Ottawa – Mary Ng, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development, met with the Mexican Secretary of the Economy, Marcelo Ebrard. She said: “Great meeting with my new counterpart. We share a strong commitment to our vital trading relationship. Through CUSMA/T-MEC/USMCA, we’re boosting North America’s competitiveness and strengthening our supply chains.”
Melanie Joly reacts on resignation of Dmytro Kuleba
Ottawa – Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba resigned ahead of a major government reshuffle. he has been a prominent fixture in Zelensky’s administration and one of the most public-facing, especially dealing with overseas officials. Melanie Joly, Canada’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, said: “Dmytro you’ve been a vigorous voice for and a dear friend to many. Throughout this fight for freedom, …
Trudeau speaks with President of Dominican Republic Luis Abinader
Ottawa – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau spoke with the President of the Dominican Republic, Luis Abinader. Prime Minister Trudeau extended his congratulations to President Abinader on his recent re-inauguration. The leaders underscored the need to help address the ongoing crisis in Haiti and expressed concern over the security conditions in the country. They discussed the efforts of the United Nations-authorized Multinational …
Minister Blair attends 24th Ukraine Defense Contact Group Meeting in Germany
Ottawa – Bill Blair, Minister of National Defence, is in Germany to participate in the 24th Ukraine Defense Contact Group meeting hosted by the United States at Ramstein Air Base. Minister Blair joins Allies and partners from approximately 50 nations to discuss Russia’s ongoing illegal and unjustifiable war on Ukraine and our ongoing work to provide Ukraine with the military …
Statement on 2nd anniversary of UN assessment on HR situation in Xinjiang
Ottawa – The Global Affairs Canada issued the following statement: “Two years have passed since the UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights released a landmark assessment, detailing grave human rights violations in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region of China. The assessment describes serious human rights violations that have been committed in Xinjiang, and notes that the extent …
Canada responds to international tax reforms
Ottawa – Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, and Mary Ng, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development, issued the following statement following the US Trade Representative’s request for consultations on Canada’s digital services tax under the new NAFTA (the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement) : “Canada strongly supports international efforts to end the corporate tax race …
How will Mexican freeze affect its ties with US, Canada?
Mexico – Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador said in press conference recently, “There is a pause,” clarifying the freeze was with the embassies and not with the countries. Obrador is pushing a reform to elect judges, including Supreme Court justices, by popular vote. A committee in the lower house of Mexico’s Congress passed the proposal earlier, paving the way …
Bill Blair appreciates readiness of Nato Maritime Group 2
Ottawa – Bill Blair, Canada`s Minister of National Defence, said recently that the country released Our North, Strong and Free: A Renewed Vision for Canada’s Defence`strategy. He said: “This updated defence policy strengthens our Arctic sovereignty, invests in the members of the Canadian Forces, delivers new capabilities, and increases defence production here in Canada. Also, courtesy of Standing Nato Maritime …
Mary Ng talks trade with US Trade Representative
Washington – Minister of Economic Development, International Trade and Export Promotion, Mary Ng is in Washington for a meeting with US Trade Representative Katherine Tai. Her office said Ng will discuss electric vehicles and softwood lumber among other topics. Ng plans to discuss a range of issues with Tai, including “economic security, secure and resilient supply chains and the electric …
Canada will be there to help Ukraine rebuild: Mary Ng
Ottawa – Mary Ng, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development, has said: “Canada has supported Ukraine since day one of Russia’s illegal invasion, and we will be there to help Ukraine rebuild when they win this war.”