High Commission of Malta in Canada

Il-messaġġ tal-Milied u t-tislijiet tas-Sena I-Ġdida mill-Prim Ministru ta’ Malta, l-Onor Dr. Robert Abela, indirizzata lid-dijaspora Maltija li tgħix barra minn xtutna.🇲🇹

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Christmas and New Year’s Message by the Prime Minister of Malta, the Hon. Dr. Robert Abela, addressed to the Maltese diaspora residing abroad.🇲🇹

Affarijiet Barranin

On 10 December 2025, Deputy Head of Mission Joanna Camilleri took part in an event hosted by the EU Delegation to Canada, together with the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Canada and the Embassy of Austria in Canada, for International Human Rights Day, exploring the intersection of human rights and new digital technologies.

The sessions tackled pressing issues such as digital transnational repression, Indigenous perspectives on AI and combating hatred online.

This event reflects the shared EU-Canada commitment to a human rights based digital future.

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Fit-10 ta’ Diċembru 2025, id-Deputat Kap tal-Missjoni Joanna Camilleri ħadet sehem f’avveniment organizzat mid-Delegazzjoni tal-UE għall-Kanada, flimkien mal-Ambaxxata tar-Renju tal-Olanda fil-Kanada u l-Ambaxxata tal-Awstrija fil-Kanada, għall-Jum Internazzjonali tad-Drittijiet tal-Bniedem, li esplora l-konverġenza bejn id-drittijiet tal-bniedem u t-teknoloġiji diġitali ġodda.

Is-sessjonijiet indirizzaw kwistjonijiet urġenti bħar-repressjoni transnazzjonali diġitali, il-perspettivi tal-popli indiġeni dwar l-intelliġenza artifiċjali u l-ġlieda kontra l-mibegħda online.

Dan l-avveniment jirrifletti l-impenn kondiviż bejn l-UE u l-Kanada għal futur diġitali bbażat fuq id-drittijiet tal-bniedem.

On 5 December 2025, High Commissioner Mark Pace was honoured to participate in an EU Heads of Missions meeting with Minister of Foreign Affairs Anita Anand. 🇪🇺🇨🇦

The meeting was focused on forward-facing discussions on EU-Canada relations and cooperation in key areas of interest.

Particular attention was given to the discussion of strengthening trade ties, and collaboration on security and defence.

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Fit-5 ta’ Diċembru 2025, il-Kummissarju Għoli Mark Pace kellu l-unur li jipparteċipa f’laqgħa tal-Kapijiet tal-Missjonijiet tal-UE mal-Ministru tal-Affarijiet Barranin Anita Anand. 🇪🇺🇨🇦

Il-laqgħa kienet iffukata fuq diskussjonijiet proattivi dwar ir-relazzjonijiet bejn l-UE u l-Kanada u l-kooperazzjoni f’oqsma ta’ interess ewlenin.

Ingħatat attenzjoni partikolari lid-diskussjoni dwar is-saħħa tar-rabtiet kummerċjali, kif ukoll il-kollaborazzjoni fuq is-sigurtà u d-difiża.

Affarijiet Barranin

Congratulations to the Maltese-Canadian Museum and Ms Joanne Darmanin Saragosa on an outstanding event!📚

We are proud to see Maltese culture, tradition, and language remain strong within our vibrant diaspora community here in Canada. 🇲🇹

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Prosit lill-Mużew Malti-Kanadiż u lis-Sa Joanne Darmanin Saragosa għal avveniment mill-aqwa!📚

Aħna kburin li naraw il-kultura, it-tradizzjoni u l-lingwa Maltija jibqgħu b’saħħithom fi ħdan il-komunità vibranti tad-dijaspora tagħna hawnhekk fil-Kanada.🇲🇹

High Commissioner Mark Pace participated in a lunch exchange between PM Mark Carney and the 27 EU Heads of Mission. 🇪🇺🇨🇦

The meeting provided an excellent opportunity to exchange views on trade diversification, security and defence, and foreign policy.

The discussions reaffirmed the strong and likeminded partnership between the EU and Canada. A relationship built on mutual respect and a commitment to multilateralism.

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Il-Kummissarju Għoli Mark Pace ipparteċipa f’laqgħa bejn il-Prim Ministru Mark Carney u s-27 Kap tal-Missjoni tal-UE. 🇪🇺🇨🇦

Il-laqgħa pprovdiet opportunità eċċellenti biex jiġu diskussi opinjonijiet dwar id-diversifikazzjoni tal-kummerċ, is-sigurtà u d-difiża, kif ukoll il-politika barranija.

Id-diskussjonijiet ikkonfermaw is-sħubija b’saħħitha u ta’ fehma simili bejn l-UE u l-Kanada. Din hija relazzjoni mibnija fuq rispett reċiproku u impenn lejn il-multilateraliżmu.

The High Commission had the opportunity to participate in Canada’s Foreign Policy—Global Affairs Canada’s Annual International Food Fair in support of the Government of Canada Workplace Charitable Campaign.🇨🇦

We were delighted to showcase the rich flavours of Maltese cuisine and share a selection of traditional Maltese delicacies with the Global Affairs Canada employees here in Ottawa.

We thank Global Affairs Canada for hosting such a vibrant celebration of international culture and Malta Bake Shop Ltd. for their assistance.

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Il-Kummissjoni Għolja kellha l-opportunita’ li tipparteċipa fil-Fiera Annwali Internazzjonali tal-Ikel tal-Affarijiet Globali Kanada b’appoġġ għall-Kampanja għall-karità tal-Gvern tal-Kanada fil-post tax-xogħol.🇨🇦

Kienet pjaċir tagħna li nuru t-togħmiet rikki tal-kċina Maltija u naqsmu selezzjoni ta’ ikel bnin tradizzjonali Malti mal-impjegati tal-Affarijiet Globali Kanada hawn f’Ottawa.

Grazzi ħafna lil Affarijiet Globali Kanada talli ospitat ċelebrazzjoni daqshekk vivaċi tal-kultura internazzjonali u lil ‘Malta Bake Shop Ltd’ tal-assistenza.

DHoM Joanna Camilleri participated in a meeting on strengthening EU-Canada scientific cooperation, hosted by the EU Delegation in Canada.🇪🇺🇨🇦

EU Member States were briefed by DG Magenhann, who provided updates on the JRC’s projects, EU AI policies and opportunities to reinforce connections between the EU and Canada.

This meeting highlighted the importance of both the EU and Canada in promoting collaboration in science, research and AI advancement.

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DHoM Joanna Camilleri pparteċipat f’laqgħa dwar it-tisħiħ tal-kooperazzjoni xjentifika bejn l-UE u l-Kanada, organizzata mid-Delegazzjoni tal-UE fil-Kanada.🇪🇺🇨🇦

L-Istati Membri tal-UE ġew infurmati mid-Direttur Ġenerali Magenhann fuq il-proġetti tal-JRC, il-politiki tal-UE dwar l-AI u opportunitajiet biex jissaħħu r-rabtiet bejn l-UE u l-Kanada.

Din il-laqgħa enfasizzat l-importanza kemm tal-UE kif ukoll tal-Kanada fil-promozzjoni tal-kollaborazzjoni fix-xjenza, ir-riċerka u l-avvanz tal-intelliġenza artifiċjali.