Planning for a more modern and large chancery began in 1969. Prior to the opening of the current building, the Embassy was located at 100 Wellington Street, which was built in 1932 to house 17 people. has had an official diplomatic presence in Canada since 1827. Symbolizing a bridge, the building stands for partnership and alliance. Designed by the renowned architecture firm, Skidmore, Owings and Merrill, this building responds to the complex urban design contexts which surround it: The Byward Market area to the east the Peace Keeping Monument, the National Gallery of Canada and the Ceremonial Parade Route to the north the Parliament buildings, MajorвЂ™s Hill Park and the river to the west and finally the York Steps and the city to the south. The magnificence of the Embassy building is indicative of the importance and value of the relationship between the United States and Canada. More than 60 works of art by artists from across the United States are included. The artwork in the Embassy is a diverse selection of American arts and crafts representing the broad range of possibility and creativity in the American visual arts. The fine art which has been incorporated into the building also serves as a bridge, connecting peoples, cultures and values. As an important work of architecture, the building makes a statement about the United States and its significant relationship with Canada. The United States Embassy in Ottawa, with its design and its function, creates a bridge between places, peoples and ideas. Call with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of Canada Ambassador to Canada Kelly Craft on the Death of Captain Antoine Marvin Lewis Ambassador to Canada Kelly Craft on the occasion of Canada Day 2019 Remarks by ChargГ© dвЂ™Affaires Arnold Chacon on the 20th Anniversary of the September 11 Attacks.Remarks by Arnold Chacon at Beechwood Cemetery 20thВ Anniversary Ceremony Honoring the Victims of 9/11.Statement from ChargГ© dвЂ™Affaires Arnold Chacon on the Results of the Canadian Federal Election.Joint Statement on IraqвЂ™s Early Elections.READOUT OF AMBASSADOR KATHERINE TAIвЂ™S MEETING WITH CANADAвЂ™S MINISTER FOR SMALL BUSINESS, EXPORT PROMOTION, AND INTERNATIONAL TRADE, MARY NG.

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