http://canada.usembassy.gov http://canada.usembassy.gov/news-events/2013-news-and-events/may-2013/23-may-2013-department-of-state-announces-publication-of-comments-received-on-draft-seis-for-proposed-keystone-xl-pipeline.html 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. Fri, 24 May 2013 09:54:22 -0400 http://canada.usembassy.gov/news-events/2013-news-and-events/may-2013/23-may-2013-department-of-state-announces-publication-of-comments-received-on-draft-seis-for-proposed-keystone-xl-pipeline.html http://canada.usembassy.gov/news-events/2013-news-and-events/may-2013/23-may-2013-canadians-take-part-in-immigration-program.html Five Canadians recently traveled to the United States to take part in a State Department program focusing on challenges facing new immigrants. Thu, 23 May 2013 12:08:13 -0400 http://canada.usembassy.gov/news-events/2013-news-and-events/may-2013/23-may-2013-canadians-take-part-in-immigration-program.html http://canada.usembassy.gov/news-events/2013-news-and-events/may-2013/22-may-2013-coast-guard-offers-plan-for-safety-security-in-arctic.html The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) has developed an Arctic strategy designed to "ensure safe, secure, and environmentally responsible maritime activity in the Arctic". Thu, 23 May 2013 11:41:03 -0400 http://canada.usembassy.gov/news-events/2013-news-and-events/may-2013/22-may-2013-coast-guard-offers-plan-for-safety-security-in-arctic.html http://canada.usembassy.gov/news-events/2013-news-and-events/may-2013/21-may-2013-u.s.-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. Tue, 21 May 2013 09:54:19 -0400 http://canada.usembassy.gov/news-events/2013-news-and-events/may-2013/21-may-2013-u.s.-ambassador-jacobson-announces-upcoming-departure http://canada.usembassy.gov/key-reports/international-religious-freedom-report/2012-international-religious-freedom-report-canada-chapter.html Secretary Kerry: "Freedom of religion is not an American invention. It’s a universal value. And it's enshrined in our Constitution and ingrained in every human heart." Tue, 21 May 2013 11:02:41 -0400 http://canada.usembassy.gov/key-reports/international-religious-freedom-report/2012-international-religious-freedom-report-canada-chapter.html http://cbp.gov/xp/cgov/newsroom/news_releases/local/05152013_2.xml Border traffic volumes are expected to be greatly increased during this holiday weekend and U.S. Customs and Border Protection is reminding all travelers planning trips across the border into the United States to make sure they have their proper documents. Fri, 17 May 2013 04:35:06 -0400 http://cbp.gov/xp/cgov/newsroom/news_releases/local/05152013_2.xml http://canada.usembassy.gov/about-us/holidays.html Please note that the Embassy and its Consulates will be closed for Victoria Day on Monday, May 20th. Normal business hours will resume on Tuesday, May 21st. Fri, 17 May 2013 04:37:20 -0400 http://canada.usembassy.gov/about-us/holidays.html http://canada.usembassy.gov/news-events/2013-news-and-events/may-2013/17-may-2013-doors-open-registration-now-closed.html Registration for Doors Open Ottawa at the United States Embassy is now closed. Fri, 17 May 2013 04:33:16 -0400 http://canada.usembassy.gov/news-events/2013-news-and-events/may-2013/17-may-2013-doors-open-registration-now-closed.html http://canada.usembassy.gov/news-events/2013-news-and-events/may-2013/16-may-2013-addressing-climate-change-focal-point-of-arctic-summit.html The warming of the Arctic and the overall planetary trend of climate change were the dominant topics as the Arctic Council met May 15 in Kiruna, Sweden. Thu, 16 May 2013 11:14:56 -0400 http://canada.usembassy.gov/news-events/2013-news-and-events/may-2013/16-may-2013-addressing-climate-change-focal-point-of-arctic-summit.html http://canada.usembassy.gov/news-events/2013-news-and-events/may-2013/15-may-2013-arctic-council-ministerial-session.html Secretary Kerry: "There is nothing that should unite us quite like our concern for both the promise and the challenges of the northern-most reaches of the earth." Wed, 15 May 2013 10:07:04 -0400 http://canada.usembassy.gov/news-events/2013-news-and-events/may-2013/15-may-2013-arctic-council-ministerial-session.html http://blogs.ottawa.usembassy.gov/index.php/2013/05/15/police-officer-memorial-day/ On the Embassy Blog, the Embassy's Regional Security Officer writes about his personal connection to Police Officer Memorial Day, and explains why the Embassy's flag is at half-mast today. Wed, 15 May 2013 09:47:16 -0400 http://blogs.ottawa.usembassy.gov/index.php/2013/05/15/police-officer-memorial-day/ http://canada.usembassy.gov/news-events/2013-news-and-events/may-2013/14-may-2013-u.s.-and-canada-report-progress-on-phase-i-of-entry/exit-project The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) today released a joint report on Phase I of Beyond The Border's Entry/Exit Project. Wed, 15 May 2013 09:40:58 -0400 http://canada.usembassy.gov/news-events/2013-news-and-events/may-2013/14-may-2013-u.s.-and-canada-report-progress-on-phase-i-of-entry/exit-project http://canada.usembassy.gov/news-events/2013-news-and-events/may-2013/14-may-2013-us-mission-to-canada-releases-visa-how-to-video-in-english-and-other-languages.html Mission Canada has posted video to its YouTube channel that introduce the public to the U.S. Nonimmigrant Visa (NIV) application process with a simple step-by-step tutorial. Tue, 14 May 2013 11:36:39 -0400 http://canada.usembassy.gov/news-events/2013-news-and-events/may-2013/14-may-2013-us-mission-to-canada-releases-visa-how-to-video-in-english-and-other-languages.html http://canada.usembassy.gov/news-events/2013-news-and-events/may-2013/13-may-2013-dhs-working-with-international-partners-on-critical-infrastructure-protection.html DHS' Assistant Secretary for Infrastructure Protection writes about last week's annual EU-US-Canada Expert Meeting on Critical Infrastructure Protection at the Canadian Embassy in Washington, D.C. Tue, 14 May 2013 10:39:37 -0400 http://canada.usembassy.gov/news-events/2013-news-and-events/may-2013/13-may-2013-dhs-working-with-international-partners-on-critical-infrastructure-protection.html http://canada.usembassy.gov/news-events/2013-news-and-events/may-2013/13-may-2013-canadian-and-u.s.