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12th July 2011 Ottawa, Canada

Dispatch from Pond Inlet

This is part two in a series of blogs by High Commissioner Andrew Pocock on his recent trip to Canada’s Arctic region. Pond Inlet (Lat: 72’42” N; Long: 77’ 59” W) To Pond Inlet on 18 June (Waterloo Day!), pushing ever further north. The local name is Mittimatalik, and we stood on its shore, looking […]

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30th June 2011 Ottawa, Canada

Happy Canada Day!

In his first video blog High Commissioner Dr. Andrew Pocock wishes Canadians a happy Canada Day, shares his thoughts on the Royal Tour, and invites you to share your UK connection on our facebook page. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hxEA1hJKg8w

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16th June 2011 Ottawa, Canada

Heading to Canada’s north

I head off on Friday for a week in Canada’s vast Arctic north. With other heads of mission and Canadian officials, we will travel from Iqaluit and Pond Inlet in the east, to Dawson City, Whitehorse and Yellowknife out west, en route back to Ottawa. It’s an adventure on many levels: a chance to learn […]

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2nd May 2011 Ottawa, Canada

A taste of Buckingham Palace

What a Wedding! We did our best at Earnscliffe, a few hours after the event, to celebrate a joyous and successful occasion. We brought a taste of Buckingham Palace to Ottawa, re-creating in our kitchen many of the canapés at the reception. As part of Canada’s Royal Family, I trust the happy couple would approve […]

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