US EditionSweden to send its royals, industry chiefs in delegation to Canada this month
The visit aims to boost political, defence, and trade ties focusing on Arctic policy, with 30 Swedish companies involved, officials said.
- From Nov. 18 to 20, King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia will visit Ottawa and Montreal, Rideau Hall said, with Governor General Mary Simon welcoming them.
- The Swedish Royal Court says the visit will launch a strategic partnership, sending defence and energy ministers plus representatives of 30 companies and agencies, while Rideau Hall said it aims to deepen political co-operation and Canada's Arctic policy.
- Swedish defence firm Saab is considering assembling Gripen fighter jets in Canada, while Ottawa weighs its planned purchase of F-35 fighter jets amid U.S. President Donald Trump's trade war.
- Tariffs on most Swedish exports to Canada were eliminated under the Canada-EU Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement, and Prime Minister Mark Carney made 13 foreign visits since March, meeting Chinese counterparts last week with Trade Minister Maninder Sidhu.
- Sweden joined NATO last year, and Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine has boosted cooperation with Canada on disinformation and `dark vessels`, while sending a large delegation later this month to strengthen Arctic ties.
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Sweden to send its royals, industry chiefs in delegation to Canada this month
OTTAWA — Sweden is sending a large delegation of some of its most prominent people to Canada later this month as it seeks closer ties across the Arctic. Rideau Hall says Gov. Gen. Mary Simon will welcome King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia to Canada for a visit to Ottawa and Montreal from Nov. […]
OTTAWA — Sweden is sending an important delegation of some of its most eminent personalities to Canada at the end of the month, while the country wants to strengthen its ties around the Arctic. Rideau Hall announced on Monday that Governor General Mary Simon will welcome Swedish King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia to Canada for a visit to Ottawa and Montreal from November 18-20. Sweden became the last country to join the North Atlantic Treaty …
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