London – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau met with the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Rishi Sunak. The prime ministers discussed Russia’s illegal and unjustified invasion of Ukraine and reiterated their ongoing and steadfast support for Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. They spoke of the need to further coordinate support for Ukraine’s reconstruction efforts, noting the upcoming Ukraine Reconstruction Conference …
Gatineau – Canada continues to play a leadership role on the world stage, driving ambitious action with international partners to fight climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution. Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, co-hosted a meeting with Jennifer Morgan, German State Secretary and Special Envoy for International Climate Action, and a group of contributors to take stock of …
Ottawa – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced that he and Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, and Whit Fraser will travel to the United Kingdom on May 6, 2023, to attend the Coronation of Canada’s new Monarch, His Majesty King Charles III. Prime Minister Trudeau will be accompanied by Sophie Grégoire Trudeau. They will be joined by Assembly of …
Ottawa – Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced that Canada is imposing additional sanctions under the Special Economic Measures (Iran) Regulations. This is the 11th package of sanctions imposed by Canada against the Iranian regime since October 2022, and builds on Canada’s efforts to align with recent designations announced by the European Union, the United Kingdom and the United …
Ottawa – Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, concluded a successful one-week trade mission to Japan and Singapore. The mission underscored one of the Government of Canada’s top priorities under the Indo Pacific Strategy (IPS): to expand our partnerships and trade relationships in this region. Throughout the outreach, Minister Bibeau took part in conversations with her international counterparts and …
Ottawa – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau spoke with the President of Djibouti, Ismaïl Omar Guelleh, about the situation in Sudan. Prime Minister Trudeau expressed deep concern about the conflict in Sudan and its impact on the humanitarian situation and the stability of the region, as well as on the transition to a civilian government in Sudan. The Prime Minister thanked …
Ottawa—Canada continues to call for an end to violence in Sudan and remains deeply concerned for the safety of people in the country. We are working to help those seeking safety in Canada, including Sudanese nationals already in Canada who may not wish to return home at this time. Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, announced more details …
Ottawa- Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has said: “We’re renewing and expanding our Women’s Voice and Leadership Program – which supports women’s rights organizations and feminist movements around the world – because women’s voices belong at every table.” The government has announced $195 million over 5 years and $43.3M annually thereafter, on an ongoing basis to provide sustainable, flexible and responsive …
Ottawa – This week, from April 28 to 29, the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Chrystia Freeland, will attend a meeting of European Union Economy and Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors in Stockholm, Sweden. The Deputy Prime Minister has been invited by Sweden, the current President of the Council of the European Union, to discuss the impacts …
Ottawa – Mary Ng, Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business and Economic Development, spoke yesterday with Raquel Buenrostro, Mexico’s Secretary of Economy. During the call, Minister Ng expressed her concern with Mexico’s proposed mining reforms, which could affect Canadian investment in Mexico’s mining sector, as well as potential impacts on North American competitiveness and supply chain resiliency. The …
