Canada News Centre2025-10-28T17:59:21-04:00https://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/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/minister-sidhu-strengthens-trade-ties-in-visit-to-brazil-and-colombia.html

The Honourable Maninder Sidhu, Minister of International Trade, met with government and business leaders in Brazil and Colombia to expand trade and investment. The 6-day visit is part of Canada’s efforts to help diversify Canada’s international markets while supporting sustainable and inclusive economic growth across the Americas.

Global Affairs Canada2025-08-31T20:32:53-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2025/08/minister-sidhu-to-visit-brazil-and-colombia-to-strengthen-trade-ties.html

The Honourable Maninder Sidhu, Minister of International Trade, today announced that he will visit Brazil from August 25 to 28, 2025, and Colombia from August 28 to 30, to advance Canada’s trade and investment relationships in Latin America.

Global Affairs Canada2025-08-24T09:10:54-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2025/08/secretary-of-state-sarai-concludes-trip-to-strengthen-ties-with-peru-and-colombia.html

Canada’s close relationship with Peru, Colombia and, more broadly, South America, is key to advancing economic security, democratic values and climate resilience.

Global Affairs Canada2025-08-13T09:11:25-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2025/08/project-announcements-by-secretary-of-state-sarai-in-peru-and-colombia.html

The Honourable Randeep Sarai, Secretary of State (International Development), announced that the Government of Canada will provide $77.6 million to fulfill the following projects in Peru and Colombia.

Global Affairs Canada2025-08-13T09:04:30-04:00https://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/canada-partners-with-first-nations-inuit-and-metis-on-3-new-indigenous-led-climate-projects-in-developing-countries.html

Indigenous Peoples have a strong connection to the natural world, and their leadership is key in tackling climate change. That is why Canada is committed to working in true partnership with Indigenous Peoples for inclusive and collaborative climate action by supporting Indigenous-led projects and Indigenous leadership on climate resilience here at home and in the most vulnerable regions of the world.

Global Affairs Canada2025-06-21T09:00:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2025/03/statement-on-commonwealth-day.html

The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs; and the Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of International Development, today issued the following statement:

Global Affairs Canada2025-03-10T10:01:32-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2025/02/statement-on-international-day-against-the-use-of-child-soldiers.html

The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs; the Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of International Development; and the Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of National Defence, today issued the following statement:

Global Affairs Canada2025-02-12T11:31:20-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2025/02/canada-announces-funding-for-global-education-during-international-development-week.html

On the 35th anniversary of International Development Week, Canada continues to proudly support education for youths around the world to build a brighter future for all. Access to quality education improves financial and social opportunities and has a direct impact on the realization of all human rights.

Global Affairs Canada2025-02-03T09:20:10-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2025/02/backgrounder-minister-hussen-announces-50-million-in-funding-for-education-during-international-development-week.html

Today, the Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of International Development, announced a total of $50 million in funding for the following projects.

Global Affairs Canada2025-02-03T09:09:42-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/innovation-science-economic-development/news/2024/11/parliamentary-secretary-koutrakis-attends-the-united-nations-tourism-executive-council-in-cartagena-de-indias-colombia.html

As the leading international organization in the field of tourism, UN Tourism promotes tourism as a driver of economic growth, inclusive development and environmental sustainability and offers leadership and support to the sector in advancing knowledge and tourism policies worldwide.

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada2024-11-18T09:00:04-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2024/11/canada-announces-funding-for-indigenous-led-climate-projects-and-partnerships-between-latin-america-and-canada.html

Today, the Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of International Development, announced funding of $12.5 million over 4 years for the Building Climate Resilience from Indigenous Perspectives project.

Global Affairs Canada2024-11-14T11:56:25-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2024/10/backgrounder-canada-announces-62-million-for-sustaining-livelihoods-by-protecting-biodiversity-in-developing-countries.html

Today, during the United Nations Biodiversity Conference (COP16), the Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of International Development, announced a total of $62 million in funding for the following projects

Global Affairs Canada2024-10-29T09:05:33-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2024/10/during-cop16-canada-announces-new-partnerships-to-support-global-biodiversity-and-indigenous-led-action.html

Biodiversity loss poses a fundamental threat to our everyday lives, impacting clean water, air, fertile soil, food, medicine, the global economy and climate control. The climate crisis is affecting biodiversity as events like wildfires become more severe and frequent in Canada and around the world.

