Iqaluit – Bill Blair, Minister of National Defence; Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Dan Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs, met with P.J. Akeeagok, Premier of Nunavut; Ranj Pillai, Premier of Yukon; and R.J. Simpson, Premier of the Northwest Territories. Ministe Blair hosted today’s meeting in Iqaluit to brief the Premiers with an update on Arctic and northern security in advance …
Saskatoon – The federal government recently tabled Budget 2024: Fairness for Every Generation. It is a plan to build a Canada that works better for everyone, where younger generations can get ahead, where their hard work pays off, and where they can buy a home—where everyone has a fair chance at a good middle-class life. Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, …
Ottawa – Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, announced that Canada is imposing additional sanctions against Iran under the Special Economic Measures (Iran) Regulations. Iran continues to threaten international peace and security through multiple destabilizing activities across the Middle East region and beyond. Iran poses a threat to the region both through its armed forces and through its support for its proxies, …
Ottawa – Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, met with Belarusian opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya during her visit to Ottawa. Tsikhanouskaya expressed her gratitude for Canada’s efforts and initiatives to promote democracy around the world. She also thanked Minister Joly for continuing to put pressure on the Lukashenko regime by imposing sanctions on Belarusian officials who have been involved or complicit …
Ottawa – Robert Oliphant, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, has travelled to Pristina, Kosovo, and be there from April 14 to 17. During his trip, Parliamentary Secretary Oliphant will attend the second International Forum for Women, Peace and Security (WPS Forum), where he will participate in various activities and panel discussions aimed at developing new strategies and …
Ottawa – Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, met for the first time with Ambassador Bankole Adeoye, African Union Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace and Security. During the meeting, Minister Joly reaffirmed Canada’s commitment to strengthening Canada’s partnership with the African Union Commission, as Canada celebrates 15 years as an accredited permanent observer to the African Union. Minister Joly discussed …
Ottawa – Canada and Saint Kitts and Nevis have formed important partnership in the Caribbean. Rob Oliphant, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, sat down with newly accredited HC, HE Samuel Berridge. Together we discussed opportunities for growing trade, engagement with CARICOM and the Commonwealth, and our shared regional engagement.
Ottawa – Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs issued the following statement regarding Canada’s assisted departures from Haiti: “The safety of Canadians, at home and abroad, is our top priority. Our teams in Ottawa and in the region continue to work tirelessly to help Canadians and those with strong ties to Canada leave Haiti. We have been working around the …
Ottawa – Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Bill Blair, Minister of National Defence, issued the following statement: “On this day 75 years ago, Canada was among the 12 Allies that founded the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). With Sweden having recently joined, we now stand strong at 32 Allies. NATO was created to safeguard the citizens of Allied …
Paris – Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, met with Stéphane Séjourné, Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs of France, during her visit to Paris. The ministers had the opportunity to discuss the impact of current geopolitical issues on Canada and France, and ways to better coordinate each country’s approach to them. The ministers exchanged views on the initiatives recently …
