Highlights
2013
16/05/13 - Ambassador Brinkmann on official visit to P.E.I.
European Union Ambassador Matthias Brinkmann met with Prince Edward Island Premier Robert Ghiz on 14 May during an official visit to the Atlantic province.
15/05/13 - Celebrating Europe Day in Canada
The European Union Delegation and the Canada-Europe Parliamentary Association held a joint reception at the Government Conference Centre on 9 May to mark the 63rd anniversary of the Schuman Declaration.
26/04/13 - Managing Director for the Americas on mission to Canada
Christian Leffler, Managing Director for the Americas with the European External Action Service, concluded a four-day visit to Canada on 24 April. The visit included stops in Iqaluit (Nunavut) and Ottawa.
23/04/13 - First Counsellor Maurizio Cellini joins panel discussion in Calgary
First Counsellor Maurizio Cellini, Head of the Economic, Commercial and Trade Section at the European Union Delegation to Canada, joined an open table discussion on 10 April in Calgary, which focused on the EU-Canada negotiations for a Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA).
18/04/13 - Back to School Series: Visit to Michaëlle-Jean primary public school
About 30 international baccalaureate students at Michaëlle-Jean primary public school in Ottawa received an exceptional visit on 15 April by Mr. José Antonio Torres Lacasa, Minister-Counsellor, Political and Public Affairs Section at the European Union Delegation to Canada.
15/04/13 - Young Architects of Spain coming to Canada
"Young Architects of Spain" - a travelling exhibit showcasing the extraordinary work of several emerging Spanish architects - is coming to Canada. The official opening (featuring a lecture “on reuse” by Iñaqui Carnicero) takes place on April 25 at Carleton University, Azrieli School of Architecture. The exhibition runs through May 15.
09/04/13 - 6th German Language Filmfest gets underway 18 April
The 6th German Language Filmfest gets underway on 18 April with the screening of Austrian film “Die Wand 
[401 KB] ” (The Wall) by Julian Pölsler. Germany will present "Die Kriegerin" (The Warrior) on 20 April, followed by Swiss film "Der Verdingbub" (The Foster Boy) on 25 April.
09/04/13 - European book club to host discussion session with Polish Canadian author
Award-winning Polish Canadian author Eva Stachniak will present her latest book "The Winter Palace: A Novel of Catherine the Great" at the 17 April European book club. The event is organized in collaboration with the Ottawa chapter of the European National Institutes for Culture (EUNIC).
02/04/13 - Going Green conference at Palais des congrès de Montréal
The European Union organized a day-long conference on 20 March that looked at the greening of economies as a growing global trend. The conference offered an opportunity for Canadians and Europeans to share best practices and discuss ways of enhancing environmental cooperation.
15/03/13 - EU Delegation at Travel and Vacation Show in Ottawa
The EU Delegation to Canada was among the 160 exhibitors at the 19th annual Travel & Vacation Show at the Ottawa Convention Centre 9-10 March.
15/03/13 - Trade mission to Toronto
European Union First Counsellor Maurizio Cellini, Head of the Economic, Commercial and Trade Section, led a delegation of diplomats representing 23 EU Member State Embassies on a trade mission to Toronto on 5 March.
05/03/13 - EU Delegation at Student Travel Expo in Montreal
Hundreds of Canadian students attended the 22nd edition of the Study and Go Abroad fair in Montreal to learn more about study opportunities in Europe. It was an excellent opportunity for European Union Delegation representatives to meet young professionals and their families to discuss study and career options in the European Union.
04/03/13 - EU Chargé d'affaires Manfred Auster on official visit to Iqaluit, Nunavut
European Union Chargé d'affaires Manfred Auster travelled to Iqaluit 25-27 February to meet with Nunavut government officials, Inuit organizations and high school students. The visit is part of ongoing efforts to reach out to Canadians in all corners of the country.
