On November 11, guests gathered at the Embassy of Canada in Washington, D.C. to observe Remembrance Day. In Canada and other Commonwealth nations, Remembrance Day involves ceremonies, moments of silence, and the wearing of poppies as symbols of remembrance. It’s a day to reflect on the courage and resilience of those who fought and to […]
November 12, 2024
This article profiles Captain Stephen Kane, one of only two Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) pilots to fly the F-22 Raptor and the only Canadian currently embedded in a U.S. fifth-generation fighter squadron. His experiences provide unique insights into the future of Canadian fighter aviation as the RCAF prepares for the CF-35A Lightning II, sharing both his adaptation to the advanced aircraft and the value of his Canadian perspective within the U.S. Air Force.
October 31, 2024
The Embassy of Canada in Washington, DC is currently hosting the exhibition Many Lives Mark This Place, highlighting 11 large-scale paintings by the prominent Canadian artist John Hartman. Hartman embarked on this project to capture the intimate relationship that notable Canadian authors have with their personal places of inspiration. Guided by his literary interests, […]
August 30, 2024
For Canada, Pride Season refers to the wide range of Pride events that take place over the summer (June to September) when 2SLGBTQI+ communities and allies come together to spotlight the resilience, celebrate the talent, and recognize the contributions of 2SLGBTQI+ communities. Although special attention is put on the Pride events during the summer months, […]
August 15, 2024
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