Adviser to the President, Special Presidential Representative on Climate Issues Ruslan Edelgeriyev headed the Russian delegation at the 15^th session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity, held in Canada on December 7–19.

Vladimir Putin sent his condolences to Prime Minister of Canada Justin Trudeau following the tragic events in Quebec.

Vladimir Putin met with former Prime Minister of Canada Jean Chretien at his Novo-Ogaryovo residence outside Moscow.

Vladimir Putin received letters of credence from eighteen ambassadors to the Russian Federation. The ceremony took place in the Grand Kremlin Palace’s St Alexander Hall.

Vladimir Putin met with Prime Minister of Canada Stephen Harper on the sidelines of the APEC summit.

Vladimir Putin sent telegrams to Prime Minister of Canada Stephen Harper and Governor General David Johnston, congratulating them on Canada’s national holiday, Canada Day.

Vladimir Putting had a telephone conversation with Prime Minister of Canada Stephen Harper.

Dmitry Medvedev sent a message of congratulations to Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper and Canadian Governor General David Johnston on the country’s national holiday, Canada Day.

Dmitry Medvedev congratulated David Johnston on his 70^th birthday.

Dmitry Medvedev received letters of credence from 13 new ambassadors to the Russian Federation. 

Dmitry Medvedev congratulated David Johnston on his appointment as Governor General of Canada.

Dmitry Medvedev sent his greetings to Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper and Governor General Michaelle Jean, congratulating them on Canada Day.

During the conversation, Stephen Harper shared his vision for the agenda of the upcoming G20 and G8 summits in Canada at the end of June.