Canada News Centre2026-05-11T12:36:06-04:00https://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/2026/05/minister-anand-concludes-participation-in-the-high-level-meeting-of-the-international-coalition-for-the-return-of-ukrainian-children.html

May 11, 2026 – Brussels, Belgium - Global Affairs Canada The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today concluded her participation in the High-level Meeting of the International Coalition for the Return of Ukrainian Children, co-hosted by Canada, the European Union and Ukraine, in Brussels, Belgium.

Global Affairs Canada2026-05-11T12:36:06-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/fisheries-oceans/news/2026/04/government-of-canada-strengthens-ties-with-european-union-during-brussels-trip.html

After attending the Seafood Expo Global in Barcelona, Spain, the Honourable Joanne Thompson, Minister of Fisheries, continued to promote Canadian industry and advance conservation goals in Brussels, Belgium.

Fisheries and Oceans Canada2026-04-23T12:10:19-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2026/03/minister-sidhu-concludes-productive-meeting-on-comprehensive-economic-and-trade-agreement-with-european-union-in-toronto.html

The Honourable Maninder Sidhu, Minister of International Trade, yesterday advocated for forward-looking trade and economic cooperation during the fifth meeting of the Joint Committee of the Canada-European Union (EU) Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), alongside Maroš Šefčovič, EU Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security and for Interinstitutional Relations and Transparency.

Global Affairs Canada2026-03-06T14:03:15-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/international-trade-tribunal/news/2026/03/tribunal-initiates-expiry-reviewwheat-gluten-from-australia-austria-belgium-france-germany-and-lithuania.html

The Canadian International Trade Tribunal today initiated an expiry review (RR-2025-009) of its finding made on April 22, 2021, in inquiry NQ-2020-003, to determine if the expiry of the finding is likely to lead to continued or resumed dumping of wheat gluten from Australia, Austria, Belgium, France, Germany and Lithuania and is likely to result in injury to the domestic industry.

Canadian International Trade Tribunal2026-03-02T16:05:00-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2026/01/joint-statement---united-nations-relief-and-works-agency-for-palestine-refugees-in-the-near-east-unrwa.html

“We the Foreign Ministers of Belgium, Canada, Denmark, France, Iceland, Ireland, Japan, Norway, Portugal, Spain and the United Kingdom strongly condemn the demolitions by the Israeli authorities of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) headquarters in East Jerusalem, on 20 January 2026.

Global Affairs Canada2026-01-28T10:55:38-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2025/12/minister-anand-concludes-participation-in-eu-meetings-and-meeting-of-nato-ministers-of-foreign-affairs-in-brussels.html

The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today concluded her visit to Brussels, Belgium, where she advanced Canada’s cooperation with the European Union (EU) and participated in the Meeting of NATO Ministers of Foreign Affairs.

Global Affairs Canada2025-12-04T17:24:38-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2025/12/minister-anand-meets-with-nato-secretary-general-rutte.html

The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, met today with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte on the margins of the Meeting of NATO Ministers of Foreign Affairs.

Global Affairs Canada2025-12-03T17:24:50-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2025/12/backgrounder-additional-support-for-ukraine-backgrounder-additional-support-for-ukraine.html

Canada’s funding for NATO’s Comprehensive Assistance Package (CAP) for Ukraine is intended to support Ukraine’s ability to provide for its own security through immediate, short-term and non-lethal military assistance.

Global Affairs Canada2025-12-03T01:45:00-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2025/12/minister-anand-announces-additional-support-for-ukraine.html

Canada remains unwavering in its support for Ukraine’s defence of its sovereignty and territorial integrity and pursuit of lasting peace in the face of Russia’s ongoing aggression.

Global Affairs Canada2025-12-03T01:45:00-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2025/12/minister-anand-will-hold-a-virtual-call-back-from-the-nato-foreign-affairs-ministers-meeting.html

December 1, 2025 – The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, will hold a media call-back by teleconference from Brussels, Belgium, on the sidelines of the Meeting of NATO Ministers of Foreign Affairs.

Global Affairs Canada2025-12-01T15:26:39-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2025/11/joint-statement-of-the-international-coalition-for-the-return-of-ukrainian-children-ahead-of-the-uns-world-childrens-day.html

“Ahead of UN World Children’s Day, marked on November 20, we, the representatives of the International Coalition for the Return of Ukrainian Children, emphasize that every child has the inalienable right to live in safety, with their family, and in their homeland.

