立法院江啟臣副院長接見「加拿大聯邦參議員訪問團」一行9人 江啟臣：台加共享民主價值 盼深化國會及人民交流 Vice President Dr. Johnny C. Chiang of the Legislative Yuan receives a nine-member delegation of Canadian Federal Senators; Vice President Chiang: Taiwan and Canada share democratic values, and Taiwan hopes to deepen parliamentary and people-to-people exchanges.
立法院江啟臣副院長於本（7）日下午，在中國國民黨陳菁徽委員、民主進步黨林楚茵委員、台灣民眾黨劉書彬委員等人陪同下，接見「加拿大聯邦參議員訪問團」一行9人，該團由胡薩科斯（Leo Housakos）參議員率領訪台。
On the afternoon of April 7, Vice President Dr. Johnny C. Chiang (江啟臣) of the Legislative Yuan, accompanied by KMT Legislator Chen Ching-Hui, DPP Legislator Lin Chu-Yin, and TPP Legislator Dr. Liu Shu-Pin, received a nine-member delegation of Canadian Federal Senators led by Senator Leo Housakos.
江副院長首先代表立法院及韓國瑜院長，對訪團表達誠摯歡迎。江副院長表示，在立法院會期期間接待加拿大重要國會代表團，別具意義。此次訪團除團長外，其他團員均為首次訪問台灣，亦是首度造訪立法院，盼透過本次交流，進一步深化台加國會與人民之間的理解與合作。
Vice President Chiang began by extending a sincere welcome to the delegation on behalf of the Legislative Yuan and its President Daniel K.Y. Han (韓國瑜). Vice President Chiang stated that receiving this important Canadian parliamentary delegation during the Legislative Yuan session was of particular significance. Vice President Chiang said that, except for the head of the delegation, this was the first visit to Taiwan and the Legislative Yuan for all delegation members. He expressed hope that the visit would further deepen understanding and cooperation between the parliaments and people of Taiwan and Canada.
江副院長指出，加拿大國會長期以跨黨派方式支持台灣，包括支持台灣參與世界衛生組織（WHO）、國際民航組織（ICAO）及國際刑警組織（INTERPOL）等國際組織。對於加拿大國會在重要時刻展現的友誼與支持，台灣深表感謝，並期待未來在更多國際議題上持續攜手合作。他並表示，面對當前複雜多變的國際情勢，民主國家之間的合作與互信尤為重要，台灣與加拿大是共享自由、民主、人權與法治等核心價值的重要夥伴。
Vice President Chiang pointed out that the Canadian Parliament has long provided cross-party support for Taiwan, including support for Taiwan’s participation in international organizations such as the World Health Organization (WHO), the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), and the International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL). Vice President Chiang said that Taiwan deeply appreciates the friendship and support Canada Parliament has demonstrated at critical moments. He looks forward to continued cooperation on more international issues in the future. He stated that, in the face of an increasingly complex and changing international landscape, cooperation and mutual trust among democratic countries are particularly important, and that Taiwan and Canada are vital partners that share core values such as freedom, democracy, human rights, and the rule of law.
江副院長進一步表示，儘管台加未建立正式外交關係，雙方在經貿、教育、文化及科技等領域始終保持密切交流，人民之間的互動更是雙邊關係最穩固的基礎。許多台灣青年赴加拿大留學、工作與生活，形成深厚的民間連結，亦為政府與國會層級的合作奠定良好基礎。
Vice President Chiang further pointed out that, despite the absence of formal diplomatic relations, Taiwan and Canada have maintained close exchanges in trade, education, culture, and technology. He added that people-to-people engagement has provided the strongest foundation for bilateral relations. Many young Taiwanese study, work, or live in Canada, he said, forging robust people-to-people ties and laying a solid foundation for cooperation at the governmental and parliamentary levels.
