When NBA Commissioner kicked off the NBA Finals in Toronto, he rightly said, “this is a homecoming of sorts.” And, when he presented the Larry O’Brien trophy to the Toronto Raptors last night, he reminded the world that basketball was invented by a Canadian, and that the NBA’s first-ever game was played in Toronto. That […]
June 14, 2019
This week, Chrystia Freeland, Canada’s Minister of Foreign Affairs was given the “Woman of the Year” award by the Association of Women in International Trade (WIIT) in Washington, DC. In her acceptance remarks, the Minister touched on why we need more women in trade and reminded the audience what they all know: free trade lifts […]
June 14, 2019
On June 8th, the Embassy of Canada proudly participated in the 2019 Capital Pride Parade, showing Canada’s support for LGBTQ2 rights both at home and abroad. Dressed in red and white, Embassy staff and families carried Canadian rainbow flags and signs, blasted iconic Canadian pop music, and greeted enthusiastic crowds along the parade route. Our […]
June 10, 2019
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
News Release June 5, 2019, Washington, DC – The Embassy of Canada is pleased to announce that it has been awarded the U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED® Platinum certification – the highest distinction within the LEED rating system. The Embassy of Canada is one of only two embassies in the United States to have received […]
June 5, 2019
On June 2, we honored the members of the Canadian Armed Forces, past and present, who put their lives on the line to advance stability and peace around the world. To mark the occasion, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said, “I am humbled by the immense dedication, selflessness, and compassion demonstrated by those who answer the call to serve. […]
June 4, 2019
Joint Statement by the United States and Canada on Section 232 Duties on Steel and Aluminum After extensive discussions on trade in steel and aluminum covered by the action taken pursuant to Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 (19 U.S.C. §1862), the United States and Canada have reached an understanding as follows: […]
May 17, 2019
This week Ambassador MacNaughton and leaders of Disability Rights International celebrated the organization’s 25th anniversary. This anniversary comes at an auspicious time for Canada and we are honoured to call the group a partner. Recently, we introduced Bill C-81, the most significant disability rights legislation in over 30 years. When passed, this bill will help […]
May 17, 2019
Last week, Transport Minister Marc Garneau and Detroit Consul General Joe Comartin participated in the Great Lakes Economic Forum in Cleveland, OH, sponsored by the Council of the Great Lakes Region. Minister Garneau told the crowd the region will benefit from the removal of tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum and the ratification of the […]
May 15, 2019
Canada is a trading nation, and the only G7 country to have a free trade agreement with the other six member countries. While Canada and the United States share a trillion dollar trade and investment relationship, our global trade agenda also prioritizes reaching new markets abroad, fostering economic growth and prosperity. To underscore the importance […]
May 10, 2019