Global Affairs Canada2025-11-18T09:01:50-05:00https://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/2025/10/joint-statement-shadow-fleet-task-force.html

On October 8, 2025, Canada and Denmark convened a meeting of the Shadow Fleet Task Force. The following statement was jointly decided by participating members of the G7 and the Nordic-Baltic 8++: Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Estonia, European Union, Finland, France, Germany, Iceland, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Lithuania, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Sweden, and the United Kingdom:

Global Affairs Canada2025-10-10T14:17:27-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2025/09/statement-on-protection-of-journalists-in-gaza.html

The governments of Australia, Belgium, Canada, Chile, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Qatar, Slovenia, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom issued the following statement: “On September 24, during the High-Level Week of the United Nations General Assembly, France, along with Reporters Without Borders, organized an event dedicated to the situation of journalists in Gaza. At the end of this event, this statement was endorsed by 21 countries:

Global Affairs Canada2025-09-26T14:43:13-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2025/08/foreign-ministers-statement-on-international-ngo-restrictions.html

The humanitarian suffering in Gaza has reached unimaginable levels. Famine is unfolding before our eyes. Urgent action is needed now to halt and reverse starvation. Humanitarian space must be protected, and aid should never be politicised.

Global Affairs Canada2025-08-12T09:19:18-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2025/07/joint-statement-on-iranian-state-threat-activity-in-europe-and-north-america.html

The following statement is released by the governments of Albania, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Czechia, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, the United Kingdom, and the United States.

Global Affairs Canada2025-07-31T15:38:55-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2025/06/joint-statement-on-international-lgbtqi-pride-day-2025.html

The foreign ministers of Canada, Spain, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Cape Verde, Chile, Colombia, Iceland, Ireland, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Slovenia and Uruguay today issued the following statement on the occasion of International LGBTQI+ Pride Day 2025.

Global Affairs Canada2025-06-28T17:59:51-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2025/06/minister-anand-to-travel-to-belgium-the-netherlands-and-germany.html

The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced that she will travel to Belgium, the Netherlands and Germany to attend the Canada-European Union (EU) Summit and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Summit, from June 23 to 26, 2025.

Global Affairs Canada2025-06-22T19:29:15-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2025/05/minister-sidhu-to-advance-canadas-trade-priorities-in-paris-france.html

The Honourable Maninder Sidhu, Minister of International Trade, will be in Paris, France, from June 2 to 4, 2025, to attend the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Ministerial Council Meeting (MCM), participate in meetings with WTO ministers and host a G7 trade ministers’ meeting.

Global Affairs Canada2025-05-30T11:00:30-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2025/03/minister-joly-to-attend-nato-foreign-ministers-meeting-in-belgium.html

The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Development, today announced that she will be travelling to Brussels, Belgium, to attend the NATO Foreign Ministers’ Meeting from April 3 to 4, 2025.

Global Affairs Canada2025-03-31T13:07:53-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2025/02/minister-joly-to-hold-teleconference-following-visit-to-belgium.html

The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, will hold a media call back following her visit to Paris, France, Munich, Germany and Brussels, Belgium.

Global Affairs Canada2025-02-17T09:04:40-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2025/02/minister-joly-to-travel-to-france-germany-and-belgium.html

The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced that she will be traveling to France, Germany, and Belgium, from February 13 to 18, 2025.

Global Affairs Canada2025-02-13T09:00:36-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2024/12/minister-joly-to-hold-teleconference-following-participation-in-31-and-in-advance-of-the-nato-foreign-ministers-meeting-in-brussels-belgium.html

The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, will hold a media call back following her participation in the 3+1, and in advance of the NATO Foreign Ministers’ meeting scheduled to take place in Brussels, Belgium from December 03-04, 2024.

Global Affairs Canada2024-12-01T14:00:00-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2024/12/minister-joly-to-travel-to-latvia-and-belgium.html

The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced that from December 1 to 4, 2024, she will travel to Riga, Latvia, to attend the second Canada-Baltic “3+1” Foreign Ministers’ Meeting and to Brussels, Belgium, to attend the NATO Foreign Ministers’ Meeting.