談及雙邊合作前景，江副院長指出，近年台加在投資與經貿合作方面已有具體進展，例如雙方簽署「投資促進及保障協議」（FIPA），為企業投資提供更穩定的制度保障。未來在科技創新、教育交流、產業合作及供應鏈韌性等面向，雙方仍具廣大合作空間。此外，加拿大國會設有支持台灣的跨黨派「加台國會議員友好協會」，立法院亦正籌組「台加國會友好聯誼會」，盼透過制度化交流，深化雙方合作，並促進兩國議員間更頻繁的互訪與政策對話。
Speaking on future bilateral cooperation, Vice President Chiang noted that Taiwan and Canada have made concrete progress in investment and trade in recent years. For example, the two sides signed a Foreign Investment Promotion and Protection Agreement (FIPA), providing a more stable institutional framework for business investment. Looking ahead, the two sides still have broad room for cooperation in technological innovation, educational exchange, industrial cooperation, and supply chain resilience. Additionally, Vice President Chiang said that the Canadian Parliament had established a cross-party Canada-Taiwan Parliamentary Friendship Group, while the Legislative Yuan was also preparing to form an R.O.C. (Taiwan)-Canada Inter-Parliamentary Amity Association. He expressed hope that institutionalized exchanges would deepen bilateral cooperation and facilitate more frequent mutual visits and policy dialogue between parliamentarians on both sides.
胡薩科斯參議員感謝立法院的熱情接待。他指出，台灣在全球民主社群中具有重要地位，是許多珍視民主價值國家的重要夥伴。政府之間的關係固然重要，但國會及人民之間的交流，更是建立長遠且穩固合作的關鍵，此次訪問亦因此別具意義。
Senator Housakos thanked the Legislative Yuan for its warm hospitality. He pointed out that Taiwan plays a critical role in the global democratic community and is an important partner for many countries that cherish democratic values. Senator Housakos stated that government-to-government relations are undoubtedly important, but parliamentary and people-to-people exchanges are even more critical to building long-term and durable cooperation. For that reason, the visit is of particular significance.
陳菁徽委員表示，身為婦產科醫師，她對台灣少子化、高齡化及人口結構變遷等議題高度關注，並盼進一步了解加拿大相關移民政策經驗，對於刻正籌組台加國會友好聯誼會亦深感榮幸。
Legislator Chen noted that, as an obstetrician-gynecologist, she paid close attention to Taiwan’s low birth rates, aging population, and demographic changes, and hoped to learn more from Canada’s experience with immigration policy. She also said she felt honored to be helping organize the R.O.C. (Taiwan)-Canada Inter-Parliamentary Amity Association.
林楚茵委員表示，作為外交及國防委員會的委員，她誠摯歡迎加拿大訪賓來訪，並盼持續深化雙方交流合作。
Legislator Lin expressed that, as a member of the Foreign Affairs and National Defense Committee, she sincerely welcomed the Canadian delegation and hoped to further deepen bilateral exchanges and cooperation.
劉書彬委員則表示，過去曾於大學任教，並應詢向訪賓說明台灣原住民族政策及相關保障制度，包括立法院保障席次、原住民族委員會及原住民族電視台等制度設計，展現台灣致力維護原住民族權益與文化發展的努力。
Legislator Liu stated that she had previously taught at universities and, upon the delegation’s request, gave an overview of Taiwan’s indigenous policies and related institutional safeguards, including reserved seats in the Legislative Yuan, the Council of Indigenous Peoples, and Taiwan Indigenous TV, all of which demonstrate Taiwan’s commitment to protecting indigenous rights and supporting cultural development.
雙方隨後就能源、醫療、人口政策、少子化、國會交流、經貿合作、人民互動、移民政策、女性參政及原住民族政策等議題廣泛交換意見。加方表示，加拿大在可再生能源及天然資源領域具備豐富經驗，未來期盼與台灣在綠色能源及液化天然氣（LNG）供應方面深化合作；另有參議員指出，台灣全民健康保險制度及公共衛生體系在國際上享有高度評價，特別是在SARS及COVID-19疫情期間展現卓越的公共衛生治理能力，值得加拿大借鏡，雙方未來在醫療科技與公共衛生管理方面亦具廣泛合作空間。
Subsequently, the two sides engaged in an extensive exchange of views on energy, healthcare, population policies, low birth rates, parliamentary exchanges, trade cooperation, people-to-people engagement, immigration policy, women’s political participation, and indigenous policies. The Canadian side expressed that Canada has extensive experience in renewable energy and natural resources and hopes to deepen cooperation with Taiwan in green energy and liquefied natural gas (LNG). A Canadian senator also noted that Taiwan’s universal health insurance system and public healthcare system are highly regarded internationally, particularly for its outstanding performance in public health governance during the SARS and COVID-19 outbreaks, from which Canada would like to learn more. The senator said that there are ample opportunities for future cooperation in medical technology and public health management between the two sides.
