Welcome to CanadaEuropa

canadaeuropa.gc.ca is the Web site of the European bureau of Foreign Affairs Canada (FAC). This Web site provides information about Canada's role within Europe and our rich diplomatic and trade relations with the countries of the European region.

What's New

Canada committed to global HIV/AIDS fight: Canada will provide $120 million to support global HIV/AIDS efforts focussing on four key areas: prevention, strengthening health systems, promoting women's empowerment, and promoting children's rights (December 1, 2006).

Canada is playing a crucial role in preventing the spread of weapons and materials of mass destruction (November 23, 2006)

NATO Summit - Riga, Latvia (November 28-29)
For Canada, NATO remains a vital security organization. Our ability to partner with our Allies from both sides of the Atlantic to address emerging challenges and threats is essential to our own security.

Close to $11 million in funding over five years to support 25 development projects led by Canadian colleges and institutes (November 20, 2006)

Senator Donald H. Oliver promotes Canada’s outlook on diversity and integration (November 2006)

Canada contributes $1 million to UN refugee agency (November 2, 2006)

Transportation of nuclear submaries on a heavy lift ship:
Canada and Russia recently completed a world first in transporting fuelled nuclear submarines as dry cargo on the deck of a specialized heavy lift ship.

Eyes Abroad

News, information and reports from our Embassies, High Commissions and Consulates in the region.

• Canada and Norway Sign Youth Mobility Memorandum of Understanding: This MoU will allow Canadians and Norwegians between the ages of 18 and 35 to have new opportunities to engage in short-term employment in support of their career development, to complete internships and co-operative education work terms, and to participate in working holidays in each of our countries. (October 30, 2006).
• Canada-Italy Youth Mobility Memorandum of Understanding: This MoU establishes a Working Holiday Program that will allow young Canadians and Italians between the ages of 18 and 35 to travel and work on an occasional basis in each other's countries for up to six months.