-officials-discuss-beyond-the-border-initiative On Wednesday, May 8, the U.S.-Canada Beyond the Border Executive Steering Committee (ESC) met in Washington, D.C. to discuss progress to date and the way forward for implementing the December 2011 Beyond the Border (BTB) Action Plan. Tue, 14 May 2013 09:44:34 -0400 http://canada.usembassy.gov/news-events/2013-news-and-events/may-2013/13-may-2013-canadian-and-u.s.-officials-discuss-beyond-the-border-initiative http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/d0cf6618525a9efb85257359003fb69d/d8ed7941bee4eecd85257b6a004f0e23!OpenDocument The federal agencies and departments of the Great Lakes Interagency Task Force today announced opportunities for the public to provide input to a planned update of the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Action Plan. Tue, 14 May 2013 09:31:17 -0400 http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/d0cf6618525a9efb85257359003fb69d/d8ed7941bee4eecd85257b6a004f0e23!OpenDocument http://youtu.be/drha7hL2JZk Jay Liebowitz, the University of Maryland University College's Orkand Endowed Chair in Management and Technology, reflects on his experience in visiting Montreal's Concordia University as a Fulbright Scholar in 1998. Mon, 13 May 2013 03:13:11 -0400 http://youtu.be/drha7hL2JZk http://canada.usembassy.gov/news-events/2013-news-and-events/may-2013/13-may-2013-arctic-nations-plan-for-spills-environmental-change.html Secretary of State John Kerry will join counterparts from seven other nations May 15 to discuss their shared stewardship of the Arctic, its fragile environment and its unique biodiversity. Mon, 13 May 2013 10:11:45 -0400 http://canada.usembassy.gov/news-events/2013-news-and-events/may-2013/13-may-2013-arctic-nations-plan-for-spills-environmental-change.html http://www.defense.gov/news/newsarticle.aspx?id=120001 The Defense Department worked closely with other federal agencies in support of the National Security Staff effort that generated the National Strategy for the Arctic Region released today. Mon, 13 May 2013 10:03:31 -0400 http://www.defense.gov/news/newsarticle.aspx?id=120001 http://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/2013/05/10/statement-press-secretary-national-strategy-arctic-region "The United States is pleased to join our Arctic Council colleagues Canada, Norway, Denmark, Iceland, Finland, Russia, and Sweden in articulating our strategic priorities for this critical region of the world." Fri, 10 May 2013 03:59:27 -0400 http://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/2013/05/10/statement-press-secretary-national-strategy-arctic-region http://www.norad.mil/News/2013/050913.html At the Peterson Air Force Base in Colorado, North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) -- the bi-national Canadian and American command that provides maritime warning, aerospace warning and aerospace control -- celebrated its 55th anniversary. Fri, 10 May 2013 10:29:37 -0400 http://www.norad.mil/News/2013/050913.html http://canada.usembassy.gov/news-events/2013-news-and-events/may-2013/9-may-2013-statement-by-ambassador-jacobson-on-announcement-of-arrest-of-ahmed-abbasi.html "Events over the past several weeks make it clear that security is the shared responsibility of Canada and the United States and that we all need to remain vigilant in order to keep North America safe and secure." Fri, 10 May 2013 07:56:12 -0400 http://canada.usembassy.gov/news-events/2013-news-and-events/may-2013/9-may-2013-statement-by-ambassador-jacobson-on-announcement-of-arrest-of-ahmed-abbasi.html http://canada.usembassy.gov/news-events/2013-news-and-events/may-2013/9-may-2013-automated-passport-control-an-innovative-technological-solution-and-collaborative-approach-to-improving-travel-efficiency.html 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. Thu, 09 May 2013 10:09:00 -0400 http://canada.usembassy.gov/news-events/2013-news-and-events/may-2013/9-may-2013-automated-passport-control-an-innovative-technological-solution-and-collaborative-approach-to-improving-travel-efficiency.html http://blogs.ottawa.usembassy.gov/index.php/2013/05/08/embassy-to-host-water-weather-global-warming-roundtable/ On Wednesday, May 15th, the Embassy will host Sonaar Luthra, CEO and co-founder of Water Canary, for a roundtable discussion entitled "Water, Weather, & Global Warming": Facing New Challenges with Better Information". Wed, 08 May 2013 10:03:06 -0400 http://blogs.ottawa.usembassy.gov/index.php/2013/05/08/embassy-to-host-water-weather-global-warming-roundtable/ http://canada.usembassy.gov/news-events/2013-news-and-events/may-2013/7-may-2013-save-the-date-rcc-stakeholder-dialogue-session-june-20-2013.html On June 20th in Washington, the U.S.-Canada Regulatory Cooperation Council (RCC) will host a broad stakeholder session to review progress on the implementation of the Joint Action Plan. Tue, 07 May 2013 11:22:51 -0400 http://canada.usembassy.gov/news-events/2013-news-and-events/may-2013/7-may-2013-save-the-date-rcc-stakeholder-dialogue-session-june-20-2013.html