On Today’s Terrorist Attacks in Kabul
Statement from Secretary of State Antony Blinken on today’s bombings around the Kabul airport.
Read More» Secretary Blinken’s Call with Canadian Foreign Minister Garneau
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.
Read More» Joint Statement on the Situation of Women and Girls in Afghanistan
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.
Read More» Joint Statement on Afghanistan
The Afghan people deserve to live in safety, security and dignity. We in the international community stand ready to assist them.
Read More» Joint Statement on Venezuela Negotiations
We welcome the announcement that Venezuelan-led, comprehensive negotiations will soon begin in Mexico City, Mexico.
Read More» Readout of Secretary Mayorkas’s Meeting with Minister of Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada Mendicino
On August 9, 2021, Secretary Mayorkas met with Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada Marco Mendicino.
Read More» Secretary Blinken’s Call with Canadian Foreign Minister Garneau
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke with Canadian Minister of Foreign Affairs Marc Garneau today.
Read More» U.S.-EU-Canada: Joint Statement on Venezuela
We remain deeply concerned about the ongoing crisis in Venezuela and its regional and global impact.
Read More» Appointment of Ambassador Arnold Chacon to serve as Chargé d’Affaires to Canada
Today, Secretary Blinken designated Ambassador Arnold Chacon to serve as Chargé d’Affaires ad interim at U.S. Embassy Ottawa.
Read More» G7 Foreign Ministers’ Statement on Belarus
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.
Read More» Statement from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on USTR Request for USMCA Dispute Settlement Panel on Canada Dairy Tariff-Rate Quota Administration
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)
Read More» United States Advances First USMCA Dispute Panel To Enforce Canada’s Dairy Commitments
USMCA Dispute Aims to Ensure Canada Administers Its Dairy TRQs Fairly, Benefitting U.S. Dairy Farmers, Workers, and Exporters
Read More» Secretary Antony J. Blinken Intervention at Arctic Council Ministerial
This is the preeminent forum for the eight Arctic states and six permanent participants to cooperate and address shared priorities together.
Read More» Release of the 2021 Arctic Council Joint Declaration and Strategic Plan in Reykjavik, Iceland
At the 12th Arctic Council Ministerial meeting in Reykjavik, Iceland, foreign ministers from all eight Arctic States signed onto the 2021 joint declaration.
Read More» Reinforcing the U.S. Commitment to the Arctic at the Arctic Council Ministerial May 19-20, 2021
Secretary Blinken will lead the U.S. delegation to the 12th Ministerial Meeting of the Arctic Council May 19-20, in Reykjavik, Iceland.
Read More» Trilateral Statement of the USMCA Free Trade Agreement
“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.”
Read More» Remarks of Ambassador Katherine Tai Opening the First USMCA Free Trade Commission
Opening remarks from USTR Ambassador Katherine Tai at the First USMCA Free Trade Commission.
Read More» United States to Host First USMCA Free Trade Commission
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.
Read More» The Governments of the United States and Canada Announce New Greening Government Initiative
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.
Read More» Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with NATO Secretary General Stoltenberg
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.
Read More» G7 Foreign Ministers’ Statement on the Situation Along Ukraine’s Borders
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.
Read More» Secretary Blinken’s Call with NATO Secretary General Stoltenberg
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg ahead of his travel to Brussels, Belgium.
Read More» PRC Sanctions on U.S. Officials
Beijing’s attempts to intimidate and silence those speaking out for human rights and fundamental freedoms only contribute to the growing international scrutiny of the ongoing genocide and crimes against humanity in Xinjiang.
Read More» Reaffirming and Reimagining America’s Alliances
Speech by U.S. Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken at NATO Headquarters in Brussels, Belgium.
Read More» Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with NATO Secretary General Stoltenberg
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met today with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg in Brussels in advance of the NATO Foreign Ministers’ meeting.
Read More» Secretary Antony J. Blinken And NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg Before Their Meeting
Remarks by Secretary Antony J. Blinken on his first visit to NATO Headquarters as Secretary of State.
Read More» Promoting Accountability for Human Rights Abuse with Our Partners
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.
Read More» Secretary Blinken Travels to Belgium To Highlight the Strength of the NATO Alliance and the Transatlantic Relationship
On March 22-25, Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken will travel to Brussels, Belgium, to participate in the NATO Foreign Ministerial.
