Ontario – Canada, the European Commission France, Germany, Ireland, Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States, gave joint donor statement on humanitarian access in Sudan. They said: “The people of Sudan are experiencing one of the world’s worst humanitarian crises. 25 million people, half of Sudan’s population, are in urgent need of assistance. Fighting between the Sudanese Armed Forces …
Naples – Bill Blair, Minister of National Defence, concluded a successful visit to Europe where he participated in a meeting of North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Defence Ministers as well as the first-ever G7 Defence Ministers’ Meeting (DMM). During the NATO DMM meeting from October 17 to 18, hosted by NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, Minister Blair announced a commitment of …
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 about Canada’s dairy tariff rate quota (TRQ) policies under the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP). “Canada is very disappointed that New Zealand has decided to continue to challenge Canada’s dairy TRQ system. …
Gatineau – The inclusion of persons with disabilities in all aspects of society enriches communities, promotes economic growth, and advances a culture of respect. This is why the Government of Canada continues to invest in programs and policies that help to remove barriers for persons with disabilities and pave the way for a brighter future for all, both in Canada …
Ottawa – Ahmed Hussen, Minister of International Development, today concluded a 2-day visit to Türkiye and the United Arab Emirates. The visit focused on Canada’s humanitarian assistance in the region and was an opportunity for the Minister to see and hear first-hand from humanitarian partners, how assistance is being delivered to vulnerable civilians in Lebanon, Gaza, and the West Bank. …
Ottawa – Since the Team Canada Trade Mission to Japan nearly a year ago, these large-scale missions have visited Malaysia, Vietnam and the Republic of Korea and will soon visit Indonesia and the Philippines. Mary Ng, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development, announced that she will lead a Team Canada Trade Mission to Australia from February 16 …
Ottawa – Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Ahmed Hussen, Minister of International Development issued the following statement following recent events in the Middle East: “Canada is deeply disturbed by the recent events in the Middle East. The violence must stop, and a diplomatic solution must be found before further human tragedy ensues. “We urgently call for a ceasefire …
Ottawa – Bill Blair, Minister of National Defence, will travel to Europe from October 17-20 to meet with Allies and partners to discuss issues of shared interest and ways to strengthen defence relationships. From October 17-18, Minister Blair will attend the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Defence Ministers’ Meeting (DMM) in Brussels, Belgium. This meeting will be an important opportunity for Allies to …
Laos – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau met with the Prime Minister of Vietnam, Pham Minh Chinh, on the margins of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit. Prime Minister Trudeau offered condolences to Prime Minister Chinh and the people of Vietnam following the devastating impact of Typhoon Yagi, and Prime Minister Chinh thanked Canada for its support in the …
Ottawa – Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Public Safety, Democratic Institutions and Intergovernmental Affairs, issued the following statement: “Earlier , Commissioner Duheme and Assistant Commissioner Gauvin of the RCMP released findings with respect to the involvement of agents of the Government of India in serious criminal activity on Canadian soil. The RCMP took this unprecedented step in response to the fact that despite law …
