Washington – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau met with the Prime Minister of New Zealand, Christopher Luxon, on the margins of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (Nato) Summit in Washington, D.C., United States of America. Prime Minister Trudeau emphasized the importance of New Zealand as both a friend and partner to Canada. He welcomed New Zealand as an Indo-Pacific partner to …
Ottawa, Ontario -Mary Ng, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development, is visiting Athens, Greece, and Rome, Italy, from July 11 to 15, to deepen bilateral relations and promote trade and investment in those countries. She will also participate in the G7 Ministerial Meeting on Trade, to be held in Villa San Giovanni and Reggio Calabria, Italy, from …
London – Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, met with David Lammy, Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs of the United Kingdom. Minister Joly congratulated Secretary Lammy on his appointment following the United Kingdom’s July 4, 2024, general election. During their meeting, the ministers discussed their shared commitment to national and international security and to global prosperity. …
Washington – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau landed in DC for the 2024 Nato Summit. He said: “It was here, 75 years ago, that the strongest military alliance in the world was created by Canada and 11 of our closest allies. Today, we’re 32 member nations strong, and more united than ever.“
Ottawa – Bill Blair, Minister of National Defence, said to keep Nato’s eastern flank safe and secure, Canada is boosting its military presence in Latvia. At Adazi Military Base in Latvia, Canadian Forces and Allied personnel gathered to mark the standup of Nato Multinational Brigade Latvia, led by Canada.
Ottawa – François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, along with Iliana Ivanova, European Commissioner for Innovation, Research, Culture, Education and Youth, signed an agreement on science, research and innovation to enhance Canada’s collaboration with the European Union. He said this will enhance Canadian participation and further encourage close collaboration with international partners in the world’s largest R&I funding programme.
Ottawa – Commodore (Cmdre) Matthew Coates of the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) assumed command of Standing NATO Maritime Group Two (SNMG2) during a Change of Command ceremony held in Toulon, France. Cmdre Coates assumed command from Rear Admiral Yannick Bossu of the French Navy. His Majesty’s Canadian Ship (HMCS) Charlottetown is deployed with SNMG2 as part of Operation REASSURANCE and is now the group’s flagship. …
Ottawa-New chapter opens in Canada and Ukraine’s relationship. Mary Ng, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development, welcomes the official entry into force of the modernized Canada-Ukraine Free Trade Agreement (CUFTA). This is a significant milestone in the Canada-Ukraine bilateral relationship. The modernized CUFTA will enhance trade, increase economic cooperation and support Ukraine’s financial reform and efforts to …
Ottawa – Mary Ng, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development, furthered Canadian leadership and trade objectives while in Warsaw, Poland, this week. Minister Ng met with Jacek Tomczak, Poland’s Secretary of State at the Ministry of Economic Development and Technology, which is responsible for overseeing the ratification of the Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA). …
Ottawa – Rob Oliphant, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, today concluded his visit to Paraguay, where he led Canada’s delegation to the 54th regular session of the General Assembly of the Organization of American States (OAS) from June 26 to 28, 2024. During the General Assembly, Parliamentary Secretary Oliphant delivered a statement on behalf of Canada, where …
