Canada News Centre2026-05-07T16:01:28-04:00https://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-sidhu-advances-canadas-trade-priorities-with-g7-trade-ministers.html

This week, the Honourable Maninder Sidhu, Minister of International Trade, attended the second G7 Trade Ministers’ Meeting of the year in Paris, France.

Global Affairs Canada2026-05-07T16:01:28-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2026/05/minister-sidhu-to-advance-trade-priorities-at-g7-trade-ministers-meeting-in-paris-france.html

Minister Sidhu will meet with his G7 counterparts to discuss how collaboration on current trade and investment priorities can be strengthened, including by fostering supply chain resilience for critical minerals, tackling non-market policies and practices, sharing best practices in mitigating challenges related to low-value parcels and supporting a more effective multilateral trading system.Minister Sidhu will meet with his G7 counterparts to discuss how collaboration on current trade and investment priorities can be strengthened, including by fostering supply chain resilience for critical minerals, tackling non-market policies and practices, sharing best practices in mitigating challenges related to low-value parcels and supporting a more effective multilateral trading system...

Global Affairs Canada2026-05-04T19:19:03-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2026/05/secretary-of-state-sarai-concludes-successful-g7-development-ministers-meeting-in-france.html

The Honourable Randeep Sarai, Secretary of State (International Development), concluded an official visit to Paris, France, from April 28 to 30, 2026, during which he represented Canada at the G7 Development Ministers’ Meeting.

Global Affairs Canada2026-05-01T12:43:38-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2026/05/backgrounder-secretary-of-state-sarai-announces-515-million-for-new-global-impact-investing-and-blended-finance-initiatives.html

The Honourable Randeep Sarai, Secretary of State (International Development), announced $51.5 million in funding for new international assistance programming to advance innovative financing, strengthen global impact investing and expand blended finance solutions to support partner countries. He made the announcement at the G7 Development Ministers’ Meeting in Paris, France.

Global Affairs Canada2026-05-01T12:43:29-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2026/03/g7-foreign-ministers-statement-on-iran.html

We, the G7 Foreign Ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States of America, and the High Representative of the European Union, met under France’s G7 Presidency, at Abbaye des Vaux-de-Cernay, France from March 26 to 27, 2026.

Global Affairs Canada2026-03-27T13:33:26-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2026/03/minister-anand-meets-with-frances-minister-for-europe-and-foreign-affairs-at-g7-foreign-ministers-meeting.html

The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today met with Jean-Noël Barrot, France’s Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, at the G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Vaux-de-Cernay, France.

Global Affairs Canada2026-03-26T17:49:14-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2026/03/minister-anand-to-hold-virtual-press-conference-on-her-visit-to-france-and-the-upcoming-g7-foreign-ministers-meeting.html

The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, will hold a virtual press conference from Paris, on the sidelines of her visit to France and on the upcoming G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting.

Global Affairs Canada2026-03-24T15:34:08-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2026/03/minister-anand-to-travel-to-france-for-bilateral-meetings-and-g7-foreign-ministers-meeting.html

The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced that she will travel to Paris and Abbaye des Vaux-de-Cernay, France, from March 25 to 27, 2026, to hold bilateral meetings and participate in the G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting.

Global Affairs Canada2026-03-24T08:55:01-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2026/03/g7-foreign-ministers-statement-on-support-to-partners-in-the-middle-east.html

We, the G7 Foreign Ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States of America, and the High Representative of the European Union, express support to our partners in the region in the face of the unjustifiable attacks by the Islamic Republic of Iran and its proxies.

Global Affairs Canada2026-03-21T15:35:45-04:00https://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/2026/02/minister-anand-meets-with-frances-minister-for-europe-and-foreign-affairs.html

The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today met with Jean-Noël Barrot, France’s Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, at the Munich Security Conference, held from February 13 to 15, 2026, in Germany.

Global Affairs Canada2026-02-13T16:21:16-05:00https://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/2026/01/joint-g7-foreign-ministers-statement-on-iran.html

We, the G7 Foreign Ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States of America and the High Representative of the European Union, are gravely concerned by the developments surrounding the ongoing protests in Iran. We strongly oppose the intensification of the Iranian authorities’ brutal repression of the Iranian people, who have been bravely voicing legitimate aspirations for a better life, dignity and freedom, since the end of December 2025.

Global Affairs Canada2026-01-14T15:38:51-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2025/12/g7-foreign-ministers-statement-on-the-jimmy-lai-verdict-in-hong-kong.html

We, the G7 Foreign Ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States of America and the High Representative of the European Union, condemn the prosecution of Jimmy Lai under the National Security Law (NSL) in Hong Kong that has led to his guilty verdict on December 15, 2025.

Global Affairs Canada2025-12-17T10:50:26-05:00https://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/2025/11/joint-statement-of-g7-foreign-ministers-meeting-in-the-niagara-region.html

We, the G7 Foreign Ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States of America, and the High Representative of the European Union, met under Canada’s G7 Presidency, in Niagara, on November 11-12, 2025. We welcomed the participation of the Foreign Ministers of Brazil, India, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Mexico, the Republic of Korea, South Africa, and Ukraine, who joined us for discussions on maritime security and prosperity, critical minerals, economic resilience and energy security.

Global Affairs Canada2025-11-12T15:32:06-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2025/11/minister-anand-meets-with-frances-minister-for-europe-and-foreign-affairs.html

The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, met yesterday with Jean-Noël Barrot, France’s Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, on the margins of the G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting held on November 11 and 12, 2025, in the Niagara Region, Ontario.

Global Affairs Canada2025-11-12T10:40:10-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2025/11/minister-anand-announces-participants-for-g7-foreign-ministers-meeting-in-niagara.html

The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced the participants for the upcoming G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting, which will take place in the Niagara Region, Ontario, from November 11 to 12, 2025.

Global Affairs Canada2025-11-06T15:33:10-05:00https://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-of-the-multilateral-sanctions-monitoring-team-msmt-on-the-report-covering-dprk-cyber-and-it-worker-activities.html

The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America and Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the Netherlands, New Zealand, the Republic of Korea, and the United Kingdom on the occasion of the release of the latest MSMT report.

Global Affairs Canada2025-10-22T16:02:18-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2025/10/minister-sidhu-advances-trade-priorities-at-g20-trade-and-investment-ministers-meeting.html

The Honourable Maninder Sidhu, Minister International Trade, has concluded his participation at the G20 Trade and Investment Ministerial Meeting, held in Gqeberha, South Africa.

