Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland, Assistant Secretary for Insular and International Affairs Carmen G. Cantor and Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs Bryan Newland visited Ottawa, Canada, this week.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 8 September, 2023 | Topics: Environment, News, Ottawa, U.S. & Canada
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 spoke today with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of Canada.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 25 June, 2023 | Topics: Europe & Eurasia, Key Officials, News, Ottawa, President of the United States, U.S. & Canada
Since May, more than 600 U.S. firefighters, support personnel, and firefighting assets have been deployed, working alongside Canadian firefighters to tackle what is likely to be the worst fire season in Canadian history.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 8 June, 2023 | Topics: Environment, News, Ottawa, President of the United States, U.S. & Canada, U.S. Agencies
President Biden spoke with Prime Minister Trudeau to offer additional support to respond to the devastating and historic wildfires burning in Canada.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 7 June, 2023 | Topics: Environment, News, Ottawa, President of the United States, U.S. & Canada
Remarks as delivered by U.S. Ambassador to Canada David L. Cohen at the “Possibilities – Canada and the Biden Administration’s Historic Bipartisan Economic Investments” event.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 5 May, 2023 | Topics: Commercial Affairs, Commercial Opportunities, Doing Business in the U.S., Economic Affairs, Energy, Key Officials, News, Speeches, Trade, U.S. & Canada, Western Hemisphere
Today is an exciting day in the long-standing U.S.-Canada space relationship, as Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen was named as part of the binational team that will crew the Artemis II Mission.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 3 April, 2023 | Topics: Montreal, News, Ottawa, Science & Tech, U.S. & Canada
As the closest of friends and allies, the United States and Canada remain committed to making life better for people on both sides of our shared border and to building a more free, equitable, secure, and prosperous world.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 25 March, 2023 | Topics: Key Officials, News, Ottawa, President of the United States, U.S. & Canada, U.S. Secretary of State
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
National Palace Mexico City, Mexico
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 10 January, 2023 | Topics: Key Officials, News, Ottawa, President of the United States, U.S. & Canada, Western Hemisphere
North America shares a unique history and culture that emphasizes innovation, equitable development, and mutually beneficial trade to create inclusive economic opportunities for the benefit of our people. We are not just neighbors and partners. Our people share bonds of family and friendship and value – above all else – freedom, justice, human rights, equality, …
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 10 January, 2023 | Topics: Key Officials, News, Ottawa, President of the United States, 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
Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman spoke by phone yesterday with Canadian Deputy Foreign Minister David Morrison and congratulated him on his recent appointment.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 8 November, 2022 | Topics: Key Officials, News, Ottawa, U.S. & Canada
The following joint statement was released by the Governments of Canada and the United States of America on the meeting of the Canada-United States Joint Action Plan on Opioids Steering Committee.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 8 November, 2022 | Topics: Key Officials, News, Ottawa, Policy, U.S. & Canada
During the World Leaders Summit at the 27th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC COP27), Canada and the United States announced their joint work to facilitate the establishment of a Green Shipping Corridor Network in the Great Lakes – St. Lawrence Seaway System.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 7 November, 2022 | Topics: Environment, Key Officials, News, Ottawa, Policy, U.S. & Canada
Remarks by Secretary Blinken and Canadian Foreign Minister Joly at a conversation with rising leaders in Montreal, Quebec.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 28 October, 2022 | Topics: Human Rights, Key Officials, Montreal, News, Ottawa, Public Affairs, Quebec, U.S. & Canada, U.S. Secretary of State
Remarks by Secretary Blinken and Canadian Foreign Minister Joly at a tour of Lithion Recycling in Quebec.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 28 October, 2022 | Topics: Commercial Affairs, Economic Affairs, Key Officials, Montreal, News, Ottawa, Quebec, Science & Tech, U.S. & Canada, U.S. Secretary of State
Interview with Secretary of State Antony Blinken with Gino Chouinard and Georges Pothier of Salut Bonjour.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 28 October, 2022 | Topics: Europe & Eurasia, Key Officials, Montreal, News, Ottawa, Public Affairs, Quebec, U.S. & Canada, U.S. Secretary of State, Western Hemisphere
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 people and Government of the United States, I send heartfelt congratulations to our neighbors in Canada as you celebrate the 155th anniversary of Canada’s confederation on July 1.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 1 July, 2022 | Topics: History, Key Officials, News, Ottawa, President of the United States, U.S. & Canada
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
The United States Embassy is pleased to announce it will once again participate in this year’s Doors Open Ottawa on Sunday, June 5.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 13 May, 2022 | Topics: Art & Culture, Culture, Events, News, Ottawa, U.S. & Canada
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
May 5, 2022 Readout of Ambassador Katherine Tai’s Meeting with Canadian Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business and Economic Development Mary Ng OTTAWA – United States Trade Representative Katherine Tai met today with Canada’s Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business and Economic Development Mary Ng to discuss ways to strengthen the …
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 6 May, 2022 | Topics: News, Ottawa, Trade, U.S. & Canada, Western Hemisphere
May 5, 2022 Remarks from Ambassador Katherine Tai at a Press Conference with Canadian Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business and Economic Development, Mary Ng WASHINGTON – United States Trade Representative Katherine Tai today delivered remarks at a joint press conference with Canadian Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business and Economic …
