Today, European Union Ambassador Geneviève Tuts and 18 heads of mission of European member states in Canada met with Premier Wab Kinew at the Legislative Building. 

“Manitoba has what Europe needs, whether that’s critical minerals or low carbon energy, we’re ready to do business with countries that share our values,” said Kinew. “Through the Port of Churchill, Manitoba is able to ship goods to places like Rotterdam quickly. We’re facing a trade war on two fronts and while that presents a challenge, Manitoba is leaning in to diversifying our exports.” 

During the two-day visit, the European delegation will meet with the premier and members of cabinet on trade and investment, clean energy, critical minerals as well as research and innovation opportunities under the Horizon Europe program. 

EU heads of mission will also meet with the Business Council of Manitoba and the Indigenous Chamber of Commerce and tour the Canadian Norad headquarters and CentrePort Canada, a key hub for international trade, noted the premier. 

The European delegation is comprised of the ambassadors and high commissioners of Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Cyprus, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain and Sweden. 

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