TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — Canadian Trade Office in Taipei Executive Director Marie-Louise Hannan said Thursday that Taiwan and Canada have built strong ties over the past 40 years and are set to deepen cooperation in the future.
CNA reported that the Canadian Trade Office held a reception Thursday to mark its 40th anniversary.
Hannan said the office has expanded from three staff members in 1986 to around 50 today. She added that it has become one of Canada’s most active and influential overseas offices, per UDN.
She outlined key cooperation projects, including Canadian support for the Taipei 101 tuned mass damper and Taipei metro construction. She added that Taiwan’s Aerospace Industrial Development Corporation continues to assemble and supply aircraft components for Canada.
Hannan said transport cooperation has also improved links to outlying islands such as Lanyu and Green Island through Canadian aviation technology. These efforts have strengthened connectivity and supported regional development, per Liberty Times.
On energy, she said offshore wind projects led by Northland Power and backed by Canadian pension investment reflect a shared commitment to sustainability. She added that cooperation in this sector is likely to grow as global energy supply faces uncertainty, per Radio Taiwan International.
Hannan said people-to-people ties remain a key foundation of relations, noting historical links dating back more than 150 years. She added that over 60,000 Canadians now live in Taiwan, highlighting deep social connections.
She cited remarks by Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, saying middle powers must work together to create a “third path” that delivers real global impact. She said Taiwan and Canada already reflect this approach and can achieve more together.
