Denmark in Canada

What a great opportunity to become an intern here in Canada! 🇨🇦

We are back for PDAC 2025! #PDACGLDK Come visit the Business in Greenland Booth (#413, South Hall of Metro Toronto Convention Centre) for a chat with some of our 34 participating companies and explore opportunities across the Atlantic! The booth will be open from Sunday, March 2nd to Tuesday, March 4th from 10:00am - 5:00pm, and on Wednesday, March 5th from 9:00am - 12:00pm. Curious about opportunities to do business in Greenland? Don’t miss out on the Greenland Day Seminar and Reception hosted by the Government of Greenland Naalakkersuisut - Grønlands Selvstyre and Sulisitsisut | Grønlands Erhverv | Greenland Business Association on Monday March 3rd from 10:30am - 6:00pm. Learn more about the event and register to secure your spot here: https://lnkd.in/gmQyMhvc For an overview of the companies joining us for PDAC 2025, visit https://lnkd.in/gpFu3NrZ We hope to see you soon! Danish Industry | Sulisitsisut | Grønlands Erhverv | Greenland Business Association | The Trade Council | Naalakkersuisut - Grønlands Selvstyre | Helene Scherling Olsen | Martin Petersen | Karina Bech | Nikolaj Harris

🇨🇦 News from the Canadian wind sector Canada takes a big step towards utilizing the potential of offshore wind energy. The province of Nova Scotia has confirmed a coming into force of legislation to enable development of offshore wind. This agreement is part of a joint management regulatory framework to develop offshore energy and is a step toward realizing the Maritime Canadian Provinces massive potential for offshore wind. If everything goes according to plan, Nova Scotia will offer leases for 5 GW of offshore wind by 2030, with the hope that the first tenders will be launched in 2025. The aim is, that it will strengthen the economy, create more jobs and attract new investments. This development will give Danish companies the opportunity to share their competences with Canadian counterparts within energy. It also makes Nova Scotia the first province in Canada to seize opportunities within the offshore wind sector. With its long coastlines and optimal wind conditions, Atlantic Canada is well positioned to invest in offshore wind energy. Additionally, Canada has announced their new membership in the Global Offshore Wind Alliance (GOWA). The country’s involvement in this alliance is one step further on their path toward advancing offshore wind. If you want to learn more about the Canadian wind sector, feel free to reach out to Christian Faurholt. Denmark in Canada #windenergy #offshore #DenmarkinCanada #WorkingforDenmark

Nordic Ambassadors visit Prince Edward Island! Yesterday, Ambassador Nikolaj Harris and the Ambassadors from Iceland, Finland, Norway and Sweden concluded a two-day visit to Prince Edward Island. The visit kicked off on Monday with a visit to the wonderful Government House in Charlottetown, and a good meeting on the relations between Prince Edward Island and the Nordics with the Honourable Dr. Wassim Salamoun, Lieutenant Governor of Prince Edward Island. The Nordics and Prince Edward Island all have long coast lines and are strong in the fisheries and sea food as well as agricultural sector. PEI is also - like Denmark🇩🇰 - a producer of high quality potatoes exporting to the whole of Canada🇨🇦 as well as abroad. PEI is focused on renewable energy and has wind energy in their energy mix (also from Danish wind turbines!) and take inspiration and knowhow from the Danish energy Island Samsø. All this was naturally part of the very good discussions with the Honourable Rob Lantz, Premier of Prince Edward Island, as well as the Honourable Gilles Arsenault, Minister for Environment, Energy and Climate Action.   Day two continued on the topic of climate change and sustainability with a tour of the Fish Health Unit of the Atlantic Veterinary College, University of Prince Edward Island. Following the tour, the Ambassadors were honoured to be guest speakers and take part in the discussion at the University of Prince Edward Island’s Climate Change Policy and Policy Class with Dr. Yuliya Rashchupkina. Great to meet students and to discuss international issues including climate change and Ukraine, but also on how to increase cooperation between Canada and the Nordics. The final stop of the visit went to the School of Climate Change and Adaptation. PEI and Denmark in particular shares challenges in the field of coastal erosion, where there is room for more cooperation and knowledge sharing between Denmark and PEI. The Nordic Ambassadors were very impressed with the school and the new impressive facilities. Ross Dwyer   The Nordic Ambassador’s tour will continue on to New Brunswick. #DenmarkInCanada #WorkingforDK Government of Prince Edward Island | Embassy of Iceland Canada | Embassy of Sweden in Canada | Royal Norwegian Embassy in Ottawa | Team Finland Canada