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 6 May, 2022 | Topics: Key Officials, News, Ottawa, Speeches, Trade, 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
This is an exciting and important day for me. And I want to acknowledge up front my appreciation to the Governor General for her very gracious welcome to Rideau Hall this afternoon. Nakurmiik, Your Excellency.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 7 December, 2021 | Topics: Ambassador, Key Officials, News, Ottawa, Speeches, 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 | 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
Brief remarks and press questions with Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs Assistant Secretary Brian Nichols.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 19 November, 2021 | Topics: Key Officials, News, Ottawa, U.S. & Canada, Western Hemisphere
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
The leaders of North America met to reaffirm the strength of our relationship and to chart a new path for our collaboration at a time when we face incredibly complex global challenges.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 18 November, 2021 | Topics: Key Officials, News, Ottawa, President of the United States, 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
Remarks by President Joe Biden 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, President of the United States, U.S. & Canada
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
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
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
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. spoke today with Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada to congratulate him on the Liberal Party’s victory in the September 20 federal elections.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 21 September, 2021 | Topics: Key Officials, News, Ottawa, President of the United States, U.S. & Canada
Today we remember those we lost that morning, and we honor the courage of their families and friends—some of whom we are privileged to have with us this morning.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 11 September, 2021 | Topics: Ambassador, Key Officials, News, Ottawa, Speeches, U.S. & Canada
Mr. Speaker, members of the diplomatic corps, distinguished guests thank you for joining us, and welcome to Lornado.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 11 September, 2021 | Topics: Ambassador, Key Officials, News, Ottawa, Speeches, U.S. & Canada
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken and German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas co-hosted a ministerial on Afghanistan with allies and partners.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 8 September, 2021 | Topics: Key Officials, News, Security & Counterterrorism, U.S. & Canada, U.S. Secretary of State
Statement from Secretary of State Antony Blinken on the 1,000th Day of Arbitrary Detention of Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor in China
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 5 September, 2021 | Topics: Human Rights, U.S. & Canada, U.S. Secretary of State
During a meeting this morning with the G7 leaders, the President conveyed that our mission in Kabul will end based on the achievement of our objectives.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 24 August, 2021 | Topics: Key Officials, News, Ottawa, President of the United States, U.S. & Canada
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
The United States and Canada hosted the third U.S.-Canada Critical Minerals Working Group meeting on July 28, co-chaired by U.S. Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Western Hemisphere Affairs, Laura Lochman, and Assistant Deputy Minister of the Land and Minerals Sector of Natural Resources Canada, Jeff Labonté.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 31 July, 2021 | Topics: News, Ottawa, Trade, 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
This is the preeminent forum for the eight Arctic states and six permanent participants to cooperate and address shared priorities together.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 20 May, 2021 | Topics: Environment, Europe & Eurasia, Key Officials, News, Ottawa, The Arctic, U.S. & Canada, U.S. Secretary of State
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
Secretary Blinken will lead the U.S. delegation to the 12th Ministerial Meeting of the Arctic Council May 19-20, in Reykjavik, Iceland.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 19 May, 2021 | Topics: Europe & Eurasia, Fact Sheets, Key Officials, 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
Opening remarks from USTR Ambassador Katherine Tai at the First USMCA Free Trade Commission.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 18 May, 2021 | Topics: Key Officials, News, Ottawa, 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
We’re in this together. And what each of our nations does or does not do will not only impact people of our own country, but people everywhere.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 22 April, 2021 | Topics: Energy, Environment, Key Officials, News, U.S. & Canada, U.S. Secretary of State
Opening remarks by President Joseph R. Biden at the Leaders’ Summit on Climate.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 22 April, 2021 | Topics: Energy, Environment, Key Officials, News, Our Ocean, President of the United States, U.S. & Canada
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
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.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 27 March, 2021 | Topics: East Asia & Pacific, Human Rights, Key Officials, News, Ottawa, U.S. & Canada, 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
Speech by U.S. Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken at NATO Headquarters in Brussels, Belgium.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 24 March, 2021 | Topics: Europe & Eurasia, Key Officials, News, Ottawa, Security & Counterterrorism, Speeches, U.S. & Canada, U.S. Secretary of State
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
Remarks by Secretary Antony J. Blinken on his first visit to NATO Headquarters as Secretary of State.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 23 March, 2021 | Topics: Europe & Eurasia, Key Officials, News, Ottawa, 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
INTERVIEW ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE WASHINGTON, D.C. FEBRUARY 28, 2021 Secretary Antony J. Blinken With Rosemary Barton of the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation QUESTION: Secretary Blinken, nice of you to make the time. Appreciate it. SECRETARY BLINKEN: It’s good to be with you. QUESTION: Obviously we’re doing this in strange circumstances. It must be hard to be a diplomat …
