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U.S. Consulate Toronto Click for Podcasts | Click for RSS Feeds | | Home | Contact Us The United States Consulate General Toronto About the Consulate U.S. Citizen Services Visa Information Consulate Offices Government Information FAQs The United States Consulate General Toronto About the Consulate Visa Requirements Arrow Embassy Ottawa Arrow Consulate Calgary Arrow Consulate Halifax Arrow Consulate Montreal Arrow Consulate Quebec Arrow Consulate Toronto Arrow Consulate Vancouver Arrow Consulate Winnipeg Arrow Virtual Presence Posts: – North of Sixty – Southwest Ontario Gateway For information about the consulate’s services and for the Consul General’s speeches and remarks. > Find out more The Consulate offers a variety of services for U.S. citizens and processes non-immigrant and treaty trader/investor visa applications. > Find out more Consulate Headlines Headlines Archive 1 August 08 Consul General Nay addressed the gala reception at the Emancipation Day Celebration in Windsor, Ontario. U.S. Consul General John R. Nay addressed the gala reception at the Emancipation Day Celebration. Windsor, Ontario. [Read Full Remarks]. 25 July 08 Noah Budnick. Transportation Alternative – Noah Budnick Noah Budnick visited Toronto to meet with Bicycle stakeholders and planners and exchange ideas on alternative transport. He spoke on “What’s New in New York” to a gathering of bicycle enthusiast and participated in the “Tour de Toronto”, sponsored by the City of Toronto’s Cycling Advisory Committee. As Transportation Alternatives (T.A.) Deputy Director, Noah Budnick oversees and coordinates T.A.’s advocacy and media campaigns to improve and increase walking and biking in New York City. Mr. Budnick is T.A.’s senior advocate and has worked with scores of New York City community organizations and elected and government officials to make walking and cycling safer and easier in New York City. [read more/photos] [podcast]. 07 July 08 South Carolina Business One stop. Welcome Remarks by U.S. Consul General John R. Nay to the South Carolina Mission to Canada – Royal York Hotel. [Read Full Remarks]. 25 June 08Consul General John R. Nay welcomes guests to the 232nd Anniversary of the Independence of the United States and the commemoration of the 200th Anniversary of the U.S. Abolition of the Slave Trade Act, June 25, 2008. Remarks by U.S. Consul General John R. Nay Consul General John R. Nay welcomes guests to the 232nd Anniversary of the Independence of the United States and the commemoration of the 200th Anniversary of the U.S. Abolition of the Slave Trade Act, June 25, 2008. [Read Full Remarks]. 18 June 08The Hon. Lawrence Cannon Minister of Transportation, Infrastructure and Communities; Hon. Stockwell Day, Minister of Public Safety; Consul General John R. Nay, Jeffrey Watson, Member of Parliament for Essex-Windsor. U.S. Consul General John R. Nay joined the Hon. Lawrence Cannon, Minister of Transportation, Infrastructure and Communities; Hon. Stockwell Day, Minister of Public Safety; and Jeffrey Watson, Member of Parliament for Essex-Windsor for the Canadian announcement of the technically preferred location of the plaza and the bridge for the new border crossing bridge between Windsor and Detroit on June 18, 2008. Consul General Nay stated that “the United States, like Canada, supports projects such as the Detroit River International Crossing (DRIC) to improve infrastructure in the corridor and make sure that there is the capacity to handle increased trade and traffic” [Read Full Remarks]. 10 June 08International Joint Commission. At a Rotary Luncheon in Niagara Falls, Ontario, the International Joint Commission and the Niagara 10 Leaders announced preliminary details for plans for the Niagara Falls region to host the centennial celebration of the Boundary Waters Treaty of 1909 on Saturday June 13, 2009. The region is designating 2009 as the “Year of Our Shared Waters” and has numerous activites planned to comemorate this important environmental agreement. [Click for More]. 01 June 08After the Becel Heart & Stroke Bike Ride. Becel Heart & Stroke Bike Ride. A team from the U.S. Consulate in Toronto once again participated in the Becel Heart & Stroke Ride for Heart on the Gardiner Expressway and Don Valley Parkway on June 1. The Consulate team joined more than 12,000 bicycle riders who raised over $ 3 million to help the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario support research on stroke drugs and surgical techniques, as well as fund 100 scientific studies and science grants. [Photo Slideshow]. 21 May 08 Day of Solidarity with the Cuban People Day of Solidarity with the Cuban People On May 21, the President of the United States will host an event in support of a “Day of Solidarity with the Cuban People” to focus on the plight of prisoners of conscience and the lack of civil and political freedoms in Cuba. This date coincides with a period when Cubans all over the island commemorate Cuban patriots who have suffered at the hands of the regime for the cause of freedom and human rights. The people of Cuba need to know that they have world-wide solidarity and support for their efforts to achieve genuine political and economic change in Cuba. For more information, visit http://www.solidaridadcuba.org/. Related: – A Proclamation by the President of the United States of America – President Bush Discusses Cuba, Marks Day of Solidarity – “The Castros’ island prison” by Ambassador Wilkins – as it appeared in The National Post, 21 May 2008. 