Ottawa – Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, has issued the following statement regarding the ongoing violence in Haiti: “Canada strongly condemns the horrifying violence that continues to be perpetrated by gangs in Haiti, resulting in immense suffering. Unchecked violence and corruption have created deep insecurity, harming civilians and leaving children at risk of starvation. “This politically-motivated violence is clearly …
Deputy PM to attend G7, G20, IMF, World Bank meetings
Ottawa – Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Chrystia Freeland, attended Fall Meetings of G7 and G20 Finance Ministers and the Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank in Washington D.C. At these meetings, the Deputy Prime Minister advanced work with Canada’s allies to strengthen supply chains with trusted trading partners to create jobs and …
Joint donor statement on humanitarian access in Sudan
Ontario – Canada, the European Commission France, Germany, Ireland, Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States, gave joint donor statement on humanitarian access in Sudan. They said: “The people of Sudan are experiencing one of the world’s worst humanitarian crises. 25 million people, half of Sudan’s population, are in urgent need of assistance. Fighting between the Sudanese Armed Forces …
Minister Blair concludes successful visit to Europe
Naples – Bill Blair, Minister of National Defence, concluded a successful visit to Europe where he participated in a meeting of North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Defence Ministers as well as the first-ever G7 Defence Ministers’ Meeting (DMM). During the NATO DMM meeting from October 17 to 18, hosted by NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, Minister Blair announced a commitment of …
Ministers speak on Canada’s CPTPP dairy tariff dispute with New Zealand
Ottawa – Mary Ng, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development, and Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, issued the following statement about Canada’s dairy tariff rate quota (TRQ) policies under the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP). “Canada is very disappointed that New Zealand has decided to continue to challenge Canada’s dairy TRQ system. …
Minister Khera attends G7 Ministers’ Meeting on Inclusion & Disability
Gatineau – The inclusion of persons with disabilities in all aspects of society enriches communities, promotes economic growth, and advances a culture of respect. This is why the Government of Canada continues to invest in programs and policies that help to remove barriers for persons with disabilities and pave the way for a brighter future for all, both in Canada …
Minister Hussen concludes visit to Türkiye, UAE focused on Canada’s humanitarian assistance
Ottawa – Ahmed Hussen, Minister of International Development, today concluded a 2-day visit to Türkiye and the United Arab Emirates. The visit focused on Canada’s humanitarian assistance in the region and was an opportunity for the Minister to see and hear first-hand from humanitarian partners, how assistance is being delivered to vulnerable civilians in Lebanon, Gaza, and the West Bank. …
Minister Ng announces Trade Missions to bring more of Canada to Indo-Pacific
Ottawa – Since the Team Canada Trade Mission to Japan nearly a year ago, these large-scale missions have visited Malaysia, Vietnam and the Republic of Korea and will soon visit Indonesia and the Philippines. Mary Ng, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development, announced that she will lead a Team Canada Trade Mission to Australia from February 16 …
Statement by ministers Joly, Hussen on recent events in Middle East
Ottawa – Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Ahmed Hussen, Minister of International Development issued the following statement following recent events in the Middle East: “Canada is deeply disturbed by the recent events in the Middle East. The violence must stop, and a diplomatic solution must be found before further human tragedy ensues. “We urgently call for a ceasefire …
Bill Blair to travel to Europe for Nato, G7 Defence Ministers’ Meet
Ottawa – Bill Blair, Minister of National Defence, will travel to Europe from October 17-20 to meet with Allies and partners to discuss issues of shared interest and ways to strengthen defence relationships. From October 17-18, Minister Blair will attend the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Defence Ministers’ Meeting (DMM) in Brussels, Belgium. This meeting will be an important opportunity for Allies to …