Two Canadian Members of Parliament were part of a flag-raising ceremony at Canada’s new consulate in Nuuk, Greenland.
They were Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand and Hastings-Lennox & Addington’s Shelby Kramp-Neuman.
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The ceremony in the capital of the autonomous territory of Denmark, comes at a time when Greenland has come into the international spotlight, following claims by U.S. President Donald Trump to take over the land mass.
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Canada’s new consulate in Nuuk, Greenland was open on Friday. (Photo: Submitted to Quinte News)
Kramp-Neuman spoke to Quinte News following day one of her visit.
“The world has definitely changed and it’s critically important that federal politicians of all stripes show a united front on issues of economic and
national security and sovereignty. It’s not just important for Canada – it’s important for our NATO allies as well.”
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MP Shelby Kramp-Neuman (middle) with Canada’s Governor General Mary Simon and husband Whit. (Photo: Submitted to Quinte News)
Kramp-Neuman describes the ceremony opening the consulate Friday.
“It truly was a historic moment and from my perspective a tangible step to enhance the presence and really underscores the commitment to our
longstanding partnerships. In the Arctic, cooperation isn’t optional it’s essential and that’s what this visit is all about.”
Inuit residents celebrate at the opening of the Canadian Consulate in Greenland. (Photo: Submitted to Quinte News)
