Canada sends condolences for victims of Hawai’i wildfires

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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 …

Canada wants detained democratically elected Niger govt members to be released immediately

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Ottawa – Global Affairs Canada has said: “Canada welcomes the leadership and decisions taken by the leaders of the Economic Community of West African States [ECOWAS] at their summit on Sunday, July 30, aimed at restoring constitutional order in Niger. Canada reiterates that President Mohamed Bazoum, his family and the detained members of the democratically elected government must be released …

Canada, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia restore diplomatic ties

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Ottawa – Global Affairs Canada in a statement has said: “In light of what has been discussed between Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on the sidelines of the summit of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Forum in Bangkok …

Government of Canada helping Canadians in Sudan

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Ottawa – As the security situation in Sudan continues to worsen, the Government of Canada is taking action to bring Canadians to safety. Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Anita Anand, Minister of National Defence, provided an update on assistance to Canadians in Sudan, including departures in close coordination with partners and allies. Canada has been chairing discussions on …