Diplomatic Circles

‘Cautious optimism’ in talks to reopen non-essential travel with Canada, says new EU envoy

EU Ambassador Melita Gabrič says Canada and the European Union are planning for an in-person summit at the 'highest level.'

EU Ambassador Melita Gabrič, pictured in 2018, was previously Slovenia's ambassador to Canada since 2018. 'I have the advantage of having met a lot of people here, a lot of decision makers, and of course I've been following the situation in Canada very closely,' she said. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

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BY NEIL MOSS

May 19, 2021

It may soon be time for Canadians to pack their luggage for Europe as European Union member nations are currently in talks over how and when borders will reopen for non-essential travel, says the European Union's newest envoy to Canada. EU Ambassador Melita Gabrič said resuming non-essentia...

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