Global Affairs Canada2024-12-01T09:28:06-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2024/10/minister-ng-promotes-canadas-aerospace-expertise-while-in-brussels-belgium.html

Canada is a global leader in addressing climate change. Over the past 50 years, Canada’s fleet of more than 160 aerial firefighting aircraft—waterbombers—has been deployed worldwide to protect communities from the impacts of climate change. This demonstrates Canada’s commitment to environmental stewardship. Additionally, Canada’s expertise in the aerospace sector benefits the economy, creates jobs and boosts investments in the country’s aerospace industry.

Global Affairs Canada2024-10-04T17:28:26-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2024/10/minister-ng-welcomes-the-purchase-of-canadian-firefighter-aircrafts-by-eu-members.html

Today, the Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development, announced that she will travel to Brussels, Belgium on October 4, 2024, where she will meet with representatives from Canadian aircraft manufacturer De Havilland Canada (DHC), the Canadian Commercial Corporation (CCC), and Export Development Canada (EDC) representatives to highlight Canada’s continued engagement to support Canadian companies internationally.

Global Affairs Canada2024-10-03T12:58:05-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2024/08/diplomats-for-equality-joint-statement.html

“We, Canada and the undersigned Diplomatic Missions, join together once again as Diplomats for Equality to express our solidarity and support for two-spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex and all other queer persons in Canada and around the world.

Global Affairs Canada2024-08-25T13:15:20-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2024/07/media-freedom-coalition-statement-on-transparency-law-in-georgia.html

The undersigned members of the Media Freedom Coalition express their deep concern about the declining freedom of media in Georgia.

Global Affairs Canada2024-07-16T10:33:17-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2024/07/media-freedom-coalition-statement-on-evan-gershkovichs-trial.html

The undersigned members of the Media Freedom Coalition note with deep concern the trial of Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich in Russia.

Global Affairs Canada2024-07-08T10:58:27-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2024/06/joint-statement-in-support-of-the-international-criminal-court.html

“As States Parties to the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (ICC), we uphold that the Court, its officials and staff shall carry out their professional duties as international civil servants without intimidation. In line with the May 17, 2024, press release of the President of the Assembly of States Parties and the May 3, 2024, statement by the Office of the Prosecutor, we reconfirm our unwavering support for the Court as an independent and impartial judicial institution.

Global Affairs Canada2024-06-15T11:57:37-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2024/05/parliamentary-secretary-oliphant-to-attend-international-partners-meeting-on-palestine.html

Canada recognizes the importance of PA reform as a preliminary step for the PA to play a central role in the recovery, reconstruction and governance of Gaza and to improve its effectiveness and transparency in the West Bank.

Global Affairs Canada2024-05-25T14:57:52-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2024/04/minister-joly-to-travel-to-belgium-to-attend-nato-foreign-ministers-meeting.html

The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced that she will be travelling to Brussels, Belgium, to attend the NATO Foreign Ministers’ Meeting from April 3 to 4.

Global Affairs Canada2024-04-02T09:59:07-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2024/02/statement-from-feminist-foreign-ministers-at-the-munich-security-conference.html

“Today, at the Munich Security Conference 2024, we, the Foreign Ministers of Albania, Andorra, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, France, Germany, Kosovo, Liechtenstein, Mongolia, the Netherlands, and Romania express our deepest concerns about the ongoing human rights violations of women and girls in Afghanistan, and urge the de facto authorities to put an end to systematic gender persecution, which could amount to crimes against humanity.

Global Affairs Canada2024-02-17T15:48:21-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2024/02/minister-ng-and-evp-dombrovskis-to-speak-at-ceta-joint-committee-press-conference.html

The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development and the Executive Vice-President (EVP) and European Commissioner for Trade, Valdis Dombrovskis will meet the press on the occasion of the fourth Joint Commi

Global Affairs Canada2024-02-08T13:10:38-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2024/01/joint-statement-on-dprk-russia-ballistic-missile-transfers.html

The following is a statement from the Ministers of Foreign Affairs of (at time of publication) Albania, Andorra, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Guatemala, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Moldova, Monaco, Montenegro, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Palau, Poland, Portugal, the Republic of Korea, Romania, San Marino, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Ukraine, the United Kingdom, and the High Representative of the European Union, and the Secretary of State of the United States of America.