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 28 February, 2021 | Topics: Key Officials, News, Ottawa, Public Affairs, U.S. & Canada, U.S. Secretary of State
Remarks by Secretary of State Antony Blinken at a press availability following his virtual visits to Canada and Mexico.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 26 February, 2021 | Topics: Halifax, Key Officials, Montreal, News, Ottawa, Quebec, The Arctic, Toronto, U.S. & Canada, U.S. Secretary of State, Vancouver, Western Hemisphere, Winnipeg
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
Remarks by President Biden and Prime Minister Trudeau of Canada in Joint Press Statements
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 24 February, 2021 | Topics: Key Officials, Speeches, U.S. & Canada
Remarks by President Biden and Prime Minister Trudeau of Canada Before Virtual Bilateral Meeting on February 23, 2021
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 24 February, 2021 | Topics: Featured Event, Key Officials, President of the United States, Speeches, U.S. & Canada, Vice President of the United States
Today, President Biden will jointly unveil a new initiative with our Canadian partners and friends: The U.S.- Canada Partnership Roadmap. The Roadmap is a blueprint for our whole-of-government relationship, based on our shared values and commitment to work in partnership on areas of mutual concern, such as the recovery from COVID-19 and global health security, …
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 24 February, 2021 | Topics: Fact Sheets, News, Ottawa, President of the United States, U.S. & Canada
On February 23, President Joe Biden will participate in his first bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 20 February, 2021 | Topics: Key Officials, News, Ottawa, President of the United States, 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
We deeply value our Canadian friends and partners who stand with us in these challenging times and reaffirm our commitment to work on behalf of the American people in support of our deep and enduring partnership with Canada.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 7 January, 2021 | Topics: History, Key Officials, News, Ottawa, U.S. & Canada
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
The U.S. and Canadian governments have agreed to extend cross-border travel restrictions to non-essential travel through December 21, 2020.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 20 November, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Border Issues, Consular Affairs, Exclude, U.S. & Canada, U.S. Citizen Services
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
FVAP is offering virtual voting assistance via Zoom to provide direct support to overseas citizens.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 16 October, 2020 | Topics: Consular Affairs, News, U.S. & Canada, U.S. Citizen Services
The U.S. and Canadian governments have agreed to extend cross-border travel restrictions to non-essential travel through October 21.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 22 September, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Border Issues, Consular Affairs, Exclude, U.S. & Canada, U.S. Citizen Services
“On behalf of all Americans, I extend my sincerest condolences to the family and friends of the Right Honourable John Turner.”
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 20 September, 2020 | Topics: Key Officials, News, Ottawa, U.S. & Canada
The CDC, public health and regulatory officials, Canada, and the U.S. FDA are investigating a multistate outbreak of Salmonella Enteritidis infections linked to peaches.
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By mackeiganmc | 25 August, 2020 | Topics: Agriculture, News, U.S. & Canada
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 Center for Disease Control and Protection (CDC), public health and regulatory officials in several states, Canada, and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are investigating an outbreak of Salmonella infections linked to red onions.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 31 July, 2020 | Topics: Agriculture, News, U.S. & Canada
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
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, 2020 | Topics: Key Officials, News, Ottawa, President of the United States, U.S. & Canada
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
Secretary Pompeo spoke yesterday with Canadian Foreign Minister Champagne, Australian Foreign Minister Payne, New Zealand Foreign Minister Peters, and United Kingdom Foreign Secretary Raab.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 2 June, 2020 | Topics: Key Officials, News, Ottawa, U.S. & Canada, U.S. Secretary of State
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
On behalf of the American people, President Donald J. Trump and First Lady Melania Trump send their sincere condolences to all Canadians following the recent atrocities in Nova Scotia.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 20 April, 2020 | Topics: Halifax, News, President of the United States, 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
March 21, 2020 – The United States will temporarily limit inbound land border crossings from Canada and Mexico to “essential travel”.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 21 March, 2020 | Topics: Border Issues, Consular Affairs, Economic Affairs, Fact Sheets, News, Ottawa, Policy, Trade, Travel & Tourism, U.S. & Canada, U.S. Citizen Services
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
Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo held a productive call today with Canadian Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 9 March, 2020 | Topics: Key Officials, News, U.S. & Canada, U.S. Secretary of State, Western Hemisphere
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
The U.S. Embassy and Consulate Generals are closely monitoring the current situation in Canada.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 25 February, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, News, Ottawa, Trade, Travel & Tourism, 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
The United States and Canada will hold the ninth round of negotiations to modernize the Columbia River Treaty regime in Washington, D.C., on March 11-12.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 6 February, 2020 | Topics: Environment, Key Officials, News, U.S. & Canada, Vancouver
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
United States Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer delivered the following remarks today at a White House event.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 29 January, 2020 | Topics: News, Trade, U.S. & Canada, Western Hemisphere
Today, the President of the United States signed into law the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA).
