States and Canada have been friends, partners, and allies for more than 150 years, and our bilateral relationship is one of the closest and most comprehensive in the world.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 26 February, 2021 | Topics: Key Officials, News, Ottawa, Press Releases, The Arctic, U.S. & Canada, U.S. Secretary of State, Western Hemisphere
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken will embark tomorrow on his first “virtual trip,” visiting Mexico and Canada on February 26. Secretary Blinken’s virtual travel prioritizes the health and safety of everyone involved, while demonstrating the significance of our partnerships with our neighbors and some of our closest partners.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 25 February, 2021 | Topics: Key Officials, Ottawa, Press Releases, U.S. & Canada, U.S. Secretary of State
To jointly address climate change and demonstrate global leadership on the climate crisis, Canada and the United States have joined to form a high-level dialogue. This dialogue will elevate and advance long-standing cooperation between the two countries that share many of the same risks and can benefit from many of the same opportunities.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 25 February, 2021 | Topics: Key Officials, News, Ottawa, Press Releases, U.S. & Canada, U.S. Secretary of State
Roadmap for a Renewed U.S.-Canada Partnership – The Roadmap for a Renewed U.S.-Canada Partnership announced today establishes a blueprint for an ambitious and whole-of-government effort against the COVID-19 pandemic and in support of our mutual prosperity.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 24 February, 2021 | Topics: President of the United States, Press Releases, U.S. & Canada
Vice President Kamala Harris spoke with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in her first call to a foreign leader as Vice President.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 2 February, 2021 | Topics: Key Officials, News, Ottawa, Press Releases, U.S. & Canada, Vice President of the United States
In his first call as Secretary of State, Secretary Antony J. Blinken spoke with Canadian Foreign Minister Marc Garneau.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 26 January, 2021 | Topics: Key Officials, News, Ottawa, Press Releases, U.S. & Canada, U.S. Secretary of State
Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin spoke by phone with Canada’s Minister of National Defense, the Honorable Harjit S. Sajjan, to express the United States’ strong commitment to our critical bilateral defense relationship.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 26 January, 2021 | Topics: Key Officials, News, Ottawa, Press Releases, U.S. & Canada
The text of the following statement was released by the G7 foreign ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States of America and the High Representative of the European Union.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 26 January, 2021 | Topics: Key Officials, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Canada, U.S. Secretary of State
President Biden spoke with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in his first call to a foreign leader as President of the United States.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 22 January, 2021 | Topics: News, Ottawa, President of the United States, Press Releases, U.S. & Canada
As we mark the beginning of Joseph R. Biden’s term as President of the United States today, the U.S. Embassy and Consulates remain committed to strengthening and promoting the U.S.-Canada relationship.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 20 January, 2021 | Topics: Key Officials, News, Ottawa, President of the United States, Press Releases, U.S. & Canada, Vice President of the United States
This order was signed by the CDC Director on January 12, 2021 and will become effective on January 26, 2021.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 14 January, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases, Travel & Tourism, U.S. & Canada
U.S. Chargé d’Affaires Katherine Brucker, on behalf of the U.S. government, signed the new General Coordination Agreement on the Use of the Radio Frequency Spectrum by Terrestrial Radiocommunication Stations and Earth Stations (GCA) with the Canadian Minister of Innovation, Science, and Economic Development.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 13 January, 2021 | Topics: Key Officials, News, Ottawa, Press Releases, Science & Tech, U.S. & Canada
The U.S. Department of State is pleased to announce the 2021 Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative (YLAI) Fellowship Program.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 11 January, 2021 | Topics: Press Releases, Scholarships and Exchanges, U.S. & Canada, Western Hemisphere
December 10th marks International Human Rights Day and two years since the arbitrary and unjustified detention of Canadians Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor by Chinese authorities.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 10 December, 2020 | Topics: East Asia & Pacific, Human Rights, Key Officials, News, Ottawa, Press Releases, U.S. & Canada
Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo participated in the December 1-2 virtual NATO Foreign Ministerial, hosted by Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 2 December, 2020 | Topics: Europe & Eurasia, Key Officials, Press Releases, U.S. Secretary of State
The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 18 November, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases, U.S. & Canada, U.S. Secretary of State
“Today is the day when U.S. citizens exercise one of their most precious rights, the right to vote. It is a hallmark of our free and democratic society and one so many people in other countries fight to achieve daily.”
