As prepared for delivery Good evening, May I say, I am thrilled to be here. I am thrilled not only because of how strongly I believe in the spectacular work of the Salvation Army all around the world, but also because I am so grateful to have an opportunity to discuss something that doesn’t involve ...
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 28 September, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, Events, News, Ottawa, Speeches
| Tags: Salvation Army
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
Remarks delivered by U.S. Ambassador to Canada Kelly Craft at the Gordie Howe International Bridge Groundbreaking
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 18 July, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, Business, Economic Affairs, News, Speeches, Trade, U.S. & Canada
| Tags: Gordie Howe International Bridge
On behalf of Joe and myself and our family visiting from Colorado and Indiana and all of the hardworking crew here at the U.S. Embassy Ottawa, we are delighted that you have joined us to celebrate America's birthday.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 5 July, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, Ottawa, Speeches, U.S. & Canada
| Tags: Ambassador Kelly Craft, Independence Day
April 17, 2018 Remarks delivered by U.S. Ambassador to Canada Kelly Craft at the Conseil des relations internationales de Montréal (CORIM) As Prepared for Delivery Who will shape the future of our planet? That’s a pretty heady question, I know. The glass-half-full view of the world has lots to celebrate: millions moving out ...
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 17 April, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, Montreal, News, Quebec, Speeches, U.S. & Canada
| Tags: Ambassador Kelly Craft
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
Statement of USTR Robert Lighthizer at the Closing of the Seventh Round of NAFTA Renegotiations As Delivered March 5, 2018 Mexico City, Mexico Ambassador Lighthizer: Good Afternoon. Let me begin by commending Secretary Guajardo for a terrific job hosting this seventh round of negotiations here in Mexico City. It is a privilege to return to ...
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 6 March, 2018 | Topics:
Economic Affairs, Key Officials, News, Speeches, Trade, U.S. & Canada
| Tags: NAFTA, United States Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer, USTR
February 13, 2018 Remarks delivered by U.S. Ambassador to Canada Kelly Craft at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute’s Canada-U.S. Dinner As Prepared for Delivery This is a wonderful event for me because it centers on what is NOW my passion – strengthening the already close relationship between Canada and the United States. Each of my predecessors told ...
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 14 February, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, Ottawa, Speeches, U.S. & Canada
| Tags: Macdonald-Laurier Institute
Remarks by United States Ambassador to Canada Kelly Craft at the Energy Council of Canada’s Annual Industry Update As prepared for delivery Thank you for inviting me to spend some time with you today. As a relatively new diplomat with less than six months under my belt, I am still in that phase of meeting ...
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 5 February, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, Energy, Ottawa, Speeches, U.S. & Canada
| Tags: Ambassador Kelly Craft, energy
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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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 20 December, 2017 | Topics:
Former U.S. Government Leaders, Key Officials, Ottawa, Speeches, U.S. & Canada, Western Hemisphere
| Tags: Rex Tillerson
As delivered. Good morning everyone! First of all, let me thank Deputy Minister Shugart and Ambassador Shin for inviting us to co-host this important symposium. We are so pleased to join you as partners in this event today. The current trends and events in East Asia have dominated the headlines of late, and for good ...
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 12 December, 2017 | Topics:
Key Officials, Speeches, U.S. & Canada
| Tags: DPRK, North Korea
As prepared for delivery. Thank you, Rick for that kind introduction. You read it just the way I wrote it, which I appreciate! Rick and his Chamber colleagues briefed me on my very first official trip to the Toronto consulate. The American Chamber here is a WORKING chamber, and it deserves much of the credit ...
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 8 December, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, Business, Commercial Affairs, Economic Affairs, Key Officials, Speeches, U.S. & Canada
| Tags: American Chamber of Commerce
As prepared for delivery. Thank you, Marc, for that kind introduction. It is a great privilege for the U.S. Embassy to be neighbors with the National Gallery of Canada. I was delighted to learn, in fact, that the glass tower on the north end of our Embassy’s roof is an homage to the shining glass ...
