As part of her state visit to Germany, Governor General Mary May Simon will lay a wreath at the Central Memorial of the Federal Republic of Germany at Neue Wache. Then in Frankfurt, May Simon and Whit Fraser will take part in a group photo. She deliver remarks at the Frankfurt Book Fair’s opening ceremony at Steinerer Hall, Frankfurt Fairground. They will then … Read more
As part of her state visit to Germany, Governor General Mary May Simon and Whit Fraser will meet with German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier at Schloss Bellevue, and then tour an exhibit at the Berlin Palace Humboldt Forum. At 4 p.m. (local time), May Simon will meet with German Chancellor Angela Merkel at the Federal Chancellery. Then May Simon will meet with Governing Mayor of Berlin Michael Müller for a … Read more
Foreign Affairs Minister François-Philippe Champagne (Saint-Maurice–Champlain, Que.) will attend the Alliance for Multilateralism conference, entitled “Advocating Human Rights in the 21st Century.” The event is hosted by Germany’s Foreign Minister, Heiko Maas. Champagne will deliver a keynote address to highlight the importance of the multilateral system for defending and promoting universal human rights. Call 343-203-7700.
Green Party leader Elizabeth May (Saanich-Gulf Islands, B.C.) will speak at the Annual General Meeting of Bündnis 90/Die Grünen (Alliance 90/The Green Party) – also known as the German Greens. May will address ongoing concerns regarding investor-state provisions in the Canada-EU Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA). This event will take place at Velodrom, Paul-Heyse-Straße 26, 10407 Berlin. Call 613-614-4916.
Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland (University-Rosedale, Ont.) will attend the Women20 (W20) Summit, which is being held in Berlin, Germany. The W20 Summit brings together more than 100 delegates from all G20 member states and has a focus on women’s economic empowerment. She will join Angela Merkel, Germany’s Chancellor, Christine Lagarde, Managing Director of the IMF, Queen Máxima … Read more
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau (Papineau, Que.) will start the day in Berlin, where he will meet with Parliamentarians at the Deutsche Parlamentarische Gesellschaft, lay a wreath at the Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe, and attend a working luncheon given by the Chancellor of Germany, Angela Merkel. A media availability will follow. Trudeau will then travel … Read more
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau (Papineau, Que.) will meet with German Chancellor Angela Merkel to discuss key foreign policy and commercial priorities for Canada and Germany. He will be joined by Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland (University-Rosedale, Ont.) and International Trade Minister François-Philippe Champagne (Saint-Maurice–Champlain, Que.) to meet with international counterparts and stakeholders and promote Canada’s progressive trade agenda. Trudeau and … Read more
International Trade Minister Chrystia Freeland (University-Rosedale, Ont.) will travel to Berlin, Germany, from April 13 to 15, 2016, to meet with representatives of the German government and members of parliament, civil society and businesses to discuss the benefits of the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) between Canada and the European Union.
Foreign Affairs Minister Stéphane Dion (Saint-Laurent, Que.) will meet with Frank-Walter Steinmeier, Germany’s Minister of Foreign Affairs. The two will discuss how Canada and Germany’s close partnership can be enhanced to respond to global challenges, such as the fight against terrorism, the refugee crisis, the situation in Ukraine and climate change. Dion will also meet with other … Read more
Finance Minister Joe Oliver (Eglington-Lawrence, Ont.) will be in Berlin, Germany as part of a tour. He will address members of Atlantik-Brücke and business leaders and meet with Wolfgang Schäuble, Germany’s Minister of Finance. Oliver will also meet with members of the German Bundestag Finance Committee and with representatives of the Federation of German Industries. Call 613-996-7861.