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 3 November, 2020 | Topics: Key Officials, News, Ottawa, Press Releases, U.S. & Canada
ERGI focuses on the minerals and metals that make advanced batteries and renewable energy technologies possible and promotes mining that adheres to labor laws, respects the environment, and benefits host countries and their citizens.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 30 October, 2020 | Topics: Energy, Key Officials, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Canada
Today the United States joins democracies around the world to reiterate our support for Venezuela’s democratic forces as they defend the rights of the Venezuelan people.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 14 August, 2020 | Topics: Key Officials, News, Press Releases, U.S. Secretary of State, Western Hemisphere
The text of the following declaration was released by several members of the Lima Group, the International Contact Group, the European Union, the United States, and others.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 14 August, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases, Western Hemisphere
We express deep concern at Beijing’s imposition of the new National Security Law, which is eroding the Hong Kong people’s fundamental rights and liberties.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 9 August, 2020 | Topics: Human Rights, Key Officials, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Canada, U.S. Secretary of State
The G7 set forth key objectives to address all modes of transportation– air, land, and sea.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 30 July, 2020 | Topics: Key Officials, News, Ottawa, Policy, Press Releases, Travel & Tourism
The Department of State has appointed Jim DeHart as the U.S. Coordinator for the Arctic Region.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 29 July, 2020 | Topics: Calgary, Key Officials, News, Ottawa, Press Releases, Quebec, The Arctic, U.S. & Canada, Vancouver
Secretary Michael R. Pompeo spoke today with Canadian Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 7 July, 2020 | Topics: News, Ottawa, Press Releases, Trade, U.S. & Canada, U.S. Secretary of State
Today marks a landmark achievement for the countries of North America to increase manufacturing and investment in our region.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 1 July, 2020 | Topics: Business, Commercial Opportunities, Doing Business in the U.S., Economic Affairs, Key Officials, News, Ottawa, Press Releases, Trade, U.S. & Canada, U.S. Secretary of State, Western Hemisphere
The USMCA contains significant improvements and modernized approaches that will deliver more jobs, stronger worker protections, expanded market access, and greater opportunities to trade for companies large and small.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 1 July, 2020 | Topics: Business, Key Officials, News, Press Releases, Trade, U.S. & Canada, Western Hemisphere
Today we want to celebrate that enduring relationship between our two countries and join Canadians in celebrating a very Happy Canada Day!
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 1 July, 2020 | Topics: Chargé D’Affaires, Key Officials, News, Ottawa, Press Releases, U.S. & Canada
On June 29 and 30, the United States and Canada conducted the tenth round of negotiations to modernize the Columbia River Treaty regime via videoconference.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 30 June, 2020 | Topics: Environment, Fisheries & Marine Issues, Key Officials, News, Ottawa, Press Releases, U.S. & Canada, Vancouver
The strong bond between Canada and the United States continues to help both countries create a stable future.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 30 June, 2020 | Topics: Key Officials, News, Ottawa, Press Releases, U.S. & Canada, U.S. Secretary of State
The United States is extremely concerned by the People’s Republic of China’s (PRC) decision to proceed with formal charges against Canadian citizens Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 22 June, 2020 | Topics: East Asia & Pacific, Key Officials, News, Ottawa, Press Releases, U.S. & Canada, U.S. Secretary of State
The United States and Canada reviewed progress of the five Sub-Working Groups implementing the countries’ Joint Action Plan for Cooperation on Critical Minerals and set priorities for the next phase of bilateral collaboration.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 18 June, 2020 | Topics: Energy, Key Officials, News, Ottawa, Press Releases, U.S. & Canada, Western Hemisphere
The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America, Australia, Canada, and the United Kingdom.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 28 May, 2020 | Topics: East Asia & Pacific, News, Policy, Press Releases, U.S. & Canada, U.S. Secretary of State, Western Hemisphere
The United States appreciates Canada’s close and constant cooperation regarding the management of the border during this unprecedented crisis.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 12 May, 2020 | Topics: Border Issues, News, Ottawa, Press Releases, Trade, U.S. & Canada
The United States values our cooperation with allies and partners in combatting the pandemic and in planning for our collective recovery.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 12 May, 2020 | Topics: News, Ottawa, Press Releases, U.S. & Canada, Western Hemisphere
As President Trump has said, the United States is working with our friends and partners around the world to coordinate our efforts on stopping the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 12 May, 2020 | Topics: Key Officials, News, Ottawa, Press Releases, U.S. & Canada
In partnership with the City of Windsor, the U.S. Consulate in Toronto will offer 900 gift cards to healthcare workers to express appreciation for their service to U.S. citizens at Detroit-area hospitals.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 8 May, 2020 | Topics: Consul General, Press Releases, Toronto, U.S. & Canada