15 May 08 CCGS Griffon Ottawa During the War of 1812, two U.S. Navy schooners, the Hamilton and Scourge, sank in Lake Ontario off the coast of St. Catharines with more than 50 U.S. Navy sailors and service personnel aboard. The vessels were discovered in the late 1970s and ownership of the vessels was transferred from the U.S. Navy to the Royal Ontario Museum and later to the City of Hamilton as part of the Hamilton and Scourge National Historic Site. In partnership with many entities, the city sent down Remote Operating Vehicles to assess the condition of the underwater site. To conclude the week of inspection, U.S. Consul General John R. Nay spoke at a memorial service held aboard the CCGS Griffon to commemorate the lost crew. For a slide show of the ceremony, click here, for the Consul General’s remarks, click here. 13 May 08 Ambassador David Wilkins made a visit to the beautiful Northern Ontario city of Sudbury. Ambassador David Wilkins made a visit to the beautiful Northern Ontario city of Greater Sudbury as it celebrates its 125th anniversary. His trip included visits to Science North and Dynamic Earth. At lunch he spoke to over 200 participants in Sudbury’s annual Mining Week and while in town raised a new United States Flag on Sudbury’s Bridge of Nations. [View slideshow] [Read his Journal] 13 May 08 In connection with Ambassador Wilkins’ visit to Sudbury, U.S. Consul General John R. Nay spoke at the Greater Sudbury Chamber of Commerce’s Eleventh Annual Business Excellence Awards. In connection with Ambassador Wilkins’ visit to Sudbury, U.S. Consul General John R. Nay spoke at the Greater Sudbury Chamber of Commerce’s Eleventh Annual Business Excellence Awards. More than 400 people gathered at the Caruso club to honor ten local companies for their outstanding achievements. 22 April 08 In celebration of Earth Day 2008, the Battle Creek Academy Band, from Battle Creek, Michigan, has taken Toronto by musical storm. Noting that these were the first international performances by the group, Battle Creek Academy alumnus Consul General John R. Nay introduced the band and spoke of the importance of Earth Day.In celebration of Earth Day 2008, the Battle Creek Academy Band, from Battle Creek, Michigan, has taken Toronto by musical storm. Noting that these were the first international performances by the group, Battle Creek Academy alumnus Consul General John R. Nay introduced the band and spoke of the importance of Earth Day. In a display of cross-border friendship, the 54 high school students played for hundreds at the Toronto Zoo’s Earth Day commemoration, performed a pre-game show when the Detroit Tigers faced the Toronto Blue Jays at the Rogers Centre, and entertained the students at Toronto’s Carleton Village Public School. For a slide show of the visit, click here. 17 April 08 U.S. Consul General John R. Nay, former U.S. Ambassadors Paul Cellucci, and James Blanchard at the Munk Centre at the University of Toronto.The U.S. Consulate and the Centre for the Study of the United States at the University of Toronto sponsored a discussion on “Competing visions of America: the race to be the next U.S. President” with former U.S. Ambassadors to Canada Paul Cellucci and James Blanchard. The two Ambassadors also spoke about the upcoming U.S. presidential election at a meeting of the Empire Club of Canada moderated by the Globe and Mail’s Washington Correspondent John Ibbitson. 10 April 08 The NEW Southwest Ontario Gateway website – Click to view The U.S. Mission to Canada is pleased to announce the newest Virtual Presence Post – Southwest Ontario Gateway. 10 April 08 One Issue, Two Voices Series – Health Care in Crisis: The Drive for Health Reform in Canada and the United States – click to view The Canada Institute of the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars released the ninth paper in the One Issue, Two Voices series in Toronto on April 9. Antonia Maioni, Director of the McGill Institute for Health and Social Policy, McGill University Faculty of Medicine, and Theodore Marmor, Professor Emeritus, Politics, Public Policy, and Law, Yale University, presented their findings in the paper, “Health Care in Crisis: The Drive for Health Reform in Canada and the United States”. 08 April 08 One last lesson before the tapping the keg – Click to view slideshow Ambassador Wilkins spent Tuesday, April 8 visiting the Waterloo region of Ontario where he gave the keynote address at a lunchtime gathering of the area’s five Rotary Clubs. He also met with local business leaders, media, visited Research in Motion (the home of the BlackBerry), and spoke about education and its role in economic prosperity with university presidents at the Centre for International Governance Innovation (CIGI). The day concluded with an Oktoberfest celebration hosted by Canada’s Technology Triangle. For the Ambassador’s speech – click here to read / here to listen. View slideshow here / Read the Ambassador’s Journal. 07 April 08 Annual Crossing Borders Conference – Click to view slideshow On April 3 and 4, the University at Buffalo, in conjunction with partners Brock University, the Canadian Consulate General in Buffalo and the U.S. Consulate General in Toronto, hosted the annual Crossing Borders conference Sixty students from nine colleges and universities presented papers on border-related issues this year. Lauren Rachlin opened the conference with a provocative talk on “Regional or binational . . . call it what you will. It’s our future or we have none” and USAF Col. Keith “Swede” Swensen delivered the lunch keynote address on the 50th anniversary of NORAD. Slideshow of the conference. 