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 1 December, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, Art & Culture, Ottawa, Public Affairs, Speeches, U.S. & Canada
| Tags: Ambassador Kelly Craft
As Prepared for Delivery Welcome to our celebration of the great state of New York, one of the very special places in my country that the whole world knows. And, we hope, our friends in Canada will get to know even better! New York City, the Big Apple. Frank Sinatra famously sang that he wanted ...
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 29 November, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, Speeches, Travel & Tourism, U.S. & Canada
| Tags: Ambassador Kelly Craft
It is always a great pleasure to speak about the U.S. – Canada relationship and I’m particularly happy to do so here in Windsor, Ontario. I’m very happy to be here with Consul General Doug George. The border crossings linking Windsor and Detroit are the busiest North American crossings in terms of volume of trade. ...
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 15 September, 2017 | Topics:
Chargé D’Affaires, Events, News, Speeches, U.S. & Canada
| Tags: CUSIPG
Bonjour and Bienvenue a l’Ambassade des États-Unis. Welcome to the Embassy of the United States! We welcome in particular those of you who have traveled from all corners of the Alliance to take part in this week’s “We Are NATO” program in Canada. And a special thank you to Robert Baines and the NATO Association ...
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 12 September, 2017 | Topics:
Chargé D’Affaires, Events, Political Affairs, Security & Counterterrorism, Speeches
| Tags: Chargé d'Affaires, Chargé d'Affaires a.i. Elizabeth Moore Aubin, Defense, NATO
Good evening, everyone, and a big thank you to Fulbright Canada for hosting us this evening. Tonight is a celebration of discovering new friends, colleagues, and opportunities … but if you don’t mind, I’d like to take just a couple of moments for more serious reflection. We have all seen the tragic trail of destruction ...
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 11 September, 2017 | Topics:
Chargé D’Affaires, Education, Scholarships and Exchanges, Speeches
| Tags: Chargé d'Affaires, Chargé d'Affaires a.i. Elizabeth Moore Aubin, educationusa, Fulbright
"The United States had been privileged to lead the Arctic Council at a time when the Arctic Region has been facing unprecedented change and challenges."
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 12 May, 2017 | Topics:
Environment, Fisheries & Marine Issues, Former U.S. Government Leaders, Key Officials, News, Science & Tech, Speeches, The Arctic, U.S. & Canada
| Tags: Arctic Council, Rex Tillerson
Republished from
www.state.gov . Good morning, Secretary General and my fellow ministers, and thank you for the opportunity to speak. Let me be very clear at the outset of my remarks: the U.S. commitment to NATO is strong and this Alliance remains the bedrock for transatlantic security. This Alliance was forged from the ashes of World ...
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 31 March, 2017 | Topics:
Former U.S. Government Leaders, Security & Counterterrorism, Speeches, U.S. Agencies
| Tags: NATO, Rex Tillerson, US Mission to NATO
"Now is the time to strengthen our shared commitment to security and invest in a fight in which we all have a stake."
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 22 March, 2017 | Topics:
Former U.S. Government Leaders, News, Security & Counterterrorism, Speeches
| Tags: Global Coalition to Counter ISIL/Da’esh, Rex Tillerson
"I am here tonight to deliver a message of unity and strength, and it is a message deeply delivered from my heart."
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 28 February, 2017 | Topics:
News, President of the United States, Speeches
| Tags: Donald J. Trump, Joint Address to Congress
"Though we often live in a world of headlines, working outside of the public eye does not make you any less essential to our operations."
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 2 February, 2017 | Topics:
Former U.S. Government Leaders, News, Speeches
| Tags: Rex Tillerson
"My fellow Americans, it has been the honor of my life to serve you."
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 11 January, 2017 | Topics:
Former U.S. Government Leaders, News, Speeches
| Tags: Barack Obama
"The U.S. Embassy is committed to being a good friend and neighbor."
