Colin Barker
@gcolinbarker.bsky.social
Canadian public servant working in Ottawa to help support a strong and resilient Canadian economy.
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Colin Barker
@gcolinbarker.bsky.social
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Let’s go Blue Jays!! 🐦⚾️🍁
October 21, 2025 at 3:03 AM
Let’s go Blue Jays!! 🐦⚾️🍁
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We have arrived on Bluesky.
Follow us to learn how Global Affairs Canada works every day to shape a more peaceful, prosperous and sustainable world for Canadians.
#CanadainTheWorld
International.canada.ca
Follow us to learn how Global Affairs Canada works every day to shape a more peaceful, prosperous and sustainable world for Canadians.
#CanadainTheWorld
International.canada.ca
September 16, 2025 at 1:46 PM
We have arrived on Bluesky.
Follow us to learn how Global Affairs Canada works every day to shape a more peaceful, prosperous and sustainable world for Canadians.
#CanadainTheWorld
International.canada.ca
Follow us to learn how Global Affairs Canada works every day to shape a more peaceful, prosperous and sustainable world for Canadians.
#CanadainTheWorld
International.canada.ca
The world needs more Miss Websters.
September 3, 2025 at 10:03 PM
The world needs more Miss Websters.
This is Canada’s great superpower!
There’s a lot of talk about overtourism. But you can show up in the busiest part of Algonquin Park at the busiest time of year, not very early in the morning, rent a canoe for $50/day, and in an hour of paddling have a pine-and-granite lake to yourself, in total silence, not a human in sight
August 16, 2025 at 8:09 PM
This is Canada’s great superpower!
My posting as Senior Trade Commissioner at Canada’s High Commission in the UK is coming to an end. It has been an honour to work on behalf of Canadians to increase bilateral trade and investment between 🇨🇦 and 🇬🇧. Back to Ottawa now and new challenges.
August 8, 2025 at 1:38 PM
My posting as Senior Trade Commissioner at Canada’s High Commission in the UK is coming to an end. It has been an honour to work on behalf of Canadians to increase bilateral trade and investment between 🇨🇦 and 🇬🇧. Back to Ottawa now and new challenges.
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Cette fin de la semaine, le Canada accueillera le PM Keir Starmer à Ottawa.
Les liens entre le Canada et le R.-U. sont historiques et durables. La visite du PM Starmer les resserrera encore, et nous consolidons ce partenariat qui assure la sécurité de nos pays et la force de nos économies.
Les liens entre le Canada et le R.-U. sont historiques et durables. La visite du PM Starmer les resserrera encore, et nous consolidons ce partenariat qui assure la sécurité de nos pays et la force de nos économies.
June 11, 2025 at 1:12 PM
Cette fin de la semaine, le Canada accueillera le PM Keir Starmer à Ottawa.
Les liens entre le Canada et le R.-U. sont historiques et durables. La visite du PM Starmer les resserrera encore, et nous consolidons ce partenariat qui assure la sécurité de nos pays et la force de nos économies.
Les liens entre le Canada et le R.-U. sont historiques et durables. La visite du PM Starmer les resserrera encore, et nous consolidons ce partenariat qui assure la sécurité de nos pays et la force de nos économies.
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This weekend, Canada will welcome Prime Minister Keir Starmer to Ottawa.
The ties between Canada and the United Kingdom are historic and enduring. Prime Minister Starmer’s visit will further strengthen them — as we build on the partnership that keeps our nations safe and our economies strong.
The ties between Canada and the United Kingdom are historic and enduring. Prime Minister Starmer’s visit will further strengthen them — as we build on the partnership that keeps our nations safe and our economies strong.
June 11, 2025 at 1:08 PM
This weekend, Canada will welcome Prime Minister Keir Starmer to Ottawa.
The ties between Canada and the United Kingdom are historic and enduring. Prime Minister Starmer’s visit will further strengthen them — as we build on the partnership that keeps our nations safe and our economies strong.
The ties between Canada and the United Kingdom are historic and enduring. Prime Minister Starmer’s visit will further strengthen them — as we build on the partnership that keeps our nations safe and our economies strong.
Wonderful to be out of the office at the @blavatnikschool.bsky.social in Oxford for a day of discussion of international trade policy hosted by the Trade and Public Policy Network. 🌍📦📈
June 13, 2025 at 11:47 AM
Wonderful to be out of the office at the @blavatnikschool.bsky.social in Oxford for a day of discussion of international trade policy hosted by the Trade and Public Policy Network. 🌍📦📈
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Thank you Secretary Lammy for today’s discussion. We
reaffirmed the deep and enduring partnership between Canada and the United Kingdom, rooted in shared values. From global security to economic resilience, we are working together through strategic diplomacy to meet today’s challenges.
reaffirmed the deep and enduring partnership between Canada and the United Kingdom, rooted in shared values. From global security to economic resilience, we are working together through strategic diplomacy to meet today’s challenges.
