Ottawa – Bill Blair, Canada`s Minister of National Defence, said recently that the country released Our North, Strong and Free: A Renewed Vision for Canada’s Defence`strategy. He said: “This updated defence policy strengthens our Arctic sovereignty, invests in the members of the Canadian Forces, delivers new capabilities, and increases defence production here in Canada. Also, courtesy of Standing Nato Maritime …
Washington – Minister of Economic Development, International Trade and Export Promotion, Mary Ng is in Washington for a meeting with US Trade Representative Katherine Tai. Her office said Ng will discuss electric vehicles and softwood lumber among other topics. Ng plans to discuss a range of issues with Tai, including “economic security, secure and resilient supply chains and the electric …
Ottawa – Mary Ng, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development, has said: “Canada has supported Ukraine since day one of Russia’s illegal invasion, and we will be there to help Ukraine rebuild when they win this war.”
Halifax – The Government of Canada is taking a whole-of-government approach to strengthen our economy and reduce the cost of living for Canadians. In doing so, we must continue to work with all partners to increase productivity and remove regulatory barriers so businesses and our economy can thrive. As part of these efforts, Anita Anand, President of Treasury Board will …
Ottawa – The Government of Canada intends to implement a 100 per cent surtax on all Chinese-made EVs, effective October 1, 2024. This includes electric and certain hybrid passenger automobiles, trucks, buses, and delivery vans. It will be implemented on the products listed below, when imported from China. Descriptions are included for illustrative purposes, with the scope established by the …
Pretoria – Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today concluded a successful trip to Côte d’Ivoire and South Africa from August 19 to 22, 2024. In Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, Minister Joly met with the Vice-President, Tiémoko Meyliet Koné, and highlighted the friendship between Côte d’Ivoire and Canada as well as the commercial exchanges and people-to-people ties that make both countries …
Ottawa – The Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) is a high-standard, high-ambition agreement that promotes the integration of Canadian SMEs into regional and global supply chains, while advancing the rights of our workers and our environmental priorities. The Agreement provides a stable, rules-based, and predictable trading environment for Canadian enterprises in North America. This week the Government of Canada launched public …
Kiev – International Development Minister Ahmed Hussen says Canada will provide $5.7 million for Ukrainians to meet their basic needs. Ottawa says it’s maintaining solidarity with Ukraine two-and-a-half years into Russia’s full-scale invasion as Hussen visits Kyiv. The trip has a focus on children, with Hussen visiting the main children’s hospital, which was damaged by a Russian missile in July. …
Ottawa – Bill Blair, Minister of National Defence, spoke with Ukraine’s Defence Minister Rustem Umerov. He said: “Our support for Ukraine is steadfast, and we will stand together until victory. We’ll continue to provide Ukraine with the tools it needs – and last month, Canada announced $500 million in additional military assistance.”
Ottawa – Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today is visiting Côte d’Ivoire on August 19-20, followed by South Africa from August 21-22. In Abdijan, Côte d’Ivoire, Minister Joly will meet with the Vice-President Tiémoko Meyliet Koné and Minister of Defense, Téné Birahima Ouattara to discuss shared priorities related to counterterrorism and to explore ways to reinforce regional security. She …
