United States Ambassador to Canada Bruce A. Heyman issued a statement on the 2016 SelectUSA Investment Summit: “From June 19-21, I will be privileged to accompany a delegation of 108 Canadian business representatives to the 2016 SelectUSA Investment Summit in Washington, D.C,” he said. “As Canadian businesses look to expand internationally, we would like them to … Read more
U.S. Ambassador to Canada Bruce A. Heyman issued a statement on U.S. Firefighting Assistance to Canada: “In response to a request from the Canadian government, the United States has sent ten crews totaling 200 federal firefighters to Canada to assist Canadian first responders in their efforts to fight the devastating wildfires in western Canada. U.S. … Read more
U.S. Ambassador to Canada Bruce Heyman issued a statement on the Alberta Wildfires: “Our thoughts and prayers remain with the people of Fort McMurray and all Canadians affected by the wildfires in Alberta,” he said. “There are multiple mechanisms—at the federal and provincial/state levels, as well as among first responders— in place between the United … Read more
Statement from U.S. Ambassador Bruce Heyman on Government of Canada’s Decision to host Global Fund Conference: “The United States warmly congratulates Canada on announcing its decision to host the Global Fund’s 5th Replenishment Conference on September 16, 2016. Canada’s pledge of CAD 785 million for the 5th Replenishment will save thousands of lives in the fight … Read more
U.S. Ambassador to Canada Bruce A. Heyman issued a statement regarding U.S. President Barack Obama‘s visit to Canada for the North American Leaders’ Summit: “I am pleased to announce that President Obama will travel to Ottawa on June 29 for the North American Leaders’ Summit, where he will meet with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and President Enrique Peña … Read more
U.S. Ambassador to Canada Bruce A. Heyman issued the following statement regarding the murder of John Ridsdel: “The United States condemns the murder of Canadian citizen John Ridsdel, who was taken hostage by a terrorist group in the Philippines in September 2015. We stand with our Canadian allies to counter global terrorism and to ensure that … Read more
Environment and Climate Change Minister Catherine McKenna (Ottawa-Centre, Ont.) and United States Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Gina McCarthy made a joint statement as they concluded successful meetings in Ottawa, Ont. “Canada and the United States share a common vision: that of a prosperous and sustainable North American economy,” said McKenna and McCarthy. “That is why today we met … Read more
U.S. Ambassador to Canada Bruce A. Heyman issued the following statement regarding the announcement of Canada’s contributions to the Counter-Da’esh Coalition: “I was pleased to hear Canada’s announcement today of additional, significant contributions to the Counter-Da’esh Coalition. As a founding member of the Coalition, Canada has been a valued and willing partner in the mission to … Read more
U.S. Ambassador to Canada, Bruce A. Heyman, issued a statement: “Today the United States, Canada, and 10 other Pacific nations signed the Trans-Pacific Partnership, a high-standard agreement that covers roughly 40 per cent of global GDP and will enable North America’s economies to thrive along with the fastest growing markets all along the Pacific Rim,” … Read more
U.S. Ambassador to Canada Bruce A. Heyman issued the following statement regarding the shooting in La Loche, Saskatchewan: “On behalf of the government and people of the United States, I would like to express my deepest condolences to the families and loved ones of the victims of today’s tragic shooting in La Loche, Saskatchewan. I … Read more