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 29 January, 2020 | Topics: News, Trade, U.S. & Canada, U.S. Secretary of State, 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
Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo spoke today with Canadian Foreign Minister François Philippe Champagne.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 10 January, 2020 | Topics: News, U.S. & Canada, U.S. Secretary of State
Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Western Hemisphere Affairs Cynthia Kierscht and Associate Deputy Minister of Natural Resources Canada Shawn Tupper finalized the U.S.-Canada Critical Minerals Action Plan in December 2019.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 9 January, 2020 | Topics: Energy, Environment, Key Officials, News, Security & Counterterrorism, U.S. & Canada
Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo spoke with Canadian Foreign Minister François-Philippe Champagne on December 23, 2019.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 23 December, 2019 | Topics: News, U.S. & Canada, U.S. Secretary of State
Through instruments like the USMCA, we will continue to promote prosperity for the people of our three nations through free, fair, and reciprocal trade.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 20 December, 2019 | Topics: News, Trade, U.S. & Canada, U.S. Secretary of State
United States Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer issued the following statement on December 19, 2019.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 19 December, 2019 | Topics: Key Officials, News, Trade, U.S. & Canada, Western Hemisphere
The United States and Canada recognize global demand for energy minerals will increase dramatically in the coming years and this MoU provides an important framework for cooperation in addressing these complex challenges.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 18 December, 2019 | Topics: Energy, News, Ottawa, Policy, U.S. & Canada
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
Assistant Secretary of State for Consular Affairs Carl Risch will travel December 11-13 to St. Albans, Vermont, and Montreal, Canada.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 11 December, 2019 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Key Officials, Montreal, U.S. & Canada, U.S. Agencies
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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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 9 December, 2019 | Topics: News, U.S. & Canada, Western Hemisphere
Ambassador Jeffrey L. Eberhardt traveled to Ottawa to attend the 2019 International Partnership for Nuclear Verification (IPNDV) plenary meeting on December 3.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 3 December, 2019 | Topics: Key Officials, Ottawa, Policy, Security & Counterterrorism, U.S. & Canada
Statement by Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 22 November, 2019 | Topics: Key Officials, News, U.S. & Canada, U.S. Secretary of State
Brussels, Belgium – Secretary Pompeo’s Press Availability at the NATO Foreign Ministerial
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 20 November, 2019 | Topics: Europe & Eurasia, News, Security & Counterterrorism, U.S. & Canada, U.S. Secretary of State
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.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 20 November, 2019 | Topics: Europe & Eurasia, Security & Counterterrorism, U.S. & Canada, U.S. Secretary of State
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.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 15 November, 2019 | Topics: Europe & Eurasia, News, President of the United States, U.S. & Canada
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
Canadian law enforcement professionals visited Washington, D.C., and other U.S. cities from October 21 to October 30 as participants in the International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP).
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 30 October, 2019 | Topics: Calgary, News, Ottawa, Quebec, Toronto, 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
Media availability with Secretary Michael R. Pompeo and NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 21 October, 2019 | Topics: Europe & Eurasia, Key Officials, News, Security & Counterterrorism, 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
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
Four Canadian professionals in public and economic policy will visit Washington, D.C., and other U.S. cities from September 23 to October 11 as participants in the International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP).
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 23 September, 2019 | Topics: Economic Affairs, Halifax, Montreal, News, Quebec, Toronto, 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
August 22, 2019 – Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo With Vassy Kapelos of CBC Power and Politics.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 22 August, 2019 | Topics: U.S. & Canada, U.S. Secretary of State
August 22, 2019 – Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo And Canadian Foreign Minister Chrystia Freeland At a Press Availability
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 22 August, 2019 | Topics: News, Security & Counterterrorism, Trade, U.S. & Canada, U.S. Secretary of State, Western Hemisphere
August 22, 2019 – Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo met with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau today in Ottawa, Canada.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 22 August, 2019 | Topics: Key Officials, News, Security & Counterterrorism, Trade, U.S. & Canada, U.S. Secretary of State, Western Hemisphere
Remarks by Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo Meeting before his meeting with Canadian Foreign Minister Chrystia Freeland.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 22 August, 2019 | Topics: Key Officials, News, Ottawa, U.S. & Canada, U.S. Secretary of State
Remarks by Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo before his meeting with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 22 August, 2019 | Topics: News, Ottawa, 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
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
From patrolling the skies over Superbowl 51 to supporting the largest Army-led exercise in Alaska in more than 15 years, these CAF members worked side-by-side their U.S. military counterparts while posted to a U.S. military unit or while serving in an operation under U.S. command.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 18 July, 2019 | Topics: News, Ottawa, U.S. & Canada
OTTAWA – The United States Embassy in Ottawa will host an outdoor screening of the film Apollo 11 on Saturday, July 20, on the historic grounds of Lornado, the official residence of the U.S. Ambassador to Canada. The date will mark the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 Moon landing.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 18 July, 2019 | Topics: Events, News, Ottawa, Science & Tech, U.S. & Canada
