U.S. Consulate Halifax

08/14/2026

A heartfelt thank you to Rear Admiral Josée Kurtz as she hands over command of Maritime Forces Atlantic and Joint Task Force Atlantic!

Our Consul General was honored to attend the Change of Command reception. We are deeply grateful to RAdm Kurtz for her exceptional leadership, dedication, and steadfast commitment to strengthening the defense partnership between our two nations.

We wish RAdm Kurtz all the best in her next chapter, and we extend a warm welcome to incoming Commander RAdm Pascal Belhumeur as he steps into the role.

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08/10/2026

Police responding to threats

Halifax Regional Police have a man in custody and an increased police presence in two areas of the city due to threats he made.

The Purdy’s Wharf parkade in downtown Halifax has been evacuated due to a suspicious vehicle that is being searched in response to the threats.

The man was arrested on Thomas Raddall Drive near the Canada Games Centre. Police will have an increased presence in this area as well.

Police ask the public to avoid both areas. More information will be released once it is available.

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07/31/2026

Pleased to have attended the Fleet Diving Unit Atlantic / Unité de Plongée de la Flotte Atlantique Change of Command ceremony today as LCdr Justin R. Gallant assumed command from LCdr Michael St Pierre. The ceremony was presided over by Cmdre French, Commander of the Canadian Fleet Atlantic.

Thank you, Capt St Pierre, for your leadership and service.

07/21/2026

Congratulations to the Canadian Legion on 100 years! Consulate General Halifax was honoured to join the festivities and salutes all veterans.

07/20/2026

07/20/2026

📍The Consulate General team had a productive series of meetings in Western Newfoundland exploring trade, tourism, and transit infrastructure.

🚢The visit included discussions with the Port of Corner Brook to highlight cruise and cargo traffic growth, meeting with MP Carol Anstey,
and a visit to the Deer Lake Regional Airport Authority with CEO Tammy Priddle to discuss regional connectivity.

🇺🇸🇨🇦 These conversations highlight the vital, ongoing economic cooperation between the United States and Atlantic Canada.

🙏Thank you to all our partners for the warm welcome and insightful dialogue!

07/16/2026

Capping off a great visit to Stephenville, once home to the largest U.S. military base outside continental United States, by raising a new flag, our gift to them 🇺🇸🇨🇦

07/16/2026

Celebrating our shared history in Stephenville!

The Consul General was honored to join Mayor Bob Byrnes and the Town Council to explore the fascinating history of the former Ernest Harmon Air Force Base, which was once the largest U.S. military base outside the continental United States.

Our history with Newfoundland and Labrador is deeply intertwined. To mark the U.S. 250th anniversary, we gifted a piece of our Founders Exhibit to the Stephenville Regional Museum. To cap off a great visit, the town raised a new American flag to celebrate our enduring friendship.

07/15/2026

The Consulate General team is visiting western Newfoundland this week.