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 12 December, 2016 | Topics:
Ambassador, Environment, Ottawa, Speeches, U.S. & Canada
| Tags: Mackenzie Ave
Few nations on Earth share more than America and Canadians.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 10 December, 2016 | Topics:
Key Officials, News, Ottawa, Speeches, U.S. & Canada
| Tags: Joe Biden
"Because the Summit has proven so popular, particularly among Quebec companies, we decided to conclude 2016 by organizing the U.S. Mission to Canada's largest U.S. investment promotion event in Montreal!"
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 6 December, 2016 | Topics:
Ambassador, Commercial Affairs, Commercial Opportunities, Doing Business in the U.S., Montreal, News, Speeches, Trade, U.S. & Canada
| Tags: remarks, SelectUSA, SelectUSA Canada
"We have to get this right, and we have to get it right now."
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 17 November, 2016 | Topics:
Energy, Environment, Former U.S. Government Leaders, News, Speeches, Video
| Tags: ActOnClimate, Climate Change, COP-22, John Kerry, United Nations
November 12, 2016 Ottawa, ON As prepared for delivery. The Marine Corps Birthday Ball is one of the highlights of my year. I am so honored to be here tonight and in this fantastic venue! In a few minutes I will read a birthday message from Secretary of State John Kerry to the United States ...
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 16 November, 2016 | Topics:
Ambassador, Events, Ottawa, Speeches
| Tags: Marine Ball, USMC
"We have to remember that we’re actually all on one team. This is an intramural scrimmage. We’re not Democrats first. We're not Republicans first. We are Americans first."
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 9 November, 2016 | Topics:
Former U.S. Government Leaders, News, Speeches, Video
| Tags: Barack Obama, election
"It is my honor to be here today to recognize the important contributions the members of the Canadian Armed Forces make to the United States military and to U.S. military operations around the globe."
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 8 November, 2016 | Topics:
Ambassador, News, Ottawa, Security & Counterterrorism, Speeches, U.S. & Canada
| Tags: Military, remarks
"The story of veterans is about continuing the commitment to serving fellow citizens, using the skills and dedication the veterans developed while they were in uniform."
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 2 November, 2016 | Topics:
Ambassador, News, Ottawa, Speeches
| Tags: remarks, Remembrance Day, Team Rubicon, Veterans Day
"It is imperative that we continue to come together in fora like this, within our own governments, and with our colleagues at the municipal, state, and provincial levels to consider how we can most effectively combat human trafficking. "
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 2 November, 2016 | Topics:
Ambassador, Human Rights, News, Official Reports, Ottawa, Reports, Speeches, U.S. & Canada, U.S. Agencies
| Tags: human trafficking, speech, TIP Report, Trafficking in Persons Report
Ambassador Heyman’s Remarks at Come From Away Dinner Gander, NL October 28, 2016 As prepared for delivery. Thank you Michael. I am so glad Vicki and I met you and learned about the Canadian Music Theatre Project’s role in creating Come From Away when we visited Sheridan College last year. Even before we met you, ...
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 31 October, 2016 | Topics:
Ambassador, Art & Culture, Events, Speeches, U.S. & Canada
| Tags: 9/11, Come From Away, Gander, Newfoundland and Labrador, NL, Plane People, September 11
You don't need me to tell you how the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Seaway are a deeply important environmental and economic resource shared between the United States and Canada. I think the numbers speak for themselves.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 27 October, 2016 | Topics:
Ambassador, Fisheries & Marine Issues, News, Ottawa, Speeches, U.S. & Canada
| Tags: Great Lakes, remarks
For more than 100 years, the IJC has enabled the United States and Canadian governments to manage the levels and flows of our shared waters and has provided expert advice and guidance to help us find solutions that meet the needs of both countries.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 24 October, 2016 | Topics:
Ambassador, Border Issues, Fisheries & Marine Issues, News, Ottawa, Speeches, U.S. & Canada
| Tags: IJC, International Joint Commission, remarks
This conversation we are having today about climate, about our shared efforts to move toward a low-carbon future and about protecting our Arctic, is one that deserves to be at the very top of our agenda."
