Canada to welcome Danish foreign minister
News Release
May 8 - Ottawa, Ontario - Global Affairs Canada
As partners and allies, Canada and Denmark have a long-standing relationship. Our ties are rooted in a mutual commitment to multilateral cooperation, and international peace and security, as well as inclusive, middle-class prosperity through investment and trade. Together we work on Northern issues and are active members of the Arctic Council. Canada and Denmark also collaborate closely on global security, and both were founding members of NATO in 1949.
The Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced that she will welcome Anders Samuelsen, Denmark’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, to Ottawa on May 9, 2017.
During their meeting, the ministers will discuss the Canada-Denmark bilateral relationship, as well as greater trade and investment opportunities stemming from the Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) and the Strategic Partnership Agreement.
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“I look forward to welcoming Anders Samuelsen on his first official visit to Canada. Together, we are committed to increased cooperation between our peoples, particularly in the areas of trade and international peace and security. Our strong ties with Denmark will continue to grow with the implementation of CETA, which offers tremendous opportunities for jobs and growth on both sides of the Atlantic.”
- Hon. Chrystia Freeland, P.C., M.P., Minister of Foreign Affairs
Quick Facts
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Canada and Denmark are founding members of the Arctic Council, which is holding its 10th ministerial meeting in Fairbanks, Alaska, on May 11, 2017.
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CETA is the most progressive trade agreement ever negotiated by either Canada or the EU. It sets a new global standard for free trade agreements that work for the middle class.
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The agreement will reinforce the strong links between Canada and the EU and establish vast new opportunities for Canadians and Europeans alike—creating jobs, opening new markets for our exporters, offering consumers more choices and forging stronger ties between our economies.
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Canada is working with EU partners to implement CETA this year so that businesses and individuals can benefit from this agreement as soon as possible.
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