Ottawa – As the security situation in Haiti remains extremely volatile, and the Port-au-Prince airport remains closed, the Government of Canada continues to take action to protect the safety and security of Canadians in Haiti. Canada’s assisted departure operation from Haiti to the Dominican Republic is now complete and successfully assisted 153 Canadians to leave Haiti. Canada is grateful for …
Minister Joly travels to France to strengthen ties
Ottawa – Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, is in Paris, France, where she will meet with Stéphane Séjourné, recently appointed as France’s Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs. In Paris, Minister Joly will build on the strong, long-standing relationship between Canada and France to advance cooperation on shared interests and priorities, such as economic growth and resilience, sustainable development …
Canada helps vulnerable Canadians leave Haiti
Ottawa – Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, recently issued the following statement: “Today, Canada started to facilitate small-scale departure options for vulnerable Canadian citizens from Haiti to the Dominican Republic. We are grateful for the support of the Dominican Republic in helping us bring Canadian citizens to safety. Due to eligibility requirements for entry into the Dominican Republic, this …
Minister Joly, Iraq’s Foreign Affairs Minister discuss regional security
Ottawa – Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, recently met with Fuad Hussein, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Iraq, during his visit to Canada. The ministers met to discuss the shared interests of their two countries, including the promotion of inclusive security, stability and prosperity in Iraq and in the Middle East. During the meeting, Minister …
Canada provides update on Int’l Coalition for Return of Ukrainian Kids
Ottawa, Ontario – Global Affairs Canada The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Andriy Yermak, Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine, today provided an update on the work of the International Coalition for the Return of Ukrainian Children. Launched in Kyiv, Ukraine, on February 2, 2024, the coalition is a joint initiative by Ukraine and …
Minister Joly meets with PA President, Minister of Foreign Affairs
Ottawa – Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, met with the Palestinian Authority President, Mahmoud Abbas, and with the Palestinian Authority Minister of Foreign Affairs, Riad Malki, while visiting the West Bank. During the two meetings, Minister Joly raised the dire humanitarian crisis in Gaza, including the protection of civilians and the growing threat of hunger and disease for displaced …
Parliamentary Secretary Oliphant visits Ethiopia
Addis Ababa – Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, announced that Robert Oliphant, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, will travel to Ethiopia from March 14 to 15. During his trip, Parliamentary Secretary Oliphant met with government officials and representatives of the African Union Commission. He reiterated Canada’s commitment to deepening relations and to work in partnership towards …
Minister Joly meets with UAE’s Minister of Foreign Affairs
Dubai – Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, met with His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the United Arab Emirates. Minister Joly and Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed discussed a number of priorities and reaffirmed their commitment to work together on international issues, including global and regional security. The two Ministers exchanged views on a range …
Melanie Joly meets with Assistant speaker of Shoura Council in Saudi Arabia
RIYADH- Canadian Minister of Foreign Affairs Mélanie Joly met with Assistant Speaker of the Saudi Shoura Council, Dr Hanan bint Abdulrahim Al-Ahmadi at the Shoura Council headquarters in Riyadh. Dr Al-Ahmadi highlighted the council’s active role in parliamentary diplomacy and its impact on developing and strengthening relations with councils and parliaments, as well as in enriching parliamentary work, and fostering …
Minister Joly announces additional ban on imports of Russian diamonds
Ottawa – Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, has announced that Canada, alongside G7 partners, is imposing additional import restrictions on Russian diamonds under the Special Economic Measures (Russia) Regulations. This ban further builds on Canada’s December 2023 import restrictions on diamonds and diamond-jewellery-related products from Russia by targeting indirect imports of Russian diamonds weighing 1 carat and above. It …