Ottawa – During the Team Canada Trade Mission to the Philippines, which was led by Mary Ng, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development, Canadian companies announced several key initiatives and partnerships that will help advance trade and investment and create well-paying middle-class jobs for Canadians. Opportunities for Canadian businesses in the Philippines Air Canada flights from Vancouver, …
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, in collaboration with Global Affairs Canada and the Department of National Defence, successfully negotiated a General Security of Information Agreement (GSOIA) concerning industrial security and national defence with …
Jakarta – Mary Ng, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development, has concluded her visit to Indonesia, the first stop of the largest ever Team Canada Trade Mission to Indonesia and the Philippines. The mission, a key initiative under Canada’s Indo-Pacific Strategy, opened doors to an important market for a diverse group of Canadian exporters and innovators. With …
Ottawa – Since the outset of the conflict in Sudan in April 2023, Canada has been working with its regional and international partners to address the deteriorating situation. Canada has repeatedly called on the warring parties to end hostilities, agree to a permanent ceasefire and to engage in mediation efforts. The Minister of Foreign Affairs and the Minister of International …
Ottawa – Rob Oliphant, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, will travel to Egypt to represent Canada at the Cairo conference on the humanitarian response in Gaza on December 2, 2024. This conference is co-convened by the Government of Egypt and the UN. Canada remains deeply concerned by the persistent and worsening catastrophic humanitarian conditions and the imminent …
Ottawa – Global Affairs Canada has issued the following statement: “Canada participated in the 21st Plenary Meeting of the Kimberley Process on Conflict Diamonds held recently, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. As a founding member, Canada values this multilateral forum for the role that it has played in breaking the link between conflict and diamonds since its founding in 2003. “Unfortunately …
Toronto – Canada continues to be deeply concerned by the persistent and worsening catastrophic humanitarian conditions and the imminent risk of famine in Gaza. The human suffering at this scale and severity requires urgent attention and an immediate response. Canada remains committed to ensuring that Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank receive the life-saving assistance they desperately need. Ahmed …
Baku – Minister Guilbeault shared a statement as Canada wraps up its participation at the 29th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29). “Canada came to COP29 with a purpose: to demonstrate that multilateralism matters—both to respond to the climate crisis, and to support ambitious and inclusive international climate action. Throughout the two weeks of COP29, our Canadian delegation worked in …
TORONTO — Premier Doug Ford issued the following statement following the First Ministers’ meeting between Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Canada’s premiers: “For months, Ontario has been pushing the federal government to show that Canada understands, cares and is responsive to U.S. security and economic concerns, including by urging them to match U.S. tariffs on China, ban Chinese software in …
Ottawa – Canada’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Melanie Joly said: “Canada and Japan are committed to strengthening our defense cooperation. Minister Iwaya and I welcomed the launch of negotiations for the Equipment and Technology Transfer Agreement between our two countries.”
