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From Hockey to the Arctic: Five Things Shared by Finland and Canada
Stubb and Carney highlighted 2-way trade of $2.4 billion and closer defense cooperation as both countries seek to strengthen Arctic security.
- On Tuesday, President Alexander Stubb arrived in Ottawa for an official visit, meeting with Prime Minister Mark Carney to discuss shared values and bilateral interests between the two nations.
- Committed to Arctic sovereignty, Canada and Finland collaborate through NATO to ensure Northern perspectives remain central to the alliance's security initiatives and regional stability.
- Merchandise trade between Canada and Finland reached $2.4 billion in 2025, supported by Canadian mining investments in northern Finland and partnerships in science, technology, and innovation.
- Both countries prioritized defense spending in 2025, with Canada contributing over $63 billion and Finland allocating 2.87 per cent of its GDP, reflecting their status as stable middle powers.
- Stubb continues his visit Wednesday with public conversations on defense and industrial partnerships alongside Industry Minister Mélanie Joly, following his Tuesday engagement skating with the PWHL's Ottawa Charge.
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The Toronto Star
From hockey to the Arctic: Five things shared by Finland and Canada
OTTAWA - Finland's President Alexander Stubb is in Ottawa this week.
Stubb has met with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and Governor General Mary Simon today.
Canada & Finland make joint statement on shared security & economic prosperity
Wednesday April 15, 2026 | OTTAWA, ON by Mary P Brooke | Island Social Trends The first visit of a Finnish president in 12 years happened yesterday in Ottawa as Prime Minister Mark Carney met with the President of Finland, Alexander Stubb. The 49-hour visit takes place following last month’s Canada-Nordic Summit in Oslo, Norway, Prime Minister […] The post Canada & Finland make joint statement on shared security & economic prosperity appeared fi…
Finland, Canada to boost co-op in defence, tech, marine sectors
Finland and Canada agreed to further deepen cooperation in the fields of defence, technology and maritime industry. President Alexander Stubb and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney held a meeting in Ottawa on Tuesday ( Canadian time) and discussed various issues including bilateral trade and economic cooperation, official sources said. Stubb started his two-day visit to Ottawa, Canada on Tuesday. “Excellent meeting with Prime Minister of Canada…
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