Finnish President Alexander Stubb is visiting Ottawa on April 14 and 15, 2026, for a high-level working visit to enhance ties with Canada. On April 14, Stubb will meet Governor General Mary Simon to discuss bilateral relations and Arctic-related issues, including the role of indigenous peoples in sustainable Arctic development. He will also hold talks with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on economic and security cooperation, with particular focus on transatlantic relations and the ongoing conflict involving Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine. This state visit highlights the growing importance Finland and Canada place on their strategic partnership, especially in... [Continue Reading]