U.S. Ambassador to Canada David Jacobson issued a statement regarding the shooting that occurred in Newtown, CT. Jacobson said words cannot express the sorrow at the tragic events in Connecticut. More information is available online. Call 613-219-0949.
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton made remarks at the Opening Plenary of the U.S.-Morocco Strategic Dialogue on Sept. 13, 2012 in Washington, D.C. The full press release is available online. Call 613-688-5317.
United States ambassador to Canada David Jacobson issued a statement on the death of embassy personnel in Benghazi, Libya. Jacobson said that he was shocked and saddened to learn of the deaths of colleagues in Libya following the outrageous attack on the U.S. Consulate in Benghazi. Jacobson added that he grieves particularly for the death … Read more
The Federal Maritime Commission released a report entitled "A Study of U.S. Inland Containerized Cargo Moving through Canadian and Mexican Seaports." As United States Ambassador to Canada David Jacobson noted in October 2011 the study was requested by members of Congress to examine the extent to which the U.S. Harbor Maintenance Tax and other U.S. … Read more
U.S. Ambassador to Canada David Jacobson released a statement regarding news reports of $5.50 fee for people entering the U.S. by air or sea. Jacobson said that for years this fee has been imposed on all air and sea travelers to the United States from every country in the world except Mexico, Canada and the … Read more
US President Barack Obama and Prime Minister Stephen Harper (Calgary Southwest, AB) met on the margins of the G-8 and discussed the implementation of their Shared Vision for Perimeter Security and Economic Competitiveness as well as progress through the U.S.-Canada Regulatory Cooperation Council. These efforts are focused on strengthening U.S. and Canadian security and competitiveness. … Read more
US Ambassador David Jacobson issued a statement on US-Canada border reports, saying cooperation "on matters of security and border management has been exceptional for years and that continues to be true." The full release is available online. Call 613-688-5317.