OTTAWA – The United States Embassy in Ottawa, in partnership with the State University of New York (SUNY) at Plattsburgh, World Learning, and Fulbright Canada, is pleased to announce the selection of 13 outstanding Canadian youth community leaders for the 2019 Youth Ambassadors Program.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 18 July, 2019 | Topics: Alumni, Calgary, Education, Halifax, Montreal, News, Ottawa, Public Affairs, Quebec, Study in the U.S., U.S. & Canada, Vancouver, Winnipeg
Participants will visit organizations with experience working in underserved communities to learn new techniques for getting kids excited about STEM.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 15 July, 2019 | Topics: Calgary, Halifax, Montreal, News, Ottawa, U.S. & Canada
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
U.S. Columbia River Treaty Negotiator Jill Smail will lead a town hall on July 18, 2019, in Boise, Idaho, on the modernization of the Columbia River Treaty regime.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 3 July, 2019 | Topics: Environment, Fisheries & Marine Issues, News, U.S. & Canada, Vancouver
I wish Canadians a very happy Canada Day. Americans are so fortunate to have neighbors like you.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 1 July, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, News, U.S. & Canada
On behalf of the Government of the United States of America, I extend my sincere congratulations to Canada as you celebrate Canada Day on July 1.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 30 June, 2019 | Topics: U.S. & Canada, U.S. Secretary of State
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
The United States and Canada held the seventh round of negotiations to modernize the Columbia River Treaty regime June 19-20, in Washington, D.C.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 24 June, 2019 | Topics: Environment, News, U.S. & Canada, Vancouver
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.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 21 June, 2019 | Topics: News, U.S. & Canada, Western Hemisphere
President Trump met with Prime Minister Trudeau of Canada to build upon the deep partnership and cooperation between our two nations.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 20 June, 2019 | Topics: Key Officials, News, President of the United States, U.S. & Canada
Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo spoke today with Canadian Foreign Minister Chrystia Freeland.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 20 June, 2019 | Topics: Key Officials, News, U.S. & Canada, U.S. Secretary of State, Western Hemisphere
Today, President Trump is meeting with Prime Minister Trudeau of Canada to build upon the deep partnership and cooperation between our two nations.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 20 June, 2019 | Topics: News, President of the United States, U.S. & Canada
President Donald J. Trump will welcome Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of Canada to the White House on June 20, 2019.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 14 June, 2019 | Topics: News, President of the United States, U.S. & Canada
Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo met today with Canadian Foreign Minister Chrystia Freeland in Washington, D.C.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 12 June, 2019 | Topics: News, U.S. & Canada, U.S. Secretary of State
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.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 6 June, 2019 | Topics: Europe & Eurasia, President of the United States, U.S. & Canada, Western Hemisphere
May 28, 2019 – Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo spoke today with Canadian Foreign Minister Chrystia Freeland.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 28 May, 2019 | Topics: News, U.S. & Canada, U.S. Secretary of State, Western Hemisphere
Canadian professionals in search and rescue, academia, and community and health services are visiting Washington, D.C. and other U.S. cities from May 20 to June 7.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 21 May, 2019 | Topics: Halifax, News, Quebec, The Arctic, U.S. & Canada
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
The Memorial Day ceremony will take place from 11:00am to 12:00pm and will include the firing of cannon.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 14 May, 2019 | Topics: Halifax, U.S. & Canada
Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo met with Canadian Foreign Minister Chrystia Freeland in Finland.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 8 May, 2019 | Topics: News, The Arctic, U.S. & Canada, U.S. Secretary of State
U.S. delegation travels to the Arctic to bolster partnerships Did you know that the Qulliq Energy Corporation (QEC) delivers electricity to approximately 14,400 electrical customers across Nunavut by operating 25 stand-alone diesel power plants in 25 communities? QEC is currently working on solar and wind demonstration projects to test the potential of these renewable energy systems …
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 26 April, 2019 | Topics: Exclude, Quebec, The Arctic, 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
The sixth round of negotiations to modernize the Columbia River Treaty regime was held April 10-11 in Victoria, British Columbia.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 12 April, 2019 | Topics: Environment, Fisheries & Marine Issues, News, U.S. & Canada, Vancouver
April 10, 2019 – Delegation from U.S. Embassy Ottawa and U.S. Consulate General Quebec City visit Goja Haven and Kugaaruk in Canada’s Arctic.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 10 April, 2019 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Exclude, News, Quebec, The Arctic, U.S. & Canada
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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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 5 April, 2019 | Topics: Europe & Eurasia, News, Public Affairs, U.S. & Canada, Western Hemisphere
Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo met yesterday with Canadian Foreign Minister Chrystia Freeland in Washington, D.C.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 4 April, 2019 | Topics: Key Officials, News, U.S. & Canada, U.S. Secretary of State, Western Hemisphere
Join us in Ogdensburg on May 7, 2019.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 26 March, 2019 | Topics: Business, Doing Business in the U.S., Economic Affairs, Ottawa, Trade, U.S. & Canada, U.S. Agencies
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
The United States and Canada held the fifth round of negotiations to modernize the Columbia River Treaty regime March 1, 2019.
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By U.S. Embassy Ottawa | 5 March, 2019 | Topics: U.S. & Canada, Vancouver
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
The 79-member Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS has worked diligently since 2014 to reduce the threat ISIS poses to international security and our homelands.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 6 February, 2019 | Topics: News, Security & Counterterrorism, U.S. & Canada
