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.
Read More» 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.
Read More» The United States and Canada concluded the twelfth round of negotiations to modernize the Columbia River Treaty regime on January 10.
Read More» On December 9, the United States and Canada concluded the eleventh round of negotiations to modernize the Columbia River Treaty regime.
Read More» 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. …
Read More» As we celebrate America’s 245th birthday, we also reflect on the ties that bind together our two nations.
Read More» Today, Secretary Blinken designated Ambassador Arnold Chacon to serve as Chargé d’Affaires ad interim at U.S. Embassy Ottawa.
Read More» Remarks by Secretary of State Antony Blinken at a press availability following his virtual visits to Canada and Mexico.
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Read More» Attention U.S. citizens abroad: Whether you’re voting for the first time, or the first time in a long time, NOW is the time to register and request your absentee ballot for the November election.
Read More» The Department of State has appointed Jim DeHart as the U.S. Coordinator for the Arctic Region.
Read More» 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.
Read More» The United States and Canada concluded the ninth round of negotiations to modernize the Columbia River Treaty regime in Washington, District of Columbia
Read More» 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.
Read More» 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.
Read More» 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).
Read More» 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.
Read More» 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.
Read More» 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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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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The United States and Canada held the fifth round of negotiations to modernize the Columbia River Treaty regime March 1, 2019.
Read More» The United States and Canada held the fourth round of negotiations to modernize the Columbia River Treaty regime December 12-13.
Read More» Security Alert – U.S. Consulate General Vancouver, Canada December 13, 2018 Location: British Columbia, Canada. Event: The U.S. Consulate General in Vancouver is aware of multiple bomb threats reported across Canada and the U.S. Currently, British Columbia has received 15 bomb threats. The Consulate is actively monitoring the situation and will follow up with …
Read More» The condolence book will be available to sign on Tuesday, December 4, Thursday, December 6, and Friday, December 7, from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 pm.
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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.
Read More» 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: …
Read More» Security Alert – U. S. Consulate General in Vancouver, Canada May 11, 2018 Location: Canada, countrywide Event: The U.S. government remains concerned that terrorists are intent on targeting U.S. citizens, including children. Terrorists may employ a variety of tactics, such as violent assaults and kidnappings. In the past they have used knives, guns, and vehicles …
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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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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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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 …
Read More» United States Consulate General Vancouver, Canada Emergency Message for U.S. Citizens: Planned Demonstration December 8, 2017 The U.S. Consulate in Vancouver informs U.S. citizens of a demonstration near the U.S. Consulate on December 8, 2017, from approximately 4:30pm to 6:30pm Pacific Time. Local authorities are aware of the demonstration and will be on site. Even …
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The United States Embassy in Ottawa is pleased to announce that Canadian Indigenous youth rights advocate Madelynn Slade will visit Washington, D.C., and other U.S. cities from October 9 to 27, as part of an exchange program to explore challenges and opportunities related to empowering women leaders in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics). The …
Read More» The U.S. Consulate General informs U.S. citizens that demonstrations and rallies by groups including “Worldwide Coalition Against Islam” and “Stand Up to Racism” are expected to take place in metro Vancouver, near Vancouver City Hall (453 West 12th Avenue) between 12:45 and 4:00pm on Saturday, August 19, 2017.
Read More» 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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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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“Canada 150” is the talk of the country in 2017. To mark the occasion, the U.S. Mission to Canada designed two bilingual exhibits that are touring the country over the course of the year. “Northern Stars” chronicles 150 years of U.S.-Canadian relations.
Read More» 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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U.S. Customs and Border Protection is reminding travelers that there will be increased traffic volumes associated with Good Friday and Easter weekend beginning April 14; however there are a number of tips to help expedite cross-border travel.
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Vancouver Island University is among the eight new Higher Education Partnerships being funded by the 100,000 Strong in the Americas Innovation Fund.
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In recognition of the U.S. Federal Voting Assistance Program’s Absentee Voter Week (September 26-October 3), the U.S. Embassy and U.S. consulates throughout Canada will offer a series of events designed to encourage voter participation by U.S. citizens residing in Canada and to provide information on voting procedures for Americans residing outside the United States.
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Canadian community leaders will visit Washington, D.C., and other U.S. cities from July 18 to August 5 as participants in an International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP).
