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NEXUS Mobile Enrollment is Coming to Miami, FL!
The Mobile NEXUS Enrollment session is in Miami, Florida from March 3 to 5, 2020. Why is this session special? You don’t have to visit a NEXUS Enrollment Center at Canada/U.S. land borders or at certain Canadian international airports to complete the process. U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, Canadian citizens, and Canadian lawful […]
February 24, 2020
Tree for Boston: A Story of Friendship
In Boston, the official holiday season kicks off with the Boston Common Tree Lighting on December 5, a tree lighting with special meaning for Canadians in New England and across the United States. In December 1917, two ships – one laden with explosives – collided in Halifax Harbour, causing a huge explosion that devastated Halifax. […]
December 5, 2019
Four Days and Five Canadian Cities with our Rising State Leaders
As part of our Rising State Leaders program, state legislators from across the country, including the Minnesota House Assistant Minority Leader, Florida House Deputy Democratic Leader, and Iowa Senate Majority Whip, spent four days touring Ontario to get an on the ground look at the Canada-U.S. relationship. The group stopped in Ottawa, Toronto, Mississauga, Oakville, […]
August 2, 2019
RADARSAT Constellation Mission Launches
What does an authentic celebration of Canadian space capabilities look like? Like this. On June 12, the Canadian Space Agency successfully launched the RADARSAT Constellation Mission (RCM) from the Vandenberg U.S. Air Force Base in California in collaboration with Canadian company Maxar-MDA and SpaceX. On the day of the launch, everyone was energetic and excited […]
June 20, 2019
Between Friends, Entre Amis: A Snapshot of Canada-U.S. Relations
For over 150 years, Canada has had no closer friend and ally than the United States. We work together to make our two countries safer and more prosperous so we can build a better future on both sides of the border. To showcase some of the people and events that have shaped the relationship […]
June 17, 2019
Canadians in San Francisco showing their love for Raptors Nation!
You can take the Canadians out of Canada, but Raptors Nation is going global! At an event at Canada House in San Francisco this week, hosted by Maple Leaf Sports Entertainment with the support of the Canadian Consulate General in San Francisco, over 600 Canadians living in the area came together to show its love […]
June 7, 2019
Canada-U.S. Space Cooperation: A visit from NASA Astronaut Andrew Feustel
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
Hemispheric Partners: Trade, Technology, and Innovation Ties Between the Bay Area and Canada
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
Opening Night of Come From Away in Omaha
On March 27, 2019, the Consulate General of Canada in Minneapolis and Omaha Performing Arts launched the Midwest tour of the acclaimed Broadway show Come From Away. After a rousing opening night performance, guests attended a special Canadian-themed event featuring the show’s cast and Consul General a.i. Ariel Delouya. Two special visitors – RCMP Corporal […]
March 27, 2019