On July 1, 2017, the Embassy of Canada in Washington, D.C., hosted approximately 1000 fellow Canadians and friends of Canada to commemorate 150 years since the nation’s confederation. Deputy Head of Mission Denis Stevens welcomed the crowd and reaffirmed Canada’s strong partnership and history of friendship with the U.S. A spokesperson from the Embassy spoke […]

August 10, 2017

This Spring, the Embassy of Canada in Washington, D.C. commemorated the 100th anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge with a gallery exhibit, new art in the renamed “Vimy Room,” a ceremony on the National Mall, and a dinner with partners and allies. The Gallery In addition to the carvings, the gallery showed excerpts from a […]

July 26, 2017

Washington, D.C. (June 9, 2017) – Canada’s Ambassador to the United States, David MacNaughton, is pleased to announce that on Saturday, June 10, the Embassy of Canada in Washington, D.C. will walk in the Capital Pride Parade, themed Unapologetically Proud. The Embassy of Canada, located at 501 Pennsylvania Avenue, will also fly the pride flag and light […]

June 9, 2017

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on Remembrance Day: “Today, let us remember and honour the many Canadians who have fought so bravely in defence of our country throughout our history, so that we might enjoy peace, freedom and democracy. “Our Canadian Armed Forces have earned tremendous respect for their remarkable […]

November 11, 2015

On April 25, 2015, a 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck near Kathmandu, Nepal, followed by a series of significant aftershocks. Initial indications put the number of deaths at more than 2000 and there is extensive damage to infrastructure. The Government of Canada immediately responded to the emergency with a $5-million contribution to provide life-saving assistance through experienced […]

April 28, 2015