Global Affairs Canada2025-10-12T12:41:43-04:00https://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/2025/10/minister-sidhu-to-attend-g20-trade-and-investment-ministerial-meeting-in-south-africa.html

This week, the Honourable Maninder Sidhu, Minister of International Trade, will participate in the G20 Trade and Investment Ministerial Meeting in Gqeberha, South Africa.

Global Affairs Canada2025-10-06T09:28:56-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2025/10/minister-anand-to-host-g7-foreign-ministers-meeting-in-the-niagara-region-in-ontario.html

The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today provided additional information about the upcoming G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting, confirming that it will take place in the Niagara Region, in Ontario, from November 11 to 12, 2025.

Global Affairs Canada2025-10-03T10:12:47-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/competition-bureau/news/2025/10/canada-hosts-g7-summit-discussing-competition-issues-related-to-algorithmic-pricing.html

Canada hosts G7 Summit discussing competition issues related to algorithmic pricing October 3, 2025 – GATINEAU (Québec), Competition Bureau

Competition Bureau Canada2025-10-03T09:15:06-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2025/10/g7-foreign-ministers-statement-on-iran-sanctions-snapback.html

“We, the G7 Foreign Ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States of America and the High Representative of the European Union, stand united in our support for the E3 activation of the snapback reimposing United Nations Security Council (UNSC) sanctions and other restrictions against Iran. This action is the result of the Iranian Government’s continued failure to meet its requirements under the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).

Global Affairs Canada2025-10-01T12:23:53-04:00https://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/2025/09/joint-g7-foreign-ministers-statement--meeting-of-the-g7-foreign-ministers-on-the-margins-of-the-high-level-week-at-the-united-nations-general-assem.html

“We, the G7 Foreign Ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States of America and the High Representative of the European Union, met on the margins of High-Level Week at the United Nations General Assembly in New York.

Global Affairs Canada2025-09-23T18:49:52-04:00https://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-of-the-g7-foreign-ministers-on-iran-and-the-middle-east.html

We the G7 Foreign Ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States of America, and the High Representative of the European Union, met in The Hague on June 25, 2025, where we discussed recent events in the Middle East.

Global Affairs Canada2025-06-30T16:09:29-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2025/06/canada-poland-aerospace-partnership-soars-with-lot-polish-airlines-airbus-a220-acquisition.html

Global trade is uncertain and the geopolitical landscape is shifting, but Canada is forging ahead to strengthen ties with trusted partners—and strengthening the strategic industries that will anchor its economic security for decades to come.

Global Affairs Canada2025-06-16T18:20:40-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/fisheries-oceans/news/2025/06/government-of-canada-attends-the-2025-united-nations-ocean-conference-unoc3.html

Canada’s oceans are facing increasing impacts from climate change, including species decline, biodiversity loss, ecosystem degradation, harm from aquatic invasive species, illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing, and the effects from waste and other pollutants. In response to these challenges, Canada is collaborating internationally with maritime nations across the globe to better protect our oceans for present and future generations.

Fisheries and Oceans Canada2025-06-13T14:00:26-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2025/06/minister-anand-will-hold-a-virtual-media-availability-in-paris-france.html

June 6, 2025 – The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, will hold a media availability following her visit to the United Kingdom and France.

Global Affairs Canada2025-06-06T14:41:52-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2025/06/minister-sidhu-champions-rules-based-trade-with-canadas-organisation-for-economic-co-operation-and-development-and-world-trade-organization-partners.html

The Honourable Maninder Sidhu, Minister of International Trade, this week concluded his participation in the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Ministerial Council Meeting (MCM) and World Trade Organization (WTO) mini-ministerial meeting, in Paris, France.

Global Affairs Canada2025-06-05T19:18:29-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2025/06/minister-sidhu-meets-with-maros-sefcovic-european-commissioner-for-trade-and-economic-security.html

The Honourable Maninder Sidhu, Minister of International Trade, met Maroš Šefčovič, European Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security, at the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Ministerial Council Meeting (MCM) held on June 3 and 4, 2025, in Paris, France.

Global Affairs Canada2025-06-05T18:58:42-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2025/06/minister-anand-to-travel-to-united-kingdom-and-france.html

The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced that she will be in London, United Kingdom, and Paris, France, from June 6 to 7, 2025, for bilateral visits.

Global Affairs Canada2025-06-05T18:10:35-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2025/06/minister-sidhu-advances-canadas-trade-priorities-with-g7-trade-ministers.html

This week, the Honourable Maninder Sidhu, Minister of International Trade, hosted a meeting with G7 trade ministers in Paris, France.

Global Affairs Canada2025-06-05T12:19:23-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2025/06/minister-sidhu-meets-with-laurent-saint-martin-french-minister-delegate-for-foreign-trade-and-french-nationals-abroad.html

The Honourable Maninder Sidhu, Minister of International Trade, met with Laurent Saint-Martin, Minister Delegate for Foreign Trade and French Nationals Abroad, on the margins of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development Ministerial Council Meeting in Paris, France. This was their first bilateral meeting.

Global Affairs Canada2025-06-05T08:26:53-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2025/06/minister-sidhu-meets-with-united-kingdoms-secretary-of-state-for-business-and-trade-and-president-of-the-board-of-trade-jonathan-reynolds.html

The Honourable Maninder Sidhu, Minister of International Trade, met with Jonathan Reynolds, the United Kingdom’s Secretary of State for Business and Trade and President of the Board of Trade, on the margins of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development Ministerial Council Meeting in Paris, France.

Global Affairs Canada2025-06-04T11:32:44-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2025/05/minister-sidhu-to-hold-teleconference-on-g7-trade-ministers-meeting-and-the-oecd-ministerial-council-meeting.html

The Honourable Maninder Sidhu, Minister of International Trade, will hold a media call back to discuss his G7 Trade Ministers Meeting and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Ministerial Council Meeting (MCM), from Paris, France.

Global Affairs Canada2025-05-30T13:42:32-04:00https://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/2025/05/joint-statement-of-the-multilateral-sanctions-monitoring-team-on-the-first-report-covering-democratic-peoples-republic-of-korea-russia-military-coo.html

Today, the governments of Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, New Zealand, Republic of Korea, United Kingdom and United States issued the following statement:

Global Affairs Canada2025-05-29T09:23:05-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2025/05/g7-foreign-ministers-statement-on-india-and-pakistan.html

We, the G7 Foreign Ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States of America and the High Representative of the European Union, strongly condemn the egregious terrorist attack in Pahalgam on April 22 and urge maximum restraint from both India and Pakistan. Further military escalation poses a serious threat to regional stability. We are deeply concerned for the safety of civilians on both sides.