Global Affairs Canada2024-01-09T20:14:09-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2024/01/joint-statement-by-governments-of-australia-bahrain-belgium-canada-denmark-germany-italy-japan-netherlands-new-zealand-the-united-kingdom-and-the-u.html

“Recognizing the broad consensus as expressed by 44 countries around the world on December 19, 2023, as well as the statement by the UN Security Council on December 1, 2023, condemning Houthi attacks against commercial vessels transiting the Red Sea, and in light of ongoing attacks, including a significant escalation over the past week targeting commercial vessels with missiles, small boats, and attempted hijackings,

Global Affairs Canada2024-01-03T14:20:58-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2023/11/minister-joly-meets-with-david-cameron-secretary-of-state-for-foreign-commonwealth-and-development-affairs-of-the-united-kingdom.html

Earlier today, the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, met with David Cameron, Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs of the United Kingdom, during the Meeting of NATO Ministers of Foreign Affairs held in Brussels, Belgium.

Global Affairs Canada2023-11-29T16:17:26-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2023/11/minister-joly-to-travel-to-brussels-belgium-to-attend-the-nato-foreign-ministers-meeting.html

The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced that she will be travelling to Brussels, Belgium from November 27 to 29 to attend a meeting of the NATO Foreign Affairs Ministers. In Brussels, Minister Joly will meet with her counterparts from NATO countries to discuss shared priorities and reaffirm Canada’s commitment to addressing key global security challenges.

Global Affairs Canada2023-11-27T08:59:05-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2023/09/joint-statement-by-canada-and-the-netherlands-on-the-launch-of-the-global-declaration-on-information-integrity-online.html

Information integrity is essential to help ensure the strength of democratic processes and to protect fundamental rights. The erosion of information integrity, including the propagation of disinformation, weakens the strength of democratic engagement because it hinders open public debate on important issues that affect all of us. Countries are coming together as a concrete step towards the development of international norms for addressing information integrity online that is rooted in democratic values.

Global Affairs Canada2023-09-20T13:11:53-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2023/05/statement-by-the-equal-rights-coalition-on-the-anti-homosexuality-act-in-uganda.html

The Equal Rights Coalition expresses grave concerns about the Anti-Homosexuality Act 2023 which further criminalizes LGBTI persons in Uganda. The Anti-Homosexuality Act 2023 criminalizes same sex-relations with even broader and more draconian punishments for LGBTI conduct, including life imprisonment or death. In addition to criminalizing the “promotion of sexuality,” the law threatens LGBTI organizations engaged in human rights advocacy or engaged in health assistance programs, and criminalizes support to LGBTI organizations and those working on the human rights of LGBTI persons.

Global Affairs Canada2023-05-30T09:00:05-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2023/04/minister-joly-to-attend-nato-foreign-ministers-meeting-in-brussels.html

The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced that she will visit Brussels, Belgium, from April 4 to 5, 2023, to attend the NATO Foreign Ministers’ meeting.

Global Affairs Canada2023-04-03T15:33:38-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2023/03/minister-sajjan-to-hold-press-conference-at-the-international-conference-in-solidarity-with-venezuelan-refugees-and-migrants0.html

March 15, 2023 - The Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister of International Development and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada will hold a press conference on March 17, 2023 from Brussels, Belgium. He will be joined by Janez Lenarčič, European Commissioner for Crisis Management representing the European Union as co-host of the 2023 International Conference in Solidarity with Venezuelan Refugees and Migrants and their Host Countries and Communities. The Minister will deliver short remarks before answering questions from the media.

Global Affairs Canada2023-03-15T12:57:38-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2022/11/minister-sajjan-travels-to-qatar-to-attend-2022-fifa-world-cup.html

The Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister of International Development and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada, will be in Qatar from November 21 to 23, 2022, for the 2022 FIFA World Cup. The Minister will be accompanied by Stephen Ellis, Member of Parliament for Cumberland-Colchester.

Global Affairs Canada2022-11-20T09:01:21-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2022/07/joint-statement-on-ukraines-application-against-russia-at-the-international-court-of-justice.html

“We reiterate our support for Ukraine’s application instituting proceedings against the Russian Federation before the International Court of Justice (ICJ) under the 1948 Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide, which seeks to establish that Russia has no lawful basis to take military action in Ukraine on the basis of unsubstantiated allegations of genocide.”