07 April 08 U.S. Consul General John R. Nay moderated a panel called ‘Beyond the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative’. Participants on the panel were Erie County Clerk Kathy Hochul, New York State Commissioner of the Department of Motor Vehicles David Swarts, and Ontario Minister of Tourism Peter Fonseca. U.S. Consul General John R. Nay moderated a panel called “Beyond the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative: Breaking Down Other Barriers to Collaborative Cross-Border Tourism Development Along the Northern Border” at the Binational Tourism Summit “Shift Happens,” sponsored by the Binational Tourism Alliance. Participants on the panel were Erie County Clerk Kathy Hochul, New York State Commissioner of the Department of Motor Vehicles David Swarts, and Ontario Minister of Tourism Peter Fonseca. 29 March 08 Earth Hour Toronto 2008Earth Hour Toronto 2008 The staff of the U.S. Consulate General in Toronto participated in Earth Hour 2008 by turning out our lights for one hour from 8:00 to 9:00 p.m. on Saturday night, March 29, 2008 to raise awareness about climate change and to demonstrate that working together, we can make a difference. For more information visit Earth Hour Toronto 2008. Related: Ambassador David H. Wilkins’ Statement on United States Mission Canada Participation in Earth Hour 2008 27 March 08 John Austin – Senior Non resident Fellow at the Brookings InstitutionJohn Austin, University of Michigan Professor and Senior Nonresident Fellow at the Brookings Institution, visited Toronto to present the Metropolitan Policy Program’s latest analysis, “The Vital Connection: Reclaiming Great Lakes Economic Leadership in the Bi-National U.S.-Canadian Region” to a variety of audiences.The report shows how the region, comprised of the U.S. states bordering the Great Lakes, the upper Mississippi and Ohio watersheds, and the Canadian provinces of Ontario and Quebec, can continue to model what economic regions will look like in the global economy—and also how they can thrive. To read the full report, click here. See the Consul General’s biography and public remarks Consulate News Archives Important Notices Guide to the U.S. Elections in 2008 Shirley Myers sings about the latest border requirements – Click to Listen Passport logo Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative Under the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI), for entry into the United States at land or sea borders, as of January 31, 2008: – Oral declarations of citizenship alone will no longer be accepted; – U.S. and Canadian citizens ages 19 and older will need to present a government-issued photo ID, such as a driver’s license, along with proof of citizenship, such as a birth certificate or naturalization certificate; – Children ages 18 and under will only be required to present proof of citizenship, such as a birth certificate; – Passports and trusted traveler program cards – NEXUS, FAST, and SENTRI – will continue to be accepted for cross-border travel. All existing nonimmigrant visa and passport requirements will remain in effect and will not be altered by this change. A passport has been required for air travel since January 23, 2007. [read more on WHTI] NEW. Entry requirements at land or sea borders in effect June 1, 2009: Washington — The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the U.S. Department of State (DOS) announced today the final rule for the land and sea portion of the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI), a core 9/11 Commission recommendation. The WHTI final rule requires travelers to present a passport or other approved secure document denoting citizenship and identity for all land and sea travel into the United States. WHTI establishes document requirements for travelers entering the United States who were previously exempt, including citizens of the U.S., Canada and Bermuda. These document requirements will be effective June 1, 2009 [Press Release] [FAQs] . NEXUS logo U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) jointly operate the NEXUS trusted traveler program. To learn more about NEXUS, enroll in the program online or renew an expiring NEXUS card, click here. CBP Border Wait Times CBSA Border Wait Times Border Help Department of Homeland Security Traveler Redress Inquiry Program Travelers can now resolve possible watch list misidentification and travel screening problems with any of the department’s component agencies with DHS TRIP, an easy to use web site. Dipnote logo USA.gov logo U.S.-Canada Environmental Issues banner Freedom of Faith Freedom of Faith. An eJournal from the Department of State, August 2008. The principle of religious freedom is a cherished right in the United States, one that has historical roots older than the formation of the nation itself. In the 21st century, the United States pulses with a unique cultural chemistry brought on by a wave of immigration which has brought followers of more diverse faiths to many communities. This edition of eJournal USA examines how the nation adjusts to these demographic changes to remain true to the principles of freedom of faith. Click here for earlier editions of eJournal. More about Bird Flu Avian Influenza Shelter in Place Advice Rewards for Justice Help stop terrorism through the U.S. Government’s Rewards for Justice Program. Rebuilding Afghanistan Renewal in Iraq EdUSA logo Interested in Studying in the USA? Fulbright logoThe flagship international educational program sponsored by the United States Government, the Fulbright Program is designed to “increase