La Fête du Canada Day 2026 &
75 Years of Diplomatic Relations with Germany
Florian Hahn, Minister of State at the Federal Foreign Office, and H.E. Vera Alexander, Ambassador of Canada, delivered the opening remarks
Speaking in both English and French, Ambassador Alexander highlighted her country’s bilingualism - a source of national pride - as well as its Indigenous heritage. Marking 75 years of diplomatic relations between Canada and Germany, she paid tribute to the close partnership between the two countries, founded on shared values, mutual trust and close cooperation. At a time of global upheaval, Canada is committed to shaping the future together with its partners, with a focus on innovation, critical raw materials, artificial intelligence, energy, research and strong democratic institutions. She also reaffirmed Canada’s commitment to NATO, its support for Ukraine and the rules-based international order.
The Ambassador of Bosnia and Herzegovina, H.E. Damir Arnaut, greets the host, H.E. Vera Alexander. On the right: Canada's Deputy Head of Mission, Evelyne Coulombe
From left: H.E. Zohour Alaoui, Ambassador of Morocco, and H.E. Vera Alexander
75 Years of Diplomatic Relations
Florian Hahn, Minister of State at the Federal Foreign Office, congratulated Canada on behalf of the German Federal Government and also paid tribute to the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries.
Cooperation
Against the backdrop of today’s geopolitical challenges, Hahn highlighted the close cooperation between Germany and Canada within NATO, the G7 and the United Nations, as well as the deepening partnership across a wide range of fields. As a major project for the future, he pointed to the joint German-Norwegian proposal for Canada’s submarine programme, describing it as a contribution to strengthening NATO’s security. He concluded by emphasising the close economic, scientific and people-to-people ties between the two countries.
H.E. Maria Teresa Torres Almojuela, Ambassador of the Philippines, greets the two representatives of the Embassy of Canada
From left: H.E. Dr Faruk Ajeti, Ambassador of Kosovo; Claudia Ravano, spouse of the Ambassador of Monaco; and H.E. Lorenzo Ravano, Ambassador of Monaco
Acrobatics, Music and Flying Buffets
Following the official programme, artists and musicians entertained the many guests, while flying buffets and a selection of food stations provided a wide variety of culinary delights.
H.E. Dilshod Akhatov, Ambassador of Uzbekistan, with his wife
Members of the renowned Canadian company Cirque du Soleil