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The Legislative Yuan [the unicameral legislature of Republic of China - Taiwan] formed the Taiwan-Canada Inter-parliamentary Amity Association.

Taiwan’s Deputy Legislative Speaker Johnny Chiang (江啟臣) said he was pleased to witness the association’s establishment and praised the close and friendly ties between the Taiwanese and Canadian legislatures.

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Since taking office as deputy speaker, Chiang said he has received five visiting Canadian parliamentary delegations. Although Taiwan and Canada are geographically distant and differ greatly in size, they are highly complementary and can be ideal partners, he said.

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Canada is home to a large Taiwanese community, and its natural landscapes and multicultural environment attract many Taiwanese visitors each year.

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The association will serve as a key platform for parliamentary engagement between Taiwan and Canada, including hosting visiting Canadian lawmakers and organizing delegations to Canada, he said.

Chiang said such interactions strengthen bilateral ties, promote closer cooperation, and improve the well-being of people in both countries.

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