mutual understanding between the people of the United States and the people of other countries…” The Canada-U.S. Fulbright Program provides grants for Canadian and American students and scholars to lecture, research and pursue graduate study in the United States and Canada, respectively (other nationals are advised to consult the Fulbright Commission in their country for grant opportunities). For more information, visit www.fulbright.ca. Fulbright Commissions in other countries. Transborder Research University Network The Consulate is a proud co-sponsor of the Transborder Research University Network, supporting cooperation among research universities in the cross-border region of Ontario and New York. For more information visit www.trun.ca. Important Notices Effective June 1, 2008 all applicants for U.S. Passports and Consular Reports of Birth Abroad will be seen by appointment only. More details Security Notice to all Consular Visitors. Elections Approaching – Make sure your vote counts Are you an American citizen travelling or residing in Canada? Please register Are you an American citizen travelling or residing in Canada? Please register Employment and Student Internship Opportunities at the Consulate Employment and Student Internship Opportunities at the U.S. Consulate Toronto Update on Consular and Visa Matters in Toronto. 17 January 2008 Travel Alert – Worldwide Caution This Worldwide Caution updates information on the continuing threat of terrorist actions and violence against Americans and interests throughout the world. American citizens are reminded to maintain a high level of vigilance and to take appropriate steps to increase their security awareness. 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He spoke on “What’s New in New York” to a gathering of bicycle enthusiast and participated in the “Tour de Toronto”, sponsored by the City of Toronto’s Cycling Advisory Committee. As Transportation Alternatives (T.A.) Deputy Director, Noah Budnick oversees and coordinates T.A.’s advocacy and media campaigns to improve and increase walking and biking in New York City. Mr. Budnick is T.A.’s senior advocate and has worked with scores of New York City community organizations and elected and government officials to make walking and cycling safer and easier in New York City. [read more/photos] [podcast]. 07 July 08 Welcome Remarks by U.S. Consul General John R. Nay to the South Carolina Mission to Canada – Royal York Hotel. [Read Full Remarks]. 25 June 08 Remarks by U.S. Consul General John R. Nay Consul General John R. Nay welcomes guests to the 232nd Anniversary of the Independence of the United States and the commemoration of the 200th Anniversary of the U.S. Abolition of the Slave Trade Act, June 25, 2008. [Read Full Remarks]. 18 June 08 U.S. Consul General John R. Nay joined the Hon. Lawrence Cannon, Minister of Transportation, Infrastructure and Communities; Hon. Stockwell Day, Minister of Public Safety; and Jeffrey Watson, Member of Parliament for Essex-Windsor for the Canadian announcement of the technically preferred location of the plaza and the bridge for the new border crossing bridge between Windsor and Detroit on June 18, 2008. Consul General Nay stated that “the United States, like Canada, supports projects such as the Detroit River International Crossing (DRIC) to improve infrastructure in the corridor and make sure that there is the capacity to handle increased trade and traffic” [Read Full Remarks]. 10 June 08 At a Rotary Luncheon in Niagara Falls, Ontario, the International Joint Commission and the Niagara 10 Leaders announced preliminary details for plans for the Niagara Falls region to host the centennial celebration of the Boundary Waters Treaty of 1909 on Saturday June 13, 2009. The region is designating 2009 as the “Year of Our Shared Waters” and has numerous activites planned to comemorate this important environmental agreement. [Click for More]. 01 June 08 Becel Heart & Stroke Bike Ride. A team from the U.S. Consulate in Toronto once again participated in the Becel Heart & Stroke Ride for Heart on the Gardiner Expressway and Don Valley Parkway on June 1. The Consulate team joined more than 12,000 bicycle riders who raised over $ 3 million to help the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario support research on stroke drugs and surgical techniques, as well as fund 100 scientific studies and science grants. [Photo Slideshow]. 21 May 08 Day of Solidarity with the Cuban People On May 21, the President of the United States will host an event in support of a “Day of Solidarity with the Cuban People” to focus on the plight of prisoners of conscience and the lack of civil and political freedoms in Cuba. This date coincides with a period when Cubans all over the island commemorate Cuban patriots who have suffered at the hands of the regime for the cause of freedom and human rights. The people of Cuba need to know that they have world-wide solidarity and support for their efforts to achieve genuine political and economic change in Cuba. For more information, visit http://www.solidaridadcuba.org/. Related: – A Proclamation by the President of the United States of America – President Bush Discusses Cuba, Marks Day of Solidarity – “The Castros’ island prison” by Ambassador Wilkins – as it appeared in The National Post, 21 May 2008. 