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Colin Barker

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Canadian public servant working in Ottawa to help support a strong and resilient Canadian economy.

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Let’s go Blue Jays!! 🐦⚾️🍁

21.10.2025 03:03 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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We have arrived on Bluesky.

Follow us to learn how Global Affairs Canada works every day to shape a more peaceful, prosperous and sustainable world for Canadians.

#CanadainTheWorld

International.canada.ca

16.09.2025 13:46 β€” πŸ‘ 129    πŸ” 41    πŸ’¬ 11    πŸ“Œ 4

The world needs more Miss Websters.

03.09.2025 22:03 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

This is Canada’s great superpower!

16.08.2025 20:09 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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My posting as Senior Trade Commissioner at Canada’s High Commission in the UK is coming to an end. It has been an honour to work on behalf of Canadians to increase bilateral trade and investment between πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ and πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§. Back to Ottawa now and new challenges.

08.08.2025 13:38 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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02.08.2025 15:31 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Le premier ministre Mark Carney et le premier ministre du Royaume-Uni, Sir Keir Starmer, marchent ensemble dans un couloir Γ©troit du 10, rue Downing Γ  Londres, en Angleterre.

Le premier ministre Mark Carney et le premier ministre du Royaume-Uni, Sir Keir Starmer, marchent ensemble dans un couloir Γ©troit du 10, rue Downing Γ  Londres, en Angleterre.

Cette fin de la semaine, le Canada accueillera le PM Keir Starmer Γ  Ottawa.

Les liens entre le Canada et le R.-U. sont historiques et durables. La visite du PM Starmer les resserrera encore, et nous consolidons ce partenariat qui assure la sΓ©curitΓ© de nos pays et la force de nos Γ©conomies.

11.06.2025 13:12 β€” πŸ‘ 266    πŸ” 17    πŸ’¬ 40    πŸ“Œ 2
Prime Minister Mark Carney and the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Sir Keir Starmer, walk together down a narrow corridor in 10 Downing Street in London, England.

Prime Minister Mark Carney and the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Sir Keir Starmer, walk together down a narrow corridor in 10 Downing Street in London, England.

This weekend, Canada will welcome Prime Minister Keir Starmer to Ottawa.

The ties between Canada and the United Kingdom are historic and enduring. Prime Minister Starmer’s visit will further strengthen them β€” as we build on the partnership that keeps our nations safe and our economies strong.

11.06.2025 13:07 β€” πŸ‘ 1642    πŸ” 230    πŸ’¬ 209    πŸ“Œ 27
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Wonderful to be out of the office at the @blavatnikschool.bsky.social in Oxford for a day of discussion of international trade policy hosted by the Trade and Public Policy Network. πŸŒπŸ“¦πŸ“ˆ

13.06.2025 11:47 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Thank you Secretary Lammy for today’s discussion. We
reaffirmed the deep and enduring partnership between Canada and the United Kingdom, rooted in shared values. From global security to economic resilience, we are working together through strategic diplomacy to meet today’s challenges.

06.06.2025 17:06 β€” πŸ‘ 80    πŸ” 21    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0
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First stop in the UK is to say thank you to our hard-working team at Canada House in London. Your dedication to representing Canadians abroad and strengthening our global relationships is inspiring. It was a pleasure to spend time together
and hear about the important work you do every day.

06.06.2025 13:12 β€” πŸ‘ 53    πŸ” 11    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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'The true north is indeed strong and free,' says King Charles in historic Throne Speech King Charles III delivered the Speech from the Throne, opening the 45th Parliament of Canada on Tues. May 27 in Ottawa. The King's speech touched on Canada's unique identity, new challenges including President Trump and Canada's sovereignty.
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Canada is β€˜strong and free’, King Charles says amid Trump row Monarch tells parliament the country faces a β€˜critical moment’ reminiscent of the Second World War’s aftermath as he announces increased defence spending

Monarch tells parliament the country faces a β€˜critical moment’ reminiscent of the Second World War’s aftermath as he announces increased defence spending

27.05.2025 17:52 β€” πŸ‘ 33    πŸ” 13    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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In throne speech, King Charles celebrates a Canada still 'strong and… National Newswatch: Canada's most comprehensive site for political news and views.