Global Affairs Canada2022-07-13T11:17:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2022/05/joint-statement-on-ukraines-application-against-russia-at-the-international-court-of-justice.html

Statement on behalf of Albania, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Canada, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Marshall Islands, Micronesia (Federated States of), Montenegro, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom, United States, European Union.

Global Affairs Canada2022-05-30T15:21:20-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2022/05/minister-joly-concludes-trip-to-germany-and-belgium.html

The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today concluded a productive trip to Germany where she participated in multilateral and bilateral discussions at the G7 and NATO foreign ministers’ meetings.

Global Affairs Canada2022-05-17T09:38:19-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2022/05/joint-declaration-following-the-third-eu-canada-joint-ministerial-committee-meeting.html

The High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Vice President of the Commission (HR/VP), Josep Borrell, and Canada’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Mélanie Joly, met today in Brussels for the Third Joint Ministerial Committee (JMC) under the EU–Canada Strategic Partnership Agreement (SPA). Recalling the EU-Canada Summit Joint Statement of June 2021, the Joint Ministerial Committee reviewed and charted the way ahead in the EU–Canada relationship, which represents a force for stability and prosperity in the transatlantic area and beyond.

Global Affairs Canada2022-05-16T15:04:51-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2022/05/minister-joly-to-hold-teleconference-following-g7-nato-and-eu-multilateral-meetings-in-germany-and-belgium.html

Update - The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, will hold a media call back to conclude her participation in the G7 and NATO foreign ministers’ meetings and the Member States of the European Union meeting, that took place from May 12-16, 2022.

Global Affairs Canada2022-05-16T11:40:41-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/innovation-science-economic-development/news/2022/05/minister-champagne-to-hold-media-availability-to-discuss-meetings-in-germany-and-belgium.html

The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, will hold a media availability by teleconference on May 13 to provide an update on his meetings with his international counterparts and business leaders during his trip in Germany and Belgium...

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada2022-05-12T12:44:28-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2022/04/minister-joly-concludes-productive-trip-to-europe.html

The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, concluded a productive trip to Finland, Germany and Belgium, during which she met with multiple partners and NATO Allies to advance shared priorities and to discuss Canada’s ongoing response to President Putin’s illegal and unjustifiable war in Ukraine.

Global Affairs Canada2022-04-08T12:31:24-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2022/04/minister-joly-to-travel-to-finland-germany-and-belgium.html

The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced that she will be travelling to Finland, Germany and Belgium to coordinate with Canada’s partners on responses to Russian President Vladimir Putin’s unjustifiable invasion of Ukraine. Canada is unwavering in our support of Ukraine and its people. We will continue to work together with our partners and Allies to impose severe costs on those responsible for Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, seek accountability for their illegal actions, and support Ukrainians fleeing to safety and those who remain in Ukraine.

Global Affairs Canada2022-04-01T16:14:25-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2022/03/minister-sajjan-concludes-visit-to-europe.html

Canada is deeply concerned by the worsening humanitarian crisis in Ukraine and neighbouring countries. We stand united with those suffering from this conflict.

Global Affairs Canada2022-03-11T16:41:00-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2022/03/canadas-humanitarian-assistance-for-ukraine.html

On February 25, 2022, Canada announced that it would match donations made by individual Canadians to the Canadian Red Cross’s Ukraine Humanitarian Crisis up to a maximum of $10 million. On March 10, 2022, Canada announced that this amount would be increased up to a maximum of $30 million.

Global Affairs Canada2022-03-11T16:40:22-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2022/03/minister-joly-concludes-trip-to-switzerland-poland-belgium-and-romania.html

The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today concluded a productive trip to Switzerland, Poland, Belgium and Romania during which she met with multiple allies to discuss Russia’s unjustifiable invasion of Ukraine.

Global Affairs Canada2022-03-08T10:13:25-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2022/01/minister-joly-to-travel-to-ukraine-france-and-belgium.html

Throughout its history, Canada has played a significant role in the creation and upholding of the rules-based international order, which is instrumental to the preservation of global peace and security. When these rules are challenged, Canada must stand up and work with its allies to prevent their deterioration.

