During a ceremony at the Embassy of Canada on July 13, Major-General Michel-Henri St-Louis became the new Canadian Defence Attaché to the United States, replacing Captain (Navy) William Quinn. Captain (Navy) Quinn was acting in the role since March following the retirement of Major-General Paul Ormsby. The Canadian Defence Attaché advises Ambassador Kirsten Hillman on […]
July 27, 2022
In 2021, the Consulate General of Canada in Minneapolis drafted its first-ever Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) pledge, part of a commitment by the Government of Canada to provide a work environment where everyone is welcomed, supported and respected. The multiplicity of identity traits even beyond gender and ethnicity – what makes us “us” – […]
July 26, 2022
On July 1, the Embassy of Canada and our network of Consulates General celebrated Canada’s 155th birthday. As the first in-person Canada Day celebration in two years, the Embassy in D.C. hosted an outdoor Canadian breakfast with pancakes, bacon, maple syrup from Quebec (of course) and our classic Caesars, to over 550 guests. Friends of the Embassy, […]
July 11, 2022
After a two-year pause due to the pandemic, Washingtonians welcomed the return of Capital Pride celebrations. In every corner of the city, festivities large and small took place showcasing support for LGBTQ2* communities, and Canadians in the area were proud to participate. To kick things off, on June 9, the Quebec Office in Washington presented […]
June 17, 2022
Back in 2020, the Embassy of Canada in Washington, D.C. partnered with Alvéole, a Montreal based social beekeeping company, to install two beehives on the roof of the Embassy. Since then, thousands of bees have been pollinating the surrounding urban flora and producing delicious honey for our staff to enjoy. Founded in 2013, Alvéole fosters […]
May 26, 2022