Global Affairs Canada2025-05-09T19:14:19-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2025/04/g7-foreign-ministers-statement-marking-two-years-since-the-beginning-of-the-devastating-war-in-sudan.html

We, the G7 Foreign Ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States of America and the High Representative of the European Union, unequivocally denounce the ongoing conflict, atrocities and grave human rights violations and abuses in Sudan, as the world marks two years since the beginning of the devastating war between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF).

Global Affairs Canada2025-04-15T17:25:35-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2025/04/g7-foreign-ministers-statement-on-chinas-large-scale-military-drills-around-taiwan.html

We, the G7 Foreign Ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States of America and the High Representative of the European Union, express deep concern about China’s provocative actions, particularly the recent large-scale military drills around Taiwan.

Global Affairs Canada2025-04-06T13:47:22-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2025/03/g7-foreign-ministers-declaration-on-maritime-security-and-prosperity.html

We, the Foreign Ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States of America, and the High Representative of the European Union, reaffirm the G7’s steadfast commitment to contribute towards a free, open, and secure maritime domain based on the rule of law that strengthens international security, fosters economic prosperity, and ensures the sustainable use of marine resources.

Global Affairs Canada2025-03-14T11:03:50-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2025/03/joint-statement-of-the-g7-foreign-ministers-meeting-in-charlevoix.html

The G7 Foreign Ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States of America, and the High Representative of the European Union, met in Charlevoix on March 12 to 14, 2025.

Global Affairs Canada2025-03-14T10:56:05-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2025/02/multilateral-sanctions-monitoring-team-steering-committee-inaugural-meeting-joint-statement.html

“The governments of Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the Netherlands, New Zealand, the Republic of Korea, the United Kingdom and the United States held the inaugural meeting of the Multilateral Sanctions Monitoring Team (MSMT) Steering Committee in Washington, D.C., on February 19, 2025.

Global Affairs Canada2025-02-20T21:19:24-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2025/02/minister-joly-to-travel-to-johannesburg-south-africa-for-g20-foreign-ministers-meeting.html

Minister Joly will meet with her counterparts to discuss pressing geopolitical issues, including Russia’s aggression against Ukraine, the situation in the Middle East and the crisis in Haiti. She will also address peace and security issues in Africa, particularly in Sudan and the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Global Affairs Canada2025-02-20T08:09:28-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2025/02/minister-joly-to-host-g7-foreign-ministers-meeting-in-charlevoix-quebec.html

As Canada holds the G7 presidency this year, it is honoured to welcome foreign ministers to address pressing global challenges together and strengthen international cooperation.

Global Affairs Canada2025-02-19T13:25:23-05:00https://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/2025/02/parliamentary-secretary-oliphant-to-travel-to-france-and-lebanon-to-discuss-situation-in-middle-east.html

The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced that Rob Oliphant, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, will visit Paris, France from February 3 and 4, 2025, and Beirut, Lebanon from February 5 to 6, 2025.

Global Affairs Canada2025-02-03T14:11:46-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2025/01/g7-denounces-the-lack-of-democratic-legitimacy-of-todays-presidential-inauguration-in-venezuela.html

“We, the G7 foreign ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States of America and the High Representative of the European Union, denounce the lack of democratic legitimacy of today’s purported inauguration of Nicolas Maduro as president of Venezuela.

Global Affairs Canada2025-01-10T15:47:54-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2024/12/joint-statement-from-the-tallinn-mechanism---donors-accumulate-200-million-euros-for-ukraines-resilience-in-cyberspace.html

Today, Global Affairs Canada issued the following joint statement: “Ukraine has withstood Russia’s brutal full-scale invasion for over 1000 days. This war does not only take place in the trenches but also in cyberspace; it confirms that cyberattacks are an integral part of 21st century conflict and warfare, and cybersecurity is a crucial dimension of the overall resilience of society. Thanks to Ukraine’s own resilience coupled with the international assistance it has received, Ukraine has persisted despite these attacks and has kept its digital ecosystem functioning throughout the war. The recent targeting of Ukrainian state registries underscores the importance of supporting Ukraine’s digital infrastructure in a comprehensive and timely manner.

Global Affairs Canada2024-12-20T15:10:34-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2024/11/g7-foreign-ministers-statement-on-the-launch-of-an-intercontinental-ballistic-missile-by-the-democratic-peoples-republic-of-korea.html

"We, the G7 Foreign Ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, the United States of America, and the High Representative of the European Union, condemn in the strongest terms the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea’s (DPRK) October 31 (local time) launch of an Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM), following other launches using ballistic missile technology.

Global Affairs Canada2024-11-04T16:05:43-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2024/10/joint-statement-on-establishing-multilateral-sanctions-monitoring-team-for-implementation-of-un-security-council-resolutions-on-democratic-peoples-.html

We, the participating states of the Multilateral Sanctions Monitoring Team (MSMT), are aligned in our commitment to upholding international peace and security, safeguarding the global non-proliferation regime and addressing the threat arising from the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea’s (DPRK’s) weapons of mass destruction and ballistic missile programs, which are in violation of UN Security Council resolutions (UNSCRs).

Global Affairs Canada2024-10-16T19:16:15-04:00https://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/canada-france-joint-ministerial-statement-on-ukrainian-children.html

We, the Ministers of Foreign Affairs of France, Mr. Jean-Noël Barrot, and of Canada, Ms. Mélanie Joly, reaffirm our strongest condemnation of the war of aggression waged by Russia against Ukraine in violation of international law.

Global Affairs Canada2024-10-04T12:29:46-04:00https://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/2024/10/minister-joly-to-attend-the-19th-francophonie-summit-in-france.html

The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced that she will travel to Villers-Cotterêts and Paris, France, from October 3 to 5, 2024, to participate in the 19th Francophonie Summit.

Global Affairs Canada2024-10-03T09:00:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2024/09/g7-foreign-ministers-statement-marking-two-years-since-russias-illegal-attempted-annexation-of-ukrainian-territories.html

As we mark two years since Russia’s illegal annexation of portions of Ukraine’s Donetsk, Luhansk, Kherson and Zaporizhzhia regions, we the G7 Foreign Ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, the United States of America, and the High Representative of the European Union, stand firmly with Ukraine and its territorial integrity, sovereignty, independence.

