U.S. Ambassador to Canada Bruce Heyman issued a statement on the training accident at Canadian Forces Base Wainright. “I was saddened to learn of the training accident at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright yesterday, which resulted in several injuries and the death of Lieutenant-Colonel Daniel Bobbit. I extend heartfelt condolences to the families and friends of Lieutenant-Colonel Bobbit, … Read more
U.S. Ambassador to Canada Bruce Heyman released a statement regarding the death of former finance minister Jim Flaherty. “I am shocked and saddened to learn of the death of former Finance Minister Jim Flaherty. His leadership and integrity earned him the respect and admiration of Canadians and Americans. His public service, to Ontario and to all of Canada, … Read more
Ambassador-Designate Bruce Heyman will be sworn in at the U.S. State Department in Washington, D.C. The private ceremony provides an opportunity for friends and family to mark his transition to the new role and is closed to the press. Call 613-688-5315.
The Embassy of the United States of America in Canada announced the arrival of Chargé d’Affaires Richard M. Sanders. Sanders arrived on July 22, 2013 and replaces James D. Nealon. Sanders most recently served as director of the Department of State’s Office of Brazilian and Southern Cone Affairs. His previous postings include Bogota, Montevideo, Santiago, … Read more
United States ambassador to Canada David Jacobson issued a statement on the death of ambassador Paul Cellucci. "Ambassador Cellucci served the American people with wisdom, energy, and enthusiasm. He was greatly admired and respected. On behalf of the U.S. Mission to Canada and all of its employees, I want to extend our deepest condolences to … Read more
American ambassador David Jacobson will conclude his service as United States Ambassador to Canada on July 15, 2013. Following his departure and pending the appointment and arrival of a new ambassador, deputy chief of Mission James D. Nealon will serve as Chargé d’Affaires. In announcing his intention to conclude his tenure, ambassador Jacobson made a … Read more
The U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York unsealed charges against Ahmed Abassi arrested on terrorism-related charges, and allegedly connected to the plot uncovered by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) in Canada on April 22, 2013, praising the professional cooperation between law enforcement and security organizations in both the United States and … Read more
United States ambassador David Jacobson issued a statement on the arrests of Chiheb Esseghaier and Raed Jaser. "I congratulate the RCMP on the arrest of two individuals on terrorism-related charges. These arrests were the result of extensive cross-border cooperation, which is the hallmark of our relationship. Dedicated professionals on both sides of the border brought … Read more
The Department of State issued a Presidential Permit to the State of Michigan for the construction, connection, operation, and maintenance of a bridge linking Detroit, Michigan, and Windsor, Ontario. Under Executive Order 11423, as amended, the secretary of state may issue a presidential permit for an international border crossing after finding that such a crossing … Read more
The U.S. Department of State released a Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS) in response to TransCanada’s May 2012 application for the Keystone XL pipeline that would run from Canada to Nebraska. The document is a draft technical review of potential environmental impacts associated with the proposed Project, including: impacts from construction, impacts from potential … Read more