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The Embassy of the United States in Ottawa announces that 12 Canadian participants have been selected as delegates to the Global Entrepreneurship Summit (GES), which will take place June 22-24, 2016 in Palo Alto, California.
Read More» Canadian experts in Indigenous health will visit Washington, D.C., and other U.S. cities from May 1 to May 11 as participants in an International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP).
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The U.S. Department of State’s third annual Fishackathon begins today on Earth Day in 40 cities around the world.
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Memphis is in the building!
Read More» Canadian experts in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) will visit Washington, D.C., and other U.S. cities from March 21-29 as participants in an International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP). They will have the opportunity to learn about U.S. policy initiatives and programs to strengthen STEM education and career paths among women, particularly in under-served and …
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The Embassy of the United States and its Consulates across Canada are preparing to commemorate Black History Month through a series of events that will use the arts to encourage understanding and discussion. The premier event will be an exhibit of paintings by the Florida Highwaymen at Ottawa’s SAW Gallery. The exhibit, curated by Guy …
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The U.S. Consulate in Vancouver is a proud supporter of women’s empowerment, education and leadership. This fall, the Consulate supported two outstanding conferences that brought light to these issues, EXCELerate: Grow Your Business with the Speed of Collaboration and Mothers as a Catalyst of Change: Inspiration from Around the World. EXCELerate 2015: Grow Your Business …
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Are you interested in studying or working in the USA? This fall, staff from the U.S. Consulate in Vancouver traveled to numerous events to provide resources and information for Canadians and third-country nationals resident in Canada who want to study or work in America. UBC’s Alumni Centre invited the Consulate to speak at Your Next …
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The week of November 16, Consul General Lynne Platt attended two separate events focused on Arctic issues, discussing the role of the United States-Canada partnership in responsibly and sustainably developing the Arctic. CG Platt traveled from November 14-18 to Yellowknife in the Northwest Territories for the Pacific North West Economic Region (PNWER) legislative legal assembly …
Read More» On October 27, 2015, Consul General Lynne Platt hosted a reception for a delegation from the United States as part of the Canada Border, Ports, and Rail Tour 2015 organized by the Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada and the Consulate General of Canada in Seattle. The tour came just ahead of the …
Read More» It has been a busy summer at the U.S. Consulate General Vancouver! To find out what we have been up to, read on below about the 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup, our Annual Independence Day Party, Indian Summer Fest, and more! Dr. Jill Biden and Vice President Joe Biden came to Vancouver as a Presidential …
Read More» As FIFA Women’s World Cup play unfolded in Canada, U.S. Consulate General Vancouver welcomed Lori Lindsey to the city to start the soccer superstar’s Sports Diplomacy tour in Canada. The Department of State’s Sports United worked with the Public Affairs section to bring the former U.S. women’s team midfielder to Vancouver on June 16 and …
Read More» Emmy nominated American film director, writer, producer and advocate, Marta Cunningham, visited Vancouver two weeks ago as part of a speaking / film screening tour to Canada. Her first feature, the documentary Valentine Road, was acquired by HBO documentaries and premiered to great acclaim at the 2013 Sundance Film Festival. She has screened Valentine Road …
Read More» Chasing Ice Documentary Screening & Discussion On April 23, 2015, CG Platt and PA hosted a film screening of “Chasing Ice” in celebration of Earth Day. 57 individuals were in attendance, and included academia, environmental experts, and students. The screening was followed by a panel discussion and a networking reception. The screening and discussion was …
Read More» Consul General Lynn Platt helps open the new Trusted Traveler Enrollment Center (EC) in the Birch Bay Square business center, Blaine, Washington. U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) today announced the relocation and expansion of a joint “Trusted Traveler” Enrollment Center (EC) in the Birch Bay Square business center, …
Read More» The Vancouver Writers Fest is an annual event which brings together literary notables from around the globe for five days of book readings, lectures and other events. For the past 27 years, it has provided a platform for authors and readers to meet, engage in discussion, and exchange inspiration and ideas. The Writers Fest events …
