German Canadians

Governor General to travel to Germany for a State visit

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Thursday, October 7, 2021
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She will undertake a State visit to Berlin and Frankfurt, and will represent Canada at the 2021 Frankfurt Book Fair.

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  • She will undertake a State visit to Berlin and Frankfurt, and will represent Canada at the 2021 Frankfurt Book Fair.
  • In Berlin, the Governor General's program will include meetings with the President of Germany, Frank-Walter Steinmeier, and the Chancellor of Germany, Angela Merkel.
  • The Governor General's State visit to Germany will reinforce Canada's commitment to diversity and inclusion, climate and the environment, women and youth empowerment, and reconciliation.
  • This will be Her Excellency's first visit abroad since being installed as the 30th Governor General of Canada on July 26, 2021.

Travelling Exhibit To Commemorate Gerhard Herzberg and 50 Years of Scientific Collaboration Between Canada and Germany

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Monday, August 9, 2021
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The 1971 science and technology agreement has led to Germany and Canada becoming important partners in scientific research, an outstandingly successful collaboration that continues to provide internationally profound results after 50 years.

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  • The 1971 science and technology agreement has led to Germany and Canada becoming important partners in scientific research, an outstandingly successful collaboration that continues to provide internationally profound results after 50 years.
  • 50 years ago, Dr. Gerhard Herzberg received the Nobel Prize in Chemistry.
  • Gerhard Herzberg is celebrated as one of Canadas greatest research scientists, and he was a powerful advocate for scientist endorsed science policy in Canada.
  • This collaboration between the German Embassy and Defining Moments Canada will allow the creation of a traveling exhibition on the life and impact of Gerhard Herzberg.