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.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 5 February, 2019 | Topics: News, Ottawa, U.S. & Canada, U.S. Secretary of State, Western Hemisphere
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
Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs David Hale will travel to Canada January 29-30.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 29 January, 2019 | Topics: Key Officials, News, Ottawa, Political Affairs, U.S. & Canada
With a little help from Santa, U.S. Embassy Ottawa’s United States Marine Corps detachment and U.S. Navy personnel will deliver unwrapped toys to the children at Ottawa’s Ronald McDonald House.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 17 December, 2018 | Topics: Events, News, Ottawa, Public Affairs, U.S. & Canada | Tags: Navy
Press availability with Secretary of State Pompeo, Secretary of Defense Mattis, Canadian Minister of Foreign Affairs Freeland, and Canadian Minister of Defense Sajjan.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 14 December, 2018 | Topics: Key Officials, News, U.S. & Canada, U.S. Secretary of State
Secretary of State Pompeo and Secretary of Defense Mattis hosted Minister of Foreign Affairs Freeland and Minister of Defense Sajjan in Washington, DC.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 14 December, 2018 | Topics: Key Officials, News, U.S. & Canada, U.S. Secretary of State
The United States and Canada held the fourth round of negotiations to modernize the Columbia River Treaty regime December 12-13.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 14 December, 2018 | Topics: U.S. & Canada, Vancouver
In Ottawa, Secretary Mattis will attend a Canada and U.S. co-hosted meeting of the top 13 military contributing nations to the Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 4 December, 2018 | Topics: News, Ottawa, U.S. & Canada
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
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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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 30 November, 2018 | Topics: Economic Affairs, Key Officials, News, President of the United States, Trade, U.S. & Canada, Western Hemisphere
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 16 November, 2018 | Topics: Agriculture, Ambassador, Border Issues, Business, Environment, Events, News, Policy, Political Affairs, Public Affairs, Science & Tech, Toronto, Trade, U.S. & Canada | Tags: Innovation
The Secretary and the Foreign Minister discussed a number of global and bilateral issues.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 6 November, 2018 | Topics: News, U.S. & Canada, U.S. Secretary of State
U.S. Embassy Ottawa Legal Attaché Kevin Vorndran welcomed acclaimed artist Claire Van Vliet to Ottawa this week as he accepted a piece of Van Vliet’s artwork to the U.S. Department of State’s permanent collection.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 31 October, 2018 | Topics: Art & Culture, News, Ottawa, Public Affairs, U.S. & Canada
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
Readout Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC October 10, 2018 Secretary Pompeo’s Call With Canadian Foreign Minister Freeland The below is attributable to Spokesperson Heather Nauert: Secretary Michael R. Pompeo spoke by phone today with Canadian Foreign Minister Chrystia Freeland. The two congratulated the U.S., Canada, and Mexico teams on reaching a successful conclusion …
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 10 October, 2018 | Topics: Key Officials, News, U.S. & Canada, U.S. Secretary of State
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
Today, Canada and the United States reached an agreement, alongside Mexico, on a new, modernized trade agreement for the 21st Century: the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA).
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 1 October, 2018 | Topics: Key Officials, News, Trade, U.S. & Canada | Tags: USMCA
“We have a good sized war to fight and we’d all better get busy doing all we can to get the job done – and soon.” – Colonel Allen G. Hart, February 7, 1943. Canadian and American service members like Col. Hart have served and sacrificed alongside each other for hundreds of years, a tradition …
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 28 September, 2018 | Topics: Ottawa, 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
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
Natural Disaster Alert – U.S. Consulate General Vancouver, Canada August 22, 2018 Location: Alaska Highway in Northern British Columbia. Event: The Alaska Highway is closed in both directions between Coal River and the British Columbia/Yukon border because of wildfires. The nearby community of Lower Post, British Columbia has been ordered to evacuate. Actions to Take: …
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 22 August, 2018 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, Exclude, U.S. & Canada, Vancouver
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
U.S. Embassy Ottawa was alive with the sounds of the historic United States Army Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps as we recognized thirteen Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members for their significant contributions to U.S. military operations
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 18 July, 2018 | Topics: News, Ottawa, U.S. & Canada, U.S. Agencies
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
“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
The two leaders discussed a range of global issues, including cooperation on the crisis in Venezuela and our shared commitment to the complete, verifiable, and irreversible denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 18 June, 2018 | Topics: U.S. & Canada, U.S. Secretary of State | Tags: 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
Historians have concluded that nearly 200 American Prisoners of the War of 1812 died while confined on Melville Island, on the Northwest Arm in Halifax, and are buried on Deadman’s Island. On Monday, May 28 from 11:00a.m.–12:00p.m., the U.S. Consulate General in Halifax and U.S. Navy Exchange Officers in Halifax will honor these American servicemen. …
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 22 May, 2018 | Topics: Events, Halifax, History, Public Affairs, U.S. & Canada
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
Remarks by Secretary of State Mike Pompeo with Canadian Minister of Foreign Affairs Chrystia Freeland, May 11, 2018.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 11 May, 2018 | Topics: Key Officials, News, U.S. & Canada, U.S. Secretary of State | Tags: Michael R. Pompeo
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
John J. Sullivan Acting Secretary of State Toronto, Canada April 23, 2018 Press Availability by Acting Secretary Sullivan in Toronto, Canada ACTING SECRETARY SULLIVAN: Good afternoon, everyone. It’s a pleasure to be here in Toronto for the G7 ministerial meeting. Toronto is a beautiful city (inaudible) and lovely weather, beautiful facilities here at the university. Very grateful …
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 23 April, 2018 | Topics: Key Officials, News, Security & Counterterrorism, Toronto, U.S. & Canada | Tags: John J. Sullivan
