Jim Nickel

加拿大恭喜#台灣人民完成最近的選舉，並選出賴清德先生成為下一任總統。在#民主、#人權和#和平支柱的指引下，加拿大期待持續推動我們廣泛的民間、科技、貿易和投資關係。

Congratulations to the people of #Taiwan on their elections and the selection of Dr. Lai Ching-te as the next leader. Guided by the pillars of #democracy, #humanrights & #peace, Canada looks forward to advancing our broad people-to-people, science, trade & investment relations

A great day for Canada and Taiwan! The Canada-Taiwan Investment Promotion and Protection Arrangement has now been signed! This FIPPA will inject more predictability into business dealings between Canada and Taiwan and contribute to the mutual prosperity of our two economies!

今天對加拿大和台灣來說都是美好的一天！加拿大駐台北貿易辦事處與駐加拿大台北經濟文化辦事處已就 #投資促進及保障協議 完成簽署！ 這項協議將提高加拿大與台灣之間商務往來的可預測性，有助於加拿大和台灣經濟的共同繁榮！

很高興能和13000名跑者一起到花蓮參加太魯閣馬拉松 #台灣最美的路跑

🇨🇦國際貿易部長伍鳳儀: "加拿大非常樂於宣布，外國投資促進及保障安排的談判已經完成，加拿大正在與台灣合作，確保該安排能盡快簽署並生效。 今天的宣布說明台灣是一個重要的貿易和投資夥伴，特別是加拿大作為其印太戰略的一部分，深化了與印太地區的經濟夥伴的關係。"

Enjoyed the rich Indigenous culture of Hualien over the weekend at the Hualien Harvest Festival 花蓮聯合豐年祭

Our staff at the Canadian Trade Office in Taipei were pleased to be able to contribute to the good work of the Taiwan Autistic Family Support Association (臺灣自閉兒家庭關懷協會) . A true delight to meet with Chairman Sun 孫中光理事長and his teachers and students.

Tomorrow, the world will mark 500 days since Russia started its brutal, full-scale invasion of #Ukraine. Russia’s invasion needs to stop. Not in 500 days, not in 50 days, but today. #StandWithUkraine

Lots happening in Kaoshiung Taiwan! CSBC has launched the Green Jade for installing wind turbines in the Taiwan Strait. AIDC is producing fighter jet engines and retrofitting F-16s. And witnessed Taiwan UAV’s drone demonstration.

Toured the 舊振南(Jiu Zhen Nan) pastry museum in Kaoshiung where I met with the 李 brothers from Canada, GM Richard (UBC grad) and Deputy GM William (UofT grad). 134 year company history of high quality cakes - 漢餅文化

Enjoyed the fantastic performance at the Presidential Office Concert in高雄 last night. 總統府音樂會

Minister Wu welcomed reaffirmation of cross-party support for #Taiwan🇹🇼 from the 8-strong @OurCommons delegation led by @MelissaLantsman. #Canada’s🇨🇦 placing importance on #TaiwanStrait peace, stability & deeper bilateral ties in its #IndoPacific Strategy is highly appreciated.

Canadian Parliamentarians received by Taiwan's President Tsai, strengthening Canada's close ties with our democratic partner, reinforcing our commitment to upholding peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific, and expanding our economic and cultural relations.

Belated thank you to Chris Kilford, Canadian International Council (CIC), Victoria Chapter, for hosting a discussion on Taiwan and Canada's Indo-Pacific Strategy. Great to have Taiwan Economic and Cultural Office (Vancouver) Director General Angel Liu in attendance.

@MarcyGrossman @SFounS @sussman_mike @CanadasNAC @MsLauraLumsden @CanadainUAE You are looking fabulous Marcy! Glad to see you are still having fun! You go girl!

You never know who you’ll bump into on #CanadaDay in London! Happy #CanadaDay2023 to all my fabulous friends and colleagues repping 🇨🇦 on the world stage!

Great Canada Day party organized by the Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Taipei at the Haka Cultural Park. Enjoyed some fantastic bands, food and festivities with our Taiwanese friends.

加拿大國慶節快樂！Joyeuse fête du Canada from the Canadian office in Taipei!

Nettie Wild premiered her VR film UNINTERRUPTED in Taiwan with Kaohsiung Film Academy and Kaohsiung City Hall. Depicting the wondrous odyssey of Pacific salmon migrating home to spawn in British Columbia’s streams. If you are in Taiwan, go see it!

Canada and Taiwan support Indigenous peoples cooperation in areas of cultural exchange, language preservation, reconciliation and transitional justice, and business development - a priority under Canada’s Indo-Pacific Strategy.