15 May 08 During the War of 1812, two U.S. Navy schooners, the Hamilton and Scourge, sank in Lake Ontario off the coast of St. Catharines with more than 50 U.S. Navy sailors and service personnel aboard. The vessels were discovered in the late 1970s and ownership of the vessels was transferred from the U.S. Navy to the Royal Ontario Museum and later to the City of Hamilton as part of the Hamilton and Scourge National Historic Site. In partnership with many entities, the city sent down Remote Operating Vehicles to assess the condition of the underwater site. To conclude the week of inspection, U.S. Consul General John R. Nay spoke at a memorial service held aboard the CCGS Griffon to commemorate the lost crew. For a slide show of the ceremony, click here, for the Consul General’s remarks, click here. 13 May 08 Ambassador David Wilkins made a visit to the beautiful Northern Ontario city of Greater Sudbury as it celebrates its 125th anniversary. His trip included visits to Science North and Dynamic Earth. At lunch he spoke to over 200 participants in Sudbury’s annual Mining Week and while in town raised a new United States Flag on Sudbury’s Bridge of Nations. [View slideshow] [Read his Journal] 13 May 08 In connection with Ambassador Wilkins’ visit to Sudbury, U.S. Consul General John R. Nay spoke at the Greater Sudbury Chamber of Commerce’s Eleventh Annual Business Excellence Awards. More than 400 people gathered at the Caruso club to honor ten local companies for their outstanding achievements. 22 April 08 In celebration of Earth Day 2008, the Battle Creek Academy Band, from Battle Creek, Michigan, has taken Toronto by musical storm. Noting that these were the first international performances by the group, Battle Creek Academy alumnus Consul General John R. Nay introduced the band and spoke of the importance of Earth Day. In a display of cross-border friendship, the 54 high school students played for hundreds at the Toronto Zoo’s Earth Day commemoration, performed a pre-game show when the Detroit Tigers faced the Toronto Blue Jays at the Rogers Centre, and entertained the students at Toronto’s Carleton Village Public School. For a slide show of the visit, click here. 17 April 08 The U.S. Consulate and the Centre for the Study of the United States at the University of Toronto sponsored a discussion on “Competing visions of America: the race to be the next U.S. President” with former U.S. Ambassadors to Canada Paul Cellucci and James Blanchard. The two Ambassadors also spoke about the upcoming U.S. presidential election at a meeting of the Empire Club of Canada moderated by the Globe and Mail’s Washington Correspondent John Ibbitson. 10 April 08 The U.S. Mission to Canada is pleased to announce the newest Virtual Presence Post – Southwest Ontario Gateway. 10 April 08 The Canada Institute of the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars released the ninth paper in the One Issue, Two Voices series in Toronto on April 9. Antonia Maioni, Director of the McGill Institute for Health and Social Policy, McGill University Faculty of Medicine, and Theodore Marmor, Professor Emeritus, Politics, Public Policy, and Law, Yale University, presented their findings in the paper, “Health Care in Crisis: The Drive for Health Reform in Canada and the United States”. 08 April 08 Ambassador Wilkins spent Tuesday, April 8 visiting the Waterloo region of Ontario where he gave the keynote address at a lunchtime gathering of the area’s five Rotary Clubs. He also met with local business leaders, media, visited Research in Motion (the home of the BlackBerry), and spoke about education and its role in economic prosperity with university presidents at the Centre for International Governance Innovation (CIGI). The day concluded with an Oktoberfest celebration hosted by Canada’s Technology Triangle. For the Ambassador’s speech – click here to read / here to listen. View slideshow here / Read the Ambassador’s Journal. 07 April 08 On April 3 and 4, the University at Buffalo, in conjunction with partners Brock University, the Canadian Consulate General in Buffalo and the U.S. Consulate General in Toronto, hosted the annual Crossing Borders conference Sixty students from nine colleges and universities presented papers on border-related issues this year. Lauren Rachlin opened the conference with a provocative talk on “Regional or binational . . . call it what you will. It’s our future or we have none” and USAF Col. Keith “Swede” Swensen delivered the lunch keynote address on the 50th anniversary of NORAD. Slideshow of the conference. 07 April 08 U.S. Consul General John R. Nay moderated a panel called “Beyond the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative: Breaking Down Other Barriers to Collaborative Cross-Border Tourism Development Along the Northern Border” at the Binational Tourism Summit “Shift Happens,” sponsored by the Binational Tourism Alliance. Participants on the panel were Erie County Clerk Kathy Hochul, New York State Commissioner of the Department of Motor Vehicles David Swarts, and Ontario Minister of Tourism Peter Fonseca. 29 March 08 Earth Hour Toronto 2008 The staff of the U.S. Consulate General in Toronto participated in Earth Hour 2008 by turning out our lights for one hour from 8:00 to 9:00 p.m. on Saturday night, March 29, 2008 to raise awareness about climate change and to demonstrate that working together, we can make a difference. For more information visit Earth Hour Toronto 2008. Related: Ambassador David H. Wilkins’ Statement on United States Mission Canada Participation in Earth Hour 2008 27 March 08 John Austin, University of Michigan Professor and Senior Nonresident Fellow at the Brookings Institution, visited Toronto to present the Metropolitan Policy Program’s latest analysis, “The Vital Connection: Reclaiming Great Lakes Economic Leadership in the Bi-National U.S.