Dubai – The impacts of climate change threaten human well-being, the global economy, and planetary health. That is why Canada is supporting climate change adaptation plans and disaster risk reduction, at home and abroad. In line with Health and Relief, Recovery and Peace Day at COP28, Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, highlighted Canada’s international adaptation finance by …
Dubai – Climate change is a global crisis that affects the entire world, but its devastating effects are not shared equally among countries. Developing countries, which contribute the least to the pollution that causes climate change, are the most vulnerable to some of its harshest consequences, like intense storms, catastrophic flooding, and rising sea levels. Canada is committed to helping …
Ottawa – Mary Ng, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development championed Canada’s innovative nuclear energy sector as she led a prominent Canadian business delegation at the World Nuclear Exhibition (WNE) in Paris, France. Minister Ng also participated in the Conference of Paris and the Enlit Europe forum to advance Canada’s objectives in the net-zero economy, sustainable growth …
Brussels – Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, met with David Cameron, Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs of the United Kingdom, during the Meeting of NATO Ministers of Foreign Affairs held in Brussels, Belgium. Minister Joly congratulated Secretary Cameron on his recent appointment to this position and expressed Canada’s appreciation for the two countries’ strong ongoing …
Gatineau – Canada is successfully bending the curve on the emissions that fuel climate change through a comprehensive, economy-wide set of solutions that include pollution pricing, historic investments in clean industry, clean electricity, less polluting transportation, cutting methane emissions, and reducing plastic waste, all bolstered by better nature protections and the first National Adaptation Strategy for dealing with the impacts …
Ottawa – Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, announced that Robert Oliphant, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, will represent Canada at the Dakar International Forum on Peace and Security in Africa, from November 27-28, 2023. The Parliamentary Secretary will address the second plenary session on the integrated approaches for a resilient and democratic Africa and reaffirm Canada’s …
Ottawa – Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced that she will be travelling to Brussels, Belgium from November 27 to 29 to attend a meeting of the NATO Foreign Affairs Ministers. In Brussels, Minister Joly will meet with her counterparts from NATO countries to discuss shared priorities and reaffirm Canada’s commitment to addressing key global security challenges. As …
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 in response to the release of the dispute settlement panel report regarding Canada’s administration of its dairy tariff rate quotas under the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA): “Canada is very pleased with the dispute settlement panel’s …
St. John’s – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau concluded his participation at the 19th Canada-European Union (EU) Leaders’ Summit in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador, where he was joined by the President of the European Council, Charles Michel, and the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen. Canada and the European Union have long shared a commitment to building …
Ottawa – Canada’s support for Ukraine is unwavering. The Government of Canada is committed to the people of Ukraine and the country’s economic recovery and reconstruction in the face of Russia’s military aggression, which has displaced millions and killed thousands of Ukrainians, disrupted the worldwide economy and worsened global problems such as food and energy security. Today, the Honourable Mary …