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By U.S. Embassy Ottawa | 9 August, 2016 | Topics:
Ambassador, Environment, Quebec, Speeches, The Arctic, U.S. & Canada
| Tags: Council of State Governments/ Eastern Regional Conference
"As we go forward together, on that freedom road, let’s stay true to the values that make us who we are -- Canadians and Americans, allies and friends, now and forever."
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By U.S. Embassy Ottawa | 29 June, 2016 | Topics:
Featured Event, Former U.S. Government Leaders, Key Officials, News, Ottawa, Speeches
| Tags: Barack Obama, Parliament of Canada, POTUS Visit
"Culture is vital to the fabric of both of our countries -- which is why I have made cultural diplomacy one of my four policy priorities as the U.S. Ambassador to Canada."
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By Ambassador Bruce Heyman | 24 June, 2016 | Topics:
Ambassador, Art & Culture, Culture, News, Ottawa, Speeches, Toronto
| Tags: Chihuly, ChihulyTO, ROM, Royal Ontario Museum
Through his tireless efforts, "Mr. RCC" helped break down barriers to regulatory cooperation and made our economies more competitive, while keeping our commitments to our citizens' health, safety, and welfare.
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By Ambassador Bruce Heyman | 23 June, 2016 | Topics:
Ambassador, News, Ottawa, Speeches
| Tags: Regulatory Cooperation Council, speech
"To have decision-makers, influencers, and thought leaders like you engaged in generating a cross-border discussion -- a pan-continental discussion actually -- is really impressive."
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By Ambassador Bruce Heyman | 23 June, 2016 | Topics:
Ambassador, Energy, Environment, News, Ottawa, Speeches, The Arctic
| Tags: ActOnClimate, North American Climate Policy Forum, speech
"I'm proud to say that with our 108 delegates, Canada will have the second largest country delegation at this year's SelectUSA Summit."
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By Ambassador Bruce Heyman | 20 June, 2016 | Topics:
Ambassador, Business, Commercial Affairs, Commercial Opportunities, Economic Affairs, Key Officials, News, Ottawa, Speeches, Trade, U.S. & Canada
"I am confident that this fantastic project will bring dedicated bike lanes to Mackenzie, but will not only do that, will be a welcome addition to downtown Ottawa."
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By U.S. Embassy Ottawa | 17 June, 2016 | Topics:
Ambassador, Environment, Key Officials, News, Ottawa, Speeches
| Tags: cycling, greening initiatives, Mackenzie Avenue
As Delivered Thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you. Glenn [Richardson, JobsOhio, Managing Director for Advanced Manufacturing and Aerospace], I appreciate that. Before I begin this morning, I’d just like to take a few moments to say a few words about the tragic loss of life, actually let’s call it what it is, a ...
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By Ambassador Bruce Heyman | 16 June, 2016 | Topics:
Ambassador, News, Ottawa, Speeches, U.S. & Canada
| Tags: Ohio State University, SAGE
Check Against Delivery – June 9, 2016 Thank you, David [David Dyment, President of Canadian International Council], for that introduction, and thanks to the Canadian International Council’s National Capital Branch for the invitation to join you tonight. It’s always a pleasure for me to speak to groups such as yours, both to share my enthusiasm ...
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By U.S. Embassy Ottawa | 16 June, 2016 | Topics:
Ambassador, Speeches, U.S. & Canada
| Tags: The Canadian International Council
"Without a doubt, the U.S.-Canada relationship is as strong as ever."
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By Ambassador Bruce Heyman | 27 April, 2016 | Topics:
Ambassador, Economic Affairs, News, Speeches, U.S. & Canada
| Tags: Canada-US Securities Conference, Securities, SIFMA, speech
"Whether we are working jointly to ensure the environmental health of the region, cooperating to expedite the safe and efficient transport of goods and services across our shared border, or developing innovative approaches to the challenges of our time, the Great Lakes region will continue to play a central role in U.S. and Canadian prosperity."