In throne speech, King Charles celebrates a Canada still 'strong and free' nationalnewswatch.com/2025/05/27/i...

27.05.2025 18:26 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Canadians are honoured to welcome Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla to Canada.

Today’s historic visit is a reminder of the bond between Canada and the Crown β€” one forged over generations, shaped by shared histories, and grounded in common values

26.05.2025 18:23 β€” πŸ‘ 3643    πŸ” 582    πŸ’¬ 125    πŸ“Œ 57
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Celebrating 100 years of Canada House on Trafalgar Square in London. Parks Canada has recognised it as a National Historic Event. πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§

20.05.2025 16:22 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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King Charles, Queen Camilla visit Canada House on its 100th anniversary King Charles and Queen Camilla marked 100 years since the dedication of Canada House, the home of the High Commission of Canada in London, by King George V. The royals viewed a floor-sized map of Cana...

We had a some very special visitors at the office today. πŸ‘‘https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/video/9.6766161

20.05.2025 16:20 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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WE ARE GOING UP 😍

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26.04.2025 18:24 β€” πŸ‘ 751    πŸ” 156    πŸ’¬ 43    πŸ“Œ 51

Congratulations @wrexhamafc.co.uk for third straight promotion - wow!! Great memories of my visit to Wrexham and attending a match in January.

27.04.2025 20:27 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Mysterious #mudlarking find today from the Thames. Any ideas???
#Mudlark #MudlarkingFinds

21.04.2025 16:35 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Promising hints of life found on distant planet K2-18b Scientists find new but tentative evidence that a faraway world orbiting another star may be home to life.

Promising hints of life found on distant planet K2-18b

17.04.2025 00:15 β€” πŸ‘ 38    πŸ” 16    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 12
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Great day for a stroll along the King’s Road in Chelsea. β˜€οΈ

12.04.2025 13:06 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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There is no β€˜pause’.

10.04.2025 20:20 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Exhibition: Partner Country Canada Canada is leading the way toward a brighter future. With expertise in fields like artificial intelligence, quantum, electric vehicles, advanced materials, clean energy, automation and robotics, we’re ...

Some of Canada’s most innovative companies will be at Hannover Messe this week. πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ is the partner country this year. AI, clean energy technology, advanced manufacturing.
www.hannovermesse.de/en/expo/part...

30.03.2025 15:58 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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It’s good to be home even for a short visit. πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦

26.03.2025 22:49 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

The button is from Lutto tailor 78a Whitechapel Rd. The shop operated there in the 1860s.

23.03.2025 16:40 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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My favourite finds today from the Thames foreshore. 🌊
#mudlarkingfinds #mudlarking

23.03.2025 16:38 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Prime Minister Mark Carney is received by His Majesty King Charles III in an audience at Buckingham Palace.

Prime Minister Mark Carney is received by His Majesty King Charles III in an audience at Buckingham Palace.

My thanks to His Majesty King Charles III for his warm welcome and gracious hospitality today. Canada is fortunate to have a steadfast defender in our sovereign.

17.03.2025 21:26 β€” πŸ‘ 37885    πŸ” 4729    πŸ’¬ 674    πŸ“Œ 268
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Prime Minister Carney to strengthen ties with France and the United Kingdom and reaffirm Canada’s sovereignty To that end, the Prime Minister announced today that he will travel to Paris, France, London, United Kingdom, and Iqaluit, Nunavut, from March 16 toΒ 18, 2025, to strengthen two of our closest and long...

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15.03.2025 21:01 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

1.7 Ford F-150s are sold every minute, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Nearly a million trucks a year across North America and some overseas markets. One of the many successes of the integrated North American supply chain.
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14.03.2025 14:36 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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