U.S. Chargé d’Affaires a.i. Katherine Brucker issued a statement: “Dec. 10 marks International Human Rights Day and two years since the arbitrary and unjustified detention of Canadians Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor by Chinese authorities. We echo the calls from the Canadian government, the international community, and the families of Kovrig and Spavor for these two men to be … Read more
U.S. Chargé d’Affaires Richard Mills issued a statement on U.S.-Canada Defense Cooperation: “The United States deeply values the service and sacrifice of our Canadian allies in support of the defense of freedom and global security. As Vice President Mike Pence said during his May 2019 visit to Canada: ‘The United States and Canada have stood shoulder to … Read more
U.S. Chargé d’Affaires Richard Mills issued a statement on Canada Day: “On behalf of the team at the U.S. Embassy in Ottawa and our seven U.S. consulates in Canada, I wish […] all Canadians a Happy Canada Day,” he said. “Along with marking Canada’s birthday, this year we are also celebrating the coming into force of … Read more
U.S. Chargé d’Affaires Richard Mills issued a statement: “The United States appreciates Canada’s close and constant cooperation regarding the management of the border during this unprecedented crisis. The current travel restrictions maintain the flow of essential workers and commerce between our two countries while protecting our citizens through the reduction in non-essential travel. The United States … Read more
U.S. Chargé d’Affaires Richard Mills issued a statement: “On behalf of the U.S. Embassy and Consulates in Canada, I extend my sincerest condolences to the loved ones of the Canadians and all those who lost their lives in the Ukraine International Airlines Flight PS752 crash near Tehran. We join the global community in mourning the loss … Read more
Canadian law enforcement professionals from Calgary, Edmonton, Quebec, London, Ottawa, Vancouver and the RCMP visited Washington, D.C., and other U.S. cities from October 21-30 to take part in the International Visitor Leadership Program, sponsored by the U.S. Department of State. They exchanged best practices and investigative resources with counterparts in successful U.S. law enforcement anti-trafficking networks. … Read more
U.S. Mission to Canada’s Chargé d’Affaires Richard Mills issued the statement below following the results of the Canadian election: “On behalf of the government of the United States of America and the American people, the U.S. Embassy congratulates Prime Minister Justin Trudeau (Papineau, Que.) and the Liberal Party on their success in yesterday’s federal election. The … Read more
United States Ambassador to Canada Richard Mills issued the following statement on the 20th birthday of the United States Embassy in Ottawa: “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. U.S. diplomatic ties in … Read more
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration, the Canadian Space Agency and the United States Embassy in Ottawa announced that Canadian students will be eligible to participate in the NASA International Internship Program. The agreement between NASA and the CSA will allow Canadian graduate and undergraduate students to compete for internships offered through NASA I² at NASA Centers … Read more
The United States Embassy will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 Moon landing with visual displays featuring iconic images from space on the Embassy’s exterior. “The Apollo Program inspired humankind to dream the impossible”, said U.S. Ambassador to Canada Kelly Craft. “As we mark this historic achievement, we also celebrate a new era of U.S.-Canada space … Read more