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By Ambassador Bruce Heyman | 25 April, 2016 | Topics:
Ambassador, Economic Affairs, News, Ottawa, Speeches, Toronto
| Tags: Great Lakes Economic Forum, speech
"This visit has been a celebration of the values that we share. We, as a peoples, are committed to the principles of equality and opportunity -- the idea that if you work hard and play by the rules, you can make it if you try, no matter what the circumstances of your birth, in both ...
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By U.S. Embassy Ottawa | 11 March, 2016 | Topics:
Featured Event, Former U.S. Government Leaders, Key Officials, News, Speeches, U.S. & Canada
| Tags: Barack Obama, Official Visit, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau
Ambassador Bruce Heyman delivered the closing address to over 400 financial service professionals at the annual Thomson Reuters Financial and Risk Summit in Toronto on November 23, 2015. Summit participants included Maureen Jensen, Executive Director of the Ontario Securities Commission and Janet Ecker, former Ontario Finance Minister and Executive Director of the Toronto Financial Services ...
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By U.S. Consulate General Toronto | 24 November, 2015 | Topics:
Ambassador, Speeches, Toronto
| Tags: Ambassador Bruce Heyman, speech, toronto
“In the year and a half since I arrived in Canada, I have traveled throughout this beautiful country, from sea to sea to sea and had the privilege to get to know Canadians at every stop. I have to say that I’ve been looking forward to this particular trip for quite a while. Not only ...
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By U.S. Embassy Ottawa | 26 August, 2015 | Topics:
Ambassador, Events, Speeches
U.S.
Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker arrived in Ottawa today for her first official visit to Canada. The two-day trip will include meetings and events in Ottawa and Toronto highlighting the close and vibrant economic relationship between the United States and Canada. In meetings with Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper, Minister of Industry James Moore and Minister of International Trade ...
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By U.S. Embassy Ottawa | 30 October, 2014 | Topics:
Events, Key Officials, Speeches, Trade
On October 28th, Secretary of State John Kerry traveled to Ottawa to conduct a series of bilateral meetings and to convey condolences to senior Canadian officials following last week’s attacks in Canada. Secretary Kerry’s first stop was a visit to the National War Memorial with Canadian Foreign Minister John Baird where the Secretary participated in ...
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By U.S. Embassy Ottawa | 28 October, 2014 | Topics:
Events, Featured Event, Former U.S. Government Leaders, Key Officials, Speeches, U.S. & Canada
| Tags: John Kerry
Excerpts from Secretary of State John Kerry’s meeting with Embassy Ottawa employees. SECRETARY KERRY: Thank you all very much for a wonderful welcome. I am really happy to be here, and despite the fact that it’s taken me longer than I wanted to to be able to get up here, I’m proud to say that ...
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By U.S. Embassy Ottawa | 28 October, 2014 | Topics:
Events, Former U.S. Government Leaders, Speeches
| Tags: John Kerry
Carleton University graduate students had the opportunity to listen to and discuss North America’s security with Acting Assistant Secretary for Policy at the Department of Homeland Security Alan Bersin their first week back in class. Sharing his vision on the North American security perimeter, Bersin discussed how the 2011 Beyond the Border (BTB) agreement between ...
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By U.S. Embassy Ottawa | 16 September, 2014 | Topics:
Events, Speeches
Remarks by Bruce Heyman United States Ambassador to Canada June 2, 2014 Ottawa, Canada AS PREPARED FOR DELIVERY Friends, colleagues — good evening. I just came back from a 21 day trek across your beautiful country. It’s been an amazing education for me and my wife Vicki and I’ve seen so many things and met ...
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By U.S. Embassy Ottawa | 2 June, 2014 | Topics:
Ambassador, Ottawa, Speeches, Video
As prepared for delivery. As the Chief of Mission, I will be the President’s Representative and senior-most government official in Canada. I will represent all Americans, man and woman, young and old, of all races, religions, sexual preferences and political affiliations. The relationship the United States has with Canada is indeed special, but also enduring. ...
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By U.S. Embassy Ottawa | 26 March, 2014 | Topics:
Ambassador, Speeches
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