Denmark will accelerate the build-up of its defence capabilities The Danish Defence Intelligence Service as has assessed that within a few years Russia could pose a credible threat to one or more NATO countries if NATO does not build up its own defence capabilities at the same rate. Denmark will shoulder its share of the burden, and the urgency of the situation demands an acceleration of the build-up of the warfighting capability of the Armed Forces. As a consequence, Denmark has decided to accelerate the build-up of Danish Defence with an additional 50 billion Danish kroner (CAD ~10 billion) allocated over the coming two years and a reorganization of the Danish Ministry of Defence to help speed up investments. With the increased funding Denmark will allocate more than 3 pct. of GDP on defence in 2025 and 2026. •  The acceleration fund will channel 50 billion Danish kroner (CAD ~10 billion) in 2025 and 2026. •  With the Acceleration fund, Denmark will now allocate 3,2 % of GDP on defence spending. •  All in all, 120 billion Danish kroner (CAD ~24.1 billion) in total are allocated until 2033 to strengthen the Danish Defence, taking into account NATO demands and capability targets and support for Ukraine. •  The agreement also entails initiatives to streamline and increase efficiency of decision-making processes to advance investments and build-up of the Danish Armed Forces. This includes increased use of direct awards in acquisitions, where applicable. •  Denmark has made numerous commitments to bolster its defence in the recent years, while also being one of the top contributors to Ukraine. Forsvaret | NATO | Danish Ministry of Defence | Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark | Kasper Flinker Ladegaard | Nikolaj Harris | Jacob Bay Lindkvist

Denmark and Canada – collaboration within health💫 Canada and Denmark have a good and constructive strategic cooperation within the area of Health. In both countries, Universal Healthcare is a fundamental part of society. Canada has a lot to offer Denmark, and we are certain that we can learn from each other. That is why we collaborate closely with government partners on both Provincial and Federal level through memorandums of understanding and on-going activities addressing health care challenges and potential. In Denmark, most people have a family doctor, and access to healthcare is a big priority. This article from CBC describes how Denmark (and the Netherlands) can inspire with new solutions and has something to offer Canada when it comes to primary care and organization of a universal healthcare system. We look forward to continuing our dialogues with our trusted partners and inspire one another! Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark | Indenrigs- og Sundhedsministeriet | Healthcare Denmark | Nikolaj Harris | Jacob Bay Lindkvist | Helle Stentoft Dalum | Tara Kiran | CBC/Radio-Canada | Canadian Medical Association | The Medical Post

Last week the Danish commander of NATO’s Multinational Division North based in Latvia, Major General Jette Albinus, visited Canada for talks on cooperation and operations, and to see the final evaluation of the 2nd Canadian Mechanized Brigade Group deploying to the Baltics as part of NATO’s presence in the Baltic. During her visit in the National Capital Region, she also visited the Danish Embassy in Ottawa to talk about the NATO mission in the Baltic countries, the well-established cooperation with the Canadian led Brigade, Multinational Brigade Latvia (MNB-LVA), and the Canadians stationed in her headquarter. Denmark is, together with Latvia, the framework nation for the multinational division, permanently rotating staff and troops to the division. #NATO #WorkingForDenmark Danish Ministry of Defence | Department of National Defence/Ministère de la défense nationale | Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark | Canadian Armed Forces | Forces armées canadiennes | Forsvaret | Jacob Bay Lindkvist | Kasper Flinker Ladegaard