Read More» Statement by U.S. Chargé d’Affaires, a.i. Katherine Brucker on the upcoming commencement of trials for Michael Spavor and Michael Kovrig
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.
Read More» Secretary Antony J. Blinken At a Press Availability
Remarks by Secretary of State Antony Blinken at a press availability following his virtual visits to Canada and Mexico.
Read More» Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau
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.
Read More» Secretary Antony J. Blinken And Canadian Foreign Minister Marc Garneau Before Their Meeting
Remarks by Secretary Antony J. Blinken and Canadian Foreign Minister Marc Garneau before their bilateral meeting.
Read More» Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with Canadian Foreign Minister Garneau
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.
Read More» The United States and Canada: Neighbors, Friends, and Allies
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.
Read More» Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative Launches 2021 Fellowship Program
The U.S. Department of State is pleased to announce the 2021 Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative (YLAI) Fellowship Program.
Read More» Statement by U.S. Chargé d’Affaires, a.i. Katherine Brucker on International Human Rights Day
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.
Read More» Secretary Pompeo’s Participation in the NATO Foreign Ministerial
Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo participated in the December 1-2 virtual NATO Foreign Ministerial, hosted by Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg.
Read More» U.S. and Concerned Nations Stand Together for Democratic Change in Venezuela
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.
Read More» Joint Declaration of Support for Democratic Change in Venezuela
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.
Read More» Entry into Force of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement
Today marks a landmark achievement for the countries of North America to increase manufacturing and investment in our region.
Read More» Ambassador Lighthizer Celebrates USMCA’s Entry Into Force Today
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.
Read More» The Tide Is Turning Toward Trusted 5G Vendors
The momentum in favor of secure 5G is building.
Read More» United States Stands with Canada Against China’s Arbitrary Detention of Canadian Citizens
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.
Read More» United States and Canada Forge Ahead on Critical Minerals Cooperation
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.
Read More» Joint Statement on Hong Kong
The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America, Australia, Canada, and the United Kingdom.
Read More» North American Cooperation on COVID-19
The United States values our cooperation with allies and partners in combatting the pandemic and in planning for our collective recovery.
Read More» Secretary Michael R. Pompeo’s Call with Canadian Deputy Prime Minister Freeland
Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo held a productive call today with Canadian Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland.
Read More» U.S.-Canada High-Level Policy Review Group Meets at Mount Vernon, Virginia
Launched in 2009 to address shared interests with one of our closest allies, the group last met in Ottawa on January 30, 2019.
Read More» U.S. Commerce Official Discusses USMCA, 5G During Roundtable with Canadian, U.S. Executives
U.S. Commerce Official Discusses USMCA, 5G During Roundtable with Canadian, U.S. Executives
Read More» Deputy Secretary Biegun’s Call with Canadian Deputy Foreign Minister Morgan
Deputy Secretary Stephen E. Biegun spoke today with Canadian Deputy Foreign Minister Marta Morgan.
Read More» Ambassador Lighthizer Delivers Remarks at USMCA Signing
United States Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer delivered the following remarks today at a White House event.
Read More» President Trump Initiates a New Chapter in Trade Policy by Signing into Law the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement
Today, the President of the United States signed into law the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA).
Read More» Ambassador Lighthizer Issues Statement on House Passage of the USMCA
United States Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer issued the following statement on December 19, 2019.
Read More» On the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement
Statement by Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo
Read More» Joint Trilateral Statement of the Fourth Annual North American Drug Dialogue
The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America, Mexico, and Canada on the occasion of the 2019 North American Drug Dialogue in Washington, D.C.
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Secretary Pompeo’s Press Availability at the NATO Foreign Ministerial
Brussels, Belgium – Secretary Pompeo’s Press Availability at the NATO Foreign Ministerial
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Remarks by Secretary Pompeo and NATO Secretary General Stoltenberg at NATO Foreign Ministerial
Remarks by Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo and NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg before their meeting at the NATO Foreign Ministerial in Brussels, Belgium.
Read More» Statement from the Press Secretary
President Donald J. Trump and First Lady Melania Trump will travel to the United Kingdom from December 2 to 4, 2019, to attend the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Leaders Meeting.
Read More» Secretary Michael R. Pompeo With NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg
Media availability with Secretary Michael R. Pompeo and NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg.
