In my role as Consul General of Canada in New York, I often get asked about how different public sector life is from life in the private sector. Having served most of my career in the private and not-for-profit world, including as CEO of Alliance Atlantis Communications, I have to admit I wasn’t sure exactly […]
October 31, 2019
In honour of Canadian women’s history month, get to know the female Consuls General across our U.S. network in Dallas, New York, Atlanta, Miami, and Canada’s Acting Ambassador here in Washington. They’re sharing their experiences as women in positions of power and reflecting on how gender influences their interactions in these roles. We hope this […]
October 29, 2019
Mom, proud Canadian, energy and environment policy wonk, prairie girl. If challenged to describe myself in ten words or less, that is how I would do it. When I became Canada’s Consul General to the South Central United States, I knew it would be a good fit. I was just finishing five years heading the […]
October 29, 2019
July 1 is just days away and in cities and towns across the United States, Canadians and friends of Canada will be celebrating! Join in on the fun and festivities for Canada’s 151st birthday with our digital party pack. From must-have Canadian recipes to lyrics of Canada’s national anthem, we have all your party needs […]
June 27, 2018
December 28, 2017
Canada and the United States enjoy a unique relationship. Our partnership is forged by shared geography, similar values, common interests, deep connections and powerful, multi-layered economic ties. Florida’s power systems have been badly hit by Hurricane Irma. In response to a request for assistance from U.S. companies, hundreds of Canadian employees from various Canadian electrical companies […]
September 13, 2017
On July 1, 2017, the Embassy of Canada in Washington, D.C., hosted approximately 1000 fellow Canadians and friends of Canada to commemorate 150 years since the nation’s confederation. Deputy Head of Mission Denis Stevens welcomed the crowd and reaffirmed Canada’s strong partnership and history of friendship with the U.S. A spokesperson from the Embassy spoke […]
August 10, 2017
This Spring, the Embassy of Canada in Washington, D.C. commemorated the 100th anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge with a gallery exhibit, new art in the renamed “Vimy Room,” a ceremony on the National Mall, and a dinner with partners and allies. The Gallery In addition to the carvings, the gallery showed excerpts from a […]
July 26, 2017
Washington, D.C. (June 9, 2017) – Canada’s Ambassador to the United States, David MacNaughton, is pleased to announce that on Saturday, June 10, the Embassy of Canada in Washington, D.C. will walk in the Capital Pride Parade, themed Unapologetically Proud. The Embassy of Canada, located at 501 Pennsylvania Avenue, will also fly the pride flag and light […]
June 9, 2017
The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on Remembrance Day: “Today, let us remember and honour the many Canadians who have fought so bravely in defence of our country throughout our history, so that we might enjoy peace, freedom and democracy. “Our Canadian Armed Forces have earned tremendous respect for their remarkable […]
November 11, 2015