Stéphane Levesque

“To attend NATO's annual Senior Communicators Conference and other meetings”

“Travel to Iqaluit as part of a Study Tour”

“To attend the 2022 NATO Senior Communicators Conference from November 15 to November 16, 2022”

“To attend the North Atlantic Treaty Organization Communicators Conference, as well as attend in-person meetings at the Embassy of Canada in Brussels, Belgium.”

“Berlin Met with representatives of the German federal government communications department to discuss areas of mutual interest, including foreign interference in our democracy. The conversations covered ways in which Canada and Germany might collaborate in communications in particular for the protection of our democratic institutions. Met with senior and communications staff at Canada’s Embassy to Germany. Led a round-table meeting with journalists, academics and civil society organizations on media freedom. This event was linked to the Global Media Freedom Conference in London, UK later that week. London Provided support to the Minister of Foreign Affairs during her participation in the Global Media Freedom Conference co-hosted by Canada and the UK. Participated in events and discussions in the Conference, as well as providing overall supervision of Canadian communications support. Met with representatives of various UK government communications teams including the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.”

“Met with officials of NATO and the European Union communications units to discuss issues of mutual interest such as foreign interference in our democracy and identify ways in which Canada can better contribute to the protection of our institutions. Met with senior and communications staff at Canada’s three missions in Brussels (to NATO, to the EU and to Belgium and Luxembourg). Participated in a half-day event on media freedom organized jointly by Canada and the UK in advance of the Global Media Freedom Conference in London, UK in July.”

“Provided support to Minister Freeland during consultations with representatives of francophone media on issues surrounding media freedom. Also participated in additional non-ministerial consultations and discussion. The consultations were used to inform Canada’s co-hosting of the Global Media Freedom Conference in London, UK in July.”

“Provided support to Minister Freeland during consultations with representatives of English language national media on issues surrounding media freedom. The consultations were used to inform Canada’s co-hosting of the Global Media Freedom Conference in London, UK in July.”

“Presented Government of Canada Award to mission communications staff on behalf of the Privy Council Office and the Communications Community Office. The award recognized work around the negotiations of the new Canada-US-Mexico (new NAFTA). The mission staff were unable to attend the Ottawa recognition event earlier. Met with mission staff and leaders to enhance understanding of mission processes, and identify opportunities for closer collaboration between the Embassy and HQ Public Affairs Branch.”