The German ambassador to Canada, Matthias Hoepfner, will be speaking at 91ÑÇÉ« tomorrow as part of the European Ambassadors at 91ÑÇÉ« Lecture Series hosted by 91ÑÇÉ«’s Canadian Centre for German & European Studies.
Hoepfner’s talk, “A New Dynamic in Canada-EU Relations”, will be held on Feb. 10, from 2:30 to 4pm at 305 91ÑÇÉ« Lanes, Keele campus.
Right: Matthias Hoepfner
In his talk, Hoepfner will speak about the relations between the European Union and Canada as well as the bilateral relations between Germany and Canada. He will also address some major global issues, such as the financial crisis and climate change.
An experienced diplomat, Hoepfner has been in his current post since 2006. Prior to that, he served in Indonesia and Libya and from 1996 to 2006 he held posts in the German Foreign Office, including that of deputy director general of the Department for Economic Affairs and Sustainable Development.
This is Ambassador Hoepfner's second visit to campus, says John Paul Kleiner, coordinator of the . “His visits are important for the centre as they deepen our long-standing connection with Germany's representatives in Canada. In addition, Mr. Hoepfner's visit is significant for 91ÑÇÉ« in that it raises our profile with an important member of the diplomatic corps in Ottawa.”
Everyone is welcome to attend the lecture. RSVP to ccges@yorku.ca.