會談歷時約60分鐘，最終在互贈紀念品及合影後圓滿結束，現場氣氛融洽。（2026/04/07）
The meeting lasted approximately 60 minutes and concluded in a cordial atmosphere following an exchange of gifts and a group photo. (2026/04/07)
On the afternoon of April 7, Vice President Dr. Johnny C. Chiang (江啟臣) of the Legislative Yuan, accompanied by KMT Legislator Chen Ching-Hui, DPP Legislator Lin Chu-Yin, and TPP Legislator Dr. Liu Shu-Pin, received a nine-member delegation of Canadian Federal Senators led by Senator Leo Housakos.
江副院長首先代表立法院及韓國瑜院長，對訪團表達誠摯歡迎。江副院長表示，在立法院會期期間接待加拿大重要國會代表團，別具意義。此次訪團除團長外，其他團員均為首次訪問台灣，亦是首度造訪立法院，盼透過本次交流，進一步深化台加國會與人民之間的理解與合作。
Vice President Chiang began by extending a sincere welcome to the delegation on behalf of the Legislative Yuan and its President Daniel K.Y. Han (韓國瑜). Vice President Chiang stated that receiving this important Canadian parliamentary delegation during the Legislative Yuan session was of particular significance. Vice President Chiang said that, except for the head of the delegation, this was the first visit to Taiwan and the Legislative Yuan for all delegation members. He expressed hope that the visit would further deepen understanding and cooperation between the parliaments and people of Taiwan and Canada.
江副院長指出，加拿大國會長期以跨黨派方式支持台灣，包括支持台灣參與世界衛生組織（WHO）、國際民航組織（ICAO）及國際刑警組織（INTERPOL）等國際組織。對於加拿大國會在重要時刻展現的友誼與支持，台灣深表感謝，並期待未來在更多國際議題上持續攜手合作。他並表示，面對當前複雜多變的國際情勢，民主國家之間的合作與互信尤為重要，台灣與加拿大是共享自由、民主、人權與法治等核心價值的重要夥伴。
Vice President Chiang pointed out that the Canadian Parliament has long provided cross-party support for Taiwan, including support for Taiwan’s participation in international organizations such as the World Health Organization (WHO), the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), and the International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL). Vice President Chiang said that Taiwan deeply appreciates the friendship and support Canada Parliament has demonstrated at critical moments. He looks forward to continued cooperation on more international issues in the future. He stated that, in the face of an increasingly complex and changing international landscape, cooperation and mutual trust among democratic countries are particularly important, and that Taiwan and Canada are vital partners that share core values such as freedom, democracy, human rights, and the rule of law.
江副院長進一步表示，儘管台加未建立正式外交關係，雙方在經貿、教育、文化及科技等領域始終保持密切交流，人民之間的互動更是雙邊關係最穩固的基礎。許多台灣青年赴加拿大留學、工作與生活，形成深厚的民間連結，亦為政府與國會層級的合作奠定良好基礎。
Vice President Chiang further pointed out that, despite the absence of formal diplomatic relations, Taiwan and Canada have maintained close exchanges in trade, education, culture, and technology. He added that people-to-people engagement has provided the strongest foundation for bilateral relations. Many young Taiwanese study, work, or live in Canada, he said, forging robust people-to-people ties and laying a solid foundation for cooperation at the governmental and parliamentary levels.
談及雙邊合作前景，江副院長指出，近年台加在投資與經貿合作方面已有具體進展，例如雙方簽署「投資促進及保障協議」（FIPA），為企業投資提供更穩定的制度保障。未來在科技創新、教育交流、產業合作及供應鏈韌性等面向，雙方仍具廣大合作空間。此外，加拿大國會設有支持台灣的跨黨派「加台國會議員友好協會」，立法院亦正籌組「台加國會友好聯誼會」，盼透過制度化交流，深化雙方合作，並促進兩國議員間更頻繁的互訪與政策對話。
Speaking on future bilateral cooperation, Vice President Chiang noted that Taiwan and Canada have made concrete progress in investment and trade in recent years. For example, the two sides signed a Foreign Investment Promotion and Protection Agreement (FIPA), providing a more stable institutional framework for business investment. Looking ahead, the two sides still have broad room for cooperation in technological innovation, educational exchange, industrial cooperation, and supply chain resilience. Additionally, Vice President Chiang said that the Canadian Parliament had established a cross-party Canada-Taiwan Parliamentary Friendship Group, while the Legislative Yuan was also preparing to form an R.O.C. (Taiwan)-Canada Inter-Parliamentary Amity Association. He expressed hope that institutionalized exchanges would deepen bilateral cooperation and facilitate more frequent mutual visits and policy dialogue between parliamentarians on both sides.