15/02/13 - European book club 20 February
The European book club returns for another exciting season, this year in partnership with the Ottawa Public Library. The first session gets underway Wednesday, 20 February with Aurorarama, a novel by French author Jean Christophe Valtat.
Educated at Ecole Normale Superieure and the Sorbonne, Mr. Valtat lives in Paris and teaches comparative literature. He has written short stories and novels, in addition to award-winning radio-plays and a movie, which he also co-directed.
07/02/13 - Bright Nights: The Baltic-Nordic Film Festival begins 8 February
The third annual edition of Bright Nights: The Baltic-Nordic Film Festival gets underway 8 February and runs through 1 March. The festival opens with the screening of the Swedish film Simon and the Oakes (Simon och ekarna) and features a broad selection of contemporary films from Denmark, Finland, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania.
16/01/13 - Food Drive at the European Union Delegation to Canada
For a second consecutive year, staff at the European Union Delegation to Canada successfully organized a food drive to benefit the Ottawa Food Bank.
2012
10/12/12 - EU and Canada-Europe Parliamentary Association celebrate the 2012 Nobel Peace Prize
On 10 December, the European Union and the Canada-Europe Parliamentary Association jointly celebrated the awarding of the 2012 Nobel Peace Prize to the European Union with a reception at the Government Conference Centre in Ottawa.
23/11/12 - Belgian Ambassador Bruno van der Pluijm visits L’Odyssée public elementary school in Orléans
International baccalaureate students at L’Odyssée elementary school in Orléans had the opportunity to learn more about the European Union during a special visit by Belgium's Ambassador Bruno van der Pluijm on 22 November.
15/11/12 - Ambassador Matthias Brinkmann opens the 27th European Union Film Festival
European Union Ambassador Matthias Brinkmann and representatives of EU diplomatic missions welcomed European cinema lovers to the 27th annual European Union Film Festival on 14 November. The EU Film Festival Opening Gala also included speeches by Irish Ambassador Ray Bassett and Cypriot General Consul Jacovos Giragosian.
14/11/12 - Ambassadors Speakers Series
European Union Ambassador Matthias Brinkmann gave a speech at Carleton University on 13 November, as part of the Ambassadors Speakers Series.
12/11/12 - European Union Ambassador joins Remembrance Day commemorations in Ottawa
European Union Ambassador Matthias Brinkmann joined Remembrance Day commemorations in Ottawa on 11 November.
23/10/12 - European Union Ambassador Matthias Brinkmann makes official visit to Halifax
European Union Ambassador Matthias Brinkmann made an official visit to Halifax, Nova Scotia, on 22 October. The visit included meetings with Premier Darrell Dexter, the Lieutenant Governor J.J. Grant, Fisheries and Aquaculture Deputy Minister Rosalind Penfound, and the Honorary Consuls of the EU Member States based in Halifax.
22/10/12 - European Union Ambassador Matthias Brinkmann speaks about the EU at Omer-Deslauriers secondary school
About 30 international baccalaureate students at Omer-Deslauriers secondary school had the opportunity to learn more about the European Union during a special visit by European Union Ambassador Matthias Brinkmann on 18 October.
03/10/12 - EU Ambassadors and Canadian officials reiterate their support for CETA
European Union Ambassador Matthias Brinkmann and Ambassadors of EU Member States met with Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, and Steve Verheul, Canada’s chief trade negotiator, on 2 October.
28/09/12 - European Union Delegation joins Arctic forum
European Union Ambassador Matthias Brinkmann was part of a panel discussion at "Circumpolar Challenges: An Ambitious Agenda for the Arctic Council" conference on 27 September.
27/09/12 - European Union Delegation at Study and Go Abroad Fair in Ottawa
The European Union Delegation to Canada was among participating diplomatic missions at the Study and Go Abroad Fair in Ottawa on 26 September. The event offered a chance to meet Canadian students, young professionals and their families and discuss study and career opportunities in the European Union.
