News and events 25.Jul.2018 The Royal Norwegian Embassy in Ottawa seeks a full-time employee as Administrative Coordinator This is an exciting opportunity to join the Norwegian embassy team, which currently has 10 members of staff. As part of our team you will provide administrative and communication support to further strengthen Norwegian-Canadian bilateral relations. 13.Jul.2018 New Honorary Consul General in Vancouver After 20 years of service to Norway, Honorary Consul General Mr. Stein Gudmundseth is retiring from the position. Mr. Randy J. Kaardal is the new Honorary Consul General. 09.Jul.2018 Old banknotes taken out of circulation The old series of Norway’s 100-krone and 200-krone notes are no longer legal tender after 30 May 2018. However, old banknotes can be exchanged. Here is how to proceed. 28.Jun.2018 Embassy closed Monday July 2, 2018 The Embassy will be closed on Monday, July 2nd for Canada Day (observed). The Embassy will reopen on Tuesday, July 3rd at 9:00 am. 11.Jun.2018 Prime Minister Solberg at G7 Outreach Session Norway’s Prime Minister Erna Solberg participated at the G7 Outreach Session on oceans in Charlevoix on June 9, 2018. 07.Jun.2018 Norwegian Prime Minister to take part in G7 summit Prime Minister Erna Solberg has been invited to participate in the G7 summit in Canada. She will be introducing the topic of sustainable use and management of the oceans in a special outreach session. 15.May.2018 Embassy closed May 17th and 21st The Norwegian Embassy will be closed on Thursday, May 17th and Monday, May 21st, 2018 due to the Norwegian National Day and Victoria Day, respectively. 15.May.2018 Visit by Norway's Minister of Labour and Social Affairs Norway's Minister of Labour and Social Affairs, Ms. Anniken Hauglie, visited Montréal to attend OECD's Social Policy Ministerial on May 14–15, 2018. 09.May.2018 Nordic Spring in Canada In April 2018, the largest Nordic Cultural Festival ever in Canada was held in Montréal, organised by Place des Arts in collaboration with local and Nordic partners, including the Nordic embassies. 30.Apr.2018 Passport trip to Vancouver and Edmonton The Embassy will be travelling to Vancouver and Edmonton from June 11th until June 15th to accept passport applications. 23.Apr.2018 Norway's Chief of Defence visits Canada Norwegian Chief of Defence, Admiral Haakon Bruun-Hanssen, made an official visit to Canada on April 10-12, 2018. 04.Apr.2018 Order of Merit to the importer of Jarlsberg On April 3rd, the Ambassador had the pleasure of honoring Mr. Geoff Wagner who has been bestowed with the prestigious Royal Norwegian Order of Merit. 1 2 #