“Known sometimes as “the Forgotten War,” the Korean War is still very much a reality of our world today, quietly looming along the demilitarized zone of the 38th Parallel.” ~ Consul General Sylvain Fabi On June 25th, 1950, Canada answered the call from the UN Security Council to support South Korea following its sudden invasion by […]
September 6, 2023
Tucked away on rooftops and amongst government gardens are buzzing beehives scattered across Washington, D.C. Though this might sound like an odd place to house the pollinators, it’s part of a national strategy launched by former President Barack Obama to protect and promote bees, which started in 2014 as a solution to the decreasing […]
August 1, 2023
As Canada’s Consul General to Virginia, I recently had the privilege of visiting the city of Richmond, adding my number to the approximately half a million Canadians who visit the Old Dominion each year. Meeting with a variety of leaders allowed me to highlight the integral relationship that Virginia shares with Canada, one with profound […]
July 27, 2023
July 1 marked Canada’s 156th birthday, and the Embassy of Canada in Washington, D.C. celebrated the day with our American friends and partners, Embassy staff, family, and members of the Connect2Canada community with an outdoor party. Guests were served Canadian cuisine staples like poutine, Montreal-style hotdogs, Cesars, and bison burgers, and sang […]
July 10, 2023
June is Pride Month in the U.S. and the start of Pride season in Canada, and the Embassy was proud and excited to get out its rainbows and celebrate! For Canada, Pride Season is a term that refers to the wide range of Pride events that take place over the summer (June to September) when […]
June 29, 2023
In May, we were over the moon to welcome the incredible Artemis II crew to the Embassy of Canada and celebrate their upcoming historic lunar mission as well as Canada-U.S. collaboration in space exploration. Canadian Space Agency astronaut Jeremy Hansen will join the Artemis II mission, making Canada the second country in the world to […]
June 9, 2023
Canada’s commitment to the joint defense of continental North America was on display at New York’s Pier 90 North during Fleet Week activities in May. Led by Lieutenant-Commander Christopher Heckman, His Majesty’s Canadian Ship (HMCS) Glace Bay joined vessels from the U.S., British, and Italian Navies in the weeklong celebration of Sea Services. LCdr […]
June 8, 2023
This year marks the 65th anniversary of the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD), an enduring symbol of the important partnership between Canada and the United States. Hosted by General Glen D. VanHerck, Commander of NORAD and U.S. Northern Command, events were held last week at the Peterson Space Force Base in Colorado Springs, Colorado, […]
May 22, 2023
This spring, the Embassy incorporated a new addition to our Chancery rooftop: a Heart Garden, located on the south side of the 6th floor terrace near the Ambassador’s office and overlooking the National Museum of the American Indian. Hearts made of seed paper are placed in the earth, and when the paper decomposes, the seeds […]
May 11, 2023
May 5 marked the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG) in Canada – also known as Red Dress Day – and Missing or Murdered Indigenous Persons Awareness Day in the United States. The day honours and raises awareness of the thousands of Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQQIA+ (Two […]
May 9, 2023