26/09/12 - Ambassador Zeller gives talk at Gisèle-Lalonde secondary school
Students enrolled in the international baccalaureate program at Gisèle-Lalonde secondary school in Orleans received a special visit on September 26 from Mr. Philippe Zeller, Ambassador of France to Canada.
07/09/12 - The EU Delegation hosts Thinking Canada Study Tour
The European Union Delegation to Canada hosted on 7 September a group of 27 European university students on a four-week EU-Canada study tour called Thinking Canada.
17/08/12 - German Chancellor Angela Merkel makes official visit to Canada
German Chancellor Angela Merkel and Prime Minister Stephen Harper expressed their support for a successful conclusion of the EU-Canada Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) negotiations during an official visit by the Chancellor 15-16 August 2012.
07/08/12 - EU Delegation joins SPECQUE opening ceremony at Montreal City Hall
European Union First Counsellor José Antonio Torres Lacasa delivered a speech on 6 August at the opening ceremony of the 15th edition of Simulation du Parlement européen Canada-Quebec-Europe (SPECQUE) – the largest French-speaking simulation exercise of the European Parliament.
15/06/12 - EU First Counsellor Maurizio Cellini attends Global Petroleum Show in Calgary
First Counsellor Maurizio Cellini, head of the Economic, Commercial and Trade Section at the European Union Delegation to Canada, was a guest speaker at the Global Petroleum Show in Calgary on 13 June.
14/06/12 - European Commissioner Michel Barnier addresses Conférence de Montréal
Internal Market and Services Commissioner Michel Barnier spoke on the opening day of the 18th International Economic Forum of the Americas on 11 June in Montreal.
11/06/12 - European Union trade and consular officials meet in Montreal
The European Union Delegation to Canada organized a visit to Montreal on 5 June, as part of a series of working sessions focusing on trade.
06/06/12 - Representatives of EU Delegation and Member States visit Parliamentary Press Gallery
Press, Information and Cultural representatives from the European Union Delegation and the diplomatic missions of EU Member States visited the Parliamentary Press Gallery on 6 June.
04/06/12 - Embassy of Sweden to host an Evening of Nordic Music
The Embassy of Sweden in Ottawa is showcasing the talent of two young Swedish artists at an Evening of Nordic Music on 7 June.
01/06/12 - EU First Counsellors Giovanni Di Girolamo and Maurizio Cellini address Canadian Library Association conference
First Counsellor Giovanni Di Girolamo, Head of the Political and Public Affairs Section, and First Counsellor Maurizio Cellini, Head of the Economic, Commercial and Trade Section at the EU Delegation, addressed the annual Canadian Library Association conference on 31 May 2012.
24/05/12 - Ambassador Martin Eichtinger meets EUNIC Ottawa cluster at European Union Delegation
Ambassador Martin Eichtinger, Director General for International Cultural Policy and Austrian Head of the Network of European Union National Institutes for Culture (EUNIC), met with representatives of EUNIC Ottawa cluster on 23 May.
17/05/12 - Ambassador Brinkmann welcomes Honourable Ministers John Baird and Ed Fast to the traditional Europe Day celebration on 9 May
The Honourable John Baird, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and the Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, were special guests at the annual Europe Day reception at the EU Official Residence in Ottawa on 9 May. The reception was hosted by H.E. Matthias Brinkmann, European Union Ambassador to Canada, and Mrs. Madeleine Brinkmann.
08/05/12 - Celebrating Europe Day
Sixty-two years ago on 9 May, French Foreign Minister Robert Schuman proposed a new model of political cooperation for Europe, in a bid to make wars among European nations unthinkable.His vision was the creation of a supranational European institution that would manage pooled coal and steel production (the European Coal and Steel Community). Schuman’s proposal is considered to be the beginning of what is now the European Union.
02/05/12 - First Counsellor Giovanni Di Girolamo addresses 9th Biennial Conference 2012
First Counsellor Giovanni Di Girolamo, who heads the Political and Public Affairs Section at the European Union Delegation to Canada, joined panel discussions on 28 April at the 9th Biennial Conference 2012 in Ottawa.