Read More» The 2nd annual TEDxRenfrewCollingwood was a daylong event that showcased and celebrated dynamic ideas and peoples from the East Vancouver neighborhood, as well others from across North America. All the talks were presented at Windermere Secondary School’s auditorium on Saturday, October 25. This year’s theme was “Rock, Paper, Scissors!” which incorporated a varied series of …
Read More» On Thursday September 11, 2014, Deputy Principal Officer Joe Salazar and representatives from the US Consulate attended the 13th annual 9/11 Memorial Ride and Service at the Peace Arch Boarder Crossing. Members of Canadian and American emergency services, border officials, and military personnel rode motorcycles and emergency vehicles to Peace Arch from the River Rock …
Read More» During her first week as Vancouver’s Consul General, Lynne Platt accompanied Ambassador Bruce Heyman to Whitehorse for the 11th Conference of Parliamentarians of the Arctic Region (CPAR). The conference was attended by approximately 150 people including parliamentary representatives, indigenous peoples, organizations affiliated with the Arctic Council, and local dignitaries. The discussions addressed the issues of …
Read More» The U.S. Embassy is providing funding for 19 Canadian small business development experts, including participants from BC and Yukon, to travel to Grapevine, TX, near Dallas, to participate in the Small Business Network of the Americas 2nd Annual International Sister Center Workshop. ( Media Advisory )
Read More» The US Consulate in Vancouver is delighted to be taking part in the City of Vancouver’s Pride festivities. The Consulate sent representatives to the Pride Week Proclamation and Launch on July 28 at Vancouver City Hall. The Proclamation was opened by a prayer from a Coast Salish Elder, which was followed by the Proclamation speech …
Read More» The United States Consulate General Vancouver was pleased to send a representative to attend the Qatuwas 2014 Canoe Journey and inaugural Indigenous Economic Opportunities Summit. The Qatuwas Tribal Journey, which was originally first held in Bella Bella, British Columbia in 1993, is a week-long cultural event in which coastal tribal communities from Alaska to Oregon …
Read More» The US Consulate was delighted to attend the Pacific North West Economic Region (PNWER) summit from July 20-24. Described as the “Gold Standard” of US-Canada relations, PNWER is a unique platform for leaders in government, and the private and non-profit sectors to come together and address common issues. The PNWER initiative was organized and created …
Read More» The U.S. Embassy, in conjunction with the State University of New York (SUNY) in Plattsburgh and Fulbright Canada, are pleased to announce the selection of 18 Canadian youth and three Canadian adult educators for a Youth Ambassadors Program. Over 150 people across Canada applied for this program, and 21 participants were selected from a variety …
Read More» The 4th annual Indian Summer Festival was a wonderful opportunity for South Asian art and culture to truly shine in Vancouver. Through public art exhibitions, literary presentations and mesmerizing performances by poets, musicians and dancers alike, this vibrant community has shown off its best and brightest throughout the last ten days. The U.S. Consulate General …
Read More» The Consulate General in Vancouver was delighted to ring in another July 4th this year in a celebration truly reflective of the close ties of the United States and Canada. Consul General Anne Callaghan welcomed over 400 guests to the celebration of the 238th anniversary of American Independence at her 4th of July garden party. …
Read More» The United States Ship (USS) Decatur, an Arleigh Burke class destroyer, visited Vancouver this week. The visit is an outward demonstration of the commitment that the US and Canada have to sustaining their cross-border cooperation. The U.S. Navy performs many friendship missions in order to foster relationships with their international partners, and in addition to …
Read More» On route to RIMPAC, a multinational maritime exercise that takes place in the north Pacific Ocean and is held every two years by the Commander of the U.S. Pacific Fleet, the USS Nimitz dropped anchor near Esquimalt Harbour for a friendly visit to the city of Victoria, which it last visited in 2007. This visit …
Read More» The U.S. Consulate welcomed Dr. Christopher Sands, former Fulbright scholar and senior fellow at John Hopkins University, as part of a state department-sponsored cross-Canada speaker series. Vancouver was the first stop on a visit which will also include programs in Calgary and Toronto. During his time in Vancouver, Dr. Sands spoke to business leaders, researchers …
Read More» The Vancouver International Bhangra Celebration has come to a close in a whirlwind of vibrant colors and sounds. The week long celebration, held in the cities of Vancouver and Surrey, was an opportunity for performers from across Canada and the U.S. to showcase their talents and passion for Bhangra. The Consulate sponsored four American Bhangra …
