On July 1, from HQ to our missions abroad, GAC celebrates Canada Day with pride, diplomacy, and diversity. With 175+ missions worldwide, we amplify Canada’s voice every day, standing strong and free. 🎆🇨🇦 Don’t miss the messages from our global teams!

About last night.. Thank you to all our guests who joined us in celebrating #CanadaDay in Brussels! A wonderful evening with friends and partners of Canada 🇨🇦🤝🇧🇪 📸with Ambassador Nicholas Brousseau

We were pleased to join the Arctic security roundtable at Egmont Institute. A timely discussion on cooperation, defense, and climate challenges in the High North. Thanks to all the expert voices, including 🇨🇦's Eric Laporte. #ArcticSecurity #CanadaInBelgium

Ambassador Nicholas Brousseau visited SCK CEN for engaging discussions on 🇧🇪 nuclear research in medicine, small modular reactors, and its strong collaboration with 🇨🇦 partners. A great example of science diplomacy in action!

Honoured to attend the reopening of the Menin Gate in Ypres today with HRH Princess Anne, HRH Princess Claire & 🇧🇪 Defence Minister Francken. Over 6,900 Canadians are named on this iconic memorial. Canada remembers. #LestWeForget #MeninGate

Fijne Vlaamse feestdag! 🎉 Beste wensen aan onze vrienden van de Vlaamse overheid bij het vieren van hun cultuur, taal en erfgoed. #11juli #VlaamseFeestdag

Happy Flemish Community Day! 🎉 Best wishes to our friends at Vlaamse overheid as they celebrate their culture, language and heritage. #11juli #FlemishCommunityDay

This week, we count down to #Belgium's National Day on July 21! 🇧🇪 Canada and Belgium share more than friendship: we stand united in values, history, and cooperation. Stay tuned! 🇨🇦🤝🇧🇪 #BelgiumNationalDay

Through #CETA, Canada and Belgium are partners in sustainable trade and innovation. From AI to clean tech, we are building a smarter and greener future. 💡🌱 #CanadaBelgium

Canadians in Belgium: we will be closed on July 21st. Emergency consular services remain available to Canadians 24/7. If you need immediate assistance, please call us at +32 2 741 06 11 or contact our 24/7 Emergency Watch and Response Centre in Ottawa: travel.gc.ca/emergencies

Belgians and Canadians are connected through culture, language and friendship. From beer to hockey, we share passions: with our own flavour! 🍻🏒 #FriendsAcrossTheAtlantic

On July 20, 2005, Canada became the 4th country to legalize same-sex marriage, following the Netherlands, Belgium and Spain. 20 years later, we continue to stand for equality, dignity and love. #LoveIsLove 🌈 #Canada

Happy National Day to our Belgian friends! 🇧🇪 From Brussels, the Embassy of Canada sends heartfelt wishes for unity, joy and pride. Vive la Belgique! 🇧🇪🇨🇦 #BelgiumNationalDay #FêteNationale

Fijne nationale feestdag aan al onze Belgische vrienden! 🇧🇪 Vanuit Brussel wenst de Ambassade van Canada jullie een dag vol trots, eenheid en vreugde. Leve België! 🇧🇪🇨🇦 #NationaleFeestdag #BelgiumNationalDay

Russia has used “summer camps” to relocate Ukrainian kids under false pretence. Instead of play, kids are subjected to propaganda, forced to speak Russian, and taught a distorted version of history. #StandWithUkraine #BringKidsBack international.gc.ca/world-monde/is…

🔎 Former Ambassadors of Canada to Belgium | #1 Georges Vanier (1942–1944) served not in Brussels, but in wartime London where he represented Canada to the Belgian govt-in-exile. A soldier-diplomat, bridge-builder and symbol of 🇨🇦 solidarity.

From Montreal to Knokke-Heist! 🎪 The iconic Alegría by Cirque du Soleil arrives in Belgium, for a new generation. Discover a timeless story of power, hope and renewal: under the big top from July 25 to August 24. #CirqueduSoleil #Alegria #CdnCulture

We were on the ground at the Libramont Agricultural Fair, Europe’s largest open-air agri-food and forestry event! A great opportunity to connect with innovators in sustainable rural development and bioeconomy. 🌾🌳 #Libramont2025 #CanadaInBelgium

Thinking of studying finance? McGill University, a Canadian university, is hosting online info sessions for its new Master of Management in Finance program in Luxembourg. 🇨🇦🇱🇺 🗓 Aug 13 | Sept 9 | Oct 21 🔗Learn more & register: mcgill.ca/desautels/prog…

🔎 Former Ambassadors of Canada to Belgium | #2 Jules Léger served in Brussels from 1973–74. A brief but symbolic Post capping a rich diplomatic career. Months later, he became Canada’s Governor General. A scholar, statesman and cultural bridge-builder.