Ottawa – The modernized Canada-Ukraine Free Trade Agreement (CUFTA) marks a new era in Canada and Ukraine’s economic relationship and will be fundamental to the participation of Canadian businesses in Ukraine’s economic reconstruction and recovery from Russia’s illegal and unjustified invasion. Mary Ng, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development, tabled the text of the modernized CUFTA in …
Ottawa – Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, was pleased to meet yesterday with the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, who is visiting Canada from October 16 to 17, 2023. Minister Joly and the High Commissioner discussed the overall state of human rights around the world and Canada’s role within the international human rights system. Minister …
Marrakech – Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Chrystia Freeland, concluded a visit to Marrakech, Morocco for meetings of G7 and G20 Finance Ministers and the Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank. The Deputy Prime Minister discussed with Canada’s allies and partners the importance of building clean economies that deliver for working people, securing …
Amman, Jordan – Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, met with Ayman Safadi, Jordan’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates, in Amman, Jordan. Minister Joly thanked Minister Safadi for Jordan’s continued constructive role in the Middle East. She expressed Canada’s serious concerns over the devastating impacts of Hamas’s terrorist attack on Israel and the dire humanitarian toll on Palestinian civilians. …
Ottawa – Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, announced that she will be travelling through Greece, to Israel and Jordan from October 13 to 15, 2023. During her trip, the Minister will reaffirm Canada’s support for Israel and its right to defend itself in accordance with international law, discuss the impacts of Hamas’ terrorist attack on Israel and the rapidly …
Ottawa – Ahmed Hussen, Minister of International Development, announced that Canada is providing an initial $10 million in funding for humanitarian assistance in response to recent appeals from experienced and trusted humanitarian partners to address urgent needs stemming from the crisis in Israel, West Bank and the Gaza Strip. This funding will help provide food, water, emergency medical assistance, protection …
Brussels – Bill Blair, Minister of National Defence, participated in the 16th Ukraine Defense Contact Group (UDCG) meeting in Brussels, Belgium, hosted by United States Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III. The meeting brought together representatives from approximately 50 countries, who reaffirmed their commitment to supporting Ukraine and discussed comprehensive military aid to address Ukraine’s immediate defence needs and longer-term …
Toronto – Mary Ng, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development, delivered a keynote address to kick off the Africa Accelerating 2023 conference in Toronto, Ontario. During the conference, Minister Ng discussed Canada’s efforts to advance trade and investment priorities and deepen economic cooperation between Canada and the countries of Africa. Minister Ng highlighted Canada’s support for the …
Ottawa – Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau condemned Hamas attack on Israel. He said on X: “Canada strongly condemns the current terrorist attacks against Israel. These acts of violence are completely unacceptable. We stand with Israel and fully support its right to defend itself.”
Province will continue to defend Ontario’s forest sector and free trade TORONTO — Graydon Smith, Minister of Natural Resources and Forestry, and Vic Fedeli, Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade, issued the following statement regarding this week’s North American Free Trade Agreement (Nafta) panel ruling on Canada’s challenge to anti-dumping duties imposed by the US Department of Commerce …
