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In the spotlight

Industry Workshop at this year's Berlin Film Festival.
On February 10, 2006 international film representatives are invited to a full-day workshop at the Canadian Embassy on Leipziger Platz 17, 10117. The day will feature panel discussions and presentations on various topics that relate to film making with Canadian counterparts and shooting on location in Canada. Most interestingly, the producers of the Canada-UK co-production SNOW CAKE will talk about the making of this year's Berlinale opening film and reveal the many advantages of shooting movies in Canada. At around 6 pm, international producers are invited to a networking reception that will offer them the opportunity to meet representatives of the Canadian film industry on a one-on-one basis. To receive a detailed program as well as an invitation to the event, click here. Please also note that you are kindly asked to register before February 6, 2006 with anja.kuehn@international.gc.ca.

Elections in Canada on January 23, 2006
On the advice of the Prime Minister, the Governor General, by proclamation on November 29, 2005, dissolved the 38th Parliament and gave instructions to issue writs of election. January 23, 2006 has been set as the polling day and the writs of election are to be returned by February 13, 2006. For more information, please refer to the Fact Sheet on the Dissolution of Parliament.
>> Information on the election process

Virtual Tour of the new Canadian Embassy in Berlin
This 360° Panorama-Tour offers spectacular views of the new embassy, both inside and outside. Click, hold and move the mouse to navigate your way through the premises, where you can even take a look at the floor and the ceiling. Simply click on a red arrow to enter the next room. For more detailed information about each room or artwork, click on a green arrow. To zoom in and out of the panorama, click on either “+” or “-“.
>> Tour for braodband access (ISDN, DSL)
>> Tour for modem access

Canada-European Union Summit - Joint declaration
Canada and the European Union (EU) reached a series of agreements at the Canada-EU Summit held on June 19 in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario. Discussions focused in part on the environment, human rights and security. ... more

New presence for Canada in Berlin - On April 29, 2005, Canada has officially opened a new building designed to house Canada ’s Embassy in Berlin, Germany. Located in the heart of the city, the Embassy has been designed and built to reflect Germany ’s importance to Canada as a G8 partner and a central player in the European Union. The building mirrors the diversity and distinctiveness of Canada ’s regions through the use of a variety of materials from different Canadian regions.
>> ...more about the new Embassy building and its location | >> ... message on the opening of the Embassy by Ambassador Dubois

Government of Canada releases International Policy Statement - April 19, 2005 - The Government of Canada tabled in Parliament Canada's International Policy Statement - "A Role of Pride and Influence in the World", the country’s first integrated plan designed to strengthen Canada’s role in the world. The Statement assesses the need for Canada to invest in its defence and security, international commitments and foreign aid in order to support a strong international role. ... more

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