Minister Ng strengthens trade ties during visit to New Jersey, New York

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Ottawa – Ng, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development, today concluded a 2-day visit to the states of New Jersey and New York. During her trip, Minister Ng met with business leaders and state government officials. They discussed the enduring strength of the trade relationship between Canada and the United States. Minister Ng reiterated the economic and …

Canada, Poland sign General Security of Information Agreement

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Gatineau – The Government of Canada is committed to strengthening its relationship with partner countries and expanding economic opportunities for Canada. Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Public Services and Procurement and Quebec Lieutenant, and Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, announced the successful negotiation of a General Security of Information Agreement (GSOIA) concerning industrial security and national defence with Poland. The …

Canada-US share best practices in justice and policing

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Alberta – Mickey Amery,Alberta’s Minister of Justice, met with the US counterparts in DC. He said: “My mission to Texas, alongside cabinet colleague Mike Ellis, Alberta’s Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Services and Deputy Premier, was a great opportunity to share best practices in justice and policing, build relationships, and promote collaboration between Alberta and the state of Texas.” …

Premier Ford and Danielle Smith addresses business leaders amid Trump tariff threat

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  Alberta Premier Danielle Smith refused to sign a joint statement of unity from Canada’s premiers against U.S. president-elect Donald Trump’s tariff threat. Smith says she’s opposed to using Alberta energy as a bargaining chip, but the prime minister says everything is on the table. Ontario Premier Doug Ford addressed business leaders about U.S. president-elect Donald Trump’s tariff threats ahead …

Canada continues to strengthen border security, immigration integrity

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Ottawa – David J. McGuinty, Minister of Public Safety, and Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, provided key updates on the impacts of recent measures to reinforce the integrity of our shared border with the United-States (U.S.) and our immigration system. These ongoing efforts include Canada’s Border Plan, released in December 2024. Together, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada …

What is Canada’s agreement with US, Finland to produce Arctic icebreakers

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Washington – In an increasingly complex world, the security threats faced by Canada are rapidly changing, none more so than in the Arctic. The warming Arctic is becoming increasingly navigable and opening a new arena of competition that our adversaries are eager to exploit. In response to these challenges, Canada must assert its Arctic sovereignty and work alongside allies to …

G7 denounces lack of democratic legitimacy in Venezuela

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Ottawa – Global Affairs Canada, along with G7 has denounced lack of democratic legitimacy in Venezuela. The statement said: “We, the G7 foreign ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States of America and the High Representative of the European Union, denounce the lack of democratic legitimacy of today’s purported inauguration of Nicolas Maduro …

Minister Hussen announces humanitarian assistance for Syria

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Ottawa – Canada continues to be deeply concerned by the dire humanitarian situation in Syria. The Syrian peoples’ needs have reached unprecedented levels after 13 years of crisis, with over 16 million people, almost 70% of the country’s population, urgently requiring assistance. Ahmed Hussen, Minister of International Development, accompanied by Omar Alghabra, Member of Parliament for Mississauga Centre, recently concluded …

Canada imposes sanctions against Venezuelan officials involved in HR violations

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Ottawa – Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, announced that Canada is imposing new sanctions against certain Venezuelan officials under the Special Economic Measures (Venezuela) Regulations. These sanctions target 14 current and former senior officials of the Venezuelan government who have engaged in activities that have directly or indirectly supported human rights violations in Venezuela. These include ongoing violations and …