High Commissioner Eric Walsh 🇨🇦 was pleased to meet with State Minister Shehan Semasinghe to discuss 🇨🇦 international assistance in areas of #ClimateSmart agriculture, #demining & languages equality as well as extend support for economic stabilization efforts in #SriLanka

HC Eric Walsh 🇨🇦 visited Moratuwa University to meet with Vice Chancellor & learn about strong historic links with 🇨🇦, including the visit of Prime Minister Diefenbaker in 1958 for the opening of the Institute of Practical Technology which preceded the University of Moratuwa.

High Commissioner Eric Walsh 🇨🇦 met with State Minister for Higher Education Suren Rāghavan, PhD yesterday and was pleased to discuss strengthening academic collaboration and exchanges, including through the academic network #CaNSLA

#WorldPressFreedomDay - Today, we recall the importance of #MediaFreedom for #Democracy & #HumanRights in #SriLanka & #Maldives . In 🇱🇰, Canada is pleased to be working with Internews to tackle rising hate speech & disinformation that is fueling ethnic & religious extremism.

Happy #AsianHeritageMonth !

This year, we’re celebrating with the theme, Preserving the Past, Embracing the Future: Amplifying Asian Canadian Legacy.

This theme celebrates the rich heritage and contributions of people of Asian origin in Canada.

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Fees for all permanent resident applications will increase on April 30, 2024, as part of a routine update. These fees increase every 2 years to manage growing program and service delivery costs and to keep up with inflation. For more info 👉ow.ly/vxsf50RnQnz

#DYK that #MapleSyrup is an ingredient for popular sweet treats in 🇨🇦, similar to #coconut & #kithul syrup which is used to make traditional delicacies during festive seasons in #SriLanka ? Canada makes up 75% of the world's #MapleSyrup supply. 🍁 #TriviaThursday

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Use the express lanes at the airport when you return to Canada when you make your customs declaration using Advance Declaration. Learn more: canada.ca/en/border-serv…

Happy #EarthDay ! 🌎🌿we are proud to support our partners in #SriLanka & #Maldives in their efforts to preserve & protect our planet. Together, we are promoting initiatives such as #recycling trash & ocean plastics to make bricks & green walls and #rainwaterharvesting . #CFLI

On the 5th anniversary of Easter Sunday Attacks in #SriLanka , we solemnly remember the victims and their families. We hope that justice will prevail and that all those affected will be able to find comfort and peace.

HC Eric Walsh 🇨🇦 paid his respects to Late Dr. A.T. Ariyaratne at Sarvodaya Sri Lanka and conveyed his condolences to the family. Dr. Ariyaratne was a long-standing partner of Development Canada. His legacy of serving the poorest and vulnerable will live on in their hearts.

We just marked the closing of our #WomensVoiceandLeadership project supported by Canada in Sri Lanka and Maldives to empower and advance women's and girls’ rights.

See what Eric Walsh 🇨🇦 and our partners are saying about the project: asiafoundation.org/2024/04/16/ref…

REMINDER: Please note that the High Commission will be closed today in lieu of Sinhala and Tamil New Year. Consular services however remain available: [email protected] or call +1 613 996 8885.

#Eid Mubarak to all those celebrating in #Maldives , #SriLanka and #Canada ! Sharing our best wishes of peace, good health and prosperity.

Please note that the High Commission will be closed on April 12 in lieu of Sinhala and Tamil New Year. Consular services will however remain available: [email protected] or call +1 613 996 8885.

Delighted to participate in an #iftar hosted by Global Academy of Further Education, celebrating their achievements in helping prospective students achieve their dreams. Congratulations to all those who received special recognition for their efforts and contributions.

On the occasion of International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action, we stand with our Sri Lankan partners in addressing the needs and rights of people in conflict and peacebuilding settings. #IDMA

Delighted to participate at the launch in #SriLanka of the Pearson PTE Core language test, which is specifically designed for anyone migrating to Canada and recognized by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada.