Interim Assistant Secretary, Foreign & Defence Policy, Privy Council Office. Tweets my own; RTs not endorsements.
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Jason LaTorre retweeted
Sweden’s king and queen are visiting Canada!
Canada and Sweden are launching a strategic partnership, strengthening defence and Arctic cooperation, expanding trade and innovation and standing with Ukraine.
Forging ties for a more resilient future. 🇨🇦🤝🇸🇪
ALT A royal visit that looks to the future. Canada and Sweden are partnering to: • strengthen defence and Arctic cooperation • create clean tech jobs • secure critical minerals • defend democracy and stand with Ukraine
Jason LaTorre retweeted
We are honoured and proud to announce that Their Majesties The King and Queen of Sweden will pay a State Visit to Canada on 18-20 November. 🇸🇪🇨🇦
More information in the press release: government.se/press-releases…
#SwedenCanada25
Jason LaTorre retweeted
Thank you @elinavaltonen for hosting the Nordic group of foreign ministers - and our Canadian colleague @AnitaAnandMP - in Nuuksio, Finland. We focused on shared foreign policy priorities – with continued support for Ukraine at the top of the agenda.
Jason LaTorre retweeted
On 18–19 August, Minister for Foreign Affairs @MariaStenergard is travelling to Nuuksio in Finland to take part in a meeting of Nordic foreign ministers. Canadian Minister of Foreign Affairs Anita Anand will also participate in the meeting.
Items on the agenda include developments in the region, continued support to Ukraine, and the situation in the Middle East.
Read the press release: government.se/press-releases…
Jason LaTorre retweeted
Difficult challenges are best solved together. Yesterday, the Minister of Defence, Pål Jonson, and I met with Mélenie Joly - Canada’s Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry.
We are delighted to announce that our countries are working towards a deep Strategic Partnership. Looking forward to increased collaboration going forward.
Sweden and Canada, both arctic nations, shares values, knowledge and opportunities. We stand out globally as frontrunners in innovation, we are a great mining nations and friends of nuclear. Deepening our partnership brings wealth and security to our part of the world.
Today I joined the #StockholmPride Parade one last time before I return to Canada.
In Sweden, I have been inspired by so many who champion equality, inclusion, and love in all its forms.
You can always count on Canada to stand (or walk) with you.
#HappyPride! #LoveIsLove
Aujourd'hui était ma dernière #StockholmPride avant mon retour au Canada. En Suède, j'ai été inspiré par tant de gens qui défendent l'égalité, l'inclusion & l'amour sous toutes ses formes. Vous pouvez tjrs compter sur le 🇨🇦 pour vous soutenir ou marcher à vos côtés. Bonne Fierté!
Canada intends to recognize the State of Palestine at the 80th Session of the UN General Assembly in September.
Full statement👇🏼
Read Prime Minister Carney’s statement on Canada’s recognition of a Palestinian state: ow.ly/wVFZ50WxHHi
Congratulations #Sweden on your successful first troop deployment as a full Ally in @NATO. It was wonderful to see Swedish and Canadian troops serving shoulder to shoulder in Latvia. 🇨🇦🇸🇪
Grattis Sverige!💪
#WeAreNATO
Lettlandsstyrkans första halvår vid Natos östra flank är avslutat och bataljonen är nu åter i Sverige. Tjänstgöringen markerar Sveriges första operativa truppbidrag som fullvärdig allierad i @NATO
Se filmen från deras uppdrag här: youtube.com/watch?v=lHnJ6id9…
Jason LaTorre retweeted
Happy #CanadaDay! Canada is more than a place—it’s a sense of belonging. Whether you were born here or chose to make it home, today, we celebrate what makes this country special.
Today is #CanadaDay - a day to celebrate who we are and what we stand for. In these changing times, Canadians are drawing strength from our values, unity, resilience, and trusted global partnerships, including with #Sweden. 🇨🇦🇸🇪
Happy Canada Day from #Stockholm! 🎉
C’est la #FêteDuCanada - une journée pour célébrer qui nous sommes et ce que nous représentons. En cette période de changement, les Canadien(ne)s puisent leur force dans nos valeurs, notre unité et nos partenariats mondiaux, notamment avec la Suède. 🇨🇦🇸🇪 Bonne fête du Canada !🎉
Jason LaTorre retweeted
Meeting with the leaders of Denmark, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden at the NATO Summit.
As Arctic nations, we face shared, rising threats in the region. Our Alliance is key to keeping the north strong and secure.
🇨🇦🇩🇰🇮🇸🇳🇴🇸🇪
Jason LaTorre retweeted
At the #NATOSummit, Prime Minister Carney met with Swedish Prime Minister, Ulf Kristersson. They discussed deepening economic and security ties and reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening defence across the North Atlantic and Arctic regions. Details: ow.ly/o5ui50WfGtK
ALT Prime Minister Mark Carney and the Prime Minister of Sweden, Ulf Kristersson, are standing while in conversation. The Canadian and Swedish flags are displayed behind them.
Jason LaTorre retweeted
Trade. Security. Climate.
Together, Canada and the EU are entering a new era of partnership.
ALT Prime Minister Mark Carney is walking and speaking with the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, and President of the European Council, António Costa, at the Canada-European Union Summit in Brussels, Belgium.
A privilege to speak again at #Måndagsrörelsen in #Stockholm today to reaffirm Canada’s steadfast support for #Ukraine.
The courage of the Ukrainian people continues to inspire us all. The Ukrainian spirit is unbreakable and Canada’s support for Ukraine is unwavering. 🇨🇦🇺🇦
Un privilège de prendre la parole à nouveau à #Måndagsrörelsen afin de réaffirmer le soutien du Canada à l'#Ukraine.
Le courage du peuple ukrainien continue de nous inspirer. L'esprit ukrainien est inébranlable et le soutien du Canada à l'Ukraine est indéfectible. 🇨🇦🇺🇦
Jason LaTorre retweeted
As global challenges intensify, the @G7 must meet this moment with purpose and with force. Canada will lead with strength—and bring the G7 nations together to protect communities, build energy security, and secure the partnerships of the future.