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Finnish president talks diplomacy in visit to Ottawa
Stubb and Carney highlighted closer defence and Arctic cooperation as Canada’s trade with Finland reached $2.4 billion in 2025, officials said.
- On Tuesday, Finnish President Alexander Stubb visited Ottawa, meeting Gov. Gen. Mary Simon at Rideau Hall and skating with Prime Minister Mark Carney alongside the Ottawa Charge women's hockey team.
- Finland's 2023 entry into the North Atlantic Treaty Organization stems from rising alarm about Russia's invasion of Ukraine, a strategic shift anchoring the country's northern defense policy and deepening Canada-Finland security ties.
- Both Arctic nations committed to a "peaceful, prosperous and stable" region, collaborating through the Icebreaker Collaboration Effort to advance northern security and Indigenous community well-being.
- Stubb and Carney exchange text messages nearly daily, enabling frequent coordination on global defense strategy and middle power cooperation as the two countries strengthen bilateral alignment.
- On Wednesday, Stubb will speak at Carleton University about geopolitical issues before joining federal cabinet ministers at a business forum focused on Arctic security and industrial partnerships.
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This was the Finnish President's first official bilateral visit to Canada.
Canada PM Carney, Finland President Stubb play ice hockey in Ottawa, camaraderie goes viral
Canada’s PM Mark Carney and Finland President Alexander Stubb mixed diplomacy with sport, taking to the ice during Stubb’s official visit to Ottawa. The two leaders played ice hockey alongside local players, showcasing camaraderie and strengthening bilateral ties between Canada and Finland.
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