胡薩科斯參議員感謝立法院的熱情接待。他指出，台灣在全球民主社群中具有重要地位，是許多珍視民主價值國家的重要夥伴。政府之間的關係固然重要，但國會及人民之間的交流，更是建立長遠且穩固合作的關鍵，此次訪問亦因此別具意義。
Senator Housakos thanked the Legislative Yuan for its warm hospitality. He pointed out that Taiwan plays a critical role in the global democratic community and is an important partner for many countries that cherish democratic values. Senator Housakos stated that government-to-government relations are undoubtedly important, but parliamentary and people-to-people exchanges are even more critical to building long-term and durable cooperation. For that reason, the visit is of particular significance.
陳菁徽委員表示，身為婦產科醫師，她對台灣少子化、高齡化及人口結構變遷等議題高度關注，並盼進一步了解加拿大相關移民政策經驗，對於刻正籌組台加國會友好聯誼會亦深感榮幸。
Legislator Chen noted that, as an obstetrician-gynecologist, she paid close attention to Taiwan’s low birth rates, aging population, and demographic changes, and hoped to learn more from Canada’s experience with immigration policy. She also said she felt honored to be helping organize the R.O.C. (Taiwan)-Canada Inter-Parliamentary Amity Association.
林楚茵委員表示，作為外交及國防委員會的委員，她誠摯歡迎加拿大訪賓來訪，並盼持續深化雙方交流合作。
Legislator Lin expressed that, as a member of the Foreign Affairs and National Defense Committee, she sincerely welcomed the Canadian delegation and hoped to further deepen bilateral exchanges and cooperation.
劉書彬委員則表示，過去曾於大學任教，並應詢向訪賓說明台灣原住民族政策及相關保障制度，包括立法院保障席次、原住民族委員會及原住民族電視台等制度設計，展現台灣致力維護原住民族權益與文化發展的努力。
Legislator Liu stated that she had previously taught at universities and, upon the delegation’s request, gave an overview of Taiwan’s indigenous policies and related institutional safeguards, including reserved seats in the Legislative Yuan, the Council of Indigenous Peoples, and Taiwan Indigenous TV, all of which demonstrate Taiwan’s commitment to protecting indigenous rights and supporting cultural development.
雙方隨後就能源、醫療、人口政策、少子化、國會交流、經貿合作、人民互動、移民政策、女性參政及原住民族政策等議題廣泛交換意見。加方表示，加拿大在可再生能源及天然資源領域具備豐富經驗，未來期盼與台灣在綠色能源及液化天然氣（LNG）供應方面深化合作；另有參議員指出，台灣全民健康保險制度及公共衛生體系在國際上享有高度評價，特別是在SARS及COVID-19疫情期間展現卓越的公共衛生治理能力，值得加拿大借鏡，雙方未來在醫療科技與公共衛生管理方面亦具廣泛合作空間。
Subsequently, the two sides engaged in an extensive exchange of views on energy, healthcare, population policies, low birth rates, parliamentary exchanges, trade cooperation, people-to-people engagement, immigration policy, women’s political participation, and indigenous policies. The Canadian side expressed that Canada has extensive experience in renewable energy and natural resources and hopes to deepen cooperation with Taiwan in green energy and liquefied natural gas (LNG). A Canadian senator also noted that Taiwan’s universal health insurance system and public healthcare system are highly regarded internationally, particularly for its outstanding performance in public health governance during the SARS and COVID-19 outbreaks, from which Canada would like to learn more. The senator said that there are ample opportunities for future cooperation in medical technology and public health management between the two sides.
會談歷時約60分鐘，最終在互贈紀念品及合影後圓滿結束，現場氣氛融洽。（2026/04/07）
The meeting lasted approximately 60 minutes and concluded in a cordial atmosphere following an exchange of gifts and a group photo. (2026/04/07)