U.S. Chargé d’Affaires Elizabeth Moore Aubin issued the following statement on the January 29, 2017 attack in Quebec City: “On behalf of the U.S. Mission in Canada and the American people, I offer our deepest and most heartfelt condolences to the families of those who died in yesterday’s unjustified attack at the Quebec Islamic Cultural Center … Read more
The U.S. Embassy announced that Ambassador Bruce Heyman departed Canada on January 18, ending his tenure as U.S. Ambassador. Effective immediately and pending the appointment and arrival of a new ambassador, Deputy Chief of Mission Elizabeth Moore Aubin will serve as Chargé d’Affaires, a.i. The full release is available online. Call 613-688-5315.
U.S. Ambassador to Canada Bruce A. Heyman released the following statement: “I am pleased to welcome members of the U.S. delegation to Ottawa this week for semi-annual meetings of the International Joint Commission. The IJC was created by the Canada-U.S. Boundary Waters Treaty of 1909 and provides governments with expert advice on the management of our … Read more
The U.S. Ambassador to Canada Bruce A. Heyman issued a statement on the death of Jim Prentice: “I was deeply saddened to learn today of the tragic death of Jim Prentice, former Premier of Alberta and federal cabinet minister. Jim was a remarkable Canadian who will be remembered for his service to the people of Alberta … Read more
U.S. Special Presidential Envoy Brett McGurk visited Ottawa for a series of high-level meetings with Canadian officials including Foreign Affairs Minister Stéphane Dion (Saint-Laurent, Que.), National Defence Minister Harjit S. Sajjan (Vancouver South, B.C.), and Chief of Defense Staff General Jonathan Vance. McGurk expressed appreciation for Canada’s continuing and significant contributions in the fight against Da’esh as a … Read more
U.S. Ambassador to Canada Bruce Heyman released the following statement on the Great Lakes Public Forum in Toronto: “The Great Lakes are an important, shared environmental and economic resource for the United States and Canada. The Great Lakes not only provide drinking water for 40 million people, but also serve a critical role in linking our … Read more
U.S. Ambassador to Canada Bruce Heyman released the following statement on Breast Cancer Awareness Month: “October is Breast Cancer Awareness month in the United States and Canada. In both our nations and around the world, too many lives are tragically cut short each year by this devastating disease. To honor the memories of those who have lost … Read more
U.S. Ambassador to Canada, Bruce Heyman, made a statement on the Global Fund’s Fifth Replenishment Conference in Montreal: “On behalf of the United States, I would like to thank the Government of Canada for hosting the Fifth Replenishment Conference of the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria. The conference in Montreal September 16-17 will … Read more
Statement from U.S. Ambassador to Canada Bruce A. Heyman on the 15th Anniversary of the September 11 Attacks: “This Sunday marks the 15th anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks. We remember with sadness the innocent victims of the attacks, including Americans, Canadians, and citizens from many other countries. I reflect often on the generosity Canadians extended to the thousands of passengers from … Read more
U.S. Ambassador to Canada Bruce Heyman issued a statement on U.S-Canada co-operation relating to a terrorist threat: “This case is an example of the strong cross-border law enforcement cooperation that exists between Canada and the United States,” he said. “Our partnership reflects our joint commitment to protecting the safety of our citizens.” The full statement … Read more