Global Affairs Canada2022-01-15T08:07:59-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2021/12/statement-from-the-equal-rights-coalition-on-the-nexus-between-democracy-and-the-human-rights-of-lgbti-persons.html

On the occasion of the Summit for Democracy, the undersigned members of the Equal Rights Coalition (ERC) affirm that the revitalization of democracy within our own nations and around the world is essential to promoting and protecting human rights, especially for those most vulnerable including lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and intersex (LGBTI) persons. Threats to the rule of law, rising levels of inequality, authoritarianism, and corruption are eroding democracy in every region, with grave consequences for LGBTI persons, among others. Persistent criminalization of LGBTI status and ongoing violence and discrimination undermine the ability of LGBTI persons to fully participate in democratic and political processes.

Global Affairs Canada2021-12-10T16:29:13-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2021/12/joint-statement-on-reports-of-summary-killings-and-enforced-disappearances-in-afghanistan0.html

We are deeply concerned by reports of summary killings and enforced disappearances of former members of the Afghan security forces as documented by Human Rights Watch and others...

Global Affairs Canada2021-12-06T18:50:49-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2021/12/international-idea---joint-statement-on-democracy.html

Democracy is a universal aspiration and an enabler of sustainable development. As Member States of International IDEA, we are stewards of this conviction and heirs to the historic transformation of the past century, which turned democratic government into the global norm, thus enhancing development, human rights, peace and security.

Global Affairs Canada2021-12-06T15:36:47-05:00https://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/innovation-science-economic-development/news/2021/11/minister-champagne-concludes-productive-visit-to-belgium-france-and-germany.html

Today, the Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, François-Philippe Champagne, concluded visits to three German cities and to Brussels and Paris, where he met with governmental counterparts and business leaders in key sectors.

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada2021-11-12T16:21:17-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/innovation-science-economic-development/news/2021/11/readout-minister-champagne-meets-with-eu-commissioner-for-the-internal-market-thierry-breton.html

Today, François-Philippe Champagne, Canada’s Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, met with Thierry Breton, the European Union’s Commissioner for the Internal Market.

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada2021-11-10T18:35:29-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2021/11/joint-statement-on-release-of-ohchr-ehrc-joint-investigation-november-6-2021.html

We, Australia, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Iceland, Ireland, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Sweden, the United Kingdom and the United States, would like to extend our gratitude to the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) and the Ethiopian Human Rights Commission (EHRC) for their joint effort to investigate allegations of human rights violations and abuses, and of serious violations of international humanitarian law and international refugee law, committed by parties to the conflict in the Tigray region of Ethiopia between November 3, 2020, and June 28, 2021.

Global Affairs Canada2021-11-06T15:12:16-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/international-trade-tribunal/news/2021/04/tribunal-finds-injurywheat-gluten-from-australia-austria-belgium-france-germany-and-lithuania.html

The Canadian International Trade Tribunal today found that the dumping of wheat gluten, originating in or exported from Australia, Austria, Belgium, France, Germany and Lithuania, has caused injury to the domestic industry. Anti-dumping duties will therefore be collected by the Canada Border Services Agency. The complainant in this case was ADM Agri-Industries Company of Windsor, Ontario.

Canadian International Trade Tribunal2021-04-21T10:27:40-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2021/04/statement-of-the-equal-rights-coalition-on-the-serious-human-rights-violations-and-abuses-against-lgbti-individuals-in-the-chechen-republic-of-the-.html

In December 2018, OSCE Moscow Mechanism rapporteur’s independent report on the situation in Chechnya found ‘clear evidence of the successive purges against LGBTI persons’ in Chechnya as well as of numerous other grave Human Rights violations. The report documented that LGBTI persons in Chechnya had been subjected to systematic harassment, persecution, arbitrary arrests and detentions, torture, enforced disappearances and extra-judicial killings.

Global Affairs Canada2021-04-19T17:27:26-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2021/03/minister-ng-speaks-with-european-union-member-states.html

This week, the Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade, connected with Anna Hallberg, Sweden’s Minister of Foreign Trade; Sophie Wilmès, Belgium‘s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, European Affairs and Foreign Trade and Franck Riester, France’s Minister Delegate for Foreign Trade and Economic Attractiveness, regarding the continued flow of vaccines across borders.

