22 May 09
Comments by Terry A. Breese, U.S. Embassy Canada, Charge d’Affaires, a.i. regarding U.S. - Canada border issues
The border which lies between Canada and the United States is a priority to both countries, the intersection of billions of dollars of trade between the two countries. A recent survey conducted by Angus Reid shows that 77 per cent of Canadians were satisfied with the amount of time they had to wait to go through immigration and/or customs at the border. However, our work is not done and there are efforts underway to improve infrastructure and services at the border. U.S. Embassy Charge d’Affairs, a.i. Terry Breese offers comments on the priorities facing both countries at the border and Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI) changes, which take effect June 1, 2009. [more] [more on WHTI].

1 April 09
United States to Host Joint Session of the Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting and Arctic Council
32nd Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting Convenes in Baltimore, April 6-17
U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton will host the first-ever joint session of the Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting and the Arctic Council on April 6, 2009, bringing together the two most important bodies involved with diplomacy at the Poles. This event will mark the beginning of the 32nd Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting, which is being hosted by the United States, in Baltimore, Maryland, April 6-17, 2009. [more].

1 April 2009

Nunavut - April lst, 2009, the 10th anniversary of the Territory's founding
On behalf of the United States Government and Mission Canada, I would like to congratulate you and the people of Nunavut today, April lst, 2009, on the 10th anniversary of the Territory's founding. The Arctic Territory of Nunavut proudly emerged after many years of tireless work with many dreams and hopes for generations ahead. The people of Nunavut can be very proud of their many achievements thus far.. [more].

1 April 2009
Podcast - John Cassara - Author of 'Hide and Seek – Intelligence, Law Enforcement and the Stalled War on Terrorist Finance' talks with U.S. Embassy Ottawa
April 1, 2009 - John Cassara is visiting Canada under the auspices of the U.S. Embassy in Ottawa and the U.S. Consulate in Toronto. Mr. Cassara will meet with business leaders, academics and government officials during his one-week stay, March 30 to April 3.

John Cassara retired on March 1, 2005 after a 26 year career in the federal government intelligence and law enforcement communities. He is considered an expert in anti-money laundering and terrorist financing, with particular expertise in the areas of money laundering in the Middle East and the growing threat of alternative remittance systems and forms of trade-based money laundering and value transfer. A large part of his career was spent overseas. He is one of the very few to have been both a clandestine operations officer in the U.S. intelligence community and a Special Agent for the Department of Treasury. [more - biography] [podcast].

31 March 2009
2009 National Trade Estimate Report on Foreign Trade Barriers
The 2009 National Trade Estimate Report on Foreign Trade Barriers (NTE) is the twenty-first in an annual series that surveys significant foreign barriers to U.S. exports. The report provides, where feasible, quantitative estimates of the impact of these foreign practices on the value of U.S. exports. Information is also included on actions taken to eliminate barriers. [Full Report] [Canada Chapter].

24 February 09
Photo Op with Canadian Minister of Foreign Affairs Cannon.
Photo opportunity with Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton and Canadian Minister of Foreign Affairs Lawrence Cannon in the Treaty Room at the State Department. [more] [video].

20 February 09
On Thursday, February 19, 2009, President Obama made his first foreign trip -- to Canada, the United States top trading partner. President Barack Obama and Prime Minister Stephen Harper agreed the United States and Canada will pursue economic recovery measures and efforts to strengthen the international financial system to counter the global economic recession. [more on the visit] [photo slideshow].

12 January 09
2008 Common Values and Shared Interests - The United States and its Promise in the Western Hemisphere
It is a great fortune of the United States to share a hemisphere with so many nations that have adopted a common vision for its peoples, a vision which allows citizens the freedom to shape their political destiny and pursue unbounded economic opportunity. The United States shares more than geography and values with these nations; it shares challenges that cross borders and the responsibility to address those challenges with its partners in the hemisphere. [more] .

15 November 08

15 November 08
Large World Economies Agree to Boost Growth, Tackle Crisis
Leaders vow to cooperate, call for revival of Doha trade negotiations.
Washington - Leaders of 20 of the world’s largest economies vowed to reform the global financial system and take action against the economic slowdown. [more].

27 June 08 - View the "Ask U.S. Ambassador to Canada David H. Wilkins" transcript on: U.S.-Canada bilateral relations.

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21 December 07
In separate statements, both President Bush and Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice thanked Canadians for their brave military work in Afghanistan, "fighting together to help the Afghan people emerge from their long years of tyranny and as a safe haven for terrorism to a new and free and secure freedom."

21 September 07
Paulson Remarks on Signing of Update to U.S.-Canada Income Tax Treaty. [more]
Fifth Protocol to the U.S.-Canada Income Tax Treaty of 1980 [Full Report]

18 September 2007
Ambassador Wilkins Interview with Water.ca: Discusses the Northwest Passage and Bulk Water Exports under NAFTA.

14 September 07
Presidential Determination on Major Drug Transit or Major Illicit Drug Producing Countries for Fiscal Year 2008. White House.

12 June 07
Trafficking in Persons Report 2007, Department of State.

08 June 07
Plans for Open North American Aviation Market Inch Forward: Policy differences make reaching trilateral deal challenging. [read more about aviation agreements]

25 May 07
Read a transcript of the online "Ask the Ambassador" web chat with Ambassador Wilkins, held on Friday, 25 May 2007.

15 May 07
Canada - U.S. Relations. CRS Report for Congress.
"..The two North American countries continue to cooperate extensively in international security and political issues, both bilaterally and through numerous international organizations."

13 April 07
Ambassador Wilkins discusses U.S.-Canadian relations WebChat transcript. [read more of Ambassador Wilkins' speeches and remarks]

12 March 07
U.S. Signs Open Skies Aviation Agreement with Canada. Department of State.
The United States and Canada have signed a landmark Open Skies air transport agreement to expand and liberalize their bilateral civil aviation relations. [read more about aviation agreements]

09 March 07
Ambassador Wilkins discusses U.S.-Canadian Relations. WebChat transcript. [read more of Ambassador Wilkins' speeches and remarks]

07 March 07
Assistant Secretary of State for Western Hemisphere Affairs Thomas A. Shannon On the President's Trip to Latin America. On-The-Record Briefing. [read more about Canada - U.S. cooperation in the western hemisphere]

01 March 07
Ambassador Wilkins discusses passport regulations and the Canadian agenda with the CBC's George Stroumboulopoulos. [video] [read more of Ambassador Wilkins' speeches and remarks]

23 February 07
Secretary Rice's Visit to Ottawa for the 2007 Security & Prosperity Partnership of North America meeting.
[read more about the SPP]