On Friday, October 6, 2023, the Ambassador-designate of the Czech Republic in Canada, Mr. Martin Tlapa, met with the head of the Protocol of Canada, Mr. Sébastien Carrière, to whom he presented the copy of his credentials and thus started his mission in Canada.

"Canada has long been one of the closest partners and allies of the Czech Republic, the home of a strong Czech community, and a matter of great personal interest to me. Our symbols, the Czech lion and the Canadian maple leaf, are always flying bright and high on the side of democracy, freedom and human rights. I intend to focus my mission on the comprehensive development of our excellent foreign and political cooperation, and I will also devote myself to support specific projects in science, research, trade, and culture. A modern partnership and cooperation with respect for traditions and an emphasis on innovations is the best way to prosperity and environmental protection in the 21st century", said Martin Tlapa at this opportunity.