Canada News Centre2026-08-05T09:59:19-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/news.htmlhttps://www.canada.ca/etc/designs/canada/wet-boew/assets/wmms-blk.svghttps://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2026/08/announcement-of-new-diplomatic-appointments.html

The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced the following diplomatic appointments

Global Affairs Canada2026-08-06T09:00:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2026/08/biographical-notes--diplomatic-appointments.html

The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced the following diplomatic appointments

Global Affairs Canada2026-08-06T09:00:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/food-inspection-agency/news/2026/06/government-of-canada-secures-new-and-expanded-market-access-for-canadian-fish-seafood-and-aquatic-products.html

The Government of Canada is expanding opportunities for Canada’s fish, seafood and aquatic products sector with four new and renewed market access gains in Vietnam, Oman, Brazil, Armenia and Costa Rica.

Canadian Food Inspection Agency2026-06-08T13:00:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2026/03/statement-by-minister-anand-on-hostilities-in-the-middle-east.html

The Government of Canada is closely following developments in the Middle East. We call on all parties to prioritize the protection of civilians and civilian infrastructure, to return to negotiations, and to advance a diplomatic resolution to the crisis.

Global Affairs Canada2026-03-02T04:00:57-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2025/10/paris-joint-political-declaration-on-achieving-gender-equality-promoting-human-rights-of-all-women-and-girls-and-strengthening-a-feminist-approach-.html

We, the undersigned Ministers and high representatives of governments, including Armenia, Australia, Belgium, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Cyprus, Dominican Republic, Estonia, France, Germany, Iceland, Ireland, Kosovo, Latvia, Liberia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Mexico, Moldova, the Netherlands, North Macedonia, Norway, Portugal, Rwanda, Slovenia, Spain, Thailand, Ukraine, United Kingdom, Uruguay

Global Affairs Canada2025-10-28T16:59:57-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2025/08/canada-supports-long-term-peace-stability-and-prosperity-in-the-south-caucasus.html

Canada welcomes last week’s agreements between Armenia Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and Azerbaijan President Ilham Aliyev.

Global Affairs Canada2025-08-10T19:55:47-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2024/09/statement-by-minister-joly-one-year-after-azerbaijans-military-operation-in-the-nagorno-karabakh-region.html

The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today issued the following statement: “Last week marked one year since Azerbaijan launched its military operation in Nagorno-Karabakh, a region populated by ethnic Armenians for centuries.

Global Affairs Canada2024-09-22T13:48:22-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2023/12/canada-welcomes-the-news-of-a-joint-statement-by-armenia-and-azerbaijan.html

“Canada welcomes the joint statement by Armenia and Azerbaijan reconfirming their intention to establish and deepen bilateral dialogue and announcing confidence building and goodwill measures offered by the two countries.

Global Affairs Canada2023-12-08T21:19:39-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2023/10/canada-provides-additional-humanitarian-assistance-funding-in-response-to-nagorno-karabakh-crisis.html

Canada is deeply concerned by the refugee crisis in Armenia as more than a hundred thousand individuals have fled from Nagorno-Karabakh.

Global Affairs Canada2023-10-25T16:10:34-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2023/10/minister-joly-to-travel-to-the-united-arab-emirates-and-armenia-to-further-bilateral-relations.html

The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced that she will be travelling to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) from October 22 to 24 to meet with counterparts and advance Canada-UAE bilateral relations. She will also travel to Armenia from October 25 to 27 to deepen Canada-Armenia bilateral ties.

Global Affairs Canada2023-10-23T08:12:16-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2023/09/canada-provides-humanitarian-assistance-funding-in-response-to-nagorno-karabakh-crisis.html

Canada is deeply concerned by the rapid increase in humanitarian needs arising from the crisis in Nagorno-Karabakh that has forced more than 70,000 people to flee to Armenia since last week, a number that is increasing daily.

Global Affairs Canada2023-09-28T13:20:30-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2023/09/canada-calls-for-cessation-of-hostilities-in-the-nagorno-karabakh-region.html

The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today issued the following statement

Global Affairs Canada2023-09-19T20:23:55-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2023/07/minister-joly-announces-contribution-to-european-union-mission-in-armenia.html

Canada is following the situation on the ground in Armenia very closely and is committed to working with allies to help uphold peace and stability in the region.

