Last year, for the first time, we opened up the U.S. Embassy to visitors for a day as part of Doors Open Ottawa. While about 500 people were able to participate, we had hundreds more (actually thousands) we couldn’t accommodate.

I said it last year and today I’m still so moved by all the interest in visiting the U.S. Embassy. I feel it is important for us to open our doors. We want to be good neighbors. Taking down the cement barriers on Sussex was a part of that effort. Welcoming our friends is another. Participating in Doors Open also helps us to meet the standard my boss, President Obama, has set for us being as open and transparent as possible.

So this year we are going to be open for tours on both days during the Doors Open weekend, June 4 and 5, 2011.

If you want to visit us during Doors Open click on http://canada.usembassy.gov and follow the Doors Open link to sign up. It’s really important that each member of your of your group fills out the entrance form.

I would be remiss if I didn’t send a shout out to the hundreds of other buildings you could also visit in town as a part of this amazing program. Check out Doors Open Ottawa for more information.

I can’t wait to meet those of you who have signed up for tours. It’s good to be open!

DJ

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