Ottawa – Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, said that Omar Alghabra, Canada’s Special Envoy for Syria, will visit Egypt, Jordan and Lebanon to consult with a range of stakeholders, including government officials, subject matter experts, regional actors and international partners, on promoting inclusive governance and the protection of human rights in Syria. During his trip, Special Envoy Alghabra exchanged …
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 – Canada continues to be deeply concerned by the dire humanitarian situation in Syria. The Syrian peoples’ needs have reached unprecedented levels after 13 years of crisis, with over 16 million people, almost 70% of the country’s population, urgently requiring assistance. Ahmed Hussen, Minister of International Development, accompanied by Omar Alghabra, Member of Parliament for Mississauga Centre, recently concluded …
Placentia – An efficient and reliable transportation system is essential to keeping communities connected and building an economy that works for all Canadians. The Government of Canada is committed to ensuring our supply chains remain strong and create good, middle-class jobs, while making them resilient and adaptable to the effects of climate change. Minister of Transport, Omar Alghabra, announced an …
Mississauga – An efficient and reliable transportation system is essential to keeping communities connected, and building an economy that works for all Canadians. The Government of Canada is committed to ensuring our supply chains remain strong and create good, middle-class jobs for Canadians, while making them resilient and adaptable to the effects of climate change. Minister of Transport, Omar Alghabra, …
Port-Daniel-Gascons – The Government of Canada is committed to keeping Canadians safe and building a green economy while creating good middle-class jobs. This is why we are improving rail safety, particularly in the face of climate change. Minister of Transport, Omar Alghabra, and the Minister of National Revenue and Member of Parliament for Gaspésie—Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Diane Lebouthillier, announced a multi-year …
Toronto – As Canada continues to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, unique investments in our airport infrastructure continue to be crucial to maintain safety, security, and connectivity for business and leisure travellers, workers and communities. Government of Canada investments also help ensure Canada’s aviation industry is well-positioned to recover from the ongoing impacts of the pandemic. Minister of Transport, Omar …
Ottawa – Canadians deserve a smooth and efficient transportation system. The Government of Canada is working to support a transportation sector that meets Canadians’ needs, creates good middle-class jobs, and helps build an economy that works for everyone. Minister of Transport, the Honourable Omar Alghabra, introduced Bill C-52, the Enhancing Transparency and Accountability in the Transportation System Act, which would …
NETHERLANDS (via video from Canada) – Omar Alghabra, Canada’s Minister of Transport has made the following statement on holding the Third Safer Skies Forum. he said: “I am happy to join you to launch the third Safer Skies Forum. I wish I could have attended in person, and I join Minister Harbers in welcoming everyone, whether you are attending in …
Ottawa – Electric vehicles (EVs) are not only helping keep our air clean, they are helping Canadians save money — from cheaper refuelling to lower maintenance costs. The widespread shift to EVs is also a tremendous economic opportunity as manufacturing jobs are being created across the country to meet the demands along the EV value chain. To help drivers feel …