01/05/12 - European Union Delegation hosts breakfast meeting with journalists
The European Union Delegation to Canada held a breakfast meeting with journalists on 26 April, in anticipation of 9 May Europe Day.
01/05/12 - Austrian Embassy presents electronic music performance
The Austrian Embassy, in collaboration with the Austrian Cultural Forum, is presenting a performance by electronic singer/songwriter Florian Kmet on 4 May.
30/04/12 - The European Union at the International Polar Year Conference in Montreal
Representatives from the European Union Delegation to Canada and the European Commission's Directorate General for Research and Innovation (DG RTD) attended the 2012 edition of the International Polar Year Conference (IPY), which took place 22-27 April in Montreal.
24/04/12 - The European Union: A model of economic and political integration
European Union Ambassador Matthias Brinkmann was the guest speaker at the 6th Annual European Union Centre of Excellence (EUCE) Conference 11-13 April at Dalhousie University in Halifax.
Bright Nights: The Baltic-Nordic Film Festival
For the second consecutive year, Canadian moviegoers will get the chance to enjoy unique European film productions thanks to Bright Nights: The Baltic-Nordic Film Festival.
The five-day film festival gets underway on 19 April at Library and Archives Canada, 395 Wellington Street, in Ottawa.
11/04/12 - Austrian Cultural Forum events
The Austrian Cultural Forum is pleased to present a number of cultural activities in April, including a flute concert, a German-language film screening and a book presentation.
17/03/12 - EU Ambassador Matthias Brinkmann attends GLOBE 2012 in Vancouver
European Union Ambassador Matthias Brinkmann travelled to Vancouver 14-16 March to attend the GLOBE 2012 conference, a biennial trade fair on business and environment that attracts thousands of participants.
12/03/12 - First Counsellor José Antonio Torres Lacasa joins Travel & Vacation Show opening ceremony
EU Delegation First Counsellor José Antonio Torres Lacasa joined the Honourable Diane Ablonczy, Minister of State of Foreign Affairs, and Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson for the opening ceremony of the 18th annual Travel & Vacation Show.
01/03/12 - First Counsellor Maurizio Cellini joins roundtable discussion on CETA
Mr. Maurizio Cellini, First Counsellor and Head of Economic, Commercial and Trade Section at the European Union Delegation to Canada, made a presentation on the current state of EU-Canada CETA negotiations. His comments came at a roundtable discussion organized by the European Union Chamber of Commerce in Toronto (EUCOCIT) on 29 February.
28/02/12 - EU Ambassador Matthias Brinkmann welcomes Professor Leszek Balcerowicz
The European Union Delegation to Canada hosted a presentation by Mr. Leszek Balcerowicz, former Polish finance minister and deputy prime minister, on 27 February.
28/02/12 - EU Chamber of Commerce in Toronto to host CETA roundtable discussion 29 February
The European Union Chamber of Commerce in Toronto is hosting a roundtable discussion on the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) between Canada and the EU.The day-long event gets underway Wednesday, 29 February 2012, at 9:30 a.m. at Ontario Investment and Trade Centre, 250 Yonge St., 35th floor, in Toronto.
28/01/12 - Traditional Nordic winter activities at Rideau Hall
Ottawa - The Embassies of Finland, the Netherlands, Sweden and Norway joined the Governor General's traditional Winter Celebrations at Rideau Hall on 28 January 2012.
25/01/12 - European Book Club 22 February
Ottawa - The Network of European Union National Institutes for Culture (EUNIC) is holding its first book club on 22 February at Saint Paul University.
On this occasion, literature enthusiasts will have the chance to hear about and discuss We are doing fine (Es geht uns gut), a prized post-war novel by Austrian author Arno Geiger. The book examines the life of three generations of a Viennese family. Born in 1968, Geiger is the recipient of the 2005 German Book Prize for We are doing fine.
