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Congratulations to the Danish movie "Another round" (Danish title: Druk) on winning four awards at the European Film Awards 2020

It's the third Sunday in Advent. This year, we asked Danes living in Canada about their Christmas traditions, what do they enjoy about Christmas, and things they miss the most about Danish Christmas Meet our third guest, Michael Friisdahl, President and Chief Executive Officer of Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment. Read the interview with Michael Friisdahl here: https://canada.um.dk//christmas-with-da/michael-friisdahl... #DenmarkinCanada

Don't miss your chance to learn about energy, construction, and the circular economy. Register for our Nordic & Canadian Circular Economy Hackathon digital discussion on November 24 and 26 focusing on developing innovative circular solutions for the Town of Oakville’s Oakvillage development by Minto Communities GTA. The digital discussions are part of a Nordic & Canadian Hackathon that is hosted by The Trade Council in partnership with the rest of the Nordic trade promotion o...rganizations, Business Sweden, Business Finland, Innovation Norway North America, Green by Iceland, Town of Oakville, Minto Communities GTA, the Vancouver Economic Commission, and the Circular World Economy Forum and financed by Nordic Innovation. Click here to learn more: https://thetradecouncil.dk/arrangementer/hackathon-public Please register here: https://lnkd.in/eidibXq #circulareconomy #energy #construction

Denmark has set an ambitious, environment-friendly agenda for hospitals. By 2030, Danish hospitals need to reduce their carbon footprint by 75%. Low-carbon hospital constructions, innovative energy solutions, and hybrid ambulances are all part of the green objective of the organization’s new proposal. Read more https://www.healthcaredenmark.dk//denmark-sets-ambitious/ #Denmark

Happy International Human Rights Day! In Denmark, most human rights are secured by the Danish constitution as well as international conventions and treaties. But Danish society is also committed to promoting human rights internationally. During recent years, Denmark has been particularly engaged in the fight to end the use of torture and is considered a world leader in this matter. Denmark might be a small country, but there is a strong belief that we can make a difference ...in the world by setting a good example. Read more about Denmark and human rights here: https://denmark.dk/human-rig

Are you two or more partners in the Nordic Region who would you like to run a project involving culture, society, research, or innovation with peers from Québec? The government of Québec and the Nordic Council of Ministers have joined forces to offer funding for partnerships and projects in the areas of culture, society, research, and innovation. Deadline for applications is December 7, 2020. Read more here https://www.norden.org//funding-projects-involving-nordic-... Photographer: Yadid Levy / Norden.org

Looking for the perfect life sciences country to invest in? Denmark is among the very best in the world and is home to one of the top life sciences clusters in the world, Medicon Valley, and there is always room for more great companies to join the ecosystem. Read more https://investindk.com/life-science... #Denmark #LifeSciences

We are excited to announce our speakers for the Nordic & Canadian Circular Economy Hackathon Opening Panel. Meet Zahra Teshnizi, Senior Advisor at Mantle314. Zahra is an urban sustainability expert with 8+ years of experience in low embodied and operational-carbon buildings development. Meet Eva Geitel, Project Architect at ALA Architects Ltd. Eva has 13+ years of experience in the fields of renovation, public building design, office interior design, and urban planning.... Meet Sonia Vaz Martins, Technical Manager at Sweco. Sonia is a chartered engineer with 10+ years’ experience in the design and advisory services within the Heat and Power sector. Meet Maria Gabriela Costa, Senior Sustainability Consultant at Sweco. Gabriela has a background in Architecture and Urban Design and has 6+ years’ experience in Building Sustainability Consultancy. The hackathon is financed by Nordic Innovation and is a collaboration between The Trade Council, Business Sweden, Business Finland, Innovation Norway North America, Green by Iceland, Town of Oakville, the Vancouver Economic Commission, Minto Communities GTA, and the World Circular Economy Forum. Click here to learn more and register https://lnkd.in/eKRAv8M

Denmark is the second-best country for talents. For the 8th year in a row, Denmark takes second place on the World Talent Ranking. Countries are ranked based on three factors: investment & development, readiness, and appeal. Read more https://bit.ly/2J6joeY

The National Theater of Greenland is the first to secure the rights to create a theater performance based on the award-winning novel Those Who Run in the Sky; by the Canadian Inuit author, Aviaq Johnston. The performance will be shown at The National Theatre of Greenland on January 10, 12, 13, and 14 - 2021. Then the show takes on tour to Sisimiut, Aasiaat, Ilulissat, and Qaqortoq. Tickets can be purchased at https://nuis.safeticket.dk/ ... Can't wait for it to come to Canada in 2022!

