Minister Hussen in Atlantic Canada supports robust international development sector

eAwazLocal News

Ottawa – Ahmed Hussen, Minister of International Development, concluded a tour in Atlantic Canada with several engagements focused on the Canadian international development sector. Kicking off the tour in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador, Minister Hussen, accompanied by Joanne Thompson, Member of Parliament for St. John’s East, met with professionals from the Fisheries and Marine Institute of Memorial University of …

Expanding ties with Rwanda, new ambassador to African Union

eAwazCanada News

Ottawa – Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced Canada’s intention to further strengthen its diplomatic relationship with Rwanda by converting the Canadian office in Kigali into a high commission. Canada will be increasing its diplomatic capacity to help promote its diverse partnerships with Rwanda and the broad range of our shared interests and cooperation within multilateral organizations, such …