Mexico
The Mexican ambassador decorated the former Canadian ambassador to Mexico with the Order of the Aztec Eagle on May 21.
Arab Diplomats’ Club
The Arab Diplomats’ Club hosted their 4th annual dinner on May 22.
France
The French Embassy hosted a screening of a film about the United Nations at the embassy on May 21.
EU
The European Commission in Canada held a reception on May 19 to honour this year’s winners of the EU-Canada Young Journalists Award.
Cameroon
The Cameroonian High Commission celebrated the country’s national day at a reception on May 20 at the NAC.
Yemen
The Embassy of Yemen celebrated the country’s national day at the Hilton Lac Leamy on May 25. Special guests at the reception included Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas.
EU
The delegation of the European Commission hosted a reception on May 12 to celebrate Europe Day.
China
The Chinese Embassy hosted a reception and performance by the Nanjing Acrobatic Troupe of China on May 13.
Israel
The Canadian Friends of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and the Canada-Israel Committee celebrated Israel's 61st anniversary at a reception on Parliament Hill on May 14.
Ecuador
The Embassy of Ecuador and the Tulip Festival presented the lecture "Galapagos Islands: Charles Darwin and his amazing legacy" on May 15.
Panama
Panamanians and friends gathered at Moji restaurant on May 15 to bid farewell to the ambassador of Panama.
Poland and Lithuania
The Polish and Lithuanian embassies celebrated the anniversary of their 1791 Constitution Day at a reception on May 7 at the Canadian Museum of Civilization.
Watercan
The NGO WaterCan held its annual fundraiser, the WaterCan Embassy Dinner, on May 8 at the Aberdeen Pavilion in Lansdowne Park
Serbian Farewell
The Serbian Embassy hosted a farewell reception on May 5 for the country’s chargé d’Affaires, who is heading to Serbia’s London embassy.
East Africa Trade Delegation
The Canadian Council on Africa and Export Development Canada hosted a luncheon at EDC headquarters on May 12 for a group of visiting African dignitaries and businesspeople.
Cuba
The Cuban Embassy hosted a reception for the country’s visiting president of the National Assembly.
Tulip Festival
Many embassies took part in this year’s Tulip Festival, bringing artisans and crafts from their countries to the festival’s International Pavilion in Lansdowne Park.
Dutch Donation
The Embassy of the Netherlands and the National Archives of Canada held a reception on May 5 to celebrate the gift of 35 rare books from the National Library of the Netherlands.
Canada Korea
The Canada Korea Society hosted a dinner on April 29 to celebrate the start of Asian Heritage Month.
UAE
The United Arab Emirates Embassy hosted a reception on May 4 in honour of their visiting minister of economy and transport.
Kuwait
The Kuwaiti Embassy hosted a Tulip Festival concert on May 4 at the University of Ottawa.
Paraguay
The wife of the ambassador of Paraguay hosted a lunch for the spouses of diplomats and MPs at the Paraguayan residence on April 29.
Poland
The Polish Embassy hosted a performance of the play La Serenade at the University of Ottawa on April 28.
South Africa
The South African High Commission celebrated the country’s Freedom Day at the Hilton Lac Leamy on April 30.
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