Ottawa – Canada has a deep and longstanding commitment to the people of Afghanistan. In the face of a unique and dire situation, Canada’s Criminal Code needed changes to allow international assistance, most importantly humanitarian aid, to reach vulnerable Afghans. Newly passed legislation will enable Canadian organizations to deliver this assistance, while maintaining our strong anti-terrorism laws and protections. Marco …
Ottawa – Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, spoke with Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, Foreign Affairs Minister of Pakistan. This call marked the first interaction between ministers. Minister Joly congratulated her counterpart on his appointment in April as Foreign Minister. The long-standing friendship between both countries is underpinned by strong and enduring people-to-people ties. The ministers noted that this year is …