20/01/12 - EEAS Director for the Americas and EEAS Head of Division for Canada and the U.S. on official visit to Ottawa
Mr. Tomás Dupla del Moral, Director for the Americas at the European External Action Service, and Mr. Fernando Andresen Guimaraes, Head of Division for Canada and the United States of America at the European External Action Service, made an official visit to Ottawa 16-20 January 2012.
2011
20/12/11 - EU First Counsellor Giovanni Di Girolamo addresses students at Ashbury College
Mr. Giovanni Di Girolamo, First Counsellor and Head of Political and Public Affairs at the European Union Delegation to Canada, was invited to speak at Ashbury College on 15 December.
09/12/11 - EU Christmas Concert draws crowds
Ottawa - Classic music enthusiasts crowded the majestic Notre Dame Cathedral Basilica on 9 December to listen to European Christmas carols and songs brilliantly performed by Chorale De La Salle and Christ Church Cathedral Girls' Choir.
01/12/11 - Romania hosts Union Day at Ottawa City Hall
Romanian Ambassador, H.E. Elena Ştefoi, hosted a reception at Ottawa City Hall to mark the country's National Day on 1 December. Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson was among the evening's special attendees.
30/11/11 - European Union Christmas Concert 9 December
For the fourth consecutive year, the EU Delegation to Canada and the Diplomatic Missions of EU Member States will host a Christmas Concert on 9 December at Notre Dame Cathedral Basilica in Ottawa.
29/11/11 - High Representative for Bosnia and Herzegovina on official visit to Canada
The Austrian Embassy, in collaboration with the Centre for European Studies at Carleton University, hosted a talk on 28 November by Dr. Valentin Inzko, High Representative for Bosnia and Herzegovina. A second speech was held on 29 November at University of Ottawa.
22/11/11 - Piano concert to be hosted by Embassy of Portugal
A piano concert featuring jazz and Portuguese contemporary music will get underway Tuesday, 29 November. The solo concert will be performed by renowned composer and pianist Mário Laginha.
25/11/11 - Baltic States, Canada mark 20th anniversary of renewed diplomatic relations
M. Giovanni Di Girolamo, Premier Conseiller et Chef de la section politique et affaires publiques à la Délégation de l'UE, a fait une allocution au Collège Ashbury le 15 décembre. Dans son discours, M. Di Girolamo a parlé de l'Union européenne, de son évolution, de sa procédure de prise de décisions et de sa mise en application des politiques.
17/11/11 - 3D Movie by German director Wim Wenders premieres in Ottawa 22 November
Pina, a 3D dance film featuring the legendary Tanztheater Wuppertal Pina Bausch ensemble, will be shown Tuesday, 22 November at 7:30 p.m. at Rideau Cinema. The film is among the titles vying for "Best Foreign Language Film" at the 84th Academy Awards.
16/11/11 - Remarks by EU Ambassador Matthias Brinkmann at EU Film Festival Opening Gala
EU Ambassador Matthias Brinkmann joined representatives of the diplomatic community to mark the inauguration of the 26th edition of the European Union Film Festival on 16 November.
08/11/11 - Lights, Camera, Action: European Union Film Festival turns 26
Ottawa – For nearly three decades, moviegoers in the National Capital Region have experienced Europe's rich film heritage thanks to the EU Film Festival, a unique opportunity to watch European films – all Ottawa premieres.
04/11/11 - European Parliament delegation concludes mission to Canada
An official visit by the International Trade Committee of the European Parliament (INTA) took place between 31 October and 4 November. The delegation was led by Mr. Vital Moreira, Member of the European Parliament (MEP) and INTA Chairman.
26/10/11 - EU Chamber of Commerce in Toronto to welcome European Parliament delegation
The European Union Chamber of Commerce in Toronto (EUCOCIT), in collaboration with the EU Delegation to Canada, will welcome a delegation of Members of the Standing Committee on International Trade of the European Parliament with a reception on 3 November. The Committee is visiting Ottawa and Toronto between 31 October and 4 November 2011 as part of its study of the ongoing EU-Canada negotiations for a Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA).
