Ottawa – Growing and expanding Canada’s air transport relationships allows airlines to introduce more flight options, giving passengers more choice and greater convenience, and opening up new opportunities for Canadian businesses. Minister of Transport and Internal Trade, Anita Anand, announced that Canada has recently reached a first-time air transport agreement with Ghana. The new agreement with Ghana includes: The right …
Ottawa – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau held call with his US counterpart President Donald Trump, first time since Trump launched a trade war yesterday with devastating tariffs on all Canadian goods. The exact details of what Trudeau and Trump discussed are not yet known. A spokesperson for Trudeau would only say they spoke about “trade and fentanyl.” The call lasted …
Ottawa – Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, issued the following statement: “Canada is deeply concerned that 40 Uyghur refugees were forcibly returned to China today, putting them at a serious risk of torture, mistreatment, repressive surveillance, arbitrary detention and forced labour. “Canada has serious concerns that this is a violation of Thailand’s obligation under the Convention against Torture and …
Ottawa – Recently the Canada-Brazil Defence Cooperation Agreement went into force, following the official ratification by both Governments. This agreement enhances the strong defence ties between Canada and Brazil and solidifies continued cooperation to support regional peace and security. With the implementation of this agreement, Canada and Brazil will advance defence cooperation through training and education; United Nations peacekeeping operations; …
Ottawa – This past week, the Minister of Transport and Internal Trade, Anita Anand, travelled to Washington DC to participate in a series of bilateral meetings with U.S. government officials. She underscored the importance of the Canada-United States relationship, the strong economic ties, and engaged partners on shared transportation priorities. While in Washington, Minister Anand met with her counterpart, Secretary …
Ottawa – Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, travelled to London, United Kingdom (UK), for a bilateral visit. Minister Joly met with David Lammy, the UK’s Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, to discuss shared priorities, including the implementation of the ceasefire in Gaza and Russia’s ongoing invasion of Ukraine. Minister Joly will also meet with Jonathan …
Caribbean – Ahmed Hussen, Minister of International Development, announced more than $38 million in new funding for several initiatives at the 48th Regular Meeting of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM). The multifaceted strategic partnership between Canada and CARICOM continues to demonstrate shared priorities and Canada’s commitment to the region. The funding announced today includes $7 million in …
Brunei – Mary Ng, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development, concluded her visit to Singapore and Brunei after participating in the third annual Canada-in-Asia Conference (CIAC), which was held from February 19 to 21, 2025, and organized by the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada and Universities Canada. As a world leader in the nuclear sector, Canada is …
Singapore – Mary Ng, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development, met with Gan Kim Yong, Singapore’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade and Industry. During the meeting, Minister Ng noted the strong and long-standing partnership between Canada and Singapore as the 2 countries celebrate 60 years of diplomatic relations. The Minister and the Deputy Prime Minister spoke …
Brussels – In Brussels, Canada`s Foreign Affairs Minister, Melanie Joly met with the Nato Secretary General, Mark Rutte. She reiterated Canada’s unwavering support for Ukraine and highlighted the significant investments Canada is making in the Canadian Armed Forces.