Global Affairs Canada2024-09-30T11:46:32-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2024/09/canada-named-as-country-of-the-year-for-frances-2025-viva-technology.html

Today, the Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development, announced that Canada has been named the Country of The Year for Viva Technology 2025, the largest technology event in Europe, which is scheduled for June 11 to 14, 2025 in Paris, France. This honour reinforces Canada’s reputation as a worldwide leader in artificial intelligence. Scale AI, Canada’s Global Innovation Cluster focused on Artificial Intelligence (AI), will lead Canada’s business delegation.

Global Affairs Canada2024-09-26T14:40:09-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2024/09/canadafrance-declaration-on-a-stronger-defence-and-security-partnership.html

On September 26, 2024, in Ottawa, the Right Honourable Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada, and Emmanuel Macron, President of the French Republic, called on our countries to work together towards a stronger defence and security partnership.

Global Affairs Canada2024-09-26T12:23:03-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/fisheries-oceans/news/2024/09/canada-and-france-reach-agreement-in-atlantic-halibut-negotiations.html

Atlantic halibut is found in waters from east of Newfoundland to the northeastern United States. Most of the stock is found in Canadian fisheries waters, with a small percentage of the stock also found within the French Maritime Zone off the coast of St. Pierre and Miquelon

Fisheries and Oceans Canada2024-09-23T17:45:20-04:00https://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/minister-ng-advances-canadas-trade-priorities-at-g7-trade-ministers-meeting.html

During the meeting, Minister Ng reiterated Canada’s strong commitment to an open, fair, inclusive and rules-based trading system, with the World Trade Organization (WTO) at its core. She also highlighted that countries, including Canada, are facing unfair competition from the increased use of non-market policies and practices that are leading to significant overcapacity, including in electrical vehicle (EV) production.

Global Affairs Canada2024-07-18T15:30:40-04:00https://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/minister-ng-to-promote-trade-and-investment-in-greece-and-italy-and-attend-g7-ministerial-meeting-on-trade.html

The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development, today announced that she will visit Athens, Greece, and Rome, Italy, from July 11 to 15, 2024, to deepen bilateral relations and promote trade and investment in those countries. She will also participate in the G7 Ministerial Meeting on Trade, to be held in Villa San Giovanni and Reggio Calabria, Italy, from July 16 to 17.

Global Affairs Canada2024-07-09T11:03:59-04:00https://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/joint-statement-on-democratic-peoples-republic-of-korea-and-russia.html

“The Ministers of Foreign Affairs of Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, New Zealand, the Republic of Korea, the United Kingdom, the High Representative of the European Union, and the Secretary of State of the United States of America affirm that the recent sanctions designations by each of our governments represent a coordinated effort to hold the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) and Russia to account and to impose costs on actors and entities involved in the unlawful transfer of arms from the DPRK to Russia for use in attacking Ukraine.

Global Affairs Canada2024-05-31T08:57:01-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/veterans-affairs-canada/news/2024/05/canadian-delegation-will-travel-to-france-to-commemorate-the-80th-anniversary-of-d-day-and-the-battle-of-normandy.html

To mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day and the Battle of Normandy, the Honourable Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, will lead an official Government of Canada delegation to Normandy, France.

Veterans Affairs Canada2024-05-30T09:00:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/veterans-affairs-canada/news/2024/05/last-opportunity-for-media-accreditation-for-80th-anniversary-of-d-day-and-the-battle-of-normandy-in-france.html

An official Government of Canada delegation will participate in a series of events in Normandy, France, from June 4-9 to mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day and the Battle of Normandy.

Veterans Affairs Canada2024-05-08T17:43:20-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2024/05/parliamentary-secretary-sidhu-advances-canadas-trade-and-economic-priorities-at-ministerial-council-meeting-of-organisation-for-economic-co-operati.html

This week, Maninder Sidhu, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development was in Paris, France, to meet international partners and participate in the 2024 Ministerial Council Meeting of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).

Global Affairs Canada2024-05-03T15:04:55-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2024/04/minister-ng-meets-with-frances-minister-riester.html

Today, the Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development, met with Franck Riester, Minister Delegate for Foreign Trade, Economic Attractiveness, Francophonie and French Nationals Abroad, attached to the Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs.

Global Affairs Canada2024-04-17T19:21:08-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2024/04/minister-ng-and-french-minister-riester-to-hold-a-media-availability-at-st-lawrence-market.html

Tuesday April 16, 2024 – The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Franck Riester, Minister Delegate for Foreign Trade, Economic Attractiveness, Francophonie and French Nationals Abroad, attached to the Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, will hold a media availability following their visit of the St-Lawrence Market.

Global Affairs Canada2024-04-16T19:48:18-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/veterans-affairs-canada/news/2024/04/rainbow-veterans-of-canada-and-the-lgbt-purge-fund-joined-by-minister-petitpas-taylor-honoured-canadian-soldiers-of-the-first-world-war.html

Throughout history, members of the 2SLGBTQI+ community have made important military contributions, paving the way for others who continue to do so today.

Veterans Affairs Canada2024-04-10T14:24:33-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2024/04/minister-joly-meets-frances-minister-for-europe-and-foreign-affairs-in-paris.html

The ministers exchanged views on the initiatives recently put forward by the two countries to strengthen support for Ukraine, which continues to defend itself against Russia's full-scale invasion, as well as on the possibilities for strengthening coordinated military support for Ukrainians.

Global Affairs Canada2024-04-03T15:26:35-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2024/03/minister-joly-to-travel-to-france-to-strengthen-canada-france-relationship.html

The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced that she will be travelling to Paris, France, on April 2, 2024, where she will meet with Stéphane Séjourné, recently appointed as France’s Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs.

Global Affairs Canada2024-03-28T17:16:46-04:00https://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-advances-wto-priorities-with-g7-partners-at-trade-ministers-meeting.html

Today, the Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development, participated in this year’s first meeting of G7 Trade Ministers. Hosted by Italy, the virtual meeting included the participation of Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Director-General of the WTO.