Global Affairs Canada2021-03-26T10:14:43-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2021/03/joint-statement-by-19-states-in-support-of-the-establishment-of-the-international-accountability-platform-for-belarus.html

Statement on behalf of Austria, Belgium, Canada, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and the United States of America

Global Affairs Canada2021-03-24T15:11:45-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2021/01/minister-ng-discusses-global-trade-and-economic-recovery-in-wto-ministerial-meeting.html

Today, the Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade, participated in a virtual World Trade Organization meeting of fellow ministers. They discussed key priorities to strengthen the rules-based multilateral trading system in support of an inclusive, sustainable, and resilient global recovery.

Global Affairs Canada2021-01-29T12:15:43-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2021/01/minister-ng-speaks-with-european-commissioner-for-trade-valdis-dombrovskis.html

This morning, the Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade, spoke with Valdis Dombrovskis, European Commission Executive Vice-President and Commissioner for Trade, regarding the importance of the continued flow of vaccines and medical supplies.

Global Affairs Canada2021-01-28T19:12:47-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/international-trade-tribunal/news/2020/12/tribunal-initiates-final-injury-inquirywheat-gluten-from-australia-austria-belgium-france-germany-and-lithuania.html

The Canadian International Trade Tribunal today initiated an inquiry to determine whether the dumping of wheat gluten originating in or exported from Australia, Austria, Belgium, France, Germany and Lithuania has caused injury or retardation or is threatening to cause injury. This final injury inquiry was initiated further to a notice received from the Canada Border Services Agency stating that a preliminary determination had been made respecting the dumping of the above mentioned goods.

Canadian International Trade Tribunal2020-12-24T14:22:52-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2020/10/announcement-of-new-diplomatic-appointments0.html

The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced the following diplomatic appointments: Lilian Chatterjee, Rodger Cuzner, Wendy Drukier, Alain Gendron, Benoît-Pierre Laramée and Isabelle Valois

Global Affairs Canada2021-11-03T12:53:04-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2020/10/minister-champagne-meets-with-belarusian-opposition-leader-and-baltic-group-foreign-ministers-wrapping-up-european-visit.html

The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Foreign Affairs, concluded his mission to Europe today with a stop in Lithuania, where he met with Belarusian opposition leader, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, to reiterate Canada’s support for the people of Belarus.

Global Affairs Canada2020-10-16T10:22:56-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2020/09/joint-statement-on-internet-shutdowns-in-belarus.html

We, the signatories, are deeply troubled by and condemn the recently reported and ongoing use of partial and complete Internet shutdowns, as well as targeted content blocking, by the Government of Belarus in the aftermath of the fraudulent 2020 Belarusian presidential elections. Shutdowns and blocking or filtering of services unjustifiably limit the rights of peaceful assembly and freedoms of association and expression, especially when they lack procedural fairness and transparency. In conjunction with restrictive measures and intimidation employed against opposition candidates and the mass arrests and detentions of Belarusian civil society members and journalists, actions to limit access to the Internet, including social media and other digital communication platforms, further erode civic space. We will continue to stand with the people of Belarus, who are making their voices heard in spite of these oppressive measures, and we are especially heartened by the critical and central role women are playing in calling for fairness and accountability.

Global Affairs Canada2020-09-22T15:57:32-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/border-services-agency/news/2020/08/the-cbsa-launches-an-investigation-into-wheat-gluten-from-australia-austria-belgium-france-germany-and-lithuania.html

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) announced today that it is launching an investigation to determine whether certain wheat gluten from Australia, Austria, Belgium, France, Germany and Lithuania is being sold at unfair prices in Canada.

Canada Border Services Agency2020-08-14T14:28:09-04:00https://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 Canada2020-06-03T15:52:57-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2020/04/minister-champagne-to-participate-in-nato-foreign-ministers-meeting.html

The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced that he will participate in the NATO Foreign Ministers’ Meeting on April 2, 2020. The meeting will be conducted by video conference.

Global Affairs Canada2020-04-01T10:18:47-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2020/03/readout-minister-of-foreign-affairs-continues-dialogue-with-international-partners-on-respective-situations-and-responses-to-covid-19.html

On today’s call, each had the opportunity to present their respective ongoing response to COVID-19 and discuss the key challenges they are facing, including the repatriation of their citizens and ensuring the ongoing circulation of essential goods and supplies, as well as the integrity of the supply chain.

Global Affairs Canada2020-06-17T10:51:40-04:00