Border Wait Times
U.S. Customs and Border Protection is outlining how its operations will be affected as a result of budget sequestration.
Automated Passport Control
U.S. Customs and Border Protection and Vancouver Airport Authority have announced a new program that will allow eligible passengers traveling from Vancouver International Airport to the U.S. to clear customs more efficiently, while still ensuring the same high standard of safety and security.
National We Day
Ambassador Jacobson was thrilled to join 4,000 students from across Canada in celebrating the first ever National We Day in Gatineau, Quebec.
Run For Boston
Ambassador David Jacobson thanked the hundreds of Ottawans -- and thousands of Canadians from coast to coast to coast -- who took part in events paying tribute to the city of Boston following the Boston Marathon bombings.
Interfaith Service in Boston
President Obama: "You've shown us, Boston, that in the face of evil, Americans will lift up what's good."
Headlines
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23 May 2013: Department of State Announces Publication of Draft SEIS Comments Received
Today the State Department posted the first set of comments received on the Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS) for the proposed Keystone XL pipeline.
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23 May 2013: Canadians Take Part in Immigration Program
Five Canadians recently traveled to the United States to take part in a State Department program focusing on challenges facing new immigrants.
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21 May 2013: Ambassador Jacobson Announces Upcoming Departure
Ambassador Jacobsob announced this morning this his service as United States Ambassador to Canada will conclude on July 15, 2013.
News From Washington
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24 May 2013: Get Ready for a Busy Border Crossing Weekend
U.S. Customs and Border Protection is offering travelers the following guidance on how to expedite border crossings this Memorial Day weekend.
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23 May 2013: Remarks by President Obama at National Defense University
"Targeted action against terrorists, effective partnerships, diplomatic engagement and assistance -- through such a comprehensive strategy we can significantly reduce the chances of large-scale attacks on the homeland and mitigate threats to Americans overseas." Video »
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22 May 2013: "Know Before You Go": CBP Working to Improve Arrivals for International Travelers
U.S. Customs and Border Protection is easing the international arrivals process with new technology and procedures, alleviating travelers of paperwork and time spent waiting in line.
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21 May 2013: TSA Pre✓™ Hits 10 Million Mark
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) today announced the agency has screened more than 10 million travelers through TSA Pre✓™ lanes.
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21 May 2013: Oklahoma Tornado Response & How to Help
FEMA and DHS have suggestions on how you can help victims of the Oklahoma City tornado.
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20 May 2013: "Dramatic Progress" in Global Health, but Virus Threat Lurks
Representatives from more than 190 nations convened for the World Health Assembly May 20 with a record of achievement and a challenge for the future.
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20 May 2013: Department of State Hosts EMPOWER Conference to Advance Disability Rights Worldwide
On May 22nd in Washington, the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs will host the first EMPOWER Conference on disability inclusive diplomacy.