Read More» The United States, Canada, Germany, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom Co-Sponsor UNGA Side Event on “The Human Rights Crisis in Xinjiang”
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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Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo And Canadian Foreign Minister Chrystia Freeland At a Press Availability
August 22, 2019 – Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo And Canadian Foreign Minister Chrystia Freeland At a Press Availability
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Secretary Pompeo’s Meeting with Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau
August 22, 2019 – Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo met with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau today in Ottawa, Canada.
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Canada and the United States: Strengthening Our Alliance
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.
Read More» Secretary Pompeo’s Travel to Canada
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.
Read More» The Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative (YLAI) Invites International Applicants for the 2020 Professional Fellows Program
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.
Read More» United States and Canada Announce Financial Sanctions to Address the Ongoing Repression in Nicaragua
We urge the Ortega regime to restore fundamental freedoms and civil rights in Nicaragua and to heed the calls of Nicaraguans clamoring for early free, fair, and transparent elections.
Read More» Secretary Pompeo’s Call with Canadian Foreign Minister Freeland
Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo spoke today with Canadian Foreign Minister Chrystia Freeland.
Read More» Proclamation on National Day of Remembrance of the 75th Anniversary of D-Day
On June 6, 1944, D-Day, more than 130,000 American and Allied troops stormed the beaches of Normandy, France, and thousands more parachuted in behind enemy lines, on a mission to retake Europe from the control of Nazi Germany.
Read More» Secretary Pompeo’s Call with Canadian Foreign Minister Freeland
May 28, 2019 – Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo spoke today with Canadian Foreign Minister Chrystia Freeland.
Read More» China’s New Road in the Americas: Beyond Silk and Silver
April 26, 2019 – Remarks by Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs, Kimberly Brier.
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Funding Opportunity – NATO’s 70th Anniversary: New challenges and changing landscapes
USNATO PAA is now accepting proposals which encourage public discussions and creative public engagements in Europe and/or Canada on the major theme of “NATO’s 70th Anniversary: New challenges and changing landscapes”.
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Secretary Pompeo’s Meeting with Canadian Foreign Minister Chrystia Freeland
Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo met yesterday with Canadian Foreign Minister Chrystia Freeland in Washington, D.C.
Read More» Secretary Pompeo’s Meeting With the Lima Group
At the invitation of the Lima Group, Secretary Michael R. Pompeo participated via videoconference today in the Lima Group foreign ministers meeting, which Canada hosted.
Read More» Secretary Pompeo’s Call With Canadian Foreign Minister Chrystia Freeland
Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo spoke yesterday with Canadian Foreign Minister Chrystia Freeland.
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Remarks by President Trump, Prime Minister Trudeau, and President Peña Nieto at Signing Ceremony for the USMCA
Remarks by President Trump, Prime Minister Trudeau of Canada, and President Peña Nieto of Mexico at Signing Ceremony for the United States—Mexico—Canada Agreement Palacio Duhau – Park Hyatt Buenos Aires Buenos Aires, Argentina 9:24 A.M. AST PRESIDENT TRUMP: Thank you very much. We’re gathered together this afternoon for a very historic occasion: The signing …
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100,000 Strong in the Americas Innovation Fund Announces New Grant-Winning Institutions
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.
Read More» Canadians to Attend U.S. Program on Health Surveillance in the Arctic
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).
Read More» Secretary Pompeo’s Participation in a Meeting of the Lima Group
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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Secretary of State Rex W. Tillerson co-hosts the Vancouver Foreign Ministers’ Meeting on Security and Stability on the Korean Peninsula
Co-hosts United States Secretary of State Rex W. Tillerson and Canadian Minister of Foreign Affairs Chrystia Freeland convened the Foreign Ministers’ Meeting on Security and Stability on the Korean Peninsula on January 16, 2018 in Vancouver, British Columbia to discuss the global threat of a nuclearized Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) and investigate options …
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Opening Remarks by Secretary Tillerson at the Vancouver Foreign Ministers’ Meeting on Security and Stability on the Korean Peninsula
Remarks With Canadian Foreign Minister Chrystia Freeland, South Korean Foreign Minister Kang Kyung-wha, Japanese Foreign Minister Taro Kono, and UK Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson At the Vancouver Foreign Ministers’ Meeting On Security and Stability on the Korean Peninsula Rex W. Tillerson Secretary of State Vancouver Convention Centre Vancouver, Canada January 16, 2018 FOREIGN MINISTER FREELAND: So …
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Remarks by Secretary Tillerson with Canadian Foreign Minister Chrystia Freeland at a Press Availability