-Canadian Region” to a variety of audiences.The report shows how the region, comprised of the U.S. states bordering the Great Lakes, the upper Mississippi and Ohio watersheds, and the Canadian provinces of Ontario and Quebec, can continue to model what economic regions will look like in the global economy—and also how they can thrive. To read the full report, click here. See the Consul General’s biography and public remarks Consulate News Archives Under the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI), for entry into the United States at land or sea borders, as of January 31, 2008: – Oral declarations of citizenship alone will no longer be accepted; – U.S. and Canadian citizens ages 19 and older will need to present a government-issued photo ID, such as a driver’s license, along with proof of citizenship, such as a birth certificate or naturalization certificate; – Children ages 18 and under will only be required to present proof of citizenship, such as a birth certificate; – Passports and trusted traveler program cards – NEXUS, FAST, and SENTRI – will continue to be accepted for cross-border travel. All existing nonimmigrant visa and passport requirements will remain in effect and will not be altered by this change. A passport has been required for air travel since January 23, 2007. [read more on WHTI] NEW. Entry requirements at land or sea borders in effect June 1, 2009: Washington — The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the U.S. Department of State (DOS) announced today the final rule for the land and sea portion of the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI), a core 9/11 Commission recommendation. The WHTI final rule requires travelers to present a passport or other approved secure document denoting citizenship and identity for all land and sea travel into the United States. WHTI establishes document requirements for travelers entering the United States who were previously exempt, including citizens of the U.S., Canada and Bermuda. These document requirements will be effective June 1, 2009 [Press Release] [FAQs] . U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) jointly operate the NEXUS trusted traveler program. To learn more about NEXUS, enroll in the program online or renew an expiring NEXUS card, click here. Department of Homeland Security Traveler Redress Inquiry Program Travelers can now resolve possible watch list misidentification and travel screening problems with any of the department’s component agencies with DHS TRIP, an easy to use web site. Freedom of Faith. An eJournal from the Department of State, August 2008. The principle of religious freedom is a cherished right in the United States, one that has historical roots older than the formation of the nation itself. In the 21st century, the United States pulses with a unique cultural chemistry brought on by a wave of immigration which has brought followers of more diverse faiths to many communities. This edition of eJournal USA examines how the nation adjusts to these demographic changes to remain true to the principles of freedom of faith. Click here for earlier editions of eJournal. Avian Influenza Shelter in Place Advice Help stop terrorism through the U.S. Government’s Rewards for Justice Program. Interested in Studying in the USA? The flagship international educational program sponsored by the United States Government, the Fulbright Program is designed to “increase mutual understanding between the people of the United States and the people of other countries…” The Canada-U.S. Fulbright Program provides grants for Canadian and American students and scholars to lecture, research and pursue graduate study in the United States and Canada, respectively (other nationals are advised to consult the Fulbright Commission in their country for grant opportunities). For more information, visit www.fulbright.ca.   Fulbright Commissions in other countries. The Consulate is a proud co-sponsor of the Transborder Research University Network, supporting cooperation among research universities in the cross-border region of Ontario and New York. For more information visit www.trun.ca. Important Notices Effective June 1, 2008 all applicants for U.S. Passports and Consular Reports of Birth Abroad will be seen by appointment only. More details Security Notice to all Consular Visitors. Are you an American citizen travelling or residing in Canada? Please register Employment and Student Internship Opportunities at the U.S. Consulate Toronto <!– Ambassador’s newsletter to American citizens. –> Update on Consular and Visa Matters in Toronto. 17 January 2008 Travel Alert – Worldwide Caution This Worldwide Caution updates information on the continuing threat of terrorist actions and violence against Americans and interests throughout the world. American citizens are reminded to maintain a high level of vigilance and to take appropriate steps to increase their security awareness. [Full text.] 1 February 08 Consular Warden Message – Increases to U.S. Passport Fees and New Parental Signature Requirements for U.S. Minors. 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Remarks by U.S. Consul General John R. Nay Consul General John R. Nay welcomes guests to the 232nd Anniversary of the Independence of the United States and the commemoration of the 200th Anniver, 2008. [Read Full Remarks]. 