On 30 April 2026, Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, recorded a video message at the European Commission in Brussels, Belgium, on the 50^th anniversary of EU diplomatic presence in Canada.

In her message, Ursula von der Leyen namely stressed that, in a world marked by crises and geopolitical tensions, the partnership between Europe and Canada is more important than ever. The EU and Canada have become closer than ever over the past 50 years, thanks to shared values, culture, and strong cooperation in trade and security.

This video shows her full video message.