File #: TMP-33692    Version: Name:
Type: Discussion Item Status: Received
File created: 2/26/2025 In control: International Relations Committee
On agenda: 3/4/2025 Final action: 3/4/2025
Title: ZWEIBRUCKEN, GERMANY UPDATE Jean Maurice Pigeon provided an update concerning Zweibrucken, Germany. He discussed coordinating plans for a small delegation from Germany to visit Canada in September 2025 who are interested in connecting with a hospital who has a Magnet designation. Mr. Pigeon described plans for a hockey team exchange between Germany and Barrie in 2026 with a reciprocal visit planned for 2027. Mr. Pigeon advised that 2027 will be the 30th anniversary of the twinning relationship between the two cities. Jean Maurice Pigeon provided a historical background of the Stolperstein project in Germany which is the laying of a stone to commemorate people at the last place they resided, worked or studied in Germany. Members of Committee asked questions of Mr. Pigeon related to this project, including the potential for the Committee to support this initiative. Mr. Pigeon will report back at a future meeting.

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ZWEIBRUCKEN, GERMANY UPDATE

 

Jean Maurice Pigeon provided an update concerning Zweibrucken, Germany. He discussed coordinating plans for a small delegation from Germany to visit Canada in September 2025 who are interested in connecting with a hospital who has a Magnet designation.

 

Mr. Pigeon described plans for a hockey team exchange between Germany and Barrie in 2026 with a reciprocal visit planned for 2027.  Mr. Pigeon advised that 2027 will be the 30th anniversary of the twinning relationship between the two cities.

 

Jean Maurice Pigeon provided a historical background of the Stolperstein project in Germany which is the laying of a stone to commemorate people at the last place they resided, worked or studied in Germany.  Members of Committee asked questions of Mr. Pigeon related to this project, including the potential for the Committee to support this initiative. Mr. Pigeon will report back at a future meeting.