立法院江啟臣副院長於本（2月20）日上午在國民黨林倩綺委員、民進黨王正旭委員、國際事務處林晨富處長及外交部北美司何仁傑專門委員等人陪同下，接見「加拿大聯邦參議員訪台團」一行。
On the morning of February 20, Vice President Dr. Johnny C. Chiang of the Legislative Yuan met with the Delegation of Canadian Federal Senators to Taiwan, accompanied by KMT Legislator Lin Chien-Chi, DPP Legislator Wang Cheng-Hsu, Director of the Department of International Affairs Kevin C.F. Lin, and Senior Specialist at the Department of North American Affairs of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Ho Jen-Chieh.
江副院長偕出席委員與訪賓合影後，表示非常榮幸接待加拿大聯邦參議院的朋友們，並感謝麥唐諾（Michael MacDonald）參議員長期友我，多次在加拿大國會提出友台法案及聲援台灣加入國際組織，展現對台灣的堅定支持；他亦感謝加拿大國會不分黨派力挺台灣有意義參與相關國際組織如「世界衛生組織」（WHO）及「國際民航組織」（ICAO）等，同時致力與西方理念相近國家共同維護台海和平。尤其，加拿大本（2025）年擔任G7輪值主席國，盼加國持續關注印太地區之和平穩定。
After taking a group photo with the attending legislators and visiting guests, Vice President Chiang expressed his great honor in welcoming friends from the Senate of Canada. He extended his gratitude to Senator Michael MacDonald for his longstanding friendship with Taiwan, noting his multiple initiatives in the Parliament of Canada to introduce pro-Taiwan bills and advocate for Taiwan’s inclusion in international organizations, demonstrating unwavering support for Taiwan. He also expressed his appreciation for the cross-party support in the Canadian Parliament for Taiwan’s meaningful participation in international organizations such as the World Health Organization (WHO) and the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). Additionally, he acknowledged Canada’s efforts to work alongside like-minded Western countries in safeguarding peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait. In particular, as Canada assumes the G7 presidency in 2025, he expressed hope that Canada will continue to focus on peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region.
江副院長續謂，加拿大國土面積為世界第二大，自然資源豐富，未來台加可加強經貿投資、教育、文化及觀光等領域之交流，建立雙邊多元合作關係。尤其貿易方面，加拿大為「跨太平洋夥伴全面進步協定」（Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership, CPTPP）重要成員，期盼加拿大持續支持及協助台灣加入CPTPP，共創互利共榮之多贏局面。同時也期盼未來持續深化台加國會交流，共同推動兩國雙邊合作。
Vice President Chiang further noted that Canada, as the world’s second-largest country by land area, is rich in natural resources. He emphasized that Taiwan and Canada can strengthen exchanges in trade and investment, education, culture, and tourism, fostering a diverse and multifaceted bilateral partnership. In particular, regarding trade, he highlighted Canada’s role as a key member of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP). He expressed hope that Canada will continue to support and assist Taiwan in joining the CPTPP, fostering a mutually beneficial and prosperous partnership where all participants can benefit. He also expressed hope for the continued deepening of parliamentary exchanges between Taiwan and Canada in the future, working together to advance bilateral cooperation.
麥唐諾參議員感謝江副院長及在座委員撥冗接晤，他表示因近日加國氣候嚴寒，部分地區達零下30度，致半數成員未能如期參團訪台。續稱此行是第五度訪台，他盛讚台灣天然資源嚴重缺乏，且曾為爭取民主經歷過一段艱辛歲月，然而卻發展出充滿活力的民主制度、厚實的經濟實力，人民均受高等教育，享有言論及集會自由，是國際社會中偉大的國家之一，他認為加拿大應與台灣建立更多的交流合作，世界各國亦應肯定台灣在國際社會所扮演的重要角色，並共同支持台灣加入WHO等相關國際組織。此行訪團亦將前往台南等其他城市參訪，盼為兩國的經貿合作尋求更多的可能，至盼藉由台加擴大各領域的合作，持續強化兩國友好關係，進而使更多人瞭解台灣民主的可貴及支持台灣國際參與。
Senator Michael MacDonald expressed his gratitude to Vice President Chiang and the attending legislators for taking the time to meet the delegation. He explained that due to the severe cold in Canada, with temperatures in some regions reaching as low as -30 degrees Celsius, half of the delegation members were unable to join the visit to Taiwan as originally planned. He went on to say that this was his fifth visit to Taiwan and praised the nation for its remarkable achievements despite its lack of natural resources and the hardships endured in its pursuit of democracy. He commended Taiwan for developing a vibrant democratic system, building a strong economy, and fostering a highly educated population that enjoys freedoms of speech and assembly. Describing Taiwan as one of the great nations in the international community, he emphasized that Canada should strengthen exchanges and cooperation with Taiwan. He also asserted that countries worldwide should recognize Taiwan’s crucial role on the global stage and collectively support its inclusion in the WHO and other relevant international organizations. The delegation will also visit other cities, including Tainan, to explore further opportunities for economic and trade cooperation between Taiwan and Canada. He expressed hope that by expanding collaboration across various sectors, the two countries will continue to strengthen their friendly relations. Furthermore, he emphasized that such exchanges would help more people recognize the value of Taiwan’s democracy and support its meaningful participation in the international community.
