U.S. Embassy Ottawa

08/29/2026

It was brought to our attention that Lake America was erroneously labeled as Lake “Ontario” on our website.

We have corrected this mistake and apologize for deadnaming the lake.

08/27/2026

Secretary Howard Lutnick speaks to media about trade negotiations.

08/27/2026

FULL INTERVIEW: U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer (u.s. Office of the U.S. Trade Representative) speaks with the CBC about Canada's choice to reject an economic and national security partnership with the United States.

In a Canadian exclusive interview, U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer disputed Canada’s explanation about why trade talks fell apart, and told CBC News chief political correspondent Rosemary Barton there’s currently no ‘open channels’ to get both sides back to the negotiating table.

08/27/2026

Secretary Howard Lutnick spoke to media about last-minute demands by Canada that upended the careful balance reached in negotiations.

08/27/2026

FULL INTERVIEW: U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer (Office of the U.S. Trade Representative) speaks with the CBC about Canada's choice to reject an economic and national security partnership with the United States.

In a Canadian exclusive interview, U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer disputed Canada’s explanation about why trade talks fell apart, and told CBC News chief political correspondent Rosemary Barton there’s currently no ‘open channels’ to get both sides back to the negotiating table.

08/13/2026

Traveling to the United States from Canada this summer? Security and efficiency go hand-in-hand when travelers come prepared.

Learn what you need to make your journey smoother: https://www.cbp.gov/travel/international-visitors/know-before-you-visit

07/31/2026

The U.S. Embassy in Ottawa will be closed on Monday, August 3, for the Civic Holiday. The Embassy will reopen with regular hours on Tuesday, August 4.

U.S. citizens with an emergency can contact their nearest Embassy or Consulate 24/7: https://ca.usembassy.gov/services/

07/29/2026

🇺🇸🇨🇦 “We want to fix those issues and move forward.” Ambassador Pete Hoekstra spoke with Jasmin Laine last week about the path ahead for the U.S.-Canada relationship.

07/27/2026

🇺🇸🇨🇦 U.S. Ambassador to Canada Pete Hoekstra speaks with about recent U.S.-Canada accomplishments — safeguarding the , keeping our citizens safe from Ebola, and opening the Gordie Howe International Bridge, among others.