Press Availability Rex W. Tillerson Secretary of State Vancouver, Canada January 16, 2018 FOREIGN MINISTER FREELAND: Sorry to be a bit late. We had a lot we had to pack into the day. And thanks to everyone for joining us. I’d like to begin by acknowledging that the land on which we gather is …
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Secretary of State Rex W. Tillerson visits Ottawa
Secretary of State Rex W. Tillerson traveled to Ottawa on December 19 at the invitation of Canadian Minister of Foreign Affairs Chrystia Freeland for his first official visit to Canada as Secretary of State. Discussions covered U.S.-Canadian coordination on a range of global and regional topics, including the threat posed by North Korea and the situation in Venezuela. Secretary Tillerson …
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Remarks by Secretary of State Rex Tillerson with Canadian Foreign Minister Chrystia Freeland at a Press Availability
As delivered. FOREIGN MINISTER FREELAND: Okay. Hi, everybody. Great to see everyone here. Before I begin, I’d like to extend Canada’s thoughts and condolences to our American guests in light of the terrible train derailment in Washington state. We extend our sympathies to those who lost loved ones and wish a full and swift recovery to …
Read More» Remarks by Secretary of State Rex Tillerson to Mission Canada Personnel
As delivered. It wasn’t in my remarks to hit the button and make it go green. It’s green now. (Laughter.) Well, let me say again how much we appreciate – (laughter) – all of you and our folks across the countries in how you represent us and the important role you play across this vast …
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U.S. Coast Guard to offload approximately 16 tons of cocaine in Port Everglades
Thanks to the joint efforts of U.S. Coast Guard crews, Canadian crews and interagency partners, U.S. Coast Guard Cutter James is scheduled to offload approximately 16 tons of cocaine Tuesday in Port Everglades worth an estimated $420 million wholesale seized in international waters off the Eastern Pacific Ocean.
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Foreign Agricultural Service Celebrates 150 Years of U.S.-Canadian Agricultural Partnership
Yesterday, the USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service hosted a sensational reception at the National Capital Commission (NCC)’s International Pavilion celebrating 150 years of agricultural friendship between the United States and Canada. In her opening remarks, U.S. Embassy Ottawa Chargé d’Affaires Elizabeth Aubin Moore reinforced that farmers on both sides of the U.S. Canada border are committed …
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Cease-Fire Violations in Eastern Ukraine
The United States is deeply concerned with the recent spike in violence in eastern Ukraine around Avdiivka-Yasynuvata.
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United States-Canada Joint Arctic Leaders’ Statement
President Obama and Prime Minister Trudeau are proud to launch actions ensuring a strong, sustainable and viable Arctic economy and ecosystem.
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Stakeholder Dialogue for the North American Leaders Summit
On Thursday, September 29, 2016, the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars (Wilson Center) will host the first-ever Stakeholder Dialogue on North American Competitiveness.
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North American Leaders’ Summit Press Conference
“This is my fourth North American Leaders’ Summit, and the first that Canada is hosting in nearly a decade. And this reflects the new commitment that Prime Minister Trudeau has brought to our shared vision of a strong and integrated North America. “
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United States Key Deliverables for the 2016 North American Leaders’ Summit
Today President Obama met in Ottawa, Canada with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of Canada and President Enrique Peña Nieto of Mexico for the North American Leaders’ Summit.
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Pledging Conference in Support of Iraq
On July 20, the United States will join with Canada, Germany and Japan to co-host a Pledging Conference in Washington, D.C. in Support of Iraq.
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North America celebrates 100 years of Migratory Birds Protection
This year, the United States, Canada, and Mexico mark the Centennial of the Migratory Birds Treaty — the cornerstone of international efforts to conserve birds that know no borders.
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North American Governments Call for Commitments to Address Global Steel Excess Capacity
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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Remarks by President Obama to the People of Cuba
I have come here to bury the last remnant of the Cold War in the Americas. I have come here to extend the hand of friendship to the Cuban people.
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U.S.-Canada Joint Statement on Climate, Energy, and Arctic Leadership
President Barack Obama and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau share a common vision of a prosperous and sustainable North American economy, and the opportunities afforded by advancing clean growth.
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Haiti Special Coordinator Kenneth Merten’s Travel to Canada
Department of State Haiti Special Coordinator Kenneth Merten is in Canada today to meet with senior Canadian government officials to review multilateral efforts in Haiti.
Read More» Statement from U.S. Ambassador Bruce A. Heyman on Trans-Pacific Partnership Signing
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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