On June 2, we honored the members of the Canadian Armed Forces, past and present, who put their lives on the line to advance stability and peace around the world. To mark the occasion, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said, “I am humbled by the immense dedication, selflessness, and compassion demonstrated by those who answer the call to serve. […]
June 4, 2019
Joint Statement by the United States and Canada on Section 232 Duties on Steel and Aluminum After extensive discussions on trade in steel and aluminum covered by the action taken pursuant to Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 (19 U.S.C. §1862), the United States and Canada have reached an understanding as follows: […]
May 17, 2019
This week Ambassador MacNaughton and leaders of Disability Rights International celebrated the organization’s 25th anniversary. This anniversary comes at an auspicious time for Canada and we are honoured to call the group a partner. Recently, we introduced Bill C-81, the most significant disability rights legislation in over 30 years. When passed, this bill will help […]
May 17, 2019
Last week, Transport Minister Marc Garneau and Detroit Consul General Joe Comartin participated in the Great Lakes Economic Forum in Cleveland, OH, sponsored by the Council of the Great Lakes Region. Minister Garneau told the crowd the region will benefit from the removal of tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum and the ratification of the […]
May 15, 2019
Canada is a trading nation, and the only G7 country to have a free trade agreement with the other six member countries. While Canada and the United States share a trillion dollar trade and investment relationship, our global trade agenda also prioritizes reaching new markets abroad, fostering economic growth and prosperity. To underscore the importance […]
May 10, 2019
Did you know Canada was the third country in space? In fact, since 1962, Canada and the U.S. have partnered to explore our universe. NASA Astronaut, and dual U.S.-Canadian citizen, Andrew Feustel is a living example of this cooperation. He has clocked 226 days in space, and came by the Embassy to talk about his […]
May 7, 2019
Recently, Canada’s Consul General in Detroit, Joe Comartin, visited Indiana to meet with Governor Eric Holcomb and other key political and business leaders to talk about how USMCA will benefit the state and why the Section 232 steel and aluminum tariffs need to be lifted. Canada is Indiana’s top customer. Last year, Canada traded $21.3 […]
April 26, 2019
On April 18, The U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) released its assessment of the USMCA, concluding the new deal will increase U.S. GDP by $68.2 billion, and increase U.S. exports to Canada by $19.1 billion. The agreement is also expected to have a positive impact on many sectors, including agriculture, manufacturing and services. Earlier this […]
April 25, 2019
The Bay Area Council Economic Institute released its newest report, Hemispheric Partners: Trade, Technology, and Innovation Ties Between the Bay Area and Canada, on April 17 in San Francisco. The report highlights the strong and growing economic connections between the Bay Area/Silicon Valley and Canada, which are helping fuel a vibrant cross-border exchange of talent, […]
April 18, 2019
Canadian consulates across the U.S. are commemorating NATO’s 70th anniversary this year! In Atlanta, Consul General Nadia Theodore hosted a luncheon earlier in April with Joseph Bankoff, the former Chair of the Sam Nunn School of International Affairs at Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech), Eric Toler, the Executive Director of Georgia’s Cyber Command Center […]
April 18, 2019