Articles & Statements

On this page you will find articles and statements by members of the Swedish government or members of the Embassy.

May 2, 2007
Ambassador Iremark talks about Sweden's environmental policies in Toronto
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April 11, 2007
Sweden invests in marine environment
The Swedish government is to set aside half a billion kronor ($71 million) for marine conservation projects until the year 2010.
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December 18, 2006
Emissions of greenhouse gases to be reduced by 30 percent
In an editorial article published in Swedish daily newspaper "Dagens Nyheter" on 18 December 2006, Prime Minister Fredrik Reinfeldt and Minister for the Environment Andreas Carlgren supports the goal of a 30% reduction of greenhouse gases in the EU.
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November 12, 2006
Children's rights – a Swedish Perspective
Speech by the Ambassador of Sweden Ingrid Iremark on the Every Child is Sacred Honouring and Celebration, at The Library and Archives Canada, Ottawa.
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June 21, 2006
Ambassador Ingrid Iremarks speech at the celebration of the repatriation from Sweden to Canada of the Haisla totem pole, in Vancouver on the National Aboriginal Day.
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May 11, 2006
"Swedish strategies"
Speech by First Secretary Magnus Schönning at the CDEA conference Thursday May 11, 2006.
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May 10, 2006
Where incineration is not a dirty word
Article written by First Secretary at the Embassy of Sweden, Magnus Schönning, in the Toronto Star.
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May 9, 2006
"Beyond Peak Oil"
Speech by Mona Sahlin, Minister of Sustainable Development, given at a conference in Washington DC.
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March 21, 2006
"Waste not to burn the waste"
Letter to the Editor, by Honorary Consul, Consulate of Sweden, Toronto, Lars Henrikssson, in the Toronto Star.
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March 9, 2006
Garbage can be incierated safely
Letter to the Editor, by First Secretary at the Embassy of Sweden, Magnus Schönning, in the Ottawa Citizen.
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February 15, 2006
Statement of Government Foreign Policy by Foreign Minister Laila Freivalds in the Parliamentary Debate on Foreign Affairs.
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