Ottawa – Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced that Canada, in coordination with the United Kingdom and the United States, is imposing sanctions against 39 individuals and 22 entities under the Special Economic Measures (Burma) Regulations in response to the February 1, 2021, military coup d’état that saw Myanmar’s democratically elected government overthrown by a military regime. These additional measures come as …
ABU DHABI – The President of United Arab Emirates, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received Mélanie Joly, Canadian Minister of Foreign Affairs. During the meeting at Qasr Al Bahr in Abu Dhabi, His Highness and the Canadian Foreign Minister discussed bilateral relations and ways to strengthen cooperation in various sectors to help both countries achieve their development …
Yerevan – Canada is deeply concerned by the refugee crisis in Armenia as more than a hundred thousand individuals have fled from Nagorno-Karabakh. Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, on behalf of Ahmed Hussen, Minister of International Development, announced that Canada is bringing its total response to the crisis to $3.9 million for humanitarian assistance funding. Minister Joly made the …
Abu Dhabi – Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, announced that she will be travelling to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) from October 22 to 24 to meet with counterparts and advance Canada-UAE bilateral relations. She will also travel to Armenia from October 25 to 27 to deepen Canada-Armenia bilateral ties. While in Abu Dhabi, UAE, Minister Joly will meet …
Cairo – Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs provided an update on assisted departures out of Israel, the West Bank and the Gaza Strip. “We are working tirelessly to help Canadians depart from the region. “We are working tirelessly to , will continue to assist the departure by land of Canadians, Permanent Residents and eligible family members from the West …
Ottawa – Iran’s nuclear proliferation activities continue to pose a major threat to regional and international security. In 2015, UN Security Council Resolution 2231 (UNSCR 2231) was adopted to fully implement the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), which consists of a series of measures designed to ensure that Iran’s nuclear program remains peaceful. Today, these restrictions are set to …
Ottawa – Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, was pleased to meet yesterday with the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, who is visiting Canada from October 16 to 17, 2023. Minister Joly and the High Commissioner discussed the overall state of human rights around the world and Canada’s role within the international human rights system. Minister …
Amman, Jordan – Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, met with Ayman Safadi, Jordan’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates, in Amman, Jordan. Minister Joly thanked Minister Safadi for Jordan’s continued constructive role in the Middle East. She expressed Canada’s serious concerns over the devastating impacts of Hamas’s terrorist attack on Israel and the dire humanitarian toll on Palestinian civilians. …
Ottawa – Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, announced that she will be travelling through Greece, to Israel and Jordan from October 13 to 15, 2023. During her trip, the Minister will reaffirm Canada’s support for Israel and its right to defend itself in accordance with international law, discuss the impacts of Hamas’ terrorist attack on Israel and the rapidly …
Ottawa – Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today issued the following statement: “Today, on the World Day Against the Death Penalty, Canada reiterates its unequivocal opposition to the use of capital punishment in all cases. “The evidence is clear: the death penalty as a form of punishment does not deter crime. Not only is it incompatible with human rights …