18 June 08The Hon. Lawrence Cannon Minister of Transportation, 2008: - Oral declarations of citizenship alone will no longer be accepted; - U.S. and Canadian citizens ages 19 and older will need to present a government-issued photo ID, 2009 [Press Release] [FAQs] . NEXUS logo U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) jointly operate the NEXUS trusted traveler program. To learn more about NEXU, 2009. The region is designating 2009 as the "Year of Our Shared Waters" and has numerous activites planned to comemorate this important environmental agreement. [Click for More]. 01 June 08After the, 2009: Washington -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the U.S. Department of State (DOS) announced today the final rule for the land and sea portion of the Western Hemisphere Travel I, 21 May 2008. 15 May 08 CCGS Griffon Ottawa During the War of 1812, a core 9/11 Commission recommendation. The WHTI final rule requires travelers to present a passport or other approved secure document denoting citizenship and identity for all land and sea travel into, along with proof of citizenship, an easy to use web site. Dipnote logo USA.gov logo U.S.-Canada Environmental Issues banner Freedom of Faith Freedom of Faith. An eJournal from the Department of State, and entertained the students at Toronto's Carleton Village Public School. For a slide show of the visit, and James Blanchard at the Munk Centre at the University of Toronto.The U.S. Consulate and the Centre for the Study of the United States at the University of Toronto sponsored a discussion on "Competi, and Law, and Ontario Minister of Tourism Peter Fonseca. 29 March 08 Earth Hour Toronto 2008Earth Hour Toronto 2008 The staff of the U.S. Consulate General in Toronto participated in Earth Hour 2008 by turning, and Ontario Minister of Tourism Peter Fonseca. U.S. Consul General John R. Nay moderated a panel called “Beyond the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative: Breaking Down Other Barriers to Collaborativ, and SENTRI - will continue to be accepted for cross-border travel. All existing nonimmigrant visa and passport requirements will remain in effect and will not be altered by this change. A passport has, and spoke about education and its role in economic prosperity with university presidents at the Centre for International Governance Innovation (CIGI). The day concluded with an Oktoberfest celebration, and the Canadian provinces of Ontario and Quebec, and Theodore Marmor, April 8 visiting the Waterloo region of Ontario where he gave the keynote address at a lunchtime gathering of the area's five Rotary Clubs. He also met with local business leaders, as of January 31, as well as fund 100 scientific studies and science grants. [Photo Slideshow]. 21 May 08 Day of Solidarity with the Cuban People Day of Solidarity with the Cuban People On May 21, August 2008. The principle of religious freedom is a cherished right in the United States, “Health Care in Crisis: The Drive for Health Reform in Canada and the United States”. 08 April 08 One last lesson before the tapping the keg - Click to view slideshow Ambassador Wilkins spent Tue, ” sponsored by the Binational Tourism Alliance. Participants on the panel were Erie County Clerk Kathy Hochul, Battle Creek Academy alumnus Consul General John R. Nay introduced the band and spoke of the importance of Earth Day. In a display of cross-border friendship, Battle Creek Academy alumnus Consul General John R. Nay introduced the band and spoke of the importance of Earth Day.In celebration of Earth Day 2008, can continue to model what economic regions will look like in the global economy—and also how they can thrive. To read the full report, Canada and Bermuda. These document requirements will be effective June 1, click here, click here. 13 May 08 Ambassador David Wilkins made a visit to the beautiful Northern Ontario city of Sudbury. Ambassador David Wilkins made a visit to the beautiful Northern Ontario city of Greater, click here. 17 April 08 U.S. Consul General John R. Nay, click here. CBP Border Wait Times CBSA Border Wait Times Border Help Department of Homeland Security Traveler Redress Inquiry Program Travelers can now resolve possible watch list misidentificati, click here. See the Consul General's biography and public remarks Consulate News Archives Important Notices Guide to the U.S. Elections in 2008 Shirley Myers sings about the latest border requirem, click on one of the options below: Podcasts | RSS News Feeds | Listservs Consulate General of the United States of America 360 University Avenue, comprised of the U.S. states bordering the Great Lakes, Director of the McGill Institute for Health and Social Policy, enroll in the program online or renew an expiring NEXUS card, Environment, FAST, for entry into the United States at land or sea borders, for the Consul General’s remarks, former U.S. Ambassadors Paul Cellucci, from Battle Creek, has taken Toronto by musical storm. Noting that these were the first international performances by the group, hosted the annual Crossing Borders conference Sixty students from nine colleges and universities presented papers on border-related issues this year. Lauren Rachlin opened the conference with a provoc, in conjunction with partners Brock University, including citizens of the U.S., Infrastructure and Communities; Hon. Stockwell Day, Jeffrey Watson, June 25, like Canada, links to selected documents and publications from official U.S. Government sources and other reputable non-governmental organizations. Subscribe. The U.S. Department of State offers news in a number, March 29, Marks Day of Solidarity - "The Castros' island prison" by Ambassador Wilkins - as it appeared in The National Post, McGill University Faculty of Medicine, media, Member of Parliament for