Global Affairs Canada2024-02-07T16:26:42-05:00https://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/2023/12/canada-joins-tallinn-mechanism-to-support-ukraine-in-cyberspace.html

As endorsed by the foreign ministries of Canada, Denmark, Estonia, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Poland, Sweden, the United Kingdom and the United States on December 20, 2023, the Tallinn Mechanism was officially formalized.

Global Affairs Canada2023-12-20T10:04:59-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2023/11/minister-ng-champions-canadian-innovation-supporting-the-global-shift-to-net-zero-while-in-france.html

The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development championed Canada’s innovative nuclear energy sector as she led a prominent Canadian business delegation at the World Nuclear Exhibition (WNE) in Paris, France.

Global Affairs Canada2023-11-30T14:50:07-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2023/11/canada-signs-deal-to-refurbish-candu-reactor-at-cernavoda-nuclear-power-plant-in-romania.html

The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development, today announced the signing, at the World Nuclear Exhibition, in Paris, of a 3-way contract between the Canadian Commercial Corporation, Societatea Națională Nuclearelectrica SA and AtkinsRéalis to support the work to extend the life of the Unit 1 CANDU reactor at the Cernavoda Nuclear Power Plant, in Romania.

Global Affairs Canada2023-11-28T07:30:00-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2023/11/minister-ng-to-advance-canadas-energy-security-climate-and-trade-objectives-in-paris.html

Today, the Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development, announced she will participate in the World Nuclear Exhibition, Conférence de Paris and Enlit Europe Forum on November 28 and 29, 2023, in Paris, France.

Global Affairs Canada2023-11-27T09:51:41-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2023/11/g7-foreign-ministers-statement-on-the-launch-using-ballistic-missile-technology-by-north-korea.html

“We, the G7 Foreign Ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, the United States of America, and the High Representative of the European Union, condemn in the strongest terms North Korea’s launch using ballistic missile technology conducted on November 21, 2023."

Global Affairs Canada2023-11-22T10:25:22-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2023/11/canada-allocates-funding-for-partners-responding-to-humanitarian-needs-in-gaza-west-bank-and-neighbouring-areas.html

The Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of International Development, participated today in the International Humanitarian Conference for the Civilian Population in Gaza held on the sidelines of the 2023 Paris Peace Forum. While there, Minister Hussen announced that Canada is allocating $20 million in funding, from the already announced $60 million, for humanitarian assistance to address urgent needs in Gaza, the West Bank and neighbouring areas.

Global Affairs Canada2023-11-09T15:25:01-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2023/10/minister-ng-advances-cooperation-with-g7-partners-at-trade-ministers-meeting-in-osaka-japan.html

Minister Ng reiterated Canada’s support for the trade and investment priorities of Japan’s current G7 presidency, including strengthening global economic security and resilience and fostering inclusive and sustainable global prosperity.

Global Affairs Canada2023-10-29T13:39:03-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2023/10/minister-ng-to-attend-g7-trade-ministers-meeting-in-osaka-japan.html

The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development, will participate in the second G7 Trade Ministers’ Meeting on October 28 and 29, 2023, in, Japan.

Global Affairs Canada2023-10-26T09:59:00-04:00https://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/2023/09/g7-foreign-ministers-statement-on-the-elections-in-regions-of-ukraine-illegally-annexed-by-russia.html

We, the G7 Foreign Ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States of America, and the High Representative of the European Union, unequivocally condemn the staging of sham “elections” held by Russia on sovereign Ukrainian territory in Donetsk, Kherson, Luhansk, Zaporizhzhia and Crimea.

Global Affairs Canada2023-09-13T10:26:59-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2023/08/g7-foreign-ministers-statement-on-the-launch-using-ballistic-missile-technology-by-north-korea.html

We, the G7 Foreign Ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, the United States of America, and the High Representative of the European Union, condemn in the strongest terms North Korea’s launch using ballistic missile technology conducted on August 24, 2023. This launch is a clear, flagrant violation of multiple United Nations Security Council Resolutions (UNSCRs) and poses a grave threat to regional and international peace and stability.

Global Affairs Canada2023-08-24T14:39:19-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2023/07/minister-ng-concludes-successful-seventh-meeting-of-comprehensive-and-progressive-agreement-for-trans-pacific-partnership-commission.html

Today, in Auckland, New Zealand, the Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business and Economic Development, concluded her participation in the seventh Commission meeting of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) hosted by New Zealand.

Global Affairs Canada2023-07-16T09:14:50-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2023/07/g7-foreign-ministers-statement-on-the-launch-of-an-intercontinental-ballistic-missile-by-north-korea.html

We, the G7 Foreign Ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, the United States of America, and the High Representative of the European Union, condemn in the strongest terms North Korea’s brazen launch of another Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) conducted on July 12, 2023, following the launch using ballistic missile technology conducted on May 31, 2023 along with the launches of two ballistic missiles on June 15, 2023, both of which landed within Japan’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ).

Global Affairs Canada2023-07-13T14:10:05-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2023/06/minister-sajjan-participates-in-ukraine-recovery-conference-and-summit-for-a-new-global-financing-pact.html

The Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister of International Development and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada, concluded trips to London, United Kingdom, where he attended the Ukraine Recovery Conference, and Paris, France, where he attended the Summit for a New Global Financing Pact.

Global Affairs Canada2023-06-26T17:14:30-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2023/06/minister-sajjan-to-attend-ukraine-recovery-conference-and-summit-for-a-new-global-financing-pact.html

The Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister of International Development and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada, today announced that he will be travelling to London, United Kingdom, to attend the Ukraine Recovery Conference on June 21, 2023. Minister Sajjan will then travel to Paris, France, where he will take part in the Summit for a New Global Financing Pact on June 22 and 23.

Global Affairs Canada2023-06-20T11:58:04-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2023/06/minister-ng-meets-with-oecd-and-international-partners-to-advance-trade-and-economic-priorities.html

This week, the Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business and Economic Development, was in Paris and met with international partners and participated in the 2023 Ministerial Council Meeting of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).

Global Affairs Canada2023-06-09T09:18:03-04:00https://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/2023/02/minister-joly-to-travel-to-paris-france.html

During her trip, Minister Joly will hold a bilateral meeting with Catherine Colonna, Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs of France, to discuss Russia’s war against Ukraine as well as Canada and France’s common resolve to support Ukraine as the world approaches the one-year mark since the full-scale Russian invasion.