Demonstration Alert – U. S. Embassy Ottawa, Canada April 20, 2018 Location: Announced gathering points include the following neighborhoods in Ottawa, Canada: Parliament Hill area Event: A demonstration is expected to take place near Parliament Hill Friday, April 20, 2018 between 2:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. Local authorities are aware of the demonstration and will …
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 20 April, 2018 | Topics: Alert, Ottawa, U.S. & Canada
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
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
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
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;
Closing Statement of USTR Robert Lighthizer at the Sixth Round of NAFTA Renegotiations As Delivered January 29, 2018 Montreal, Canada Ambassador Lighthizer: It is a pleasure to be here in Quebec. Montreal is one of the great cities of the world, and I have not been back in many years, and I’ve missed it. …
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 29 January, 2018 | Topics: Economic Affairs, Key Officials, Montreal, News, Trade, U.S. & Canada | Tags: Montreal, NAFTA, United States Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer, USTR
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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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 23 January, 2018 | Topics: East Asia & Pacific, Former U.S. Government Leaders, Key Officials, News, U.S. & Canada, Vancouver, Western Hemisphere | Tags: DPRK, Rex Tillerson, Vancouver
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
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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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 18 January, 2018 | Topics: East Asia & Pacific, Former U.S. Government Leaders, Key Officials, News, U.S. & Canada, Vancouver, Western Hemisphere | Tags: DPRK, Rex Tillerson, Vancouver
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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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 18 January, 2018 | Topics: East Asia & Pacific, Former U.S. Government Leaders, Key Officials, News, U.S. & Canada, Vancouver, Western Hemisphere | Tags: DPRK, Rex Tillerson, Vancouver
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
United States Embassy Ottawa, Canada Message to U.S. Citizens: Improvements to Safety and Security Information January 3, 2018 On Wednesday, January 10, 2018, the Department of State will make changes to our safety and security information to make it easier to find, understand, and use. Travel Advisories will replace Travel Warnings and Travel Alerts. Every …
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 3 January, 2018 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. & Canada, U.S. Citizen Services
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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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 20 December, 2017 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, Key Officials, News, Ottawa, U.S. & Canada, Western Hemisphere | Tags: Rex Tillerson
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 …
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 20 December, 2017 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, Key Officials, Ottawa, U.S. & Canada, Western Hemisphere | Tags: Rex Tillerson
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
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
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
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
Remembering a day of tragedy and heroism, U.S. Consul General Allison Areias Vogel unveiled a plaque to commemorate a plane crash in Québec 75 years ago. On November 2, 1942, PBY Catalina, a U.S. Army Air Forces amphibious plane, was lost off the Canadian coast near the village of Longue-Pointe-de-Mingan. Nine crew members were on …
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 20 November, 2017 | Topics: Consul General, Events, News, Quebec, U.S. & Canada
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
United States Ambassador to Canada Kelly Craft presented her letters of credence to Governor General of Canada Julie Payette on October 23 at Rideau Hall. We are pleased to offer an introductory video about Ambassador Craft and her background for Canadians to get to know her. You can find the video on our Facebook page and YouTube channel . …
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 24 October, 2017 | Topics: Ambassador, Key Officials, Ottawa, U.S. & Canada, Video | Tags: Ambassador Kelly Craft
October 23, 2017 Statement by Ambassador Kelly Craft following presentation of her Letters of Credence As Delivered Good morning Ladies and Gentlemen I am honored to be here in this historic place, to present my letters of credence to Governor General Julie Payette. I am grateful for the kind welcome the Governor General has extended …
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 23 October, 2017 | Topics: Ambassador, News, U.S. & Canada | Tags: Ambassador Kelly Craft
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
PRESIDENT TRUMP: Thank you all very much. I very much appreciate it. We are here with a man who has become a friend of mine, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Mrs. Trudeau. Thank you so much. Appreciate it. And we are discussing many things, including NAFTA. But we have discussions scheduled for quite a few …
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 11 October, 2017 | Topics: Key Officials, News, President of the United States, U.S. & Canada | Tags: Donald J. Trump, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister Trudeau, Washington DC
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
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 1, 2017 Statement by the Press Secretary on the Terror Attacks in Edmonton, Canada We condemn the cowardly terror attacks on a police officer and pedestrians that occurred late last night in Edmonton, Canada. Law enforcement authorities from the United States are in touch with their Canadian counterparts to offer assistance …
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 2 October, 2017 | Topics: News, U.S. & Canada
The U.S. Consul General in Quebec City, Allison Areias Vogel, recently traveled to Iqaluit to lead the first Alaskan delegation participating in the Nunavut Trade Show. The show brings together government, Inuit organizations, Nunavut and Southern businesses, investors, and entrepreneurs. The U.S. Consulate in Quebec City also hosted a booth at the trade show to …
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 28 September, 2017 | Topics: Consul General, Quebec, The Arctic, U.S. & Canada | Tags: Alaska, Consul General Allison Areias Vogel, Quebec City
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
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
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
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
You’re invited to celebrate 150 years of U.S.-Canada relations with U.S. Consulate Calgary.
