Signe Burgstaller @SweAmbCAN

Congratulations Leah Freedhoof from 🇨🇦, one of this year’s recipient of the Young Courage Award! An international prize for moral courage, the award is presented by @R_W_Academy and @SweInstitute in cooperation with 🇸🇪 embassies, commemorating the deeds of #RaoulWallenberg.

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It’s Raoul Wallenberg Day today. We remember the Swedish diplomat who saved tens of thousands of Jews from the Holocaust and are reminded of the importance of combating antisemitism and racism. We honour Wallenberg’s memory, solidarity, civil courage and charitable acts.

On 24 August 1991, Ukraine declared independence from the Soviet Union. This was the beginning of Ukraine’s journey away from oppression – and towards freedom, democracy and the right to peacefully determine its own future. Sweden stands firmly by Ukraine’s side – today, like…

Nordic cooperation is stronger and more important than ever. On 18–19 August, Minister for Foreign Affairs Maria Malmer Stenergard travelled to Nuuksio, Finland to take part in a meeting of Nordic foreign ministers in the N5 format. Canadian Minister of Foreign Affairs Anita…

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Thank you @elinavaltonen for hosting the Nordic group of foreign ministers - and our Canadian colleague @AnitaAnandMP - in Nuuksio, Finland. We focused on shared foreign policy priorities – with continued support for Ukraine at the top of the agenda.

Difficult challenges are best solved together. Yesterday, the Minister of Defence, Pål Jonson, and I met with Mélenie Joly - Canada’s Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry. We are delighted to announce that our countries are working towards a deep Strategic Partnership.…

Deepening our economic, security and regional cooperation with the Nordic states is a core pillar of Canada’s Arctic Foreign Policy. And today I’m en route to Helsinki to attend the Nordic Five with Finland, Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Iceland.

En Suède avec @FuhrMP pour renforcer les liens industriels et de défense du Canada avec nos alliés. Excellente rencontre avec @BuschEbba et @PlJonson pour approfondir notre collaboration en aérospatiale, sciences de la vie, mines et plus encore.

Arrived in Sweden today to meet with global industry leaders and senior government officials. Canada is deepening its partnerships in aerospace, defence, and advanced manufacturing—advancing our strategic economic interests and global competitiveness.

On 18–19 August, Minister for Foreign Affairs @MariaStenergard is travelling to Nuuksio in Finland to take part in a meeting of Nordic foreign ministers. Canadian Minister of Foreign Affairs Anita Anand will also participate in the meeting. Items on the agenda include…

Joint Statement of the Leaders of the Nordic Baltic Eight on Ukraine We remain steadfast in our support to Ukraine and to efforts, including by President Trump, to end the Russian war of aggression against Ukraine. To achieve a just and lasting peace the next step must be…

Bidding farewell to a dear friend & colleague, Ambassador of 🇺🇦 @kovaliv_y, who is nearing the end of her tour in Canada. In a skillful & dedicated manner, she has made a lasting impact in her diplomatic mission to keep support for Ukraine high on the agenda. #StandWithUkraine

A most informative visit in @CityofIqaluit, learning more about Nunavut’s agenda and priorities, Arctic security, community development & more. Enjoyed conversations with Premier @j_akeeagok, Members of Legislative Assembly, @NTunngavik, as well as tour of stunning surroundings.

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The GAC #NorthernTour25 has reached its northernmost point, #ResoluteBay, NU! We were briefed on the work of @NRCan Polar Continental Shelf Program (PCSP) and #CAF Arctic Training Centre, heard stories from Inuit community members and visited monument for High Arctic exiles.

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In @townofinuvik, NWT we experienced the magical midnight sun! A truly enriching experience, our visit included interactions with local leaders, the Gwich’in and Inuvialuit peoples, as well as #NWT Commissioner Kisoun. We also visited @InuvialuitCorp and the satellite stations.

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In the face of growing security challenges in the Arctic, partnership is our greatest strength. At the NATO Summit, I joined the Prime Minister @MarkJCarney and the leaders of Denmark, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden to deepen cooperation between Arctic allies — grounded in shared…

Today we are celebrating the International Day of Women in Diplomacy! Honoured to have such a remarkable group of strong and inspiring women among our diplomatic corps in Ottawa travelling the North with me. Women in Diplomacy | United Nations un.org/en/observances…

The GAC #NorthernTour25 has reached the Arctic Ocean! Today we paid a visit to #Tuktoyaktuk, NWT where we got a warm reception by local leaders and the hamlet community. We were briefed on challenges of climate change and shoreline erosion, permafrost exposure, pingos & more.

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At the #NATOSummit, Prime Minister Carney met with Swedish Prime Minister, Ulf Kristersson. They discussed deepening economic and security ties and reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening defence across the North Atlantic and Arctic regions. Details: ow.ly/o5ui50WfGtK

Great to meet @MarkJCarney at the NATO Summit. Sweden and Canada are close Allies with many shared interests, not least in the Arctic – looking forward to strengthening our cooperation.