Simon Collard-Wexler
@scowex.bsky.social
Canadian diplomat posted to London. Proud Montrealer. PhD Columbia. Retweets/links/likes/follows ≠ endorsements. Views are my own.
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Vancouver was named after Captain George Vancouver (1757- 1798), a Britsh explorer. His ancestors came from the Dutch city of Coevorden. The family name changed into Vancouver after his greatgrandfather moved to England. Coevorden means “cow crossing", like Bosporus or Oxford.🐄
May 31, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Vancouver was named after Captain George Vancouver (1757- 1798), a Britsh explorer. His ancestors came from the Dutch city of Coevorden. The family name changed into Vancouver after his greatgrandfather moved to England. Coevorden means “cow crossing", like Bosporus or Oxford.🐄
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Congratulations to Anita Anand on her appointment as Canada’s Minister of Foreign Affairs.
Our friendship with Canada is stronger than ever — as a close NATO ally and outstanding bilateral partner.
I look forward to meeting you in person soon.
Our friendship with Canada is stronger than ever — as a close NATO ally and outstanding bilateral partner.
I look forward to meeting you in person soon.
May 14, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Congratulations to Anita Anand on her appointment as Canada’s Minister of Foreign Affairs.
Our friendship with Canada is stronger than ever — as a close NATO ally and outstanding bilateral partner.
I look forward to meeting you in person soon.
Our friendship with Canada is stronger than ever — as a close NATO ally and outstanding bilateral partner.
I look forward to meeting you in person soon.
Legend
On this day in 1945, Leo Major liberated the city of Zwolle in the Netherlands.
Known as the "one-eyed ghost" he was one of only three soldiers in the British Commonwealth to receive the Distinguished Conduct Medal twice in separate wars.
This is his badass story!
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Known as the "one-eyed ghost" he was one of only three soldiers in the British Commonwealth to receive the Distinguished Conduct Medal twice in separate wars.
This is his badass story!
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April 13, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Legend
Because of the tariffs imposed by the U.S., Americans will pay more for groceries, gas, and cars, and potentially lose thousands of jobs. Tariffs will disrupt an incredibly successful trading relationship www.pm.gc.ca/en/news/stat...
Statement by the Prime Minister on unjustified U.S. tariffs against Canada
“Today, after a 30-day pause, the United States administration has decided to proceed with imposing 25 per cent tariffs on Canadian exports and 10 per cent tariffs on Canadian energy. Let me be unequi...
www.pm.gc.ca
March 4, 2025 at 12:11 PM
Because of the tariffs imposed by the U.S., Americans will pay more for groceries, gas, and cars, and potentially lose thousands of jobs. Tariffs will disrupt an incredibly successful trading relationship www.pm.gc.ca/en/news/stat...
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There are numerous streets in the Netherlands named after Canadian liberators. Well known ones such as General Crerar but also less well known ones. Near my home is the resting place of 32 Canadians who fell during Operation Market Garden. My mother was liberated by Canadians ...
February 21, 2025 at 11:27 PM
There are numerous streets in the Netherlands named after Canadian liberators. Well known ones such as General Crerar but also less well known ones. Near my home is the resting place of 32 Canadians who fell during Operation Market Garden. My mother was liberated by Canadians ...
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Had a very valuable meeting this morning with the Canadian ambassador Hugh Adsett and his team.
There are many challenges where Canada and the Netherlands must collaborate even more closely. 🇨🇦 🇳🇱
There are many challenges where Canada and the Netherlands must collaborate even more closely. 🇨🇦 🇳🇱
February 6, 2025 at 11:45 AM
Had a very valuable meeting this morning with the Canadian ambassador Hugh Adsett and his team.
There are many challenges where Canada and the Netherlands must collaborate even more closely. 🇨🇦 🇳🇱
There are many challenges where Canada and the Netherlands must collaborate even more closely. 🇨🇦 🇳🇱