Minister Joly speaks with US Secretary of State Blinken

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Washington – Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and United States Secretary of State, Anthony Blinken, met in Washington, D.C., to discuss the strength of the Canada-U.S. relationship and its importance to security and prosperity in the region and around the world. Minister Joly and Secretary Blinken discussed important transboundary issues, such as the Canada-United States Columbia River Treaty and …

Canada appoints new ambassador to Haiti

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Ottawa -Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced the appointment of André François Giroux as Ambassador of Canada to Haiti. He replaces Sébastien Carrière. Canada continues to play a leadership role in the response to the ongoing political, security and humanitarian crisis in Haiti through the coordination of international security assistance, the implementation of targeted sanctions and the provision …