Global Affairs Canada2023-02-20T09:09:36-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2023/02/parliamentary-secretary-virani-leads-canadian-delegation-at-organisation-for-economic-co-operation-and-developments-ministerial-meeting-on-responsi.html

The Government of Canada is committed to working with international partners to increase sustainability, uphold human rights and promote and strengthen responsible business practices around the world.

Global Affairs Canada2023-02-15T12:14:26-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2022/12/joint-statement-from-foreign-ministers-on-the-talibans-ban-on-afghan-women-working-for-national-and-international-ngos.html

The following is a statement from the Foreign Ministers of Australia, Canada, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Norway, Switzerland, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, and the United States and the High Representative of the European Union.

Global Affairs Canada2022-12-29T10:32:10-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2022/12/statement-from-foreign-ministers-on-taliban-decision-to-ban-women-from-universities.html

The foreign ministers of Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and the United States, as well as the High Representative of the European Union, today issued the following statement: “We strongly condemn the Taliban’s recent decisions to ban women from universities, to continue to bar girls from secondary schools, and to impose other harsh restrictions on the ability of women and girls in Afghanistan to exercise their human rights and fundamental freedoms.

Global Affairs Canada2022-12-21T17:17:48-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/border-services-agency/news/2022/12/travelling-during-the-holiday-season-the-cbsa-gives-tips-for-a-smoother-trip.html

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) reminds all travellers of what to expect when crossing the border this holiday season, whether they will be returning to or visiting Canada.

Canada Border Services Agency2022-12-15T10:07:50-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2022/12/media-freedom-coalition-statement-on-iran.html

We, the undersigned members of the Media Freedom Coalition (MFC) are highly concerned about the recent violent repression of freedoms of expression and peaceful assembly by Iran.

Global Affairs Canada2022-12-01T10:00:17-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2022/11/minister-joly-to-travel-to-germany-for-g7-foreign-ministers-meeting.html

The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced that she will travel to Münster, Germany, to participate in the G7 foreign ministers meeting taking place from November 3 to 4, 2022.

Global Affairs Canada2022-11-02T12:46:36-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2022/11/media-freedom-coalition-statement-on-international-day-to-end-impunity-for-crimes-against-journalists.html

The International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists was established on 2 November 2013, so that the international community could stand together in support of journalists and media workers, and demonstrate its commitment to fighting against impunity for crimes committed against them.

Global Affairs Canada2022-11-02T09:29:44-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2022/09/minister-ng-advances-cooperation-with-g7-partners-at-trade-and-investment-ministerial-meeting.html

International collaboration is key to ensuring a resilient, sustainable, and inclusive economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, guided by a strong rules-based international trading system. Such collaboration, including close cooperation with G7 partners, is also an important part of the coordinated trade-related responses to Russia’s unprovoked and unjustifiable invasion of Ukraine.

Global Affairs Canada2022-09-15T19:38:11-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2022/08/statement-of-the-g7-non-proliferation-directors-group-on-nuclear-safety-and-security-at-the-zaporizhzhya-nuclear-power-plant.html

“The G7 Non-Proliferation Directors Group recalls the Statement of the G7 Foreign Ministers of August 10, 2022, in support of the IAEA´s efforts to promote nuclear safety and security at the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant in Ukraine.

Global Affairs Canada2022-08-29T20:15:56-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2022/08/statement-of-the-g7-foreign-ministers-in-support-of-the-international-atomic-energy-agencys-efforts-to-promote-nuclear-safety-and-security-at-the-z.html

“We, the G7 foreign ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States of America, and the High Representative of the European Union, reiterate our strongest condemnation of the ongoing unprovoked and unjustifiable war of aggression of the Russian Federation against Ukraine. The Russian Federation must immediately withdraw its troops from within Ukraine’s internationally recognized borders and respect Ukraine’s territory and sovereignty.

Global Affairs Canada2022-08-10T10:34:50-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2022/08/g7-foreign-ministers-statement-on-preserving-peace-and-stability-across-the-taiwan-strait.html

“We, the G7 Foreign Ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, the United States of America, and the High Representative of the European Union, reaffirm our shared commitment to maintaining the rules-based international order, peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait and beyond.

Global Affairs Canada2022-08-03T12:50:01-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2022/08/g7-foreign-ministers-statement-on-energy-security.html

“We, the Foreign Ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States of America, and the High Representative of the European Union, are steadfast in our condemnation of Russia’s brutal, unprovoked, unjustifiable and illegal war of aggression against Ukraine. We condemn and will not recognize Russia’s continued attempts to redraw borders by force. This constitutes a blatant violation of international law, in particular, a serious breach of the Charter of the United Nations, and seriously undermines the international rules-based system. We reiterate our demand that Russia put an end to this war of choice, immediately and unconditionally cease all hostilities, and withdraw its troops and military equipment from the entire territory of Ukraine within its internationally recognized borders.

Global Affairs Canada2022-08-02T14:04:31-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/border-services-agency/news/2022/07/crossing-the-border-this-summerthe-cbsa-gives-tips-this-civic-holiday-long-weekend-for-a-smoother-trip-for-travellers.html

The CBSA gives tips this Civic Holiday long weekend for a smoother trip for travellers

Canada Border Services Agency2022-07-26T10:30:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/innovation-science-economic-development/news/2022/07/canada-adopts-joint-statement-on-cooperation-on-global-supply-chains.html

The following is the Joint Statement of the 2022 Supply Chain Ministerial Forum released by U.S. Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, and U.S. Secretary of Commerce, Gina Raimondo, on behalf of partner economies, including Canada.

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada2022-07-20T16:10:46-04:00https://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/2022/06/canada-champions-education-youth-voices-at-ministerial-pre-summit-in-lead-up-to-un-transforming-education-summit.html

Conflict, increasing food insecurity, the climate crisis and the COVID 19 pandemic have disrupted education for millions of children and youth worldwide, particularly the most marginalized including those who are displaced, especially girls and adolescent girls. Canada remains committed to working with partners and youth to help ensure quality education and lifelong learning opportunities are available to all children.

Global Affairs Canada2022-06-30T11:54:15-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2022/06/remarks-by-the-minister-of-tourism-and-associate-minister-of-finance-at-the-oecd-ministerial-council-meeting.html

To date this year, Canada has committed over $3 billion in economic, military and humanitarian support to Ukraine. This includes $1.9 billion in loans to Ukraine, of which $1.5 billion has already been disbursed. As I said during this week’s meetings, we must all do our part to support Ukraine and its democratically elected government.