June 6, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Thank you Secretary Lammy for today’s discussion. We
reaffirmed the deep and enduring partnership between Canada and the United Kingdom, rooted in shared values. From global security to economic resilience, we are working together through strategic diplomacy to meet today’s challenges.
reaffirmed the deep and enduring partnership between Canada and the United Kingdom, rooted in shared values. From global security to economic resilience, we are working together through strategic diplomacy to meet today’s challenges.
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First stop in the UK is to say thank you to our hard-working team at Canada House in London. Your dedication to representing Canadians abroad and strengthening our global relationships is inspiring. It was a pleasure to spend time together
and hear about the important work you do every day.
and hear about the important work you do every day.
June 6, 2025 at 1:12 PM
First stop in the UK is to say thank you to our hard-working team at Canada House in London. Your dedication to representing Canadians abroad and strengthening our global relationships is inspiring. It was a pleasure to spend time together
and hear about the important work you do every day.
and hear about the important work you do every day.
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Monarch tells parliament the country faces a ‘critical moment’ reminiscent of the Second World War’s aftermath as he announces increased defence spending
Canada is ‘strong and free’, King Charles says amid Trump row
Monarch tells parliament the country faces a ‘critical moment’ reminiscent of the Second World War’s aftermath as he announces increased defence spending
www.thetimes.com
May 27, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Monarch tells parliament the country faces a ‘critical moment’ reminiscent of the Second World War’s aftermath as he announces increased defence spending
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In throne speech, King Charles celebrates a Canada still 'strong and free' nationalnewswatch.com/2025/05/27/i...
In throne speech, King Charles celebrates a Canada still 'strong and…
National Newswatch: Canada's most comprehensive site for political news and views.
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May 27, 2025 at 6:26 PM
In throne speech, King Charles celebrates a Canada still 'strong and free' nationalnewswatch.com/2025/05/27/i...
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Canadians are honoured to welcome Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla to Canada.
Today’s historic visit is a reminder of the bond between Canada and the Crown — one forged over generations, shaped by shared histories, and grounded in common values
Today’s historic visit is a reminder of the bond between Canada and the Crown — one forged over generations, shaped by shared histories, and grounded in common values
May 26, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Canadians are honoured to welcome Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla to Canada.
Today’s historic visit is a reminder of the bond between Canada and the Crown — one forged over generations, shaped by shared histories, and grounded in common values
Today’s historic visit is a reminder of the bond between Canada and the Crown — one forged over generations, shaped by shared histories, and grounded in common values
We had a some very special visitors at the office today. 👑https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/video/9.6766161
King Charles, Queen Camilla visit Canada House on its 100th anniversary
King Charles and Queen Camilla marked 100 years since the dedication of Canada House, the home of the High Commission of Canada in London, by King George V. The royals viewed a floor-sized map of Cana...
www.cbc.ca
May 20, 2025 at 4:20 PM
We had a some very special visitors at the office today. 👑https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/video/9.6766161
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April 26, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Congratulations @wrexhamafc.co.uk for third straight promotion - wow!! Great memories of my visit to Wrexham and attending a match in January.
April 27, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Congratulations @wrexhamafc.co.uk for third straight promotion - wow!! Great memories of my visit to Wrexham and attending a match in January.
April 21, 2025 at 4:35 PM
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Promising hints of life found on distant planet K2-18b
Promising hints of life found on distant planet K2-18b
Scientists find new but tentative evidence that a faraway world orbiting another star may be home to life.
www.bbc.com
April 17, 2025 at 12:15 AM
Promising hints of life found on distant planet K2-18b
Great day for a stroll along the King’s Road in Chelsea. ☀️
April 12, 2025 at 1:07 PM
Great day for a stroll along the King’s Road in Chelsea. ☀️
There is no ‘pause’.
April 10, 2025 at 8:20 PM
There is no ‘pause’.
Some of Canada’s most innovative companies will be at Hannover Messe this week. 🇨🇦 is the partner country this year. AI, clean energy technology, advanced manufacturing.
www.hannovermesse.de/en/expo/part...
www.hannovermesse.de/en/expo/part...
Exhibition: Partner Country Canada
Canada is leading the way toward a brighter future. With expertise in fields like artificial intelligence, quantum, electric vehicles, advanced materials, clean energy, automation and robotics, we’re ...
www.hannovermesse.de
March 30, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Some of Canada’s most innovative companies will be at Hannover Messe this week. 🇨🇦 is the partner country this year. AI, clean energy technology, advanced manufacturing.
www.hannovermesse.de/en/expo/part...
www.hannovermesse.de/en/expo/part...
It’s good to be home even for a short visit. 🇨🇦
March 26, 2025 at 10:49 PM
It’s good to be home even for a short visit. 🇨🇦
March 23, 2025 at 4:38 PM