U.S. Ambassador to Canada David L. Cohen issued a statement: “I have known President Joe Biden and his family for three decades, and I was deeply honored when he asked me to serve as his personal representative in Canada. For America, Canada is more than just our neighbor – Canada is our friend, our partner, and … Read more
The U.S. Embassy in Ottawa announced the arrival of Ambassador-designate David L. Cohen. Upon presentation of his credentials to Governor General Mary Simon, he will formally begin his tenure as U.S. Ambassador to Canada. “I pledge to devote my full efforts to strengthening the close relationship between our countries by continuing to build back better from … Read more
Deputy United States Trade Representative Jayme White welcomed Canada’s Deputy Minister for International Trade, John Hannaford, to USTR for an introductory meeting. White reiterated the importance of the United States-Canada bilateral relationship and noted our countries’ shared vision for a sustainable and inclusive economic recovery. White and Hannaford also discussed the ongoing challenges posed by China’s … Read more
United States Trade Representative Katherine Tai met with Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade Mary Ng (Markham-Thornhill, Ont.) on the sidelines of the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development in Paris, France. They discussed the importance of the multilateral trading system, areas of potential cooperation for a successful MC12, and the need for action to … Read more
U.S. Chargé d’Affaires Arnold Chacon issued a statement on July 1: “On behalf of the U.S. Embassy and Consulates in Canada, I would like to offer the people of Canada my warmest congratulations on the 154th anniversary of Canada’s Confederation. This is my first Canada Day, and I am honored to be here on a day … Read more
The U.S. Embassy in Ottawa announced the arrival of Chargé d’Affaires Arnold Chacon. “I’m delighted that Secretary of State Blinken selected me to serve as Chargé d’Affaires in Canada and am honored to take on this important role working with the United States’ closest friend, partner, and ally. We are active across Canada, not only at the … Read more
U.S. Chargé d’Affaires, a.i. Katherine Brucker issued a statement: “The United States is deeply alarmed by reports that People’s Republic of China authorities are commencing trials for Canadian citizens Michael Spavor and Michael Kovrig on March 19 and 22, respectively. We stand shoulder-to-shoulder with Canada in calling for their immediate release and continue to condemn the lack … Read more
U.S. Chargé d’Affaires, a.i. Katherine Brucker issued a statement: “President Joe 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,” she said. “We are committed to working closely together with our Canadian neighbors to defeat … Read more
Katherine Brucker, U.S. Chargé d’Affaires, a.i. to Canada, issued a statement: “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,” she said. “We look forward to continuing our deep collaboration with the Canadian government on issues … Read more
U.S. Chargé d’Affaires to Canada, 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 Innovation, Science and Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne (Saint-Maurice–Champlain, Que.). “Our countries recognize the critical importance of ensuring agreements such as this continue … Read more