Global Affairs Canada2024-10-29T09:05:06-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2024/07/announcement-of-new-diplomatic-appointments.html

The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced the following diplomatic appointments:

Global Affairs Canada2024-07-03T09:57:45-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2024/06/parliamentary-secretary-oliphant-concludes-participation-in-general-assembly-of-organization-of-american-states-and-announces-new-funding-to-suppor.html

The Honourable Rob Oliphant, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, today concluded his visit to Paraguay, where he led Canada’s delegation to the 54th regular session of the General Assembly of the Organization of American States (OAS) from June 26 to 28, 2024.

Global Affairs Canada2024-06-28T12:02:01-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2024/06/backgrounder-parliamentary-secretary-oliphant-concludes-participation-in-general-assembly-of-organization-of-american-states-and-announces-new-fund.html

Canada has announced a total of $6.3 million in funding for three projects that support Colombia’s peacebuilding process. It is being distributed as follows:

Global Affairs Canada2024-06-28T11:59:25-04:00https://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/canada-announces-funding-for-biodiversity-initiative-in-latin-america-and-caribbean.html

Conserva Aves will help members of communities, particularly women, Indigenous people and Afro-descendant people, conserve more than 2 million hectares of land spanning a variety of biodiverse ecosystems in 100 key sites across the Latin American and Caribbean region.

Global Affairs Canada2024-05-22T20:00:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2024/03/minister-ng-meets-with-americas-partnership-for-economic-prosperity-trade-ministers.html

Today, the Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development, met with her APEP counterparts to discuss ways to deepen regional economic integration and develop sustainable, inclusive approaches to trade and investment.

Global Affairs Canada2024-03-18T19:56:09-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2024/02/statement-on-international-day-against-the-use-of-child-soldiers.html

The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs; the Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of International Development; and the Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of National Defence, today issued the following statement

Global Affairs Canada2024-02-12T10:45:29-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2024/02/backgrounder--minister-hussen-announces-245-million-in-funding-for-international-youth-internship-program.html

The International Youth Internship Program (IYIP) gives young people in Canada the opportunity to gain international experience, skills and knowledge, which help to prepare them for the future. Six IYIP internship projects, part of the program’s 2023 to 2029 iteration, were announced by the Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of International Development, on February 6, 2024.

Global Affairs Canada2024-02-06T13:15:08-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2023/08/minister-hussen-concludes-trip-to-colombia-that-marks-70-years-of-diplomatic-relations-between-canada-and-colombia.html

The Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of International Development, today concluded a 4-day trip to Colombia, during which he reaffirmed Canada’s role as a key ally in supporting Colombia’s development, humanitarian, peace and security objectives.

Global Affairs Canada2023-08-31T10:01:43-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2023/08/minister-hussen-concludes-trip-to-colombia-and-announces-development-assistance-funding.html

The Honourable Ahmed Hussen announced nearly $22.5 million in funding for development programming while visiting Colombia, from August 28 to 31, 2023. Details of the programming follow.

Global Affairs Canada2023-08-31T10:01:39-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2023/08/minister-hussen-to-travel-to-colombia.html

The Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of International Development, today announced that he will visit Colombia, specifically Bogotá and communities along the Venezuelan border.

Global Affairs Canada2023-08-28T09:04:50-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2023/06/brasilia-declaration-on-the-future-of-the-climate-investment-funds.html

Today, on the 15th anniversary of the Climate Investment Funds (CIF) and on the eve of the CIF Trust Fund Committee meetings hosted by Brazil in Brasilia, Ministers of contributor and recipient country governments that are members of the CIF Trust Fund Committees, issued the following Declaration...

Global Affairs Canada2023-06-27T14:15:06-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2023/05/minister-ng-celebrates-ecuador-and-costa-rica-for-advancing-womens-economic-empowerment.html

Today, the Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business and Economic Development, participated in a virtual signing ceremony to officially welcome Costa Rica and Ecuador to the Global Trade and Gender Arrangement (GTAGA) and the Inclusive Trade Action Group (ITAG).