Secretary Michael R. Pompeo spoke today with Canadian Foreign Minister François-Philippe Champagne.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 6 April, 2020 | Topics: Key Officials, News, Ottawa, Press Releases, U.S. & Canada, U.S. Secretary of State
As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the United States and Canada are temporarily restricting all non-essential travel across its borders.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 20 March, 2020 | Topics: Border Issues, Key Officials, News, Ottawa, Policy, Press Releases, Public Affairs, Trade, U.S. & Canada
Secretary Michael R. Pompeo spoke today with Canadian Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland to discuss how the United States and Canada can work together to prevent further COVID-19 transmissions.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 18 March, 2020 | Topics: Key Officials, News, Ottawa, Press Releases, U.S. & Canada, U.S. Secretary of State
The United States and Canada concluded the ninth round of negotiations to modernize the Columbia River Treaty regime in Washington, District of Columbia
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 12 March, 2020 | Topics: Environment, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Canada, Vancouver
Assistant to the President and Special Representative for International Telecommunications Policy Rob Blair visited Ottawa on March 9, 2020.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 9 March, 2020 | Topics: Key Officials, News, Ottawa, Press Releases, U.S. & Canada
This initiative is a multinational approach to best practices for handling the key energy minerals necessary for the impending global energy transformation.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 2 March, 2020 | Topics: Energy, News, Press Releases, Toronto, U.S. & Canada
Launched in 2009 to address shared interests with one of our closest allies, the group last met in Ottawa on January 30, 2019.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 21 February, 2020 | Topics: Key Officials, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Canada, Western Hemisphere
U.S. Commerce Official Discusses USMCA, 5G During Roundtable with Canadian, U.S. Executives
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 13 February, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases, Trade, U.S. & Canada, Western Hemisphere
Deputy Secretary Stephen E. Biegun spoke today with Canadian Deputy Foreign Minister Marta Morgan.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 5 February, 2020 | Topics: Key Officials, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Canada, Western Hemisphere
Today, the United States Senate passed the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement, also known as the USMCA, bringing us one step closer to fulfilling President Trump’s promise to modernize and update trade agreements.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 16 January, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases, Trade, U.S. & Canada, U.S. Secretary of State
On behalf of the U.S. Embassy and Consulates in Canada, I extend my sincerest condolences to the loved ones of the Canadians and all those who lost their lives.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 8 January, 2020 | Topics: Press Releases
Statement by Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 12 December, 2019 | Topics: News, Press Releases, Trade, U.S. & Canada, U.S. Secretary of State, Western Hemisphere
Over five years of military and civilian engagement, the Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS, with its partners, have liberated Iraq and northeast Syria from Daesh/ISIS’s grip.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 15 November, 2019 | Topics: News, Press Releases, Security & Counterterrorism, U.S. & Canada
The United States and Canada postponed the ninth round of negotiations to modernize the Columbia River Treaty regime, which were originally scheduled for November 19-20.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 14 November, 2019 | Topics: Environment, Fisheries & Marine Issues, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Canada, Vancouver
On behalf of the government of the United States of America and the American people, the U.S. Embassy congratulates Justin Trudeau and the Liberal Party on their success in yesterday’s federal election.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 22 October, 2019 | Topics: Chargé D’Affaires, News, Ottawa, Press Releases, U.S. & Canada
Statement by Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo on Canada’s Federal Election.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 22 October, 2019 | Topics: News, Ottawa, Press Releases, U.S. & Canada, U.S. Secretary of State
Today marks an exciting milestone in the history of U.S.-Canada relations: 20 years since the dedication of the United States Embassy in Ottawa at its 490 Sussex Drive location.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 8 October, 2019 | Topics: Events, Government Offices, History, Key Officials, News, Ottawa, Press Releases, Public Affairs, U.S. & Canada
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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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 4 October, 2019 | Topics: Business, Commercial Affairs, Economic Affairs, Environment, Events, News, Policy, Press Releases | Tags: Critical Minerals
Today, the United States co-sponsored with Canada, Germany, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom a panel discussion on “The Human Rights Crisis in Xinjiang” on the margins of the United Nations General Assembly.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 24 September, 2019 | Topics: East Asia & Pacific, Human Rights, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Canada
Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo spoke with Canadian Foreign Minister Chrystia Freeland on September 17.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 20 September, 2019 | Topics: Press Releases, U.S. & Canada, U.S. Secretary of State
The Secretary will travel to Ottawa, Canada, on August 22, where he will meet with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Foreign Minister Chrystia Freeland to discuss our strong bilateral relationship and ways to broaden and deepen our economic and security ties.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 22 August, 2019 | Topics: News, Ottawa, Political Affairs, Press Releases, Public Affairs, Security & Counterterrorism, Trade, Travel & Tourism, U.S. & Canada, U.S. Secretary of State, Western Hemisphere
Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo will travel to Ottawa, Canada on August 22 for meetings with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Foreign Minister Chrystia Freeland.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 19 August, 2019 | Topics: News, Ottawa, Press Releases, U.S. & Canada, U.S. Secretary of State, Western Hemisphere
“Preclearance strengthens economic competitiveness and mutual security, and benefits travelers by expediting their clearance into the U.S. before they ever leave Canada,” said Acting Secretary Kevin K. McAleenan.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 15 August, 2019 | Topics: Border Issues, Key Officials, News, Ottawa, Policy, Press Releases, Trade, Travel & Tourism
The Department of State is pleased to announce that applications for the 2020 Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative (YLAI) Professional Fellows Program will be accepted through September 18, 2019. This year, the Fellows Program has been expanded to 280 participants and will include fellows from Canada for the first time.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 14 August, 2019 | Topics: Economic Affairs, News, Press Releases, Public Affairs, U.S. & Canada, Western Hemisphere
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), the Canadian Space Agency (CSA), and the United States Embassy in Ottawa are pleased to announce that for the first time, Canadian students will be eligible to participate in the NASA International Internship (NASA I²) Program.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 19 July, 2019 | Topics: News, Ottawa, Press Releases, Public Affairs, U.S. & Canada | Tags: Apollo 11, Internship, NASA
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In support of a strong, secure and efficient border, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced today the implementation of Phase III of the Entry/Exit information system.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 11 July, 2019 | Topics: Border Issues, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Canada
President Donald J. Trump sent the following message to Her Excellency The Right Honourable Julie Payette, congratulating Canada on the celebration of its National Day.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 30 June, 2019 | Topics: News, President of the United States, Press Releases, U.S. & Canada
The United States Embassy in Ottawa will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 Moon landing with out-of-this-world visual displays featuring iconic images from space on the Embassy’s exterior.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 28 June, 2019 | Topics: Culture, Events, History, News, Ottawa, Press Releases, Public Affairs, Science & Tech, U.S. & Canada | Tags: Apollo 11, Moon Landing, NASA
Vice President Mike Pence will travel to Ottawa, Canada on behalf of President Donald Trump on Thursday, May 30th.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 21 May, 2019 | Topics: Key Officials, News, Ottawa, Press Releases, Trade, U.S. & Canada, Vice President of the United States
The agreement provides for aggressive monitoring and a mechanism to prevent surges in imports of steel and aluminum.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 17 May, 2019 | Topics: News, Press Releases, Trade, U.S. & Canada
Indigenous leaders and other Canadian professionals working in Northern Canada will visit Denver, Colorado; Fairbanks, Alaska; and other Alaskan cities from April 24 to May 4, 2019.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 18 April, 2019 | Topics: Alumni, Calgary, Energy, Environment, Events, News, Ottawa, Press Releases, Public Affairs, Quebec, Science & Tech, The Arctic, U.S. & Canada
Today the United States, EU, and Canada imposed sanctions on individuals who orchestrated the unjustified November 25 attack on three Ukrainian naval vessels near the Kerch Strait.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 15 March, 2019 | Topics: News, Press Releases, U.S. & Canada
It saddens me to announce that one of our United States Embassy community members lost his life in the Ethiopian Airlines crash near Addis Ababa
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 12 March, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, Ottawa, Press Releases
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.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 28 February, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Ottawa, Policy, Press Releases, Public Affairs, Science & Tech, U.S. & Canada | Tags: Lunar Gateway Program, NASA, Space
Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo spoke yesterday with Canadian Foreign Minister Chrystia Freeland.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 31 January, 2019 | Topics: News, Press Releases, U.S. & Canada, U.S. Secretary of State, Western Hemisphere
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, Exclude, 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, Exclude, 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, Exclude, 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