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Minister Anand marked International Day of Women in Diplomacy at the NATO Leaders’ Summit surrounded by other women leaders shaping global security, including Radmila Shekerinska and Baiba Braže.



We look forward to welcoming Minister David McGuinty on his first visit to Latvia 🇱🇻, where around 2,000 Canadian troops serve under the 🇨🇦-led NATO Multinational Brigade in Latvia 🛡️. #StrongerTogether NATO Multinational Brigade Latvia Task Force Latvia - Force Opérationnelle Lettonie

This week: 🇨🇦🇪🇺Signed Security & Defence agreement 🤝PM Carney met Pres. Rinkēvičs at #NATOSummit 💼Ministers Anand & Braže joined #WomenInDiplomacy 🎖️Ministers McGuinty & Spruds marked TOCA ceremony of 🇨🇦-led NATO Multinational Brigade Latvia 🇨🇦🇱🇻: Deeper ties. Stronger defence. Closer than ever.




Yesterday, we honored Bombardier Patrick Labrie’s memory with his family and friends by naming the 🇨🇦-led NATO Multinational Brigade Latvia compound at Ceri Military Base "Camp Labrie". He gave his life in service in 2019. Today, his legacy endures in Canada’s mission with our Latvian allies. 🇨🇦🇱🇻


On July 4, we remember the burning of Riga’s Choral Synagogue in 1941 and all Holocaust victims in Latvia. Ambassador Brian Szwarc laid flowers at the memorial, renewing our commitment to fight hatred and injustice worldwide ✊🌍. #NeverAgain #WeRemember


These powerful Royal Canadian Air Force Royal Canadian Air Force heavy lift helicopters will be seen - and heard - in Latvian skies this summer and fall, bringing another capability to the 🇨🇦-led NATO Multinational Brigade 🇱🇻 NATO Multinational Brigade Latvia.

🎶 Need a midweek boost? Join us July 9, 6 PM at KTMC Mazā Ģilde for VIENOTAS BALSIS — Calgary Girls Choir alumnae ESPRESSA 🇨🇦, Riga Girls Choir TIARA 🇱🇻, pianist Minsung Pyo & more! Music by Ešenvalds, Gounod, Elgar & others. See you there! 🎤✨


NATO Multinational Brigade Latvia NATO Multinational Brigade Latvia will be getting even better equipped for its mission to deter and defend. Today 🇨🇦 announced that a $169Million contract has been awarded for Counter Uncrewed Aircraft Systems in support of Canadian Armed Forces in 🇱🇻.


Cyber threats? We’re on it. 🇨🇦 Canadian Armed Forces + Canadian Centre for Cyber Security was proud to work with 🇱🇻 & 🇵🇱 to hunt threats & strengthen allied defences in a month-long operation. 💻🔐 #StrongerTogether #CyberResilience


What an inspiring start to the XVI Starptautiskie Meistarkursi in Sigulda! 🎶 Ambassador Brian Szwarc was honored to celebrate the deep cultural ties between Canada🇨🇦 & Latvia🇱🇻, witnessing passion, talent, and a shared love for music and learning. Here’s to a creative week! 🎻✨


🇨🇦👏 Bravo Maj Maxime Bosse! 🥇 🇱🇻 Defence Minister recognized Canadian Armed Forces engineer Maj Maxime Bosse for leading 🇨🇦 infrastructure projects across Latvia — from barracks to Camp Labrie. 🏗️ Proud of his work & the entire team strengthening 🇱🇻 security & allied defence!


