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1 DUTCH FOREIGN MINISTER LAYS A WREATH AT PARLIAMENT HILL
OTTAWA – May 18 (2012) Dutch Foreign Minister Uri Rosenthal laid a wreath at the Books of Remembrance in the Memorial Chamber at Parliament Hill to pay homage to the brave Canadian men and women in uniform who gave their lives for our freedom at the end of the Second World War when liberating the Netherlands.
2 Baird Welcomes Dutch Counterpart, A Key Friend and Ally of Canada
The two ministers had an in-depth, productive exchange of views on Canada-Netherlands relations and major international issues, including: the situations in the Middle East and North Africa; the upcoming 25th NATO Summit in Chicago; and, the economic situation in Europe.
3 Uri Rosenthal, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands, speaks at Ottawa U
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE TIME HAS CHANGED TO 12:30 p.m. A light lunch will be offered at 12:30 p.m. and Minister Rosenthal will deliver his lecture at 1:00 p.m.
4 New Vincent van Gogh tulip in Ottawa
Donated as a gift by the Netherlands, this unique and rare variety of tulip was developed specially to honor the Dutch painter.
5 New elections: September 12, 2012
Prime Minister Mark Rutte and his cabinet have resigned. A caretaker government remains in place. The Cabinet has decided to hold elections on September 12, 2012.
6 Uri Rosenthal, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands speaks at Ottawa U
H.E. Uri Rosenthal, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands will be visiting Ottawa on May 18 2012. Minister Rosenthal has been invited to address an audience at Ottawa U. His public speech has the title “Free to worship, to trade and to be secure: why Canada and the Netherlands must promote our shared values”.
7 Go Green Go Dutch Go Bike Toronto
Our annual Go Green Go Dutch Go Bike event will take place this year on June 17th.
8 The 'Ivincentincanada' contest, CHANGED DEADLINE
We received several requests to stretch the deadline. That is why we decided to change the deadline. The deadline for the ‘Ivincentincanada’ contest is now May 22, 2012.
9 Gatineau teen inspired by tulip gift from the Netherlands
On March 12th a RadArt camera crew produced footage for one of the RadArt shows next school season, showcasing Marie-Pier, an inspiring 13 year old teen (Gatineau), who wrote a well written story of the great friendship between Canada and the Netherlands. You can read the full account of ‘La princesse aux tulipes’ here. The short version is published on facebook.com/thenetherlandsincanada.
10 Vincent van Gogh comes to Canada
This summer the National Gallery in Ottawa will host an exhibition of Vincent van Gogh paintings. In addition, the Dutch missions in Canada are organizing a one of a kind school project: ‘Vincent van Gogh goes to school’ as well as a contest ‘Ivincentincanada’.