Simon Collard-Wexler

Vancouver was named after Captain George Vancouver (1757- 1798), a Britsh explorer. His ancestors came from the Dutch city of Coevorden. The family name changed into Vancouver after his greatgrandfather moved to England. Coevorden means “cow crossing", like Bosporus or Oxford.🐄

31.05.2025 17:35 — 👍 48    🔁 15    💬 2    📌 0

Congratulations to Anita Anand on her appointment as Canada’s Minister of Foreign Affairs.

Our friendship with Canada is stronger than ever — as a close NATO ally and outstanding bilateral partner.

I look forward to meeting you in person soon.

14.05.2025 13:55 — 👍 443    🔁 51    💬 7    📌 1

Legend

13.04.2025 15:13 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Statement by the Prime Minister on unjustified U.S. tariffs against Canada “Today, after a 30-day pause, the United States administration has decided to proceed with imposing 25 per cent tariffs on Canadian exports and 10 per cent tariffs on Canadian energy. Let me be unequi...

Because of the tariffs imposed by the U.S., Americans will pay more for groceries, gas, and cars, and potentially lose thousands of jobs. Tariffs will disrupt an incredibly successful trading relationship www.pm.gc.ca/en/news/stat...

04.03.2025 12:11 — 👍 4    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0

There are numerous streets in the Netherlands named after Canadian liberators. Well known ones such as General Crerar but also less well known ones. Near my home is the resting place of 32 Canadians who fell during Operation Market Garden. My mother was liberated by Canadians ...

21.02.2025 23:27 — 👍 36    🔁 7    💬 1    📌 0

Had a very valuable meeting this morning with the Canadian ambassador Hugh Adsett and his team.

There are many challenges where Canada and the Netherlands must collaborate even more closely. 🇨🇦 🇳🇱

06.02.2025 11:45 — 👍 22    🔁 4    💬 1    📌 0