State visit to Canada 8.-11.10.2014

President Sauli Niinistö and Prime Minister of Canada Stephen Harper met on 9 October in Ottawa. Copyright © Office of the President of the Republic

President Niinistö, Prime Minister Harper and ice hockey player Saku Koivu, who is with the state visit entourage as a member of the Service d honneur. Copyright © Office of the President of the Republic

Signing the guest book at the Parliament. Copyright © Office of the President of the Republic

President Niinistö with Mr. Andrew Scheer, Speaker of the House of Commons. Copyright © Office of the President of the Republic

The Presidential couple arriving at the official reception ceremony at Rideau Hall in Ottawa, the official residence of Governor General David Johnston. Copyright © Office of the President of the Republic

President Niinistö inspecting the Guard of Honour. Copyright © Office of the President of the Republic

Governor General David Johnston shaking hands with the Finnish delegation. Copyright © Office of the President of the Republic

Governor General David Johnston welcomes President Niinistö and Mrs. Haukio. Copyright © Office of the President of the Republic

The President and the Governor General discussing at Rideau Hall. Copyright © Office of the President of the Republic

Mrs. Sharon Johnston, , Governor General David Johnston, President Sauli Niinistö and Mrs. Jenni Haukio at Rideau Hall. Copyright © Office of the President of the Republic

Local Finns welcoming the Presidential Couple. Copyright © Office of the President of the Republic

Local Finns welcoming the Presidential Couple. Copyright © Office of the President of the Republic

Ceremonial tree planting at the grounds of Rideau Hall. The tradition began in 1906. Copyright © Office of the President of the Republic

A walk through the park of Rideau Hall with Rosie, the dog of the Governor General and Mrs. Johnston. Copyright © Office of the President of the Republic

The President and the Governor General at the park of Rideau Hall.

Mrs. Jenni Haukio, President Sauli Niinistö, Governor General David Johnston and Mrs. Sharon Johnston at the State Dinner. Copyright © Office of the President of the Republic

Discussions at the State Dinner: ice hockey player Saku Koivu, Mrs. Sharon Johnston and Mrs. Jenni Haukio. Copyright © Office of the President of the Republic

President Niinistö discussing with Member of Parliament Leslie Megan, Halifax, who is of Finnish descent. Copyright © Office of the President of the Republic