Sebastiaan Messerschmidt NL π³π± CG Vancouver π¨π¦
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(he/him) Consul General of Kingdom of The Netherlands π³π± in Vancouver, π¨π¦ Canada / portret pic by Brigitte Ellis / π³π±π¨π¦#InspiringEachOther
Vancouver, British Columbia
Joined June 2011
Canada is the first non-European country to be granted membership in SAFE. This is unlocking new export markets abroad for producers across Canadaβs defence industry and better equipping our military with the resources they need.
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Congrats @NLinMiami The π¨π¦@WhitecapsFC dominated much of the game but πΊπΈ @InterMiamiCF killed it over a few mistakes. Well played. Many π¦π· players btw and not one πΊπΈβ¦..
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On November 27th, join us for a special event in Vancouver "Bridging BC and the European Union with CETA; a Practical Guide to Diversification". This event will focus on how BC businesses can leverage CETA between Canada and the EU. Learn more:
britishcolumbia.ca
Come learn about how the Province is responding to the current moment by protecting and advocating for B.C., and how your business can benefit going forward.
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Public transport often treats bikes as a luxuryβor worse a competitorβbut without them leaves revenue on the table. For 25 years, the Dutch have extended their railwaysβ reach through (300,000) parking spaces and (25,000) shared bikes. The result? A doubling of train ridership.
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Building bridges, boats, mines, etc. And you need to move something BIG in West π¨π¦? @mammoetglobal is in Edmonton AB but also landed in Abbotsford BC! π¨π¦π³π± π§‘ https://t.co/2JRprODcLl
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Is there anywhere the Dutch DONβT take their bikesβ¦?
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Every time you see how much the Dutchπ³π± invest in cycling, remember that the societal benefits outweigh this by far! Annually: π°π² β¬510 million (β¬30 per capita) π©ββοΈπ©Ί β¬19 billion in health savings alone (Daphne Schippersbrug in #Utrecht)
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Next week, @Diana_Gibson_BC and I are travelling with numerous #BC companies on a European trade mission to build on our efforts to diversify trade + showcase the incredible innovation coming from BC, in areas like agritech, clean tech & life sciences. https://t.co/H9WJvlS4KL
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Diversifying #trade partners & exploring new markets, w/ a focus on innovation & technology, is critical now more than ever. #WebSummitVancouver provided a much-needed trade & economic synergy for #BC vibrant tech ecosystem. I met delegations from Japan, Mexico & the Netherlands.
In British Columbia, we're innovative by nature β and as leaders in cleantech, AI, and more, B.C. is at the forefront of the worldβs key opportunities. π Meet us at the B.C. Pavilion at @WebSummit Vancouver and join the next generation of innovation: https://t.co/ulIyejBwQV
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For the 2nd year in a row, Vancouver, BC π¨π¦ has issued an official #WorldBicycleDay Proclamation! π² Huge thanks to Mayor @KenSimCity for supporting active mobility & celebrating bikes as a key to healthier, more sustainable cities. π± Onward to June 3rd! π΄ββοΈπ΄π΄ββοΈ
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Succes Claude π³π±π€ #TeamClaude #Eurovision2025 #CestLaVie #songfestival #ESC2025
#Eurovision Ik zie het als mijn onderhandelingsopdracht dat Frankrijk volgend jaar met een Nederlandstalige inzending komt! @RPFranceUE @NLenFrance
https://t.co/6gytvQoVyU
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Itβs the long weekend, stay safe out there while riding. Please find some basic tips by @WeAreHub if youβre new or need a refresher. Have a nice weekend and stay safe out there.π΄πΌββοΈπ΄π΄πΌββοΈπ΅π»π΅πΌββοΈπ΅π»ββοΈ #bikesafety #bike #bikelife #bikelifestyle
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Honoured to have been invited by Ambassador H.E. @MargrietVonno and Defence AttachΓ© LCol Mark de Wit to celebrate the National Day of the Kingdom of the #Netherlands as well as a special concert by the Orchestra of the Royal Netherlands Air Force held at the @CanWarMuseum. π¨π¦ π³π±
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We remember. We remember in Vancouver, in Edmonton, in Toronto, in Calgary, in Ottawa, in Campbell River, in Montreal, in many places all over Canada. 80 years ago you liberated us. You defended freedom. And ever since. Thank you Canada. @NLinCanada @AdamBarbolet @MargrietVonno
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If a pillπ delivered all these benefits of cycling, it would be hailed as the greatest medical breakthrough in history β but because itβs a bike, we tend to ignore it.
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80 years of freedom. π³π± #LiberationDay We mark that today, on May 5th. We also celebrate #DutchHeritageDay in π¨π¦ recognizing the social, cultural, and economic contributions of Dutch Canadians. The ties that bind us together are strong. We will never forget. #ThankYouCanada
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Today we mark the Liberation of the Netherlands 80 years ago where our Canadian forces & our allies were able to help liberate the Netherlands over an 8-month period. The Dutch peoples suffered immense hardship & hunger due to the German blockade of suppliesβ¦
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