🇨🇦 diplomat. Views expressed are my own. Retweets are not endorsements.

Ottawa, Canada
Joined October 2008
High Commissioner Cameron MacKay @HCCanInd was glad to meet Mr. Dilip Shanghvi, CMD, @SunPharma_Live🇨🇦🤝🇮🇳 Delighted by their significant new #investments into their 🇨🇦 operations. A testament to Canada's highly skilled talent, access to R&D institutions & global market access.
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Lights, camera, action💡📸🎬 Not your average Tuesday afternoon meeting between High Commissioner Cameron MacKay @HCCanInd and Merzin Tavaria, @MerzTav Co-founder & President of DNEG at their beautiful #FilmCity studio 🇨🇦🫱🏽‍🫲🏾🇮🇳 Can't wait for their next big #blockbuster!🎥
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An engaging discussion with Mr. @AnandMahindra, Chairman, Mahindra Group. Canada 🇨🇦 shares Mahindra’s commitment to clean energy, and we look forward to expanding our relationship with this key Indian company.
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High Commissioner Cameron MacKay @HCCanInd during his interaction with the #CanadianPensionFunds in Mumbai, reiterated 🇨🇦’s commitment to 🇮🇳 as an important market as per the #IndoPacificStrategy. DYK: Canadian 🇨🇦 portfolio investments in India 🇮🇳 is valued at $ 94.8 billion.
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Right to peaceful assembly is also a fundamental human right protected by #Nigeria’s constitution & international human rights instruments. We call on all parties to exercise restraint & on Nigerian law enforcement agencies to respect proportionality in the measured use of force. – at Abuja, Nigeria
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I presented commemorative coins this morning to members of Canada’s Deputy High Commission in #Lagos who distinguished themselves in their service to #Canada during the #COVID19 pandemic, especially for the repatriation of Canadians and humanitarian efforts in challenging times. – at Victoria Island, Nigeria
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Great discussion today on the security and economic situation in #Southsouth Nigeria between A/High Commissioner @NicolasJSimard, Deputy High Commissioner @ryanaward and the High Commission of Canada's Honorary Consul in #Portharcourt, Arc. Harcourt Adukeh.
Excellent discussion today at the @CanHCNigeria on the economic and security situation and on-going daily challenges in the South South region of #Nigeria, with our Honorary Consul in #PortHarcourt, Harcourt Adukeh. Keep up the great work ! 🇨🇦🇳🇬
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In efforts to support effective border management and control in Nigeria, the High Commission of 🇨🇦, in partnership with @IOM_Nigeria and @nigimmigration today donated equipments to the important MIDAS expansion project, which aims at strengthen border control within the country. – at Abuja, Nigeria
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Excellent first virtual exchange with all staff at the Canadian High Commission @CanHCNigeria in #Abuja and our office in #Lagos! Thank you for your dynamism and engagement, very much looking forward to meet you in person & work to further deepen the relationships between 🇨🇦&🇳🇬!
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Nigeria is very much looking forward to your arrival Ambassador @NicolasJSimard. We full ground dey wait you!
After more than three years as Canada’s Ambassador to the #DRC and Rep. of #Congo, I am excited to continue to serve in #Africa as the new Canadian Acting High Commissioner to #Nigeria. Heading to Abuja in the coming days. Eager to start leading our diplomatic relations with 🇳🇬!
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Looking forward to welcoming you here next week.
After more than three years as Canada’s Ambassador to the #DRC and Rep. of #Congo, I am excited to continue to serve in #Africa as the new Canadian Acting High Commissioner to #Nigeria. Heading to Abuja in the coming days. Eager to start leading our diplomatic relations with 🇳🇬!
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Canada is deeply concerned about the excessive use of force during the ongoing protests in #Nigeria. Those responsible for #HumanRights violations and abuse must be held accountable.
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I contacted my counterpart from #Nigeria to express 🇨🇦's deep concerns following reports of excessive use of force, injuries & deaths, during the ongoing protests. Those responsible for human rights violations & abuse must be held accountable.
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It was a pleasure meeting you @fkeyamo, and I look forward to working with you and your team going forward. Many opportunities for greater collaboration between 🇨🇦 and 🇳🇬.
Earlier today, the Acting High Commissioner of Canada to Nigeria (@CanHCNigeria), Mr. Ryan Ward (⁦@ryanaward)⁩ paid me a courtesy call. We discussed areas of mutual interests to both countries, especially in labour relations and job creation
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Today we helped almost 200 travelers return to Canada 🇨🇦 with support from Nigerian 🇳🇬 authorities. We look forward to the day when we can resume full movement back and forth to keep building people-to-people ties. Safe Travels! #COVID19
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Gov. Sanwo-Olu receives Mayor of Brampton, Canada, Mr. Patrick Brown at Lagos House, Alausa, Ikeja, on Tuesday, February 11, 2020 @jidesanwoolu #LASG #ForAGreaterLagos
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Today, I received in my office the Mayor of the City of Brampton, Canada, @patrickbrownont We are forging essential partnerships and collaborations across the world necessary to build a Lagos of our collective dreams.
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Meet Canadian companies and mining industry leaders at #MiningIndaba2019, booth 1414 ⁦@MiningIndaba⁩ ⁦@TCS_SDC⁩ ⁦@ExportDevCanada⁩ ⁦@ggoldhawk⁩
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Glad that we've stopped treating CleanTech as a walled sector and begun looking at crosscutting opportunities everywhere 🇨🇦 has expertise. #canadaindaba
Canadian #Cleantech companies to see opportunities for mining in #Africa at @MiningIndaba #MiningIndaba2019. @TCS_SDC here to show the way! @KlaudineWakasa. Come to booth #1414 and see what Canada has to offer. @JPLinteau @evelia_manach
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Never a dull moment with Team 🇨🇦. 😀 #canadaindaba #MiningIndaba2019
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