Embassy of Latvia in Canada / Latvijas vēstniecība Kanādā

On 6 November, in celebration of the upcoming 106th Anniversary of the Proclamation of the Republic of Latvia, Ambassador Kaspars Ozoliņš hosted a reception at the City Hall Art Gallery. Members of the Canada-Latvia Parliamentary Friendship Group as well as the government and NGO representatives were present.

The guests had a unique opportunity to enjoy the tapestry works of prominent Latvian artist Egils Rozenbergs' who's solo exhibition SIGNS OF THE TIME is available to public at the City Hall Art Gallery / Galerie d’art de l’hôtel de ville until 24 November 2024.

Par godu Latvijas Republikas neatkarības pasludināšanas dienai, 18. novembra vakarā pulksten 22:00 (uz 15 min.) Niagāras ūdenskritums tiks izgaismots Latvijas karoga krāsās! 🇱🇻

In honour of the Independence Day of the Republic of Latvia, on 18 November at 10:00 pm (for 15 min), the Niagara Falls will be illuminated in the colours of the Latvian flag! 🇱🇻

Paldies / Thank you The Niagara Falls Illumination Board!

On October 30-31st, Lauma Paegļkalna, Parliamentary Secretary of the 🇱🇻 Ministry of Justice, participated in the Ministerial Conference on the Human Dimension of Ukraine's Peace Formula. The Conference, jointly organized by Canada, Ukraine and Norway, took place in Montreal, Quebec and was attended by more than 70 countries and international organisations.
In her intervention Lauma Paegļkalna stressed the need for the international community to stand united against Russia's agression to ensure safe return of 🇺🇦 prisoners of war, illegally detained civilians and unlawfully deported and forcibly transferred children.

L.Paegļkalna Ukrainas miera iniciatīvas sanāksmē: cīņā pret Krievijas agresijas karu starptautiskajai sabiedrībai jābūt vienotai 2024. gada 30. un 31. oktobrī Monreālā, Kanādā norisinājās starptautiska augsta līmeņa sanāksme, kas veltīta Ukrainas 10 punktu miera iniciatīvas humanitārajai…

Tieslietu ministrijas parlamentārā sekretāre Lauma Paegļkalna Ukrainai veltītajā konferencē Monreālā: “Lai atgrieztu 🇺🇦 karagūstekņus, nelikumīgi aizturētos civiliedzīvotājus, nelikumīgi deportētos vai piespiedu kārtā pārvietotos bērnus - cīņā pret Krievijas agresiju starptautiskajai sabiedrībai jābūt vienotai!”

L.Paegļkalna Ukrainas miera iniciatīvas sanāksmē: cīņā pret Krievijas agresijas karu starptautiskajai sabiedrībai jābūt vienotai 2024. gada 30. un 31. oktobrī Monreālā, Kanādā norisinājās starptautiska augsta līmeņa sanāksme, kas veltīta Ukrainas 10 punktu miera iniciatīvas humanitārajai…

Parliamentary Secretary for Justice Lauma Paegļkalna is in Montreal to join international effort under 🇺🇦 Ukraine Peace Framework to work on practical and concrete solutions to return unlawfully deported children, civilians and Prisoners of War. Urgency is there as Russia’s crime of aggression nears 1000 days.

Lai skan! 🇨🇦 🎶 🇱🇻
Suminām Latvijas Nacionālo bruņoto spēku Zemessardzes orķestris / Latvian National Guard Orchestra mūziķus ar viesošanos Kvebekā, Kanādā, dalībai piemiņas dienas koncertā 24. oktobrī.
Pie kanādiešu orķestra kā viesdiriģents uzstāsies NBS galvenais diriģents un Zemessardzes orķestra priekšnieks majors Andis Karelis, Zemessardzes orķestra mūziķis trompetists Jānis Porietis priecēs ar solo latviešu komponistes Ilzes Arnes kompozīcijai “Koncertmūzika trompetei ar orķestri”. Koncerta noslēgumā izskanēs Zemessardzes orķestra mūziķes un komponistes Ingas Meijeres kompozīcija “Skanēj’ visi novadiņi”, kas ir veltījums Latvijas novadu daudzveidībai.
24. oktobrī plkst. 19:30 Palais Montcalm, 995 Rue D'Youville, Quebec City.
Rezervācijas: https://tinyurl.com/concert-correspondances-2024

During the visit to Halifax Ambassador also had a chance to engage with Minister of Economic Development Susan Corkum-Greek; to visit CFB Halifax, tour newest Arctic Offshore Patrol Vessel and to exchange views with Rear-Admiral Josée Kurtz, Commander, Maritime Forces Atlantic; to discuss business and investment opportunities with representatives of construction, wind energy and investor community, and to acquaint with COVE maritime technology accelerator in Dartmouth.