Global Affairs Canada2023-07-21T10:07:52-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2023/04/canada-concerned-with-latest-developments-in-lachin-corridor.html

The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today issued the following statement on the latest developments in the Lachin corridor

Global Affairs Canada2023-04-25T09:22:59-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2023/01/joint-statement-on-second-anniversary-of-military-coup-in-myanmar.html

A joint statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union, and the Foreign Ministers of Albania, Armenia, Australia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Canada, the Federated States of Micronesia, Georgia, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Montenegro, New Zealand, North Macedonia, Norway, the Republic of Korea, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, the Republic of Palau, Serbia, Switzerland, Ukraine, the United Kingdom and the United States, on the two year anniversary of the military coup in Myanmar: “On 1 February 2021, the Myanmar military staged a coup d’état and seized power against the will of the people, plunging the country into a deep political, economic and humanitarian crisis.

Global Affairs Canada2023-01-31T18:55:58-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2022/11/canada-to-open-consulate-in-armenia.html

Global Affairs Canada announced today that it will officially open a consulate in Yerevan, Armenia, headed by Honorary Consul Vardges Avagyan. Alison LeClaire, Ambassador of Canada to Armenia, made the announcement in Yerevan, where Canada is marking through various events the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Canada and Armenia.

Global Affairs Canada2022-11-24T08:00:00-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2022/06/minister-joly-announces-expansion-of-canadas-diplomatic-presence-in-central-and-eastern-europe-and-caucasus.html

The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, announced today an expansion of Canada’s diplomatic presence and capacity in Central and Eastern Europe and the Caucasus.

Global Affairs Canada2022-06-29T09:55:28-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2022/06/minister-joly-receives-special-envoy-dions-report-on-ways-to-support-armenian-democracy.html

The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced that the Honourable Stéphane Dion, Ambassador to Germany and Special Envoy to the European Union and Europe, has submitted his report on increasing Canadian support for Armenian democracy. Special Envoy Dion produced the report following a fact-finding mission to Armenia from February 24 to March 2, 2022.

Global Affairs Canada2022-06-03T09:16:45-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2022/01/statement-of-the-minister-of-foreign-affairs-on-the-30th-anniversary-of-canada-armenia-diplomatic-relations.html

The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today issued the following statement: “Canada and Armenia enjoy a close relationship. As we mark the 30th anniversary of our diplomatic relations, we are reminded of the shared interests, common priorities and warm people-to-people ties that serve as the foundation of our friendship.

Global Affairs Canada2022-01-31T16:46:25-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/news/2021/11/government-of-canada-announces-adjustments-to-canadas-border-measures.html

The Government of Canada will adjust some of Canada’s border measures beginning on Nov. 30 to include additional COVID-19 vaccines accepted for entry to Canada and changes to certain exemptions, testing and ArriveCAN requirements.

Public Health Agency of Canada2022-02-04T10:31:23-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2021/06/minister-garneau-announces-special-envoy-dion-mission-to-support-armenian-democracy.html

The Honourable Marc Garneau, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced that the Honourable Stéphane Dion, Ambassador to Germany and Special Envoy to the European Union and Europe, will undertake a mission to explore options for Canada to better support Armenian democracy.

Global Affairs Canada2021-06-25T17:26:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2021/05/canada-provides-additional-humanitarian-assistance-to-nagorno-karabakh-and-continues-to-promote-efforts-to-find-sustainable-peace.html

The Honourable Marc Garneau, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and the Honourable Karina Gould, Minister of International Development, today issued the following statement: “Canada continues to support efforts to resolve the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict and is deeply committed to addressing its grave humanitarian consequences. Building on Canada’s support provided in the immediate aftermath of the fighting in 2020, we are announcing an additional $1 million to support the efforts of the International Committee of the Red Cross in Nagorno-Karabakh.

Global Affairs Canada2021-05-18T11:23:17-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2020/09/joint-statement-by-canada-and-the-united-kingdom-on-the-armenia-azerbaijan-conflict.html

Canada and the UK are deeply concerned by reports of large scale military action along the Line of Contact in the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict zone. Reports of shelling of settlements and civilian casualties are deeply concerning. We call for the immediate end of hostilities, respect for the ceasefire agreement, and the protection of civilians.

Global Affairs Canada2020-09-28T18:08:24-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2020/07/canada-concerned-by-violence-along-armenia-azerbaijan-border.html

“Canada is concerned by the violence along the Armenia-Azerbaijan border.”

Global Affairs Canada2020-07-15T21:29:10-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2020/05/statement-on-protecting-sexual-and-reproductive-health-and-rights-and-promoting-gender-responsiveness-in-the-covid-19-crisis.html

Humanity is confronted with the unprecedented threat of COVID-19. Around the world, the pandemic is having a devastating impact on health systems, economies and the lives, livelihood and wellbeing of all, particularly older people. Responding effectively to this fast-growing pandemic requires solidarity and cooperation among all governments, scientists, civil society actors and the private sector.

Global Affairs Canada2020-06-03T15:52:57-04:00