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From Hockey to the Arctic: Five Things Shared by Finland and Canada

Stubb and Carney highlighted 2-way trade of $2.4 billion and closer defense cooperation as both countries seek to strengthen Arctic security.

  • On Tuesday, President Alexander Stubb arrived in Ottawa for an official visit, meeting with Prime Minister Mark Carney to discuss shared values and bilateral interests between the two nations.
  • Committed to Arctic sovereignty, Canada and Finland collaborate through NATO to ensure Northern perspectives remain central to the alliance's security initiatives and regional stability.
  • Merchandise trade between Canada and Finland reached $2.4 billion in 2025, supported by Canadian mining investments in northern Finland and partnerships in science, technology, and innovation.
  • Both countries prioritized defense spending in 2025, with Canada contributing over $63 billion and Finland allocating 2.87 per cent of its GDP, reflecting their status as stable middle powers.
  • Stubb continues his visit Wednesday with public conversations on defense and industrial partnerships alongside Industry Minister Mélanie Joly, following his Tuesday engagement skating with the PWHL's Ottawa Charge.
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From hockey to the Arctic: Five things shared by Finland and Canada

OTTAWA - Finland's President Alexander Stubb is in Ottawa this week.

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Stubb has met with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and Governor General Mary Simon today.

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yle broke the news in Finland on Tuesday, April 14, 2026.
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