Ottawa – The Group of Creditors of Ukraine gave the following statement: The representatives of the Group of Creditors of Ukraine held a meeting on 23 March 2023, in the presence of representatives of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank, to provide financing assurances to support the approval by the IMF Executive Board of the envisaged IMF programme …
Canada, partners condemn HR violations against women in Afghanistan
Ottawa – The following is a statement from the Foreign Ministers of Australia, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, the Republic of Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Türkiye, the United Kingdom, and the United States and the High Representative of the European Union. “On the occasion of International Women’s …
Purple vegetables for diabetes
Finland – Medics are asking people to eat more purple vegetables, University of Turku researchers in Finland believe that anthocyanins, found in red and purple fruits and vegetables like strawberries and blueberries, may help prevent diabetes. Purplish tubers (potatoes) are particularly beneficial to your health.
Schedule for 2023 IIHF Women’s World Championship released
CALGARY – Hockey Canada, the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) and the Ontario Women’s Hockey Association (OWHA) have released the schedule for the 2023 IIHF Women’s World Championship, which is set to take place April 5-16 at CAA Centre in Brampton, Ont. In the preliminary-round, Group A will feature Canada, Czechia, Japan, Switzerland and the United States, while Finland, France, …
Switzerland pips Finland 3-2 in world juniors
MONCTON – Switzerland opened the world junior hockey championship with a 3-2 win over Finland on Monday after Attilio Biasca scored the game-winning goal 41 seconds into overtime.
Trudeau: Canada, Finland united against Russian invasion in Ukraine
Ottawa – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said at the Nato summit that “Canada and Finland are united against Russia’s illegal invasion of Ukraine.” He talked to President Sauli Niinistö of Finland “about the war and reiterated Canada’s support for Finland’s Nato membership. We’ll keep working together as close friends and security partners.”
Minister Joly to travel to Finland, Germany and Belgium
Ottawa – Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, announced that she will be travelling to Finland, Germany and Belgium to coordinate with Canada’s partners on responses to Russian President Vladimir Putin’s unjustifiable invasion of Ukraine. Canada is unwavering in our support of Ukraine and its people. We will continue to work together with our partners and Allies to impose severe …