Global Affairs Canada2023-05-15T21:12:36-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2023/01/minister-ng-to-participate-in-the-launch-of-the-americas-partnership-for-economic-prosperity.html

The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business and Economic Development, will join United States Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken and United States Trade Representative Katherine Tai to launch the Americas Partnership for Economic Prosperity (APEP).

Global Affairs Canada2023-01-26T18:36:46-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2023/01/backgrounder---canada-announces-funding-for-projects-in-the-caribbean.html

Canada has announced an allocation of $127,750,000 for development programming in the Caribbean and globally. This funding is being distributed as follows:

Global Affairs Canada2023-01-16T20:15:00-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2022/11/minister-ng-deepens-relations-with-latin-american-economies-and-pacific-alliance-during-visit-to-mexico-city.html

Today, the Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business and Econo3/*-/ic Development, concluded a successful visit to Mexico City to celebrate a decade of cooperation with the Pacific Alliance and its 4 members—Chile, Colombia, Mexico, and Peru—at the Pacific Alliance Summit.

Global Affairs Canada2022-11-25T17:47:50-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2022/06/minister-sajjan-announces-200-million-contribution-to-enhance-covid-19-vaccine-delivery-demand-and-production-in-13-high-need-countries.html

Immunizing a critical mass of the world’s population is crucial in getting the COVID-19 pandemic under control. Many countries in the Global South, however, continue to encounter challenges in getting vaccines into arms, particularly in remote communities.

Global Affairs Canada2022-06-22T09:00:14-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2022/03/minister-sajjan-wraps-up-canadas-together-for-learning-summit-on-education-for-displaced-children-and-youth.html

Through meaningful engagement and by working together, youth leaders, government officials, members of civil society organizations and global education stakeholders can drive progress in global, national and local responses to refugee education.

Global Affairs Canada2022-03-31T14:59:34-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2022/03/minister-sajjan-announces-672-million-to-support-education-for-displaced-children-and-youth-as-canada-hosts-together-for-learning-summit.html

The current crisis in Ukraine has so far resulted in more than 3.9 million refugees. This is just the latest of the many crises disrupting education for millions of displaced youth worldwide. Canada recognizes that conflict and instability, including the COVID-19 pandemic, can destroy and disrupt lives and jeopardize the futures of children and youth.

Global Affairs Canada2022-03-30T08:34:14-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2022/03/canada-announces-funding-for-education-projects.html

Canada has announced $67.2 million in development assistance funding for projects supporting the education of children and youth experiencing forced displacement.

Global Affairs Canada2022-03-30T08:33:32-04:00https://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/2021/08/venezuelajoint-statement-by-the-eu-high-representativefor-foreign-affairs-and-security-policy-thesecretaryof-state-of-the-united-states-of-america-.html

We welcome the announcement that Venezuelan-led, comprehensive negotiations will soon begin in Mexico City, Mexico. We hope this process will lead to the restoration of the country’s democratic institutions and allow for all Venezuelans to express themselves politically through free and fair local, parliamentary, and presidential elections.

Global Affairs Canada2021-09-23T15:20:23-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2021/07/minister-garneau-speaks-with-the-vice-president-and-foreign-affairs-minister-of-colombia.html

The Honourable Marc Garneau, Minister of Foreign Affairs, spoke with Marta Lucía Ramírez, Colombia’s Vice President and Minister of Foreign Affairs.

Global Affairs Canada2021-07-14T21:14:52-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2021/05/canada-concerned-about-persistent-violence-in-colombia.html

The Honourable Marc Garneau, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today issued the following statement:“Canada is deeply saddened by the loss of life and injuries in Colombia over the last week.

Global Affairs Canada2021-05-09T21:29:32-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2021/05/canada-to-host-next-international-donors-conference-in-solidarity-with-venezuelan-refugees-and-migrants.html

The number of refugees and migrants leaving Venezuela is increasing daily, making it now the second-largest external displacement crisis in the world, with over 5.6 million individuals having fled the country since 2015. The current global COVID-19 pandemic has compounded an already difficult situation for Venezuelan refugees, migrants and their host communities. Canada is calling on the international community to mobilize much-needed additional resources to help respond to the urgent needs of millions of people.