Department of Finance Canada2022-06-13T16:07:13-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2022/06/itinerary--minister-ng-to-attend-meetings-of-organisation-for-economic-co-operation-and-development-and-wto.html

The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business and Economic Development, will attend the 2022 Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development Ministerial Council Meeting in Paris, France, from June 9 to 10, and then the 12th WTO Ministerial Conference in Geneva, Switzerland, from June 12 to 15.

Global Affairs Canada2022-06-08T11:31:26-04:00https://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/2022/03/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/g7-foreign-ministers-meeting-statement.html

We, the G7 Foreign Ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States of America, and the High Representative of the European Union reiterate our profound condemnation of Russia’s unprovoked and unjustifiable war of choice against Ukraine, enabled by the Belarussian government.

Global Affairs Canada2022-03-07T11:39:56-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2022/02/statement-the-by-g7-foreign-ministers-on-russia-and-ukraine.html

We, the G7 Foreign Ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States of America and the High Representative of the European Union, remain gravely concerned about Russia’s threatening military build-up around Ukraine, in illegally annexed Crimea and in Belarus. Russia’s unprovoked and unjustified massing of military forces, the largest deployment on the European continent since the end of the Cold War is a challenge to global security and the international order.

Global Affairs Canada2022-03-07T13:44:21-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2022/02/minister-joly-to-travel-to-germany-and-france.html

Canada has played a significant role in the creation and the upholding of the rules-based international order. When these rules are challenged, Canada must stand up and work with its allies to prevent their deterioration. Russia’s aggression and destabilizing activities in and around Ukraine are deeply concerning and Canada will continue to engage with partners and allies to pursue a diplomatic resolution to the ongoing crisis.

Global Affairs Canada2022-02-16T09:43:49-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2022/01/backgrounder-canada-france-in-flight-security-officer-treaty.html

In response to the events of September 11, 2001, the Government of Canada allocated funding to meet rigorous new standards for security in airports and on aircraft operated by Canadian air carriers transporting passengers. The Canadian Air Carrier Protective Program is a tool allowing prevention and response to terrorism-related aviation security risks by deploying in-flight security officers to ensure the safety and integrity of aircraft and the passengers on board.

Global Affairs Canada2022-01-20T15:47:43-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2022/01/minister-joly-meets-with-french-counterpart.html

The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, met yesterday with Jean-Yves Le Drian, France’s Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs.

Global Affairs Canada2022-01-20T15:47:30-05:00https://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/g7-foreign-ministers-statement-on-hong-kong-legislative-council-elections.html

We, the G7 Foreign Ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States of America, and the High Representative of the European Union, noting the outcome of the Legislative Council elections in Hong Kong which took place on 19 December 2021, express our grave concern over the erosion of democratic elements of the Special Administrative Region's electoral system.

Global Affairs Canada2021-12-20T10:54:14-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2021/12/minister-joly-and-minister-sajjan-conclude-g7-foreign-and-development-ministers-meeting.html

The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and the Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister of International Development and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada, concluded their participation in the G7 Foreign and Development Ministers’ Meeting in Liverpool, United Kingdom.

Global Affairs Canada2021-12-13T22:23:11-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2021/12/g7-foreign-ministers-statement-on-russia-and-ukraine.html

Statement from the Foreign Ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States of America and the High Representative of the European Union

Global Affairs Canada2022-03-07T13:54:11-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2021/12/minister-joly-and-minister-sajjan-to-participate-in-g7-foreign-and-development-ministers-meeting-in-liverpool-united-kingdom.html

The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and the Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister of International Development and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada, will take part in the G7 Foreign and Development Ministers Meeting in Liverpool, United Kingdom, from December 10 to December 12, 2021.

Global Affairs Canada2021-12-09T12:49:03-05:00https://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/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/minister-champagne-attends-the-global-partnership-on-artificial-intelligence-paris-summit.html

Artificial intelligence (AI) offers powerful new solutions across sectors of the economy to improve the lives of Canadians—from advanced health care to more efficient and sustainable resource development and agriculture.

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada2021-11-10T16:47:18-05:00https://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/global-affairs/news/2021/11/minister-joly-speaks-with-french-counterpart-jean-yves-ledrian.html

During the call, the ministers reaffirmed the importance of the historic relationship between Canada and France.

Global Affairs Canada2021-11-05T14:48:49-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2021/10/friends-of-sudan-statement.html

The Friends of Sudan call for the restoration of all transitional arrangements and institutions as defined in the Constitutional Document. Any attempts by the military to unilaterally modify these provisions and upend the critical civilian-military partnership are unacceptable.

Global Affairs Canada2021-10-27T18:16:52-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2021/10/minister-ng-to-attend-g20-trade-and-investment-ministerial-meeting.html

The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade, will deliver remarks at the G20 Trade and Investment Ministerial Meeting in Sorrento, Italy, on October 11 and 12, 2021.

Global Affairs Canada2021-10-08T15:52:40-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2021/10/minister-ng-concludes-successful-meeting-on-wto-reform-in-paris.html

A rules-based multilateral trading system, with the World Trade Organization (WTO) at its core, is essential to achieving a strong, sustainable and inclusive global economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Global Affairs Canada2021-10-07T10:34:08-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2021/08/mv-mercer-street-attack-g7-foreign-ministers-statement.html

We, the G7 Foreign Ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States of America and the High Representative of the European Union stand united in our commitment to maritime security and the protection of commercial shipping. We condemn the unlawful attack committed on a merchant vessel off the coast of Oman on 29 July, which killed a British and a Romanian national.

Global Affairs Canada2021-08-06T12:54:04-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2021/06/foreign-affairs-minister-and-international-development-minister-conclude-successful-g20-foreign-and-development-ministers-meeting.html

The Honourable Marc Garneau, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and the Honourable Karina Gould, Minister of International Development, today concluded their participation in the G20 Foreign and Development Ministers’ Meeting in Matera, Italy.

Global Affairs Canada2021-06-29T19:51:47-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2021/06/joint-statement-onthe-ministerial-meeting-on-syria.html

The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America, Italy, Canada, Egypt, France, Germany, Greece, Iraq, Ireland, Japan, Jordan, Lebanon, Netherlands, Norway, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, UAE, the United Kingdom, and representatives of the Arab League and European Union, which met today to discuss the crisis in Syria.

