Stresa – Canadian Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland made the following statement at G7 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors Meeting. She said: Hello everyone. I am at the meeting of G7 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors held here in Stresa, Italy. This meeting is an opportunity to advance discussions with Canada’s allies, to strengthen our shared supply chains, and …
Canada increases cap for special measures for Gaza
Ottawa – Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, has issued the following statement on increasing the number of applications that will be accepted into processing under the temporary special measures for Palestinian extended family in Gaza: “We remain deeply concerned about the humanitarian tragedy unfolding in Gaza. Many people are worried about their loved ones and have expressed …
Temporary measures to support family members affected by crisis in Haiti
Ottawa—As the security situation in Haiti remains volatile, the Government of Canada continues to take action to help people who have been impacted by the violence and deteriorating security conditions. Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, announced temporary measures to support family members of Canadian citizens or permanent residents who have left Haiti, as well as Haitian nationals …
Minister Ng attends Canada-US-Mexico Free Trade Commission meeting
Phoenix – The Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) supports growth and prosperity across North America, generating nearly $2 trillion in annual merchandise trade. Mary Ng, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development, Katherine Tai, United States Trade Representative, and Raquel Buenrostro, Mexico’s Secretary of Economy, attended the fourth CUSMA Free Trade Commission (FTC) meeting, hosted by the United States …
Minister Ng meets with US Trade Representative Katherine Tai in Phoenix
Phoenix – Mary Ng, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development, met with Ambassador Katherine Tai, United States Trade Representative, at the fourth Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) Free Trade Commission meeting, hosted by the United States in Phoenix, Arizona. During their meeting, Minister Ng emphasized the need for the 3 countries to continue working together to successfully implement …
Canada announces additional sanctions on Russian for war against Ukraine
Ottawa – Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced that Canada is imposing additional sanctions on two individuals and six entities under the Special Economic Measures (Russia) Regulations. These sanctions are being imposed in coordination with Canada’s international partners. Today’s sanctions target individuals and entities that facilitated the illegal transportation of weapons, including ballistic missiles, from North Korea to Russia. …
Minister Ng advances Canada’s trade priorities at Apec
Arequipa – Mary Ng, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development, participated in the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Ministers Responsible for Trade Meeting in Arequipa, Peru. The meeting’s theme was Empower, Include, Grow. While at the APEC meeting, Minister Ng emphasized the importance of the rules-based multilateral trading system with the WTO at its core. She encouraged APEC …
Minister Joly concludes visit to Cyprus, Lebanon, Türkiye, Greece
Ottawa – Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today successfully concluded her visit to Cyprus, Lebanon, Türkiye and Greece, which took place from May 13 to 17, 2024. Her visit focused on strengthening bilateral relations, exchanging views on critical global and regional issues and gaining insights into developments in the region. In Cyprus, Minister Joly met with Constantinos Kombos, Minister …
Minister Duclos concludes productive visit to Washington, DC
Washington – Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Public Services and Procurement, concluded a successful visit to Washington, D.C. As both Canada and the United States depend on strong trade relationships and shared security objectives, this visit aimed at reinforcing the cooperation between the 2 countries and the importance of building and maintaining resilient supply chains, especially in the Canadian defence sector. …
Minister Hussen focused on Canada’s humanitarian assistance in visit to Jordan
Ottawa – Ahmed Hussen, Minister of International Development, concluded a visit to Jordan on May 12. The visit focused on Canada’s humanitarian assistance in the region and provided him with the opportunity to hear first-hand from humanitarian partners about the current situation in the Gaza Strip, including Rafah. Minister Hussen met with His Royal Highness Prince Rashid bin El Hassan to …