Ottawa – Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, recently held a bilateral discussion with Eli Cohen, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Israel. Minister Joly and Minister Cohen discussed Canada and Israel’s strong, multidimensional and enduring friendship, driven by close people-to-people ties as Canada is home to the world’s third largest Jewish diaspora. Minister Joly congratulated Israel on its upcoming 75th …
Winnipeg – Several Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) tactical fighter squadrons and support units are participating in a major exercise at Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base (NAS JRB) New Orleans, Louisiana until late April. Exercise Cougar South runs from mid-March until April 24. Personnel from 3 Wing, Bagotville, Quebec; 4 Wing, Cold Lake, Alberta; 8 Wing, Trenton, Ontario; and …
Ottawa – In less than two months, Canada will mark the Coronation of its new monarch, His Majesty King Charles III. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced that a ceremony will be held in Ottawa for His Majesty’s Coronation on May 6, 2023, beginning a new chapter in our country’s history. The ceremony will acknowledge the special relationship His Majesty …
Ottawa – Defence Minister Anita Anand participated virtually in the Ukraine Defense Contact Group meeting hosted by United States Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III, where she announced additional military assistance to Ukraine. At the meeting, the Minister announced that Canada will donate approximately 8,000 rounds of 155mm ammunition, as well as 12 air defence missiles sourced from Canadian …
London – While leading a delegation of women entrepreneurs to the United Kingdom, Mary Ng, Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business and Economic Development, met in London with Kemi Badenoch, the United Kingdom’s Secretary of State for Business and Trade. Minister Ng and Secretary Badenoch discussed the ongoing process for the United Kingdom to accede to the Comprehensive …
Ottawa – Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, announced earlier that Robert Oliphant, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, will attend Commonwealth Week events in London, United Kingdom, from March 12 to 17. On March 13, Parliamentary Secretary Oliphant attended events to commemorate Commonwealth Day and to mark the 10th anniversary of the Commonwealth Charter, a landmark document …
Moncton – Atlantic Canada’s fish and seafood sector is a vital part of the region’s economy and character. It’s an engine for economic growth and trade, supports food security, and is a key employer in rural communities across the region. As global demand is on the rise, the Government of Canada is committed to working with entrepreneurs and innovators to …
