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Advancing Research and Development for North America’s Defence Capabilities

Continental Defence and NORAD Modernization Science and Technology On February 13, 2025, Defence Research and Development Canada (DRDC) and the Embassy of Canada to the United States convened Canadian and American leadership and program staff from multiple departments and agencies for in-depth discussions on key defence research and development (R&D) initiatives.  These efforts are aligned […]

March 6, 2025

Remembering President Jimmy Carter

With the passing of former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, we remember his tireless dedication to human rights, social justice, and global peace. In this thread, we reflect on his remarkable friendship with Canada.  In 1952, a nuclear reactor partially melted down at Chalk River – 125 miles from Canada’s capital. As a naval officer, Mr. Carter arrived with a team […]

January 7, 2025

The Canada Border Services Agency’s year in review demonstrates Canada’s role as a valuable friend and ally on security, enforcement and economic growth

For years, the Canada Border Services Agency’s (CBSA’s) efforts, in lockstep with counterparts in the U.S., have ensured that the extensive travel and business ties between both countries have remained viable and extremely productive. It has also helped to keep both countries safe and 2024 was no exception. In 2024, CBSA border services officers oversaw […]

January 3, 2025

Canadian Armed Forces in the spotlight at Wisconsin air show

The 2024 EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, held from July 22-28 at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, was an unforgettable experience for aviation enthusiasts from around the world. As the largest fly-in air show in the world, AirVenture once again brought together a stunning variety of aircraft and attracted over 600,000 visitors. More than 10,000 aircraft […]

December 13, 2024

Canada strengthens relationships in St. Louis

Home to multinational corporations such as Bayer, Boeing, and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, St. Louis also boasts one of the highest concentrations of agricultural technology and bioscience research in the U.S., complemented by its rapidly expanding life sciences hub. The city’s strong ties with Canada offer promising opportunities, particularly in sectors where Canadian companies can integrate into […]

December 13, 2024

Riding the Raptor

This article profiles Captain Stephen Kane, one of only two Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) pilots to fly the F-22 Raptor and the only Canadian currently embedded in a U.S. fifth-generation fighter squadron. His experiences provide unique insights into the future of Canadian fighter aviation as the RCAF prepares for the CF-35A Lightning II, sharing both his adaptation to the advanced aircraft and the value of his Canadian perspective within the U.S. Air Force.

October 31, 2024

Canada Celebrates Pride Season Across the United States

For Canada, Pride Season refers to the wide range of Pride events that take place over the summer (June to September) when 2SLGBTQI+ communities and allies come together to spotlight the resilience, celebrate the talent, and recognize the contributions of 2SLGBTQI+ communities. Although special attention is put on the Pride events during the summer months, […]

August 15, 2024

Happy Canada Day 2024!

  Canada celebrated its 157th birthday on July 1st, and what better way to mark the occasion than with a good old-fashioned Canadian block party with our American friends, neighbours, Embassy team, their families, and our community here in Washington! Guests were dressed in red and white, Canadian music filled the courtyard, and the smell […]

July 5, 2024

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