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Cannon Minister Cannon Marks Anniversary of Croatia's Independence (January 15, 2010) The Honourable Lawrence Cannon, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today issued the following statement on the anniversary of the international recognition of Croatia: “I am pleased to mark the 18th anniversary of the international recognition of Croatia. On January 15, 1992, Canada joined the EU and other countries in recognizing Croatia as an independent country. “Croatia, having emerged from the terrible conflicts of the 1990s, has shown impressive progress on its path to full Euro-Atlantic integration. Canada strongly supported Croatia's NATO membership in 2009. “Canada and Croatia enjoy very strong relations, built on shared values of democracy, the rule of law, and freedom and security. The Government of Canada lifted visa restrictions on Croatian nationals in 2009, and the intense exchange of high-level visits since 2006 has enabled solid and sustainable partnership between the two nations.” 15.01.2010. | Press releases

Dear visitorsDear visitors, Welcome to the web site of the Embassy of the Republic of Croatia in Ottawa. This web site is designed for you, Croatians in Canada as well as the Canadian citizens who would like more information on Croatia. We are pleased to invite you to take a look at various activities taking place at our Embassy. Through this web site you can also easily access many important web sites in Croatia and we encourage you to explore them. Please feel free contact us should you need any assistance, or would like to offer your suggestions. 01.01.2010. | Press releases

Consular day Vancouver Nov 2009NOTICE This is to inform all Croatian citizens that the next consular day will be held in Vancouver on Saturday, November 28th 2009 between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. as well as on Sunday, November 29th 2009 between noon and 3 p.m. at the Croatian Parish Heart of Mary, 3105 East, First Avenuve. 28.09.2009. | Press releases

CROATIAN PRIVATIZATION FUND – PUBLIC INVITATION FOR SUBMISSIONS OF BIDS FOR PURCHESE OF SHARES IN CROATIAN SHIPYARDSCROATIAN PRIVATIZATION FUND – PUBLIC INVITATION FOR SUBMISSIONS OF BIDS FOR PURCHESE OF SHARES IN CROATIAN SHIPYARDS The Privatization Fund of the Republic of Croaita has rendered a decision on the public invitation for submissions of bids for purchese of the shares of the Joint Stock of the following Croatian shipyards:13.08.2009. | Press releases

Visa lifted CANADIAN VISA REQUIREMENTS TO VISIT CROATIA LIFTED The Embassy of the Republic of Croatia wholeheartedly welcomes the milestone decision made by the Government of Canada to lift Visa Requirements for all Croatian citizens wishing to visit Canada. This decision will facilitate the people-to-people relations between Croatia and Canada, accelerate business cooperation and strengthen the overall excellent Croatia-Canada relations. This decision will additionally fortify the ties of the 110.000 members of Croatian-Canadian community with their family members, business partners and compatriots in Croatia. The Embassy of the Republic of Croatia highly appreciates open and intensive cooperation with the Government of Canada resulting in many positive steps and some crucial decisions, including visa regime. Canadian Government abolished additional visa requirement known as military questionnaire in February 2008; Croatia was included on Visiting Forces Act list that enabled members of the Croatian military to enter Canada without visa when coming on NATO training programs, in January 2009. With this new decision on lifting visa for all Croatian citizens, Canadian Government has formally shown recognition to all of the reforms and efforts of Croatian Government, Croatian diplomacy and positive contribution and role of Croatian Community in Canada. Embassy of the Republic of Croatia in Canada is looking forward to the new stage of Croatia-Canada relationship. Partnership! 30.03.2009. | Press releases

Consular services in Vancouver May 2008NOTICE This is to inform all Croatian citizens that the next consular day will be held in Vancouver on May 24th 2008 between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. at the Croatian Parish Heart of Mary, 3105 East, First Avenuv28.04.2008. | Press releases

Consular Day in Montreal April 3th 2008NOTICE This is to inform all Croatian citizens that the next consular day will be held in Montreal, exceptionally, on Thursday, April 3rd 2008 between 12 and 5 p.m. at 750, boulevard Marcel-Laurin, St. Laurent, office 106. 20.03.2008. | Press releases

University School of Croatian Language and Culture, 2008University School of Croatian Language and Culture in Zagreb, June 28 – July 25, 2007 University School of Croatian Language and Culture is jointly organized by the University of Zagreb and the Croatian Heritage Foundation. The school program consists of two parts: the academic program and the Croatian cultural program. The four week academic program comprises of 110 hours of classes that includes 95 hours of compulsory classes and 15 hours of selective classes. They are scheduled Mondays to Fridays in the Student Dorm ‘Cvijetno naselje' in Zagreb. The cultural program is organized by the Croatian Heritage Foundation and comprises of academic lectures and study visits on Croatian culture & history. The students visit museums, art galleries, cultural institutions, concerts, theatre & theatre performances as well as study trips to Croatian Hinterland and Plitvice Lakes. For further information and for the application form, please contact: Note: All applications and deposits are to be received by the Croatian heritage Foundation no later than May 20th, 2008. University of Zagreb University School of Croatian Language and Culture Trg M. Tita 14, 10 000 Zagreb, Croatia Tel: + 385 1 4698 103, fax: + 385 1 4698 132, e-mail: croatianlang@unizg.hr, www.unizg.hr Croatian Heritage Foundation Department of Education, Science and Sport Trg S. Radica 3, HR-10 000 Zagreb, Croatia Tel: +385 1 6115 116, fax: +385 1 6111 522, e-mail: lada@matis.hr 17.03.2008. | Press releases

Consular Day in VancouverNOTICE Consular day in Vancouver on March 15th 2008 This is to inform all Croatian citizens that the next consular day will be held in Vancouver on March 15th 2008 between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. at the Croatian Parish Heart of Mary, 3105 East, First Avenuve. 29.02.2008. | Press releases

Croatian Heritage Sites on the UNESCO''s List - ExhibitionEMBASSY OF THE REPUBLIC OF CROATIA PARTICIPATES IN 'DOORS OPEN' JUNE 2nd and 3rd, 2007 with an exhibition of 'Croatian Heritage Sites' on the World Heritage list of UNESCO The Embassy of the Republic of Croatia in Ottawa is participating in the traditional City of Ottawa 'Doors Open' event, where more than a hundred buildings of architectural and historic significance are opening their doors to the community. Home to the Embassy of Croatia, originally built in 1875, was purchased in 1994 with donations from the Croatian community in Canada. In 1999, the award-wining restoration was completed. The City of Ottawa presented the Award of Excellence to the Embassy of Croatia in 2000 for the restoration of the Heritage Building.28.05.2007. | Press releases