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June 19, 2025 | Washington, D.C. On Thursday, June 19, Rear-Admiral Kristjan Monaghan, Canada’s Defence Attaché to the United States, welcomed Defence Attachés from Allied and partners, representing the diplomatic and defence community in Washington, D.C., to the Embassy of Canada for a briefing on Canada’s new defence investments. On June 9, Canada announced a […]

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 […]

“As to our duty, all are agreed,” declared Sir Robert Borden, Prime Minister of Canada, on August 14, 1914, as he announced Canada’s intentions to enter World War I (WWI). Even though Canada had been its own country since 1867, its external affairs were still governed by the United Kingdom. This meant that once Britain […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

On November 11, guests gathered at the Embassy of Canada in Washington, D.C. to observe Remembrance Day. In Canada and other Commonwealth nations, Remembrance Day involves ceremonies, moments of silence, and the wearing of poppies as symbols of remembrance. It’s a day to reflect on the courage and resilience of those who fought and to […]

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.

The Embassy of Canada in Washington, DC is currently hosting the exhibition Many Lives Mark This Place, highlighting 11 large-scale paintings by the prominent Canadian artist John Hartman. Hartman embarked on this project to capture the intimate relationship that notable Canadian authors have with their personal places of inspiration.   Guided by his literary interests, […]