Ottawa – Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Ahmed Hussen, Minister of International Development issued the following statement: “Canada expresses its deep concern about the egregious violence that is occurring in Syria over the past few days in the Tartus, Latakia and Homs provinces. “We utterly condemn these atrocities and call on the interim authorities to take all necessary …
Ottawa – Robert Oliphant, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, has concluded a productive visit to London, United Kingdom, where he attended Commonwealth Week events between March 11 and 13, 2025. While in London, Parliamentary Secretary Oliphant represented Canada at the Commonwealth Ministerial Action Group meeting, where members confirmed the Commonwealth’s key roles in contributing to peace, security, and human rights. …
Ottawa – Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, announced that Canada is imposing new sanctions under the Special Economic Measures (Iran) Regulations against Iranian individuals and entities who have engaged in gross human rights violations against Iranian civilians and destabilizing activities in the Middle East region and globally that undermine international peace, security or stability in a manner that is consistent with …
Toronto – As African countries and institutions rapidly evolve, so too must Canada’s engagement. In a time of global economic and geopolitical uncertainty, Canada must seize opportunities to strengthen economic and national security, including by diversifying its markets; improving supply chain resilience; enhancing peace, security and human rights; and contributing to efforts that build and maintain corridors for critical goods, …
Ottawa – Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, announced that Canada is imposing new sanctions under the Special Economic Measures Act against seven individuals and three entities associated with the ongoing conflict in Sudan. After nearly two years of fighting, the situation is deteriorating, with growing violence and atrocities against civilians, propelled by the supply of arms and military equipment to the …
Ottawa – Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, issued the following statement: “Canada is deeply concerned that 40 Uyghur refugees were forcibly returned to China today, putting them at a serious risk of torture, mistreatment, repressive surveillance, arbitrary detention and forced labour. “Canada has serious concerns that this is a violation of Thailand’s obligation under the Convention against Torture and …
Ottawa – Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, travelled to London, United Kingdom (UK), for a bilateral visit. Minister Joly met with David Lammy, the UK’s Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, to discuss shared priorities, including the implementation of the ceasefire in Gaza and Russia’s ongoing invasion of Ukraine. Minister Joly will also meet with Jonathan …
Ottawa – Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, has announced the launch of the Women Foreign Ministers’ Group (WFMG). The newly established group will act as a mechanism that will help protect and advance women’s full and meaningful participation in decision-making and leadership roles. It will be a powerful tool in amplifying the voices of women in global diplomacy and …
Munich – Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, concluded her participation at the 2025 Munich Security Conference in Munich, Germany. At the Conference, Minister Joly advanced key foreign policy priorities, including supporting Ukraine in the face of continued Russian aggression; highlighting Canada’s Arctic Foreign Policy; advancing defence and security efforts in the Middle East and Indo-Pacific regions and Canada’s commitment …
Ottawa – Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, announced that Canada has signed the Council of Europe Framework Convention on Artificial Intelligence and Human Rights, Democracy and the Rule of Law. This landmark convention establishes a common international legal framework that addresses the risks that artificial intelligence (AI) poses to human rights, democratic institutions and the rule of law. The convention …
