Ottawa – Canada has announced $84.6 million in funding for nutrition-specific programming to support the implementation of four new projects by Canadian partners. These projects will contribute to Canada’s 10-year Global Health and Rights commitment, including the priority focus on sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR), and to Canada’s 2020 commitment to increase funding for gender-informed nutrition interventions. Gender …
Ottawa – The Horn of Africa is facing a climate emergency that shows no sign of ending. Having had below-average rainfall for more than 2 years, the region is experiencing its worst drought ever recorded. Even in areas where rain has recently fallen, the ground is too dry to absorb it, leading to devastating flash floods. Canada is extremely concerned …
Ottawa – Global Affairs Canada in a statement has said: “In light of what has been discussed between Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on the sidelines of the summit of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Forum in Bangkok …
Toronto— The Government of Canada is committed to strengthening ties with South Korea, a key partner for Canada in the Indo-Pacific, as we mark the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between our two countries this year. Ali Ehsassi, Member of Parliament for Willowdale, on behalf of Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, highlighted the signing of a new …
Hiroshima – The G7 Leaders’ Summit in Hiroshim, Japan has ended and Prime Minister Justine Trudeau said he is “on our way back home, but we’re not done working with partners from around the world. We’ll continue to do that – to make your life more affordable, to create good jobs for Canadians, and to build a clean economy and …
Washington – François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, and Mary Ng, Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business and Economic Development, concluded a two-day visit to Washington, D.C., where they took part in the first-ever North American semiconductor conference. Alongside Gina Raimondo, United States Secretary of Commerce, and Raquel Buenrostro, Mexico’s Secretary of Economy, the ministers explored …
Hiroshima – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau met with the Prime Minister of Japan, Kishida Fumio, on the margins of the G7 Summit in Hiroshima, Japan. The leaders reaffirmed the strength of Canada and Japan’s strategic partnership as well as their shared commitment to a free, open, and inclusive Indo-Pacific region. They committed to continue working closely together to grow our …
Seoul – The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today concluded a successful bilateral visit to the Republic of Korea (Korea) on the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between our two countries, where he continued to strengthen ties and grow our economies. Canada and Korea have a strong history of shared values and priorities, including defending democracy and standing up for human …
Seoul – Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau paid tribute at the grave of Frank Schofield. He said: “About 53 years ago, Frank Schofield became the first foreigner to be buried in the Seoul National Cemetery. Today, we honoured this brave Canadian – and paid our respects to all of the heroes and patriots buried there. May their service and sacrifice …
Ottawa – Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced that she will be travelling to Seoul, Republic of Korea (Korea), from May 15 to 17, 2023 to jointly advance both countries’ economic prosperity and security cooperation. She will also visit Manila, Philippines, from May 18 to 21, to advance bilateral cooperation and the implementation of Canada’s Indo-Pacific Strategy. In …
