Simon Collard-Wexler

Canadian diplomat posted to London. Proud Montrealer. PhD Columbia. Retweets/links/likes/follows ≠ endorsements. Views are my own.

[Canada in NL @CanEmbNL]

@CanEmbNL hosted a discussion on the cost of freedom, the legacy of WWII, and the future of #NATO. Just as it stood with Europe in WWII, Canada remains committed to collective defence and the values that bind the Alliance #FacesOfLiberation

[Simon Collard-Wexler @scowex]

A pleasure to be at the beautiful @UniUtrecht to speak about #transatlantic relations, 🇨🇦Canada’s special friendship with the 🇳🇱Netherlands, and preserving the memory of the Second World War. Thanks to @JacobVerheul and his class for the conversation

[Canada in NL @CanEmbNL]

Ahead of Intl Holocaust Remembrance Day @CanEmbNL hosted a talk on the Jewish history of 🇨🇦's Official Residence. We reflected on the Holocaust’s impact, resilience of Jewish communities & the fight against #antisemitism. Grateful to our speakers for the meaningful dialogue 1/2

[Canada in NL @CanEmbNL]

🇨🇦 deplores systematic human rights violations & repression in Maduro's #Venezuela. We stand with victims & human rights defenders and call on @IntlCrimCourt to pursue accountability. 🙏 to @RFKHumanRights @ForoPenalENG for organizing the discussion at #ASP23

[Canada in NL @CanEmbNL]

In context of @IntlCrimCourt #ASP23 and #16Days to #EndGBV 🇨🇦 and @4GenderJustice, @XCEPT_Research hosted a discussion on use technology to improve investigations of sexual and gender-based crimes. There is huge potential in this tech, but need to guard against novel risks.

[Simon Collard-Wexler @scowex]

UN accountability mechanisms such as #IIIM Syria & #IIMM Myanmar play a key role gathering, preserving, & analyzing evidence that can serve as the foundation for judicial proceedings at both the national and intl levels. Proud to highlight their work at @IntlCrimCourt #ASP23

[Canada in NL @CanEmbNL]

If you are at #ASP23, join us tomorrow morning for a side event cosponsored by 🇨🇦 on “The value added of United Nations Accountability Mechanisms to judicial processes”.

[Canada in NL @CanEmbNL]

And it starts!

Canada is pleased to join the the 23rd session of the Assembly of States Parties #ASP23 to support the @International Criminal Court which gives hope to victims of serious crimes in accountability as per the Rome Statute ⚖️

[Canada aux Pays-Bas @AmbCanNL]

Et c'est parti !

Le Canada est heureux de participer à la 23e session de l'Assemblée des États Parties #ASP23 pour soutenir la @CourPenaleInt, qui donne de l'espoir en matière de responsabilité aux victimes de crimes graves, conformément au Statut de Rome.

[Hugh Adsett @AdsettHugh]

Great discussion with Mayor Floor Vermeulen in Wageningen today and a very special visit to the archives to see the document signed when German forces in the Netherlands surrendered to Canadian forces (Gen Charles Foulkes) on May 5, 1945.

[WILPF @WILPF]

Our "Men and Love in Times of Conflict and Polarisation" #photography exhibition is going to the Netherlands!

🤝Join our visual exploration of men, masculinities, conflict and love in #Utrecht and #Amsterdam during the #16daysofactivism against gender-based violence.
Details below⬇️

[Hugh Adsett @AdsettHugh]

Pleasure to meet @SecGenNATO alongside Ambassadors from NATO Allies in the NL to discuss collective defence, transatlantic security, and addressing global challenges together. Thanks @JoannaRoperFCDO for hosting. #StrongerTogether #WeAreNATO

[Hugh Adsett @AdsettHugh]

Honoured to meet with @EdmundoGU for a discussion on democracy and human rights in Venezuela. // Un honneur de rencontrer @EdmundoGU pour une discussion sur la démocratie et les droits de la personne au Venezuela.

[Mark Rutte @SecGenNATO]

I was impressed to see the troops in action during exercise Resolute Warrior at Ādaži Military Base in #Latvia 🇱🇻.

#NATO exercises make us better prepared to deter any aggression and demonstrate our ability to defend all Allies.

[Prime Minister of Canada @CanadianPM]

As we wear red poppies over our hearts, we pause to honour the generations of Canadians who have served and defended our country. Today and every day, #CanadaRemembers. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s statement on #RemembranceDay: https://t.co/6esjIdLr3f

[Prime Minister of Canada @CanadianPM]

“The news out of Amsterdam last night is horrifying. This is a dark moment for our world — and one we have seen before.

My heart goes out to the victims, and the entire Jewish community today. Canada condemns this disgusting antisemitism.” — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau

[Deborah Lyons @DeborahLyonsSE]

I join my fellow Special Envoy Deborah Lipstadt from the US and people of good conscience around the world in expressing disgust and horror at the attacks on Jews in Amsterdam last night. Canadian Jews are watching this unfold as we approach the 86th anniversary of Kristallnacht, adding to the trauma of witnessing what feels like a pogrom in the streets of Europe. It should be no surprise that hate speech and incitement leads to this. Here in Canada the laws must be enforced. Those who incite violence or support terrorism must face legal consequences. Governments at all levels must take seriously the safety and security of Jewish communities. The laws in place to protect targeted communities must be enforced. And none of us can or should tolerate any further escalation against our Jewish and Israeli neighbours.

[Foreign Policy CAN @CanadaFP]

Joint foreign ministers’ statement on the deployment of Democratic People’s Republic of Korea troops to Russia

To read the statement: https://t.co/Ox00z3L6ph

[Hugh Adsett @AdsettHugh]

A pleasure to welcome Minister Brekelmans @DefensieMin and 🇦🇺🇳🇿🇬🇧🇺🇸partners for an in-depth discussion of key international security and defence issues facing our nations. 🇨🇦🤝🇳🇱

[Simon Collard-Wexler @scowex]

Canada is concerned with widespread acts of voter intimidation, vote buying and other election day irregularities reported by the OSCE and other impartial observers. This must be investigated and addressed.

[Foreign Policy CAN @CanadaFP]

Statement on Georgia parliamentary election
https://t.co/ihvazbfXf3