In September 2021, the Consulate General of Canada in Detroit was given a plaque by a relative of a former member of the U.S. Army stationed in South Korea which honoured the Canadian Fallen of the Korean War. An inscription states, “We will never forget you brave sons of Canada” to commemorate Canadians who fell […]
November 10, 2022
Canada has made many important contributions to the United States: strong trade and security alliances, Justin Bieber’s discography, poutine, insulin, Cirque du Soleil, snowmobiles, the Canadarm, and a steady stream of talented hockey players, to name a few! What you many not know, is that in 2017, to celebrate Canada’s 150th anniversary of Confederation, Canada […]
October 27, 2022
About this Recipe The fall has arrived and what better to celebrate the bounty of local orchards than in a naturally sweetened layered apple terrine. Paired with tea ice cream and bee pollen, this floral dessert will balance out many of the earthy flavours present at a traditional Thanksgiving dinner table. Both the terrine and […]
October 5, 2022
Netflix’s smash hit coming-of-age show, Never Have I Ever, has been one of the streaming platform’s surprise hits in recent years. Season 3 entered Netflix’s Top 10 in over 80 countries. Created by Mindy Kaling and Lang Fisher, the show is particularly acclaimed for the diversity of its cast, as well as its central theme […]
September 29, 2022
When you think about fighting climate change, “buildings” might not be top of mind, but did you know that our building sector is the third-largest source of emissions in Canada? According to the World Green Building Council, the global built environment is responsible for almost 40% of global energy-related carbon emissions. Since we’re aiming to […]
September 13, 2022
About this Recipe This recipe is made using fresh corn purée as the base. The purée, when made using local fresh corn, is sweet and reminiscent of warm Ontario summers! Recipe from Embassy Chef de Cuisine, Laetitia Chrapchynski. Servings: 4 bowls | Prep: 30 minutes | Cook time: 45 minutes Ingredients Soup Base 5 corn […]
August 29, 2022
Chef Laetitia Chrapchynski, Chef de Cuisine at the Embassy of Canada in Washington, D.C, recently participated in a Canada-U.S. Culinary Diplomacy event with the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology to explore Canadian products and Indigenous culture. In this two-part series, she shares some of her reflections. PART 1 I believe that food can tell a […]
August 23, 2022
Chef Laetitia Chrapchynski, Chef de Cuisine at the Embassy of Canada in Washington, D.C, recently participated in a Canada-U.S. Culinary Diplomacy event with the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology to explore Canadian products and Indigenous culture. In this two-part series, she shares some of her reflections. If you missed Part 1 in the series, you […]
August 22, 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
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