On Monday, the Estonian Ambassador to Canada Toomas Lukk and the Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia Janet Austin opened an Estonian honorary consul’s office in Vancouver on the west coast of Canada.
Lieutenant Governor Austin recognised Estonia’s digital development and noted in her speech that British Columbia could learn a lot from Estonia. She added that the activities of honorary consuls helped advance digital cooperation between British Columbia and Estonia.
Ambassador Lukk said that Estonia and Canada, including British Columbia, were like-minded countries when it came to digitalisation. “We share the understanding that the digital transformation is a chance to offer improved public services to the people and boost entrepreneurship,” he said.
Ambassador Lukk recommended learning from each other’s experience and affirmed Estonia’s readiness for cooperation. He thanked the previous Estonian Honorary Consul Harry Jaako for his work and dedication. The ambassador also welcomed Honorary Consul Evaleen Jaager Roy and Deputy Honorary Consul Evi Olga Mustel in joining the extensive network of Estonian honorary consuls, and expressed support for advancing Estonian interests in British Columbia.
The first day of the honorary consul’s office included a meeting with Bruce Ralston, the Minister of Jobs, Trade and Technology of British Columbia, to discuss cooperation in the digital domain. Today, the ambassador will meet with the Estonian community of Vancouver.
In addition to Vancouver, Estonia has honorary consul’s offices in Toronto, Halifax, Québec and Edmonton. The Estonian Embassy in Canada is located in the capital Ottawa.
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Fred Püss
Media Adviser
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Communication Department
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