Ottawa – Robert Oliphant, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, has concluded a productive visit to London, United Kingdom, where he attended Commonwealth Week events between March 11 and 13, 2025. While in London, Parliamentary Secretary Oliphant represented Canada at the Commonwealth Ministerial Action Group meeting, where members confirmed the Commonwealth’s key roles in contributing to peace, security, and human rights. …
Athens – Travel and tourism play an important role in promoting economic growth, developing destinations and strengthening understanding between peoples. They also reinforce cooperation and diplomatic relations between countries. Recently at a meeting in Athens, Olga Kefalogianni, Minister of Tourism for Greece, and Karine Asselin, Ambassador of Canada to Greece, signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on cooperation in the …
Sydney – Mary Ng, former Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development, concluded her visit to Sydney after leading a delegation of approximately 220 Canadians from 140 organizations on the Team Canada Trade Mission to Australia. As a key initiative under Canada’s Indo-Pacific Strategy, this was Canada’s 5th Team Canada Trade Mission travelling to its 7th Indo-Pacific market since 2023. …
Charlevoix – 1. We, the 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, reaffirm the G7’s steadfast commitment to contribute towards a free, open, and secure maritime domain based on the rule of law that strengthens international security, fosters economic prosperity, and ensures …
Charlevoix – Canada`s Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly is in Charlevoix for G7 summit. She said: “Canadians have been nothing but the strongest allies and the best neighbours to the United States. These tariffs are completely unjustifiable, and Canadians are united in the face of this economic threat. She said Canada and France are aligned on our shared priorities. At …
Ottawa – Canada and Bangladesh are steadfast partners working to advance mutual priorities and strengthen global sustainable development. This multifaceted partnership shares the united goals of gender parity, education and tackling climate change. Canada’s commitment to global partnerships will strengthen inclusion, reduce poverty and contribute to prosperity for Canadians. Ahmed Hussen, Minister of International Development, alongside Member of Parliament Parm …
Ottawa – Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, announced that Canada is imposing new sanctions under the Special Economic Measures (Iran) Regulations against Iranian individuals and entities who have engaged in gross human rights violations against Iranian civilians and destabilizing activities in the Middle East region and globally that undermine international peace, security or stability in a manner that is consistent with …
Ottawa – Canada is committed to diversifying its trade relationships and improving its commercial partnerships around the world. Mary Ng, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development, today announced the launch of negotiations to modernize the 1999 Foreign Investment Promotion and Protection Agreement (FIPA) between Canada and Uruguay. A modernized FIPA between Canada and Uruguay will support Canada’s …
Toronto – As African countries and institutions rapidly evolve, so too must Canada’s engagement. In a time of global economic and geopolitical uncertainty, Canada must seize opportunities to strengthen economic and national security, including by diversifying its markets; improving supply chain resilience; enhancing peace, security and human rights; and contributing to efforts that build and maintain corridors for critical goods, …
Ottawa – Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, announced that Canada is imposing new sanctions under the Special Economic Measures Act against seven individuals and three entities associated with the ongoing conflict in Sudan. After nearly two years of fighting, the situation is deteriorating, with growing violence and atrocities against civilians, propelled by the supply of arms and military equipment to the …