20/10/11 - The EU and Canada wrap up 9th round of unprecedented free trade talks
Ottawa - The 9th round of negotiations towards a Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) between the EU and Canada came to a close on Thursday with remarks by the Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway.
12/10/11 - European Union Film Festival Working Group picks poster contest winners
The European Union Film Festival (EUFF) Working Group met on 12 October to decide the winner and two runners-up of this year's poster contest.The official poster of the 26th EUFF edition in Ottawa will be unveiled on Tuesday 8 November at a media launch at the EU Delegation office located at 1900-150 Metcalfe St.
11/10/11 - Nežná Revolúcia: New photography book recalls the “Velvet Revolution of 1989"
The Slovak Embassy in Ottawa hosted on 11 October the release of a new bilingual book of photographs taken by award-winning Slovak photographer Jozef Mýtny during the Nežná Revolúcia - or the "Velvet Revolution of 1989."
10/10/11 - Professor Frédéric Charillon to address Carleton University audience
French professor Frédéric Charillon will be giving a speech at Carleton University on "After Arab Revolutions: First Strategic Insights."
07/10/11 - Managing migration in Europe
Dr. Martin Geiger of the Institute for Migration Research and Intercultural Studies (IMIS), Germany, is scheduled to give a talk at Carleton University, Wednesday, 12 October.
05/10/11 - Viessmann European Research Centre hosts conference in Waterloo
The Viessmann European Research Centre at Wilfrid Laurier University hosted a conference entitled "Challenges for the European Union Beyond 2011" on 5 October in Waterloo, Ontario.
03/10/11 - EEAS Director for the Americas makes official visit to Canada
Mr. Tomás Dupla del Moral, Director for the Americas, made his first official visit to Canada 25-29 September 2011.Mr. Dupla del Moral's visit marked the beginning of negotiations to renew EU-Canada relations under a new pact called the Strategic Partnership Agreement (SPA). The two-day official trip included stops in Ottawa and Quebec City where he participated in a series of high-level meetings with both provincial and federal authorities.
29/09/11 - EU Ambassador Matthias Brinkmann makes official visit to New Brunswick
EU Ambassador, His Excellency Matthias Brinkmann, met with the Honourable David Alward, Premier of New Brunswick, during an official visit to the capital city of Fredericton on 29 September.
28/09/11 - EU Delegation joins International Languages Day celebrations at University of Ottawa
EU Delegation joined the academic community at University of Ottawa to mark the first edition of the International Languages Day on 28 September.
23/09/11 - The 21st Century City: A look at Sustainable Urban Design
Design for the Future, an annual joint project between Canada and the Netherlands, will get underway Monday, 5 October at the School of Architecture at Carleton University.
22/09/11 - EU Ambassador Matthias Brinkmann addresses EU-Canada Arctic Cooperation
EU Ambassador, His Excellency Matthias Brinkmann, joined His Excellency Zenon Kosiniak-Kamysz, Ambassador of the Republic of Poland, in opening the conference, entitled "The EU, Canada and the Arctic: Challenges of International Governance," at Carleton University on 22 September.
21/09/11 - Arts Café: Austrian Embassy hosts "Tribute to Schumann"
European classical musicians Mauro Bertoli and Wolfgang David are currently on a tour of Canada and will be performing at Tabaret Hall at University of Ottawa on 26 September.
09/09/11 - EU Delegation to Canada welcomes European students
EU Ambassador, His Excellency Matthias Brinkmann, received on 9 September a delegation of 32 European students on a three-week Study Tour of European and Canadian institutions on both sides of the Atlantic
06/09/11 - European Union Film Festival poster contest at La Cité collégiale
Ottawa - Every year, the EU Delegation to Canada organizes, in collaboration with the Canadian Film Institute and the Member State country holding the EU Presidency (currently Poland), a contest among graphic art students from La Cité collégiale, with the winning design to become the official poster of the European Union Film Festival (EUFF).