September 24, 2026 – The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, will welcome His Excellency Johann David Wadephul, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Germany, to Canada.

Location: Ottawa, Ontario

Event: Minister Anand and Minister Wadephul to visit Rideau Hall Grounds

Date: Friday, September 25, 2026

Time: 10:10 a.m ET

Notes to media:  There will be a photo opportunity at the start of the ministers’ walk. Media are asked to arrive at 1 Sussex Drive, Thomas Street Entrance by no later than 9:50 a.m. Members of the media who wish to attend are asked to register by email at media@international.gc.ca and must bring proper identification. The Ministers will not be taking questions from the media.

Event: Meeting between Minister Anand and Minister Wadephul

Date: Friday, September 25, 2026

Time: 10:40 a.m. ET

Notes to media: There will be a photo opportunity at the beginning of the meeting. Members of the media who wish to attend are asked to register by email at media@international.gc.ca and to arrive by 10:25 a.m. Location details will be shared by email once registered. Those registered must bring proper identification. The Ministers will not be taking questions from the media.

Event: Signing ceremony and media availability

Date: Friday, September 25, 2026

Time: 11:30 a.m. ET

Notes to media: Media are invited to attend the signing ceremony, which will be followed by a media availability. Members of the media who wish to attend are asked to register by email at media@international.gc.ca and must arrive by 11 a.m. Location details will be shared by email once registered. Those registered must bring proper identification.