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On July 9th, on the margins of the NATO summit in Washington, DC, the Embassy of Canada joined the United States and Germany to celebrate the official accreditation and activation of the NATO Climate Change and Security Centre of Excellence (CCASCOE), based in Montreal, Canada. Established in 2023 at the NATO Summit in Vilnius, CCASCOE […]
August 2, 2024
The North Atlantic Treaty was signed in Washington on April 4, 1949, establishing the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). Canada was a founding member of the Alliance and has remained as a member since its inception. NATO is a major contributor to international peace and security and a foundation of Canadian security and defence policy. […]
March 27, 2024
On February 12, the Embassy of Canada hosted a screening of the award-winning Canadian docudrama “Honour Before Glory”, which delves into the history of the No. 2 Construction Battalion, Canada’s only Black military battalion. Drawing on the personal diary of Captain William White, written during the First World War, the film sheds light on his […]
February 28, 2024
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February 8, 2024
Long seen as a forgotten war, the Korean War is now recognized as an important chapter in Canada’s proud military history. More than 26,000 brave Canadians served on land, at sea and in the air from 1950 to 1953. Sadly, 516 Canadians lost their lives in this bitter conflict. In 1950, when the United Nations […]
November 21, 2023
On November 11, the Embassy of Canada held a ceremony to observe Remembrance Day. It was a day to honour those who served and continue to serve, to remember the fallen, and to reflect on our collective responsibility to ensure their legacies are never forgotten. Members of the Canadian Armed Forces, their families […]
November 16, 2023
From October 9-11, 2023, Canada again featured prominently at this year’s Association of the U.S. Army (AUSA) Annual Meeting and Exposition – the largest defence trade show in the United States, featuring roughly 38,000 attendees and more than 650 exhibitors. To kick off the first day of Canada’s presence at the exposition, there was a ribbon-cutting […]
October 31, 2023
“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
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