Welcome to our new Defence Attaché Commander s.g Kasper Flinker Ladegaard! Earlier today, Commander s.g Kasper Ladegaard, received his accreditation as the Kingdom of Denmark’s Defence Attaché to Canada during a ceremony at National Defence Headquarters. This is a historic day, as Commander Ladegaard is the Kingdom of Denmark’s first ever Defence Attaché to Canada. He brings extensive experience from the Danish Ministry of Defence, the Danish Acquisition and Logistic Organization and the Royal Danish Navy, and looks forward to working with Canadian partners and contributing to the great bilateral relations between our two countries. The Kingdom of Denmark and Canada are neighbours in the Arctic, share the world’s longest maritime border between Greenland and Canada and are close NATO allies. The appointment of Commander Ladegaard follows a Parliament decision to increase bilateral relations and cooperation with Canada, and shows the increased importance of the transatlantic relationship, and matters related to defence and security in the Arctic Danish Ministry of Defence | Department of National Defence/Ministère de la défense nationale | Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark | Canadian Armed Forces | Forces armées canadiennes | Forsvaret

Exciting opportunity for students from Denmark, Greenland, and the Faroe Islands! The application portal for internships at the Embassy in Ottawa and the Consulate General in Toronto is now open for the fall 2025 intake. Explore fascinating Arctic, political, defence, and trade relations between the Kingdom of Denmark and Canada while contributing to our dynamic offices in Canada's capital, Ottawa, and its largest city, Toronto. At the Embassy in Ottawa, you'll be immersing yourself in the political landscape in Canada and the bilateral relations between Canada and the Kingdom of Denmark, writing political briefings, attending public affairs meetings, and hosting diplomatic events. At the Consulate General in Toronto, you'll help Danish businesses navigate the North American market by creating market reports, planning delegation trips, and conducting research projects. If this sounds interesting to you, apply now and embark on an enriching international experience! 👉 On Internships at the Embassy: https://lnkd.in/e8UvycmR 👉 On Internships at the Consulate General: https://lnkd.in/gqJx9d9z #InternshipOpportunity #InternationalRelations #ArcticRelations #TradeRelations #Ottawa #Toronto #Autumn2025 #DanishStudents #EmbassyInternships #TradeCouncilInternships

GIVE A WARM WELCOME TO OUR NEW INTERNS!👋 This has been the first week for our five new interns. Metha and Melissa have joined the Consulate General in Toronto, and Anika, Ida and Sebastian have joined the team at the Embassy in Ottawa. For the next six months they will be instrumental to the work of Team Denmark in Canada! ❄️📚Sebastian Vestergaard Jørgensen is pursuing a Master’s degree in Political Science at Aarhus University. He is especially interested in international relations and defence policy, and will join the Embassy’s political team with a special focus on the Arctic and defence. He is looking forward to immersing himself in the dynamic environment of the Embassy and exploring everything Canada has to offer. 🏥Ida Højer Eriksen is studying a master’s in Public Health at the University of Copenhagen. Ida will join the Health & Life Sciences team at the Embassy, and is looking forward to learning more about the collaboration between Denmark and Canada in the health sector, how they address similar or different health challenges and finally how both countries approach preventive care. ⚡️🗣️Anika Louise Dunk is studying a master’s in Political Science at the University of Copenhagen. She will support the Embassy’s political team with a special focus on energy and public diplomacy, and is especially looking forward to learning more about the political landscape in Canada and the bilateral relations between Canada and Denmark. 📈❄️Melissa Kilic is pursuing a master’s degree in Law at the University of Copenhagen. At the Consulate General, she will mainly be working with Market Entry and Arctic Advisory, and she looks forward to put her analytical skills to work and learn more about international trade relations. And of course, to experience as much as possible of all that Canada has to offer. 🏥⚡️Metha Bjerglund Poulsen is pursuing a master’s degree in Law at the Southern University of Denmark in Odense. She will be working with Health & Life Sciences and Energy, and looks forward to getting a better understanding of Team Denmark’s role in Canada, and be apart of an international environment. She is excited to explore Canada and its culture, and to live in wonderful Toronto. We are happy to have them on board, and look forward to the next six months together! If you are interested in becoming our new intern, the application portal for our fall 2025 internships opens on Monday 10 February. #Internships #DenmarkinCanada #WorkingforDK