Ottawa – Since the outset of the conflict in Sudan in April 2023, Canada has been working with its regional and international partners to address the deteriorating situation. Canada has repeatedly called on the warring parties to end hostilities, agree to a permanent ceasefire and to engage in mediation efforts. The Minister of Foreign Affairs and the Minister of International …
Ottawa – Global Affairs Canada has issued the following statement: “Canada participated in the 21st Plenary Meeting of the Kimberley Process on Conflict Diamonds held recently, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. As a founding member, Canada values this multilateral forum for the role that it has played in breaking the link between conflict and diamonds since its founding in 2003. “Unfortunately …
Ottawa – Canada is deeply concerned by the rapid increase in humanitarian needs arising from the conflict in Sudan, which has displaced more than 1.4 million people within the country and forced another 470,000 to flee to neighbouring countries since mid-April. Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister of International Development and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada, announced that …