From today, you can enjoy the best of European Cinema, as European Union Film Festival - Toronto begins. Ranging from romantic comedies, dramas, political thrillers and documentaries, there is something for everyone! Get a ticket and explore Europe virtually here https://www.euffonline.ca/welcome... #EUFF2020

Starting October 26, new requirements came into force for people, who want to cross the border to Denmark. As a new requirement, people from high-risk countries must have a worthy purpose of entering Denmark and must present proof of a negative COVID-19 test taken no more than 72 hours before entry. Read more on the joint website of the Danish Authorities or contact the Danish Police Arrival Hotline at (+45) 70206044.

Are you interested in learning more about energy, construction, and the circular economy? Register for our panel discussion on November 24 and digital presentation of Nordic & Canadian circular solutions on November 26 for the Town of Oakville’s Oakvillage development by Minto Communities. The digital discussions are part of a Nordic & Canadian Hackathon that is hosted by The Trade Council in partnership with the rest of the Nordic trade promotion organizations, Business S...weden, Business Finland, Innovation Norway North America, Green by Iceland, the Town of Oakville, Minto Communities GTA, the Vancouver Economic Commission, and the World Circular Economy Forum and financed by Nordic Innovation. Click here to learn more and register for the discussions: https://thetradecouncil.dk/arrangementer/hackathon-public

Denmark votes to end all oil and gas exploration in the North Sea by 2050. Listen to the interview with Danish Minister of Climate, Energy, and Utilities, Dan Joergensen on CBC 'As It Happens' at 01:05:05 https://bit.ly/2K0A6wW.

Today marks the end of summertime in Denmark, as clocks are being turned backwards 1 hour for daylight saving time In Canada the clocks will be turned back over a week later. This means that the time difference between Denmark and Canada will be less until Nov 1st

The year 2020 marks the 75th anniversary of the United Nations and its founding Charter. 24 October has been celebrated as United Nations Day since 1948. An annual concert is usually being held to celebrate the day but because of the pandemic the concert is being prerecorded and screened instead. The concert can be found here:... https://www.un.org/en/observances/un-day See more

The LEGO Group has expanded their LEGO Replay programme to Canada. The programme is allowing kids to donate their old LEGO blocks to Canadian children’s non-profits. If you want to donate, click on this link: http://LEGO.com/Replay Or read the article here: https://bit.ly/2SB5y5K

Are you working in sustainability, energy, or construction and interested in applying your solutions in North America? We are hosting a 3-day digital Nordic & Canadian Circular Economy Hackathon, taking place on November 24 -26, 2020. The competition will focus on developing innovative circular solutions for the Town of Oakville's Oakvillage development by Minto Communities. Your company will have the opportunity to showcase your circular solutions to North American industry ...stakeholders, as well as to a global audience while expanding your network, and engaging in knowledge sharing. The winning team will have the opportunity to meet with the Town of Oakville’s Planning and Climate Action department to explain their solution and gain a clearer understanding of the Town’s procurement process, as well as a meeting with the developer of Oakvillage, Minto Communities. The hackathon is financed by Nordic Innovation and is a collaboration between The Trade Council and the rest of the Nordic trade promotion organizations, Business Sweden, Business Finland, Innovation Norway North America, Green by Iceland, Town of Oakville, Vancouver Economic Commission, Minto Communities GTA, and the World Circular Economy Forum. Click here to learn more and register: https://thetradecouncil.dk/arrangementer/hackathon-companies

How did the public sectors in Denmark and Canada handle COVID-19? Sign up for our webinar later today to hear what the experts from both countries weighed in with on the issue. The webinar will go live 1 PM EDT and it is still possible to join. Register here: bit.ly/2Hny20q

According to the new report ’Telecommunications Markets in the Nordic and Baltic Countries 2019’, is the country in the Nordic and Baltic regions that has the best access to a quick broadband! Finding a speedy internet connection is easy in Denmark Read more here: https://bit.ly/3dUYvPr

Denmark is now closer to creating a fossil-free society with the opening of "Thorup-Sletten" a 77 MW onshore wind farm located in Northern Jutland! The park is set to generate power for 65,000 homes and will supply green electricity for at least 25 years! https://bit.ly/35f8J9g

If you didn't tune in to CBC radio this Saturday then read the article with the Danish Ambassador, Hanne Fugl Eskjær, by CBCNews on the importance of hygge and cosiness during the pandemic. The article can be found here: https://www.cbc.ca//hygge-scandinavian-pandemic-covid-19-1

Don't forget to listen to 'In Town and Out' in your radio at approximately 8:45 this morning as our Danish Ambassador, Hanne Fugl Eskjær, is being interviewed by Giacomo Panico from CBCOttawa about danish hygge and how important it is for our happiness You can listen here: https://www.cbc.ca/listen/live-radio/1-98-in-town-and-out

The weather between Denmark and Canada might be different, but that doesn't change the fact that Danes love Ice Hockey! Read more about popular sports in here: https://bit.ly/36F1euy

Approximately 15,000 people of all ages participated in this year's World Cleanup Day in Denmark. The huge turnout broke all records and shows how important environment issues are to people in . In total 26.5 tons of trash was collected in Denmark! #worldcleanupday2020