Global Affairs Canada2021-09-24T13:13:17-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2021/03/minister-gould-concludes-virtual-visit-to-colombia-and-announces-new-projects.html

Canada is a long-standing partner of Colombia. Together, they are working to advance the Sustainable Development Goals in the region.

Global Affairs Canada2021-03-04T15:48:49-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2021/03/canada-announces-projects-in-colombia-to-support-most-vulnerable-populations.html

Canada has announced $29.5 million in development assistance for 6 projects to support high-quality education, peace and economic prosperity in Colombia caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and the crisis in Venezuela.

Global Affairs Canada2021-03-04T15:32:24-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2021/02/canada-launches-global-campaign-to-address-education-crisis-for-refugees-and-internally-displaced-children-and-youth.html

The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted the education of 9 out of 10 learners worldwide, millions of them children living in countries facing a humanitarian crisis. The impacts are particularly severe for refugees and other forcibly displaced children and youth, especially girls, who are most at risk of being left behind.

Global Affairs Canada2021-02-08T10:00:35-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2021/02/refugee-education-council-members.html

As part of the Together for Learning campaign, the Refugee Education Council was created in consultation with the Canadian International Education Policy Working Group and will be hosted by World Vision Canada.

Global Affairs Canada2021-02-08T10:00:21-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2020/08/joint-declaration-of-support-for-democratic-transition-in-venezuela.html

We, a group of concerned countries including members of the Lima Group, the International Contact Group, the European Union, the United States, and others, call upon all Venezuelans, of all ideological tendencies and party affiliations, whether civilian or military, to put the interests of Venezuela above politics and engage urgently in support of a process shaped and driven by Venezuelans to establish an inclusive transitional government that will lead the country into free and fair presidential elections, sooner not later.

Global Affairs Canada2021-10-18T12:46:56-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2020/04/statement-on-joint-wto-efforts-to-ensure-open-and-predictable-trade-for-food-and-agricultural-products-amid-covid-19.html

The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade, today issued the following statement: “As countries take action to respond to the impacts of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), it is imperative that trade remains open and predictable to ensure people in Canada and around the world can access the food and essential goods they need.

Global Affairs Canada2020-06-17T14:00:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2020/02/lima-group-ministerial-meeting-february-20-2020-chairs-statement.html

Members of the Lima Group met in Gatineau, Quebec, to reiterate our unity and unwavering commitment to the return of democracy in Venezuela, based on our fundamental values, principles and positions expressed in our previous statements. This includes a strict adherence to the rule of law and respect for human rights.

Global Affairs Canada2020-02-20T18:03:11-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2020/02/itinerary-for-lima-group-ministerial-meeting-in-gatineau.html

The Lima Group Ministerial Meeting will take place in Gatineau, Quebec, on February 20, 2020.

Global Affairs Canada2020-02-19T14:26:00-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2020/02/canada-to-host-ministerial-meeting-of-the-lima-group.html

The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced that Canada will host the next ministerial meeting of the Lima Group in Gatineau, Quebec, on February 20, 2020.

Global Affairs Canada2021-10-19T15:00:05-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2020/02/media-registration-for-ministerial-meeting-of-lima-group-in-gatineau.html

The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Foreign Affairs, has announced that Canada will host the next ministerial meeting of the Lima Group in Gatineau, Québec, on February 20, 2020.

Global Affairs Canada2020-02-18T11:30:34-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2019/03/statement-by-lima-group-on-power-outage-in-venezuela.html

“The governments of Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras, Panama, Paraguay and Peru, members of the Lima Group, stand in solidarity with the millions of Venezuelans affected by the continuing power outage, which has exceeded 50 hours. The lack of electricity has caused the death of 18 people in hospitals and clinics. The outage has also affected the daily lives of the Venezuelan people in innumerable ways, adding to the hardships that they have been suffering for years. This situation underscores the magnitude of the humanitarian crisis that the Maduro regime continues to refuse to recognize

Global Affairs Canada2021-10-19T15:02:29-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2019/02/lima-group-declaration-february-04-2019.html

The Governments of Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, members of the Lima Group, express the following:

Global Affairs Canada2021-10-19T15:04:17-04:00