林倩綺委員說明曾留學美國及多次造訪擁有廣袤土地的全球第二大國家的近半省分，因此對加拿大倍感親切。她指出台灣在原住民族文化相關研究非常先進，台加應可就原民及觀光旅遊等議題進行更深入交流，期盼未來有機會介紹台灣的原鄉文化，讓國際友人更進一步瞭解台灣。林委員另介紹本週六在台北車站將有相關原住民活動，訪賓倘行程允許，歡迎前往體驗。
Legislator Lin Chien-Chi shared that she had studied in the United States and had visited nearly half of Canada’s provinces, a country known for its vast landmass as the world’s second-largest nation. As a result, she expressed a deep sense of familiarity and connection with Canada. She noted that Taiwan has made significant advancements in research related to Indigenous culture and suggested that Taiwan and Canada could engage in deeper exchanges on Indigenous affairs and tourism. Furthermore, she expressed hope for future opportunities to introduce Taiwan’s Indigenous culture, allowing people from around the world to gain a deeper understanding of Taiwan. Legislator Lin also mentioned that an Indigenous cultural event will take place this Saturday at Taipei Main Station. She warmly invited the visiting guests to attend if their schedule permits, offering them a firsthand experience of Taiwan’s Indigenous culture.
王正旭委員感謝訪賓對增進台加友好關係之貢獻，渠發現三位訪賓皆關注醫療及公共衛生領域，如麥唐諾參議員極關心醫療平權、健康促進及建立國際公共衛生體系，卜萊特（Donald Plett）參議員重視改善基層醫療及偏鄉醫療品質，麥奈爾（John M. McNair）參議員則積極倡導疾病預防及衛生教育，身為專注癌症研究之醫療專業者，他相信台加兩國在國際醫衛合作、全民健保、高齡社會醫療財政負擔、癌症與慢性疾病防治、智慧醫療及遠距醫療等領域可深化交流，相互觀摩學習。
Legislator Wang Cheng-Hsu expressed his gratitude to the visiting guests for their contributions to strengthening Taiwan-Canada relations. He noted that all three visiting senators share a strong interest in healthcare and public health. Senator Michael MacDonald is deeply committed to healthcare equity, health promotion, and the establishment of an international public health system; Senator Donald Plett prioritizes improving primary healthcare and medical services in rural areas; and Senator John M. McNair actively advocates for disease prevention and health education. As a medical professional specializing in cancer research, Legislator Wang believes that Taiwan and Canada can deepen exchanges and learn from each other in various fields, including international medical and health cooperation, universal health coverage, healthcare financing in aging societies, cancer and chronic disease prevention, smart healthcare, and telemedicine.
雙邊交流時，訪賓另與江副院長等就台加醫療及健保制度之異同、失業率、近期美加政治關係、國際及區域情勢、川普總統貿易政策、台加經貿合作、加拿大金融體系及加國將舉行國會改選等議題廣泛交換意見。此次會晤歷約1小時，氣氛友好熱絡，在雙方互贈紀念品及合影後圓滿結束。
During the bilateral exchange, the visiting guests and Vice President Chiang engaged in extensive discussions on various topics, including the similarities and differences between Taiwan and Canada’s healthcare and insurance systems, unemployment rates, recent political dynamics between the United States and Canada, international and regional affairs, President Trump's trade policies, Taiwan-Canada economic and trade cooperation, Canada’s financial system, and the upcoming parliamentary elections in Canada. The meeting lasted approximately one hour in a warm and friendly atmosphere. It concluded successfully with both sides exchanging commemorative gifts and taking a group photo.
