Canada and Sweden to Reaffirm Support for Ukraine During State Visit

Monday, November 17, 2025 – The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, will welcome Their Majesties King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia of Sweden at a Canada-Sweden event highlighting both countries’ strong and enduring support for Ukraine’s resilience. Minister Anand will participate in a joint discussion with Sweden’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Energy, Business and Industry, Ebba Busch, alongside representatives of the Ukrainian-Canadian community.  

Date: Tuesday, November 18, 2025
Time: 3:45 p.m. ET
Location: Ottawa

Notes for media:

• Members of the media are asked to contact GAC Media Relations at media@international.gc.ca to receive event location details and to confirm their attendance.
• Media representatives are asked to arrive no later than 15 minutes before the start time of the event.
• Please note that only the opening remarks will be open to media coverage.