2017 was an amazing year for Canada in the UK. We marked 150 years since Confederation, the provisional implementation of CETA, and the Centenary of a number of First World War battles.
Here is 2017 by the numbers for Canada House.
108 people represented Canada in the London Pride Parade
Pride in London Parade July 8, 2017
75 wreaths were sent around the UK for services to honour the sacrifices of Canadians in war
We issued 18,565 Canadian passports
We welcomed 17,810 people to events or meetings at Canada House
Visit of Her Majesty The Queen and Prince Philip and Their Excellencies David and Sharon Johnston July 19, 2017
We processed applications from people of 160+ nationalities, including many Britons heading to Canada to live, work, study, or visit.
We hosted 18 events featuring the work of Canadian Indigenous artists, writers, performers and designers
Tanya Tagaq performing July 1, 2017
Our Commercial team helped 921 Canadian companies pursue opportunities in the UK
Canada Goose flagship launch November 15, 2017
Staff raised £5447.95 for Canadian and UK charities
GCCWC pancake breakfast 30 November, 2017
70,000 people came to celebrate Canada Day in Trafalgar Square
The High Commissioner travelled within the UK on official business 17 times
1634 pages long - the consolidated text for a trade agreement between Canada and EU known as CETA
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker and European Council President Donald Tusk signed CETA during the European Union-Canada Leaders' Summit Oct 30, 2017
