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 …
Ottawa – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau spoke with the Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Moussa Faki Mahamat, regarding the situation in Sudan. Prime Minister Trudeau expressed his deep concern about the ongoing conflict, the impact on civilians – including vulnerable populations – and the risks to regional stability. He highlighted his concern that conflict jeopardized Sudan’s efforts to establish …
Ottawa – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced about the visit of President of Germany, Frank-Walter Steinmeier from April 23 to 26, 2023. He is joined by Mrs Elke Büdenbender. During their visit, the President and Mrs Büdenbender will visit Ottawa, Ontario, Vancouver, British Columbia, and Yellowknife and Tuktoyaktuk, Northwest Territories. The President will be joined by ministers, Members of Parliament …
Ottawa – Global Affairs Canada today issued the following statement: “The situation in Sudan has rapidly deteriorated making it impossible to safeguard the safety and security of our staff in Khartoum. “After consulting with Canada’s Ambassador to Sudan, the decision has been made to temporarily suspend our operations in Sudan. Canadian diplomats will temporarily work from a safe location outside …
Ottawa – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau met with the President and Chief Executive Officer of the US Chamber of Commerce, Suzanne Clark. Building on President Biden’s successful visit to Canada last month, the Prime Minister and Ms. Clark discussed ongoing efforts to grow our economies and create good, middle-class jobs in both countries. Prime Minister Trudeau and Ms. Clark also …
Ottawa – Mary Ng, Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business and Economic Development, yesterday met with Liesje Schreinemacher, the Netherlands’ Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Cooperation. Minister Ng thanked Minister Schreinemacher for advancing ratification of the Canada-EU Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) in the Netherlands and highlighted how CETA has been a game changer for Canadian …
