Ryan A. Ward

🇨🇦 diplomat. Views expressed are my own. Retweets are not endorsements.

[TCS in India @TradeTeamIndia]

High Commissioner Cameron MacKay @HCCanInd was glad to meet Mr. Dilip Shanghvi, CMD, @SunPharma_Live🇨🇦🤝🇮🇳

Delighted by their significant new #investments into their 🇨🇦 operations. A testament to Canada's highly skilled talent, access to R&D institutions & global market access.

[TCS in India @TradeTeamIndia]

Lights, camera, action💡📸🎬

Not your average Tuesday afternoon meeting between High Commissioner Cameron MacKay @HCCanInd and Merzin Tavaria, @MerzTav Co-founder & President of DNEG at their beautiful #FilmCity studio 🇨🇦🫱🏽‍🫲🏾🇮🇳

Can't wait for their next big #blockbuster!🎥

[TCS in India @TradeTeamIndia]

An engaging discussion with Mr. @AnandMahindra, Chairman, Mahindra Group. Canada 🇨🇦 shares Mahindra’s commitment to clean energy, and we look forward to expanding our relationship with this key Indian company.

[TCS in India @TradeTeamIndia]

High Commissioner Cameron MacKay @HCCanInd during his interaction with the #CanadianPensionFunds in Mumbai, reiterated 🇨🇦’s commitment to 🇮🇳 as an important market as per the #IndoPacificStrategy.

DYK: Canadian 🇨🇦 portfolio investments in India 🇮🇳 is valued at $ 94.8 billion.

[Nicolas Simard @NicolasJSimard]

Right to peaceful assembly is also a fundamental human right protected by #Nigeria’s constitution & international human rights instruments. We call on all parties to exercise restraint & on Nigerian law enforcement agencies to respect proportionality in the measured use of force.

[Nicolas Simard @NicolasJSimard]

I presented commemorative coins this morning to members of Canada’s Deputy High Commission in #Lagos who distinguished themselves in their service to #Canada during the #COVID19 pandemic, especially for the repatriation of Canadians and humanitarian efforts in challenging times.

[Canada in Nigeria @CanHCNigeria]

Great discussion today on the security and economic situation in #Southsouth Nigeria between A/High Commissioner @NicolasJSimard, Deputy High Commissioner @ryanaward and the High Commission of Canada's Honorary Consul in #Portharcourt, Arc. Harcourt Adukeh.

[Canada in Nigeria @CanHCNigeria]

In efforts to support effective border management and control in Nigeria, the High Commission of 🇨🇦, in partnership with @IOM_Nigeria and @nigimmigration today donated equipments to the important MIDAS expansion project, which aims at strengthen border control within the country.

[Nicolas Simard @NicolasJSimard]

Excellent first virtual exchange with all staff at the Canadian High Commission @CanHCNigeria in #Abuja and our office in #Lagos! Thank you for your dynamism and engagement, very much looking forward to meet you in person & work to further deepen the relationships between 🇨🇦&🇳🇬!

[Canada in Nigeria @CanHCNigeria]

Nigeria is very much looking forward to your arrival Ambassador @NicolasJSimard.
We full ground dey wait you!

[Ryan A. Ward @ryanaward]

Looking forward to welcoming you here next week.

[Nicolas Simard @NicolasJSimard]

After more than three years as Canada’s Ambassador to the #DRC and Rep. of #Congo, I am excited to continue to serve in #Africa as the new Canadian Acting High Commissioner to #Nigeria. Heading to Abuja in the coming days. Eager to start leading our diplomatic relations with 🇳🇬!

[Foreign Policy CAN @CanadaFP]

Canada is deeply concerned about the excessive use of force during the ongoing protests in #Nigeria. Those responsible for #HumanRights violations and abuse must be held accountable.

[François-Philippe Champagne (FPC) 🇨🇦 @FP_Champagne]

I contacted my counterpart from #Nigeria to express 🇨🇦's deep concerns following reports of excessive use of force, injuries & deaths, during the ongoing protests.

Those responsible for human rights violations & abuse must be held accountable.

[Ryan A. Ward @ryanaward]

It was a pleasure meeting you @fkeyamo, and I look forward to working with you and your team going forward. Many opportunities for greater collaboration between 🇨🇦 and 🇳🇬.

[Festus Keyamo, SAN, CON, FCIArb (UK) @fkeyamo]

Earlier today, the Acting High Commissioner of Canada to Nigeria (@CanHCNigeria), Mr. Ryan Ward (⁦@ryanaward)⁩ paid me a courtesy call. We discussed areas of mutual interests to both countries, especially in labour relations and job creation

[Canada in Nigeria @CanHCNigeria]

Today we helped almost 200 travelers return to Canada 🇨🇦 with support from Nigerian 🇳🇬 authorities. We look forward to the day when we can resume full movement back and forth to keep building people-to-people ties. Safe Travels! #COVID19

[The Lagos State Govt @followlasg]

Gov. Sanwo-Olu receives Mayor of Brampton, Canada, Mr. Patrick Brown at Lagos House, Alausa, Ikeja, on Tuesday, February 11, 2020
@jidesanwoolu #LASG #ForAGreaterLagos

[Babajide Sanwo-Olu @jidesanwoolu]

Today, I received in my office the Mayor of the City of Brampton, Canada, @patrickbrownont

We are forging essential partnerships and collaborations across the world necessary to build a Lagos of our collective dreams.

[Ryan A. Ward @ryanaward]

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[Philip Halliday @philiphalliday1]

Meet Canadian companies and mining industry leaders at #MiningIndaba2019, booth 1414 ⁦@MiningIndaba⁩ ⁦@TCS_SDC⁩ ⁦@ExportDevCanada⁩ ⁦@ggoldhawk⁩

[Ryan A. Ward @ryanaward]

Glad that we've stopped treating CleanTech as a walled sector and begun looking at crosscutting opportunities everywhere 🇨🇦 has expertise. #canadaindaba

[Philip Halliday @philiphalliday1]

Canadian #Cleantech companies to see opportunities for mining in #Africa at @MiningIndaba #MiningIndaba2019. @TCS_SDC here to show the way! @KlaudineWakasa. Come to booth #1414 and see what Canada has to offer. @JPLinteau @evelia_manach

[Ryan A. Ward @ryanaward]

Never a dull moment with Team 🇨🇦. 😀 #canadaindaba #MiningIndaba2019

[Laetitia Gadegbeku OUATTARA @GadegLaety]

Another "boring" day at the Canadian pavillon at #MiningIndaba2019 #CanadaIndaba