Diplomatic Circles

Ottawa’s diplomats have big plans for Canada’s 150th

Embassies and high commissions are planning to open their VIP receptions to the public as tourists descend on Ottawa.

A dance team was one of the highlights of Rwanda's national day at the Chateau Laurier in July. The Rwandan High Commission is among those planning to hold its next national day celebration at Lansdowne Park, with doors open to the public. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

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BY PETER MAZEREEUW

November 2, 2016

Many foreign emissaries in Ottawa are hoping to capitalize on the hoopla around the 150th anniversary of Canada's Confederation next year by opening their exclusive national day celebrations to the public and showing off the best their cultures have to offer. The Ott...

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