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 …
Vientiane – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau met with the Prime Minister of Australia, Anthony Albanese, and the Prime Minister of New Zealand, Christopher Luxon, on the margins of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations Summit. The prime ministers highlighted the importance of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership and emphasized their commitment to strengthening the rules on trade …
Ottawa – Mid Summa Festival kicks off January 21 in Melbourne, Australia. Each year, this #LGBTQIA+ cultural festival attracts people from all around the world. If you’re going, follow these tips to stay safe and healthy:Mass gatherings, including sporting events, festivals, concerts, religious events, political rallies or demonstrations, bring together people from all over the world. If you are planning …
Ottawa – Canada’s Minister of National Defence, Bill Blair met with General Angus Campbell, Chief of the Defence Force, Australia. He said: “Australia is a close friend and ally, and our armed forces work together to ensure a free, open and inclusive Indo-Pacific. Today, I met with General Angus to discuss the Canada-Australia defence relationship and security challenges in the …
Ottawa – Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced that Canada is imposing additional sanctions against 4 individuals and 29 entities that have direct ties to Russia’s military-industrial complex, as well as to its financial and nuclear sectors. These sanctions are part of the Special Economic Measures (Russia) Regulations and target those who are complicit in Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. …
Australia – Matt Damon and Chris Hemsworth were in Byron Bay, Australia, wearing blue plaid shirts, took their beloved wives, Luciana Barroso and Elsa Pataky, out for a scenic beachside lunch with friends.
AUSTRALIA – Canadians had an early exit from the Fifa Women’s World Cup after the Olympic champion’s tournament-ending 4-0 loss to Australia.
Auckland – In Auckland, New Zealand, Mary Ng, Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business and Economic Development, concluded her participation in the seventh Commission meeting of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) hosted by New Zealand. Minister Ng and her CPTPP partners welcomed the United Kingdom as the newest member of the agreement. As Canada’s …
SYDNEY – Australia has become the first country to allow psychiatrists to prescribe certain psychedelic substances to patients with depression or post-traumatic stress disorder. The doctors there can now prescribe MDMA, called ecstasy also, for PTSD. Psilocybin, the psychoactive ingredient in psychedelic mushrooms, can be given to people who have hard-to-treat depression.
Wellington – Marco Mendicino, Minister of Public Safety, today marked the conclusion of a successful Five Country Ministerial (FCM) meeting in Wellington, New Zealand. The FCM is an annual gathering of Ministers from Five Eyes countries that provides a forum for Canada and its allies from the US, UK, New Zealand and Australia to advance work in areas of importance …
