Current affairs
3.4.2017
Tekes and Finpro to be merged, the role of the Ministry for Foreign Affairs will strengthen in the promotion of exports
Tekes, the Finnish Funding Agency for Innovation and Finpro, a provider of internationalisation advisory services, will be merged into a new operator carrying the working title Business Finland. Business Finland will gather all services related to the promotion of innovation funding, exports, investments and tourism under one roof. About 600 experts will be transferred to the new organisation.
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13.3.2017
Reminder: Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) is obligatory when entering Canada
The system is similar to ESTA in the USA and ETA in Australia. An eTA is a travel authorization, not a visa, and it does not guarantee the right for an entry to the country. It is required from visa-exempt foreign nationals (including Finnish citizens) who fly to, or transit through a Canadian airport.
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1.2.2017
Kicksledding at Governor General’s Winter Celebration!
The Embassy of Finland had the pleasure to participate in the Winter Celebration at Rideau Hall on Saturday January 28th. Once again, we brought out our kicksleds and once again, they were a big hit! This article includes Finnish pea soup and mead recipes.
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19.1.2017
9.1.2017
9.1.2017
19.12.2016
There’s a hat for that: Finland’s shiny happy “pipo” people
A woolly hat – “pipo” in Finnish – is an essential accessory during the cold Finnish winters, but it can also be trendy. We look at several success stories from the thriving local knitwear industry, including one designer who wears a hat in the summer, too.
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19.12.2016
2.12.2016
Your Favorite Finnish Thing in Canada
To commemorate Finland's 100 years of independence we want you to tell us what is your favorite Finnish thing in Canada. It can be a place, an object, an event or anything you want. Use your imagination! We ask you to send us your idea accompanied by a visual element.
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2.12.2016