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A special reason to celebrate The year 2007 marks 55 years of Canada's official presence in Finland. The two countries originally entered into diplomatic relations in 1949, but the first Canadian legation to Finland was established in Sweden. Ambassador Thomas Archibald was then accredited as Canada's envoy to Finland, resident in Stockholm. In 1952, a Canadian legation was opened in Helsinki; the first chargé d'affaires—a diplomatic official who temporarily takes the place of an ambassador—was Thomas Wainman-Wood. Canada's first ambassador to Finland was John Harrison Cleveland (1961–64). Word from the Ambassador >>

Trade between neighbours The Nordic countries are linked to Canada by growing business ties and a mutual respect for innovation, fair business practices and intellectual property. One of the wealthiest regions in the world, the Nordic countries make an excellent test market for Canadian companies: a safe gateway to the wider European market. Similarly, Canada can serve as a gateway for Nordic companies to the North American market. Canadexport takes a look at trade and investment opportunities with Canada's northern neighbours in a special issue.

Nordics lead phone revolution The business landscape in the Nordic region is changing dramatically, creating new opportunities for Canadians. Canadian leaders in information and communications technology find world-class partners in the Nordic countries. "With broadband services becoming more common at work and home, consumers are getting into more advanced, high-capacity mobile services," says Johan Nyman, a trade commissioner at the Canadian Embassy in Helsinki. Embassy News >>

A red leaf of history The National Flag of Canada Day marks the day in 1965 when the red and white maple leaf flag was first raised over Parliament Hill in Ottawa and hundreds of communities across Canada. The maple leaf was adopted as a symbol for Canada in the very early years of the eighteenth century. Long before the first European settlers arrived, however, the maple tree had grown important to Canada's aboriginal peoples, who gathered maple sap every spring.

Canada and EU further education Canada and the European Union entered into a revised cooperation programme in the fields of higher education, training and youth at the informal meeting of EU ministers of education in Helsinki on December 5. The agreement was signed by Ambassador Anne-Marie Bourcier for Canada, Commissioner Jan Figel' for the European Commission and Mr. Antti Kalliomäki for the EU Presidency. Embassy News >>

Shedden to coach Team Finland Canadian Doug Shedden has been selected to coach the Finnish national ice hockey team. His contract will begin after the 2007 IIHF World Championships, which will be played in Russia in late April and early May. Shedden's contract will end after the 2008 World Championships, when he will be succeeded by Jukka Jalonen. In his own career, Shedden played eight seasons in the NHL for the Pittsburgh Penguins, Detroit Red Wings, Quebec Nordiques and Toronto Maple Leafs. He hails from Wallaceburg in Ontario.

Governor General begins a blog Governor General Michaëlle Jean shares her thoughts in a blog at Citizen Voices, a new place for dialogue that enables visitors to interact with her and with other citizens through forums, blogs and online chats. The site was launched on the first anniversary of the Governor General’s installation. The Governor General, the highest and the oldest public office in Canada, represents the Crown and is appointed by The Queen on the advice of Canada’s prime minister.

Good reasons to study in Canada One of the most popular destinations for study abroad, Canada ranks among the world leaders in quality of education. But Canadian education is not only competitive in quality: the low cost of study is further accentuated by the low cost of living. Canadian universities and colleges offer more than 10,000 degree programs leading to internationally recognized qualifications. Students have a diversity of fields, institution types and environments to choose from. Considering study in Canada?

Canadian news from Brussels The Mission of Canada to the European Union regularly distributes two electronic newsletters—Canada Bulletin, a newsletter on current Canadian developments that are of interest to both EU citizens and decision makers, and Canada Flash, which delivers press releases and fast-breaking news from Canada. Visit the Mission of Canada newsroom to read the current issue and archives of Canada Bulletin as well as the latest headlines from Canada Flash.

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