The Crown Prince visits Toronto, Canada’s largest city, the days of 3-4 March 2019. Among other things, His Royal Highness will take part in the opening of “Greenland Day”, which focuses on Greenland’s extraordinary geological and mineral potential.

In addition, The Crown Prince visits one of the world’s leading mining conferences, Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada (PDAC), where more than 30 Danish and Greenlandic companies are taking part. The Crown Prince also participates in a number of arrangements that focus on urban development and architecture. His Royal Highness is accompanied by Greenland’s Minister of Mineral Resources and Labour, Erik Jensen, and Denmark’s Minister for Energy, Utilities and Climate, Lars Christian Lilleholt, among others.

Programme

Sunday, 3 March

Opening of “Greenland Delegation Programme”
09.00
The Crown Prince participates in the opening of the “Greenland Delegation Programme” at the Royal Danish Consulate in Toronto, where His Royal Highness is received by the consul general Niels Tanderup Kristensen. At the opening, the unified delegation is welcomed to Toronto and to PDAC and attends a seminar with speakers from the Canadian mining industry. The Crown Prince delivers a speech in connection with the opening. 

Luncheon
12.00
The Crown Prince participates in a luncheon hosted by the Greenlandic government.

Opening of the Danish-Greenlandic Trade Booth at the PDAC trade fair
14.00
The Crown Prince takes part in the opening of the Danish-Greenlandic Trade Booth at the PDAC trade fair, where His Royal Highness is introduced to Danish and Greenlandic companies and participates in a tour.

Meeting with Lieutenant Governor
15.30
The Crown Prince takes part in a meeting with H.M. Queen Elizabeth of Great Britain’s representative in the province of Ontario, Lieutenant Governor Elizabeth Dowdeswell.

Delegation Welcome Dinner
19.00
The Crown Prince participates in a welcoming dinner for the Danish-Greenlandic delegation.

Monday, 4 March

Opening of "Greenland Day"
09.00
The Crown Prince takes part in the opening of “Greenland Day”, which focuses on Greenland’s extraordinary geological and mineral potential. His Royal Highness gives a speech at the opening. 

Opening of “Open Architecture Exhibition”
10.30
The Crown Prince participates in the opening of the "Open Architecture Exhibition", which presents innovative solutions for urban development and architecture. The exhibition was put together in cooperation with the architectural firm 3XN and two local property development companies, Hines and Tridel. In connection with the opening, His Royal Highness takes part in a tour. 

Luncheon
12.00
The Crown Prince participates in an “Architecture and Developers” luncheon. 

Opening of architecture seminar
14.00
The Crown Prince takes part in the opening of the conference “SAMARBEJDE:PARTNERSHIP  Denmark & Canada’s path to Innovative Cities” at Design Exchange, a museum. The objective of the conference is to create a deeper understanding of how Danish architectural firms, in partnership with companies in Toronto, can meet the challenges the city faces. Upon arrival, The Crown Prince is received by the consul general and the chairman of Design Exchange’s board, Christopher Wein. The Prince gives a welcoming speech at the opening.

“Denmark/Greenland in Canada" reception
18.00
The Crown Prince participates in the reception “Denmark/Greenland in Canada” and meet with Greenlandic companies.