Ottawa – Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, has announced that Canada is imposing new sanctions against 10 individuals and 12 entities under the Special Economic Measures (Belarus) Regulations in response to ongoing gross and systematic human rights violations committed by the Lukashenko regime in Belarus, as well as its support of Russia’s violation of Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. Following …
DC – Canada`s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Melanie Joly was in DC. She said:“When Canada and the US work together, we are the strongest team in the world. During my meeting with John Thume and US Senator for South Carolina Lindsey Graham, I reiterated the strength of the Canada-US economic partnership and how we can continue to work together to secure …
Ontario – Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, spoke recently with Marco Rubio, the United States’ new Secretary of State. The Minister congratulated Secretary Rubio on his appointment to the position and expressed that she is looking forward to working closely with him on priorities shared by the United States and Canada. During the call, Minister Joly raised the negative …
Gatineau – The Government of Canada is committed to strengthening its relationship with partner countries and expanding economic opportunities for Canada. Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Public Services and Procurement and Quebec Lieutenant, and Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, announced the successful negotiation of a General Security of Information Agreement (GSOIA) concerning industrial security and national defence with Poland. The …
Ottawa – The Government of Canada and all Canadians express their deep sadness at the devastating wildfires currently impacting southern California. Canadians are grateful for the support and solidarity extended to Canada by the United States during our own challenging wildfire season last year. Team Canada stands ready to reciprocate that support during this time of need. Canada has been …
Ottawa – Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, announced that Canada is imposing new sanctions against certain Venezuelan officials under the Special Economic Measures (Venezuela) Regulations. These sanctions target 14 current and former senior officials of the Venezuelan government who have engaged in activities that have directly or indirectly supported human rights violations in Venezuela. These include ongoing violations and …
Ottawa – Canada marked five years since the downing of Ukraine International Airlines Flight 752 (Flight PS752), a sombre commemoration of indefensible actions. Fifty-five Canadian citizens and 30 Canadian permanent residents were among the 176 people killed in this tragedy. Canada and its partners in the International Coordination and Response Group— Sweden, Ukraine and the United Kingdom—continue to call on …
Ottawa – Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, has issued the following statement: “Canada deplores the decision by Hong Kong authorities to issue international bounties and cancel the passports of democracy activists and former Hong Kong lawmakers. Those targeted include Canadians and people with close ties to Canada. “This attempt by Hong Kong authorities to conduct transnational repression abroad, including …
Ottawa – Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, announced that Canada is imposing new sanctions against Venezuelan officials under the Special Economic Measures (Venezuela) Regulations. These sanctions target five current or former senior officials of the Venezuelan government who have engaged in activities that directly or indirectly undermine democracy in Venezuela. All five individuals have been implicated in fraudulently declaring Nicolás Maduro …
Ottawa – Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, announced that Canada is imposing sanctions against individuals who are involved in Russia’s ongoing human rights violations since the beginning of its full-scale invasion of Ukraine and occupation of Crimea. The individuals sanctioned today are involved in the systematic and widespread use of torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or …