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By U.S. Consulate General Calgary | 5 September, 2017 | Topics: Art & Culture, Calgary, Culture, Education, The Arctic, U.S. & Canada | Tags: arctic, Canada 150
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
U.S. Embassy Ottawa was pleased to welcome participants of the 2017 Students on Ice expedition back to Ottawa on August 23, 2017. Public Affairs staff caught up with the Embassy’s sponsored students and educator over breakfast. The conversation was engaging and inspiring. Also, there was bacon. Students on Ice gives youth a well-rounded and formative …
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 25 August, 2017 | Topics: Education, Ottawa, Our Ocean, The Arctic, 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
Important information for Americans travelling to Toronto for the 2017 Invictus Games.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 9 August, 2017 | Topics: Events, Fact Sheets, News, Toronto, U.S. & Canada | Tags: Invictus Games
This year, the traditional 4th of July celebrations of the U.S. Consulate General in Québec City were uniquely significant, as they took place aboard two U.S. ships on an official visit to Québec as part of the city’s much-anticipated Rendez-Vous Naval 2017. The USS Jason Dunham and the USCGC Eagle moored in the Old Port …
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 1 August, 2017 | Topics: Consul General, Culture, Events, Quebec, U.S. & Canada
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
Following the U.S. Consulate Winnipeg’s Independence Day celebration at Shaw Park on June 30, Consul Chris Gunning was invited to speak on the Goldeye’s radio broadcast about his time in Manitoba. Consul Gunning is a big baseball fan, and was really pleased and honored to speak with the voice of the Goldeyes, Steve Schuster. Here’s …
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 10 July, 2017 | Topics: Consul General, Events, News, U.S. & Canada, Winnipeg | Tags: Baseball; Interview;
On July 6, 2017, the US Consulate General in Toronto brought together American and Canadian honorable guests, friends and colleagues to celebrate U.S. Independence Day and Canada’s 150th Anniversary at the Hockey Hall of Fame. “This is a noteworthy and remarkable year for our two nations, brought together as friends, as much by history as by …
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 9 July, 2017 | Topics: Consul General, Events, News, Toronto, U.S. & Canada
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
On June 23rd, the U.S. Consulate General in Toronto organized a day-long collaboration meeting for 40 U.S. and Canada academic representatives. The event was hosted by McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario. The idea for this meeting was developed in partnership with Scott Clerk (University of Ontario Institute of Technology) and Ni Jadon (McMaster University) who …
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 23 June, 2017 | Topics: Consul General, Education, News, Toronto, U.S. & Canada
For Immediate Release 06/20/2017 OTTAWA – The U.S. Embassy Ottawa will host the annual Fourth of July Independence Day celebration ( #July4Canada and #4juilletCA ) in Ottawa on Tuesday, July 4, 2017, from 5:30 – 8:00 p.m. on the grounds of Lornado, the U.S. Ambassador’s Residence. Guests will be admitted by invitation only. This year’s event, themed …
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 20 June, 2017 | Topics: Chargé D’Affaires, Culture, Deputy Chief of Mission, Events, Featured Event, News, Ottawa, U.S. & Canada | Tags: Independence Day, July 4th
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
June 14, 2017 President Donald J. Trump today announced his intent to nominate Kelly Knight Craft of Kentucky to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to Canada. Ms. Kelly Craft heads Kelly G. Knight LLC, a business advisory firm based in Lexington. She also currently serves on the University of Kentucky …
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 15 June, 2017 | Topics: Ambassador, Key Officials, News, Ottawa, U.S. & Canada
“This year, Canada celebrates its 150th anniversary of Confederation. We join you in honoring this moment while remembering our longstanding ties. The United States and Canada share more than just a border, we share a common history and a set of values. We enjoy the world’s largest bilateral relationship, and a unique and special …
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 14 June, 2017 | Topics: Events, News, Quebec, U.S. & Canada, Video
Canadian professionals in the fields of disability services, victim advocacy, and law enforcement will visit Washington, D.C., and other U.S. cities from June 19 to July 7 as participants in an International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP).
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 13 June, 2017 | Topics: Education, Events, Montreal, News, Quebec, Toronto, U.S. & Canada, Vancouver | Tags: IVLP; Exchanges; TIP;
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
This year’s successful 10th anniversary Southeastern United States-Canadian Provinces (SEUS-CP) annual conference was hosted in Toronto by the Ontario Government on June 4-6. Chargé d’Affaires Elizabeth Aubin delivered remarks at the conference and participated in several meetings, including meetings with Agriculture Secretary Perdue, Canadian Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay and Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne. The conference focused …
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 8 June, 2017 | Topics: Agriculture, Chargé D’Affaires, Economic Affairs, News, Toronto, U.S. & Canada
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
As part of U.S. Consulate General Toronto’s ongoing efforts to expand engagement with Department of State exchange alumni, the Consulate launched the U.S. – Canada Toronto Alumni Advisory Council at the Consul General Juan Alsace’s residence on June 2, 2017. Comprising 12 alumni in total, the Council includes former participants from the International Visitor Leadership …
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 5 June, 2017 | Topics: Alumni, Consul General, News, Toronto, U.S. & Canada
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. The exhibit will be on display from June 2 until the first week of July.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 2 June, 2017 | Topics: Culture, Events, News, Ottawa, Public Affairs, U.S. & Canada | Tags: Canada150, Governors
Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Thomas Shannon and Assistant Deputy Minister for International Security and Political Affairs Mark Gwozdecky co-chaired the tenth U.S.-Canada High-Level Policy Review Group on June 1 in Ottawa.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 1 June, 2017 | Topics: Key Officials, News, Ottawa, U.S. & Canada | Tags: High-Level Policy Review Group
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
U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson hosted a working breakfast this morning with Canada’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Chrystia Freeland and Mexico’s Secretary of Foreign Relations Luis Videgaray at the Department of State in Washington, D.C.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 31 May, 2017 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, Key Officials, News, U.S. & Canada | Tags: Rex Tillerson, Trilateral
The United States and Canada recently held the first joint nuclear forensics exercise between the two countries, in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 30 May, 2017 | Topics: Halifax, News, Security & Counterterrorism, U.S. & Canada | Tags: National Technical Nuclear Forensics Ground Collection Task Force
Defense Secretary Jim Mattis hosted the third North American Defense Ministerial meeting yesterday with Canadian Defense Minster of Harjit Sajjan, Mexican Defense Secretary Gen. Salvador Cienfuegos, and Adm. Vidal Soberón, secretary of the Mexican navy.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 24 May, 2017 | Topics: Key Officials, News, Security & Counterterrorism, U.S. & Canada | Tags: North American Defense Ministerial