Essex-Windsor for the Canadian announcement of the technically preferred location of the plaza and the bridge for the new border crossing bridge between Windsor and Detroit on, Member of Parliament for Essex-Windsor. U.S. Consul General John R. Nay joined the Hon. Lawrence Cannon, Michigan, Minister of Public Safety; and Jeffrey Watson, Minister of Public Safety; Consul General John R. Nay, Minister of Transportation, New York State Commissioner of the Department of Motor Vehicles David Swarts, Noah Budnick oversees and coordinates T.A.’s advocacy and media campaigns to improve and increase walking and biking in New York City. Mr. Budnick is T.A.’s senior advocate and has worked with sco, one that has historical roots older than the formation of the nation itself. In the 21st century, Ontario, Ontario M5G 1S4 Canada Tel: 416.595.1700 Fax: 416.595.1090 Click for Podcasts | Click for RSS Feeds | Privacy Statement & Disclaimer | Printer Friendly Version, Ontario. [Read Full Remarks]. 25 July 08 Noah Budnick. Transportation Alternative - Noah Budnick Noah Budnick visited Toronto to meet with Bicycle stakeholders and planners and exchange ideas on, Ontario. U.S. Consul General John R. Nay addressed the gala reception at the Emancipation Day Celebration. Windsor, performed a pre-game show when the Detroit Tigers faced the Toronto Blue Jays at the Rogers Centre, Politics, presented their findings in the paper, Professor Emeritus, Public Policy, research and pursue graduate study in the United States and Canada, respectively (other nationals are advised to consult the Fulbright Commission in their country for grant opportunities). For more information, sank in Lake Ontario off the coast of St. Catharines with more than 50 U.S. Navy sailors and service personnel aboard. The vessels were discovered in the late 1970s and ownership of the vessels was tr, sponsored by the City of Toronto’s Cycling Advisory Committee. As Transportation Alternatives (T.A.) Deputy Director, such as a birth certificate or naturalization certificate; - Children ages 18 and under will only be required to present proof of citizenship, such as a birth certificate; - Passports and trusted traveler program cards - NEXUS, such as a driver’s license, supporting cooperation among research universities in the cross-border region of Ontario and New York. For more information visit www.trun.ca. Important Notices Effective June 1, supports projects such as the Detroit River International Crossing (DRIC) to improve infrastructure in the corridor and make sure that there is the capacity to handle increased trade and traffic" [Rea, the 54 high school students played for hundreds at the Toronto Zoo's Earth Day commemoration, the Battle Creek Academy Band, the Canadian Consulate General in Buffalo and the U.S. Consulate General in Toronto, the city sent down Remote Operating Vehicles to assess the condition of the underwater site. To conclude the week of inspection, the Fulbright Program is designed to "increase mutual understanding between the people of the United States and the people of other countries..." The Canada-U.S. Fulbright Program provides grants for, the Hamilton and Scourge, the International Joint Commission and the Niagara 10 Leaders announced preliminary details for plans for the Niagara Falls region to host the centennial celebration of the Boundary Waters Treaty of 1, the President of the United States will host an event in support of a "Day of Solidarity with the Cuban People" to focus on the plight of prisoners of conscience and the lack of civil and political fr, the United States pulses with a unique cultural chemistry brought on by a wave of immigration which has brought followers of more diverse faiths to many communities. This edition of eJournal USA exami, the University at Buffalo, the upper Mississippi and Ohio watersheds, to subscribe, topics include Canada-U.S. Relations, Toronto, Trade, two U.S. Navy schooners, Two Voices Series - Health Care in Crisis: The Drive for Health Reform in Canada and the United States - click to view The Canada Institute of the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars rele, Two Voices series in Toronto on April 9. Antonia Maioni, U.S. Consul General John R. Nay spoke at a memorial service held aboard the CCGS Griffon to commemorate the lost crew. For a slide show of the ceremony, U.S. Consul General John R. Nay spoke at the Greater Sudbury Chamber of Commerce’s Eleventh Annual Business Excellence Awards. In connection with Ambassador Wilkins’ visit to Sudbury, U.S. Consul General John R. Nay spoke at the Greater Sudbury Chamber of Commerce’s Eleventh Annual Business Excellence Awards. More than 400 people gathered at the Caruso club to honor ten local com, U.S. Politics and Global Issues. You will automatically receive, University of Michigan Professor and Senior Nonresident Fellow at the Brookings Institution, via e-mail, visit http://www.solidaridadcuba.org/. Related: - A Proclamation by the President of the United States of America - President Bush Discusses Cuba, visit www.fulbright.ca. Fulbright Commissions in other countries. Transborder Research University Network The Consulate is a proud co-sponsor of the Transborder Research University Network, visited Research in Motion (the home of the BlackBerry), visited Toronto to present the Metropolitan Policy Program's latest analysis, we can make a difference. For more information visit Earth Hour Toronto 2008. Related: Ambassador David H. Wilkins' Statement on United States Mission Canada Participation in Earth Hour 2008 27 Marc, Yale University