Ambassadors, Dignitaries Visit Nova Scotia
A large delegation of ambassadors and high commissioners (heads of mission) is in Nova Scotia on a three-day economic mission, one of the largest ever organized in Canada. Today, May 6, they participated in a roundtable discussion at Province House in Halifax, with government ministers and deputy ministers presenting on government priorities. They also met with Mi’kmaw chiefs and Lt.-Gov. Mike Savage, and will be visiting various innovation centres in Halifax and Dartmouth. The news release about the mission is at: https://news.novascotia.ca/en/2026/05/06/nova-scotia-welcomes-ambassadors-dignitaries-nearly-50-countries
Shazelina Binti Zainul Abidin, High Commissioner for Malaysia, takes a selfie with Province House's Sergeant of Arms, David Fraser. (Province of Nova Scotia)
House Speaker Danielle Barkhouse welcomes the delegation to Province House in the Legislative Chamber. (Province of Nova Scotia)
Sebastien Carriere, Chief of Protocol, Global Affairs (left) speaks to delegates during a networking lunch in Province House's Red Chamber. (Province of Nova Scotia)
Growth and Development Minister Colton LeBlanc presents on Nova Scotia's key priorities to a room full of interested heads of mission from 46 different countries. (Province of Nova Scotia)
Today, May 6, Nova Scotia welcomed ambassadors and high commissioners representing 46 countries. They are pictured together on the stairs in Province House with provincial ministers and deputy ministers following presentations on government priorities in key sectors. (Province of Nova Scotia)