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 and Switzerland sign a Memorandum of Understanding Concerning a Youth Mobility Program - On February 6, 2007, Canada's Assistant Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs for Bilateral Relations and the Swiss Ambassador to Canada signed an MoU on youth mobility.

Democracy Promotion eDiscussion, January 22 - March 30, 2007: Building on Canada's long history of promoting democracy abroad, the Government of Canada is looking to identify ways in which Canada can play a more active role on the world stage in promoting democratic principles. Take part in this eDiscussion as a Canadian expatriate, or find out how your International University or College can participate.

Canada takes economic action against Belarus
(December 18, 2006)

Air Agreements with Croatia and Serbia
(December 11, 2006)

Eyes Abroad

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

• United Kingdom: Canadian artist Tim Gardner the youngest-ever living artist to hold a solo exhibition at the National Gallery in London (February 2007).
• Ireland: Grand opening of first permanent Olympic sized ice rink in the Republic of Ireland, a project made possible by Canadian technology (January 18, 2007).
• Russia: Canadian literature featured at prominent book fair events in Moscow and St. Petersburg (January 2007).