Read More» The Consulate welcomed Dr. Mary Ellen Weber, a former NASA astronaut, as part of a State Department-sponsored coast to coast visit across Canada to promote youth engagement in science and technology. During her time in Vancouver, Dr. Weber spoke to hundreds of students of various ages from around the region. At Princess Margaret Secondary School …
Read More» Ambassador Bruce Heyman and his wife Vicki are in Vancouver this week kicking off their cross-Canada trip which will take them to more than ten cities over the next few weeks. During the visit, Ambassador Heyman met with government, business, First Nations, community, and cultural leaders to discuss bilateral relations and learn about issues relevant …
Read More» Consulate General Vancouver and Commercial Service from Consulate General Calgary welcomed dozens of U.S. companies to GLOBE 2014, North America’s Largest International Forum on Business & the Environment. Held biannually in Vancouver, GLOBE is at the forefront of new ideas and insights on business and sustainability, bringing thousands of environmental business leaders, corporate environmental managers, …
Read More» The US Consulate General Vancouver welcomed Dr. Juley Fulcher, Esq., an expert in the prevention of domestic and dating violence. Dr. Fulcher spoke on the UBC and SFU campuses to students and faculty. She spoke with students and service providers on how best to address this global issue. In addition, she hosted a web seminar …
Read More» In celebration of Women’s History Month, Consul General Anne Callaghan hosted a networking and mentorship reception for young female professionals across a variety of sectors. A senior investment banker, the CEO of the YWCA, and one of the Vancouver Sun’s most senior columnists joined the Consul General in highlighting things they wished we knew at …
Read More» During a visit to Tesla Motors’ Vancouver Service Centre Consul General Anne Callaghan test-drove the Tesla S and learned about the California-based manufacturer of electric cars’ expansion in Canada. Robin Peterson, Tesla’s Field Director for Western Canada, talked about upcoming plans for expansion, including the showroom set to open this spring on Robson Street in …
Read More» US Consul General Anne Callaghan spoke at the opening reception of the Active America China conference in Richmond on Tuesday, March 11th. The conference welcomed businesses in the tourism industry from across North America, and connected them with tour operators in China. China is the fastest growing inbound tourism market to the United States, and …
Read More» The American Citizen Services Unit decorated the office in pink, blue, and white on March 11 to welcome families who visited the Consulate to register their babies as United States citizens. Consul General Anne Callaghan and Minister Counselor for Consular Affairs Russel Brown, who was visiting from Ottawa, received families and presented commemorative certificates and …
Read More» Dozens of American agricultural producers and exporters participated in the annual Canadian Produce Marketing Association (CPMA)’s Annual Convention and Trade Show at the Vancouver Convention Centre last week. The event is CPMA’s keystone event and Canada’s largest event dedicated to the fruit and vegetable industry. The event provides a unique forum for industry leaders to …
Read More» The US Consulate General Vancouver hosted a Google Hangout to answer questions from the web about Visas. Our two consular officers answered dozens of questions that were submitted both in advance, and live during the web chat. Consular officers spoke for more than 45 minutes, and questions came from a variety of sources, and were …
Read More» Consulate General Vancouver welcomed Tayyibah Taylor, the founding editor-in-chief and publisher of Azizah Magazine, a leading publication for Muslim Women, for a two-day visit last week. Ms. Taylor, who was named as one of the 500 Most Influential Muslims in the World by The Royal Islamic Strategic Studies Centre, and whom Huffington Post included in …
Read More» The US Consulate Vancouver co-sponsored a visit from Ryan Mulholland, a Senior Renewable Energy Trade Specialist at the US Department of Commerce. Mr. Mulholland visited Vancouver in order to speak at an energy conference at the Vancouver Convention Centre, organized by the Sauder School of Business. The conference was attended by more than 200 industry …
Read More» Cindy Biggs, the Principal Commercial Officer at the US Consulate General in Calgary, visited Vancouver to attend the 1st Annual Indigenous Energy Summit , and the BC Association of Mineral Exploration (AME)’s 2014 Mineral Exploration Roundup . We talked with her about some of the work the Commercial Service does to help facilitate the movement of goods, services, and individuals more swiftly across the Canada-US …
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