Verona – François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, concluded a three-day visit to Italy, where he joined his G7 counterparts to discuss innovation and the governance and responsible use of emerging technologies. Artificial intelligence (AI) was prominent in the discussions, with a particular focus on its safe, secure and responsible development, deployment and use. Minister Champagne reiterated Canada’s …
Ottawa – Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, met with the Palestinian Authority President, Mahmoud Abbas, and with the Palestinian Authority Minister of Foreign Affairs, Riad Malki, while visiting the West Bank. During the two meetings, Minister Joly raised the dire humanitarian crisis in Gaza, including the protection of civilians and the growing threat of hunger and disease for displaced …
Ottawa – Global Affairs Canada today issued the following statement: “Canada is committed to supporting Haiti and the Haitian people. Our immediate priority remains the safety and security of Canadians as we continue to closely monitor the security situation in Haiti. Global Affairs Canada continually assesses the security of its personnel and property abroad through a rigorous risk assessment analysis. “Due …
Addis Ababa – Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, announced that Robert Oliphant, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, will travel to Ethiopia from March 14 to 15. During his trip, Parliamentary Secretary Oliphant met with government officials and representatives of the African Union Commission. He reiterated Canada’s commitment to deepening relations and to work in partnership towards …
Washington – François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, concluded a visit to three key states and the District of Columbia. The visit was part of the Team Canada engagement strategy with the US. After kicking off the visit in the Windsor–Detroit (Michigan) region, along with Mary Ng, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development, and Kirsten Hillman, …
Ottawa – François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, travelled to Washington, DC, as part of the Team Canada engagement strategy. The minister met with key senators and participate in the SAFE Summit organized by Securing America’s Future Energy (SAFE) and the Electrification Coalition. While in Washington, Minister Champagne also meet with South Carolina’s governor, Henry McMaster, as well …
Dubai – Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, met with His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the United Arab Emirates. Minister Joly and Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed discussed a number of priorities and reaffirmed their commitment to work together on international issues, including global and regional security. The two Ministers exchanged views on a range …
RIYADH- Canadian Minister of Foreign Affairs Mélanie Joly met with Assistant Speaker of the Saudi Shoura Council, Dr Hanan bint Abdulrahim Al-Ahmadi at the Shoura Council headquarters in Riyadh. Dr Al-Ahmadi highlighted the council’s active role in parliamentary diplomacy and its impact on developing and strengthening relations with councils and parliaments, as well as in enriching parliamentary work, and fostering …
Toronto, Mary Ng, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development; François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry; and Kirsten Hillman, Ambassador of Canada to the United States, were in Windsor, Ontario, and Detroit, Michigan, today to meet with industry, labour and other key sector representatives on both sides of the border. As the Team Canada-United States engagement …
Mississauga – Canada is deeply concerned by the catastrophic humanitarian situation in Gaza that is worsening by the hour. Help must reach civilians as quickly as possible. Canada is working to overcome challenges related to humanitarian access and the delivery of life-saving relief so that more assistance can reach those in need. Canada was the first G7 country to provide …
