Consulate Closure Notice
Please be advised that the U.S. Consulate in Winnipeg will be closed on Friday July 3, to observe Independence Day.

President Obama's 4th of July Message
Today, we are called upon to remember not only the day our country was born, but also the indomitable spirit of the first American citizens who made that day possible. We are called to remember how unlikely it was that our American experiment would succeed at all; that a small band of patriots would declare independence from a powerful empire; and that they would form, in the new world, what the old world had never known - a government of, by, and for the people. [more]

04 June 09
A New Beginning - Engaging the Muslim World President Obama's June 4 Speech in Cairo, Egypt
I am honored to be in the timeless city of Cairo, and to be hosted by two remarkable institutions. For over a thousand years, Al-Azhar has stood as a beacon of Islamic learning, and for over a century, Cairo University has been a source of Egypt’s advancement. Together, you represent the harmony between tradition and progress. I am grateful for your hospitality, and the hospitality of the people of Egypt. I am also proud to carry with me the goodwill of the American people, and a greeting of peace from Muslim communities in my country: assalaamu alaykum. [more] [fact sheet]

H1N1 Influenza (Flu)
The United States, Canada and Mexico continue to work together with international organizations in actively monitoring the H1N1 flu outbreak. For additional and latest information, please see the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website: www.cdc.gov [travel alerts][President Obama's remarks]

27 May 09
Joint Statement by Secretary Napolitano and Canadian Public Safety Minister Peter Van Loan on the U.S.-Canada Border
Ottawa—The Honorable Janet Napolitano, U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security, and the Honorable Peter Van Loan, Canadian Minister of Public Safety, recognize the unique nature of the U.S.-Canada border and share a determination to tackle common threats that we face, including terrorism and organized crime.
“We are working in partnership to ensure we manage the border in a way that contributes to the well-being of our two countries and recognize that we can enhance our security without compromising trade. [more]
Related:
- Readout of Secretary Napolitano’s Meeting with Canadian Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism Minister Jason Kenney
- Statement by Secretary Napolitano on the Appointment of Jeff Neal as Chief Human Capital Officer

26 May 09
United States and Canada Act Jointly to Combat Cross-Border Crime
Detroit—The Honorable Janet Napolitano, U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security, and the Honorable Peter Van Loan, Canadian Minister of Public Safety, toured port operations today on both sides of the shared United States/Canada border and signed an agreement to make Shiprider—joint law enforcement teams stationed along the international maritime border—permanent. [more]

22 May 09
Canadians and Americans reminded of June 1 deadline for new passport rules to enter the U.S.
Winnipeg, Manitoba – The United States Consulate in Winnipeg reminds Manitobans that, starting June 1, all Canadians and Americans will be required to present a passport or other document approved by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security when entering the United States at land or water border crossings.
The new document requirements are part of the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI), a U.S. law that requires all travelers – including Canadian and American citizens – to present a valid passport or other acceptable ID when entering the United States by land or sea from within the Western Hemisphere. This requirement is already in effect for air travelers. [more]
Related: Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative Information

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Devil's Lake Diversion, a flood-prevention plan to allow water from Devil's Lake in North Dakota to flow into the Sheyenne River, a tributary to the transboundary Red River. More

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