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 …
Parliamentary Secretary Oliphant visits Ethiopia
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 …
Minister Champagne wraps up US tour
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, …
Minister Champagne in DC to promote Canada–US economic security
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 …
Minister Joly meets with UAE’s Minister of Foreign Affairs
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 …
Melanie Joly meets with Assistant speaker of Shoura Council in Saudi Arabia
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 …
Ministers Ng, Champagne promote Canada-US economic ties with Ambassador Hillman
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 …
Canada announces continued assistance for people in Gaza
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 …
Minister Ng meets with Peru’s PM, Minister of Economy and Finance
Toronto – Mary Ng, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development, met with Alberto Otárola Peñaranda, Prime Minister of Peru, and José Arista, Minister of Economy and Finance of Peru, on the margins of the Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) Annual Convention. Minister Ng congratulated Minister Arista on his Cabinet appointment. She highlighted the 80-year history …
Minister Hussen announces negotiations of sovereign loan to Ecuador
Toronto – Canada and Ecuador have maintained official bilateral relations since 1960, with shared values including inclusive economic growth, biodiversity and climate protection. Canada remains committed in supporting Ecuador and its goal of reducing its greenhouse gas emissions in the energy sector under the Paris Agreement. Today, during a Canadian Council for the Americas event in Toronto, Ahmed Hussen, Minister …