Ottawa – The Global Affairs Canada issued the following statement: “Two years have passed since the UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights released a landmark assessment, detailing grave human rights violations in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region of China. The assessment describes serious human rights violations that have been committed in Xinjiang, and notes that the extent …
Ottawa – Global Affairs Canada has issued the following statement: “The health, safety and security of Canada’s diplomatic staff and their families remain a priority for the Government of Canada” “Due to the unpredictable security situation, Canada has made the decision to temporarily relocate dependent children of Canada-based employees from Tel Aviv. Dependent children and their legal guardians from the …
Ottawa – Global Affairs Canada issued the following statement on actions taken by the People’s Republic of China against Philippine vessels in the South China Sea: “Canada condemns the dangerous and destabilizing actions taken by the People’s Republic of China (PRC) against Philippine vessels on June 17, 2024, near Second Thomas Shoal. The PRC’s use of water cannons, dangerous maneuvers …
Ottawa – The proposed Foreign Influence Transparency and Accountability Act (FITAA) would impose an obligation on individuals and entities that enter into an arrangement with a foreign principal (as described below), to register their arrangements and disclose any foreign influence activities undertaken where they are in relation to government or political processes in Canada. Relevant information from the registration would …
Ottawa – Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs issued the following statement regarding Canada’s assisted departures from Haiti: “The safety of Canadians, at home and abroad, is our top priority. Our teams in Ottawa and in the region continue to work tirelessly to help Canadians and those with strong ties to Canada leave Haiti. We have been working around the …
Ottawa – Global Affairs Canada today issued the following statement: “Canada is committed to supporting Haiti and the Haitian people. Our immediate priority remains the safety and security of Canadians as we continue to closely monitor the security situation in Haiti. Global Affairs Canada continually assesses the security of its personnel and property abroad through a rigorous risk assessment analysis. “Due …
Ottawa – Melanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs has thanked her team for their work at Global Affairs Canada. She said: “To the sanctions team, the consular affairs team, the communications and policy teams, and everyone in between at Global Affairs Canada headquarters, I can’t thank you enough for your hard work this year. Wishing you and your family a …
Ottawa – Global Affairs Canada has issued the following statement: “Canada condemns the actions taken by the People’s Republic of China (PRC) this weekend against Philippine civilian and government vessels in the South China Sea, first at Scarborough Shoal on December 9 and then at Second Thomas Shoal on December 10. The use of dangerous maneuvers, collisions, water cannons and …
Ottawa – Global Affairs Canada has issued the following statement: “Canada strongly condemns the extremist settler violence against Palestinians in the West Bank and is also gravely concerned by reports of Palestinian communities being forcibly removed from their lands in the West Bank. Canada, along with partners, calls on the Government of Israel to take immediate action to stop such …
Ottawa – Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, issued the following statement: “The State of Hawai’i has declared a state of emergency in Maui because of major wildfires, and evacuation efforts are under way on Maui and the island of Hawai’i. On behalf of all Canadians, I offer our heartfelt condolences to those who have lost family and friends and wish …