Ambassador Kaspars Ozoliņš spoke to audience of well attended public presentation on Security Developments in Europe and Russia’s War Against Ukraine on 12 October in Halifax. Thanks to Dr. Ruben Zaoitti for moderating lively and engaging Q&A session. And big thanks to Jean Monnet European Union Centre of Excellence, Dalhousie University and Halifax chapter of Canadian International Council for hosting the event!

It was an honor to meet Hon. Arthur LeBlanc, Lieutenant Governor of Nova Scotia and to discuss connections between Latvia and Canada. Lieutenant Governor was fascinated to learn that the post II WW Latvian refugees founded the following culture institutions in Halifax:
- Nova Scotia Opera Association - first full-time opera in Canada;
- Halifax Symphonette which became Halifax Symphony Orchestra;
- Halifax Conservatory School of Ballet.
Aforesaid facts can be found in the latest book by Latvian author Viesturs Zariņš “Nova Scotia Latvian Connections” which was presented to Hon. Arthur LeBlanc.

No 14. oktobra līdz 23. novembrim aicinām piedalīties Latviešu valodas aģentūras rīkotajā prāta spēļu turnīrā „Cietie rieksti latviešiem pasaulē. Kalendārs”.
Gaidām aktīvos diasporas jauniešus, ģimenes un draugus, diasporas latviešu skolu, koru un deju kolektīvus, kā arī citus interesentus, kuru mītnes zeme ir ārpus Latvijas!
Vairāk informācijas meklējiet www.cietierieksti.com.

Do not miss Ambassador Kaspars Ozoliņš' upcoming public lecture at the Jean Monnet European Union Centre of Excellence in Halifax on 10th October 2024:

SECURITY DEVELOPMENTS IN EUROPE AND RUSSIA'S WAR AGAINST UKRAINE The Jean Monnet European Union Centre of Excellence in collaboration with CIC Halifax invites you to a public lecture on:

On 3 October, Dr. Vaira Vīķe-Freiberga, former President of Latvia (1999-2007), received the Order of Canada (in a form of a snowflake), honouring her contribution to the strengthening of Canada-Latvia relations.

During the Investiture Ceremony at the Rideu Hall, the Right Honourable Mary Simon, addressed the Order of Canada appointees: "The snowflake insignia that you are about to receive is a symbol of the uniqueness of your accomplishments – as no two snowflakes are alike. It also represents Canada’s unity in diversity".

Photo credit: Rideau Hall

On 10 October at the Dalhousie University in Halifax join the public lecture by Ambassador of Latvia Kaspars Ozoliņš - Security Developments in Europe and Russia's War Against Ukraine.

Organized by the Jean Monnet European Union Centre of Excellence. Event details below.

Mark your calendars! 10 October @6 pm a special event - BRIGHT NIGHT: Baltic and Nordic short films 🎬 at the ByTowne Cinema, Ottawa!

Free small popcorn 🍿 and door prizes 🎁! Tickets: www.bytowne.ca

Organized by the Embassies of the Baltic 🇪🇪 🇱🇻 🇱🇹 and Nordic 🇩🇰 🇸🇪 🇳🇴 🇮🇸 🇫🇮 nations.

And the winner of Grand Prize for Animated Feature is ..🥁🥁🥁 .. “Flow” directed by Gints Zilbalodis‼️🥳
Jury Comment: Featuring impressive cinematography and a surprisingly uplifting narrative, this emotionally compelling story never felt predictable. For its immersive plot that is expressed without the use of words, refreshing animation and world-building, this year’s Grand Prize winner for Best Animated Feature is Flow by Gintz Zilbalodis.