Global Affairs Canada2021-06-28T16:38:18-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2021/05/minister-ng-participates-in-meeting-of-g7-trade-and-investment-ministers.html

Today, the Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade, participated in the G7 Trade and Investment Ministers’ Meeting, hosted by Liz Truss, the United Kingdom’s Secretary of State for International Trade.

Global Affairs Canada2021-06-04T12:35:13-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2021/05/g7-statement-on-belarus.html

We, the G7 foreign ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States of America, and the High Representative of the European Union condemn in the strongest terms the unprecedented action by the Belarusian authorities in arresting independent journalist, Raman Pratasevich and his companion, Sofia Sopega, after forcing Flight FR4978 on which they were travelling to land in Minsk on 23 May.

Global Affairs Canada2021-05-27T12:15:56-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2021/04/foreign-affairs-minister-and-minister-of-international-development-to-participate-in-g7-foreign-and-development-ministers-meeting-in-london-united-.html

The Honourable Marc Garneau, Minister of Foreign Affairs, will take part in the first in-person meeting of G7 Foreign and Development Ministers in two years in London, UK, from May 3 to May 5, 2021. The Honourable Karina Gould, Minister of International Development, will join discussions virtually.

Global Affairs Canada2021-04-23T18:25:50-04:00https://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/2021/04/media-freedom-coalition-statement-concerning-media-freedom-in-myanmar.html

The undersigned members of the Media Freedom Coalition express their deep concern with the continued efforts by Myanmar’s military and police to crack down on media freedom.

Global Affairs Canada2021-04-16T13:08:38-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2021/04/g7-foreign-ministers-statement-on-ukraine.html

We, the G7 foreign ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States of America and the High Representative of the European Union, are deeply concerned by the large, ongoing buildup of Russian military forces on Ukraine’s borders and in illegally annexed Crimea.

Global Affairs Canada2021-04-12T16:18:05-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2021/04/g7-foreign-ministers-statement-on-the-situation-in-tigray-ethiopia.html

We, the G7 Foreign Ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States of America and the High Representative of the European Union are strongly concerned about recent reports on human rights violations and abuses and violations of international humanitarian law and international refugee law in Tigray.

Global Affairs Canada2021-04-02T10:00:44-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2021/04/minister-ng-concludes-successful-virtual-trade-mission-to-france-on-exploring-sustainable-business-opportunities.html

As the Government of Canada continues to address the COVID-19 pandemic and work toward an inclusive and sustainable global economic recovery, it is helping Canadian business owners and entrepreneurs to start up, scale up, and access new markets.

Global Affairs Canada2021-04-15T14:46:03-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2021/03/minister-gould-participates-in-global-gathering-for-gender-equality-and-reaffirms-support-for-womens-rights-organizations.html

The COVID-19 pandemic has magnified systemic and long-standing inequalities, with women and girls disproportionately affected by the crisis. Bold action is needed to renew momentum and accelerate progress on gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls in all their diversity.

Global Affairs Canada2021-03-31T15:04:58-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2021/03/minister-ng-to-conclude-canadas-virtual-trade-mission-to-france-by-highlighting-sustainable-mobility-collaboration.html

The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade, will host a conversation with Florent Menegaux, Michelin’s Chief Executive Officer, on the fourth and final day of Canada’s virtual trade mission to France.

Global Affairs Canada2021-03-31T14:38:44-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2021/03/minister-ng-to-emphasize-importance-of-digital-information-technology-in-green-economic-recovery-on-third-day-of-virtual-trade-mission-to-france.html

The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade, will deliver remarks and take part in a conversation with Cédric O, France’s Minister of State for the Digital Transition and Electronic Communication, on the third day of Canada’s virtual trade mission to France. The Minister and Isabelle Hudon, Canada’s Ambassador to France, will then co-host a fireside chat with women entrepreneurs in the information and communications technology sector.

Global Affairs Canada2021-03-30T13:05:19-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2021/03/minister-ng-to-discuss-green-economic-recovery-and-sustainable-consumption-during-second-day-of-virtual-trade-mission-to-france.html

The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade, will take part in a conversation with Nicolas Roucou, Director General of Groupe Decathlon, on the second day of Canada’s virtual trade mission to France. The Minister will then lead a fireside chat with business leaders Richard Laniel, President of Kanuk, and Barb Stegemann, President and Founder of The 7 Virtues.

Global Affairs Canada2021-03-29T13:22:24-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2021/03/minister-ng-to-promote-transatlantic-trade-and-canadian-business-expansion-at-launch-of-virtual-trade-mission-to-france.html

To start the day, Minister Ng will deliver a keynote address and join Franck Riester, France’s Minister Delegate for Foreign Trade and Economic Attractiveness, for a fireside discussion. She will then lead a fireside chat with Canadian business leaders. The day will also feature remarks from Isabelle Hudon, Canada’s Ambassador to France...

Global Affairs Canada2021-03-28T10:59:42-04:00https://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/g7-foreign-ministers-statement-on-ukraine.html

We, the G7 Foreign Ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States of America and the High Representative of the European Union, are united in our condemnation of Russia’s continued actions to undermine Ukraine’s sovereignty, territorial integrity and independence.

Global Affairs Canada2021-03-18T08:51:42-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2021/03/g7-foreign-ministers-statement-on-hong-kong-electoral-reform.html

We, the G7 Foreign Ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States of America and the High Representative of the European Union, are united in expressing our grave concerns at the Chinese authorities’ decision fundamentally to erode democratic elements of the electoral system in Hong Kong. Such a decision strongly indicates that the authorities in mainland China are determined to eliminate dissenting voices and opinions in Hong Kong.

Global Affairs Canada2021-10-21T14:07:28-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2021/03/minister-ng-attends-women-in-business-conference-to-discuss-canadas-plans-for-feminist-recovery.html

Yesterday, the Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade, participated in the Women in Business conference, which was organized by the consulates general of Canada and France in New York City and the Economic Club of New York.

Global Affairs Canada2021-03-12T09:15:47-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2021/02/g7-foreign-ministers-statement-on-myanmar.html

“We, the G7 Foreign Ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States of America and the High Representative of the European Union firmly condemn violence committed by Myanmar’s security forces against peaceful protests. We offer condolences for the loss of life. The military and the police must exercise utmost restraint and respect human rights and international law. Use of live ammunition against unarmed people is unacceptable. Anyone responding to peaceful protests with violence must be held to account.”

Global Affairs Canada2021-02-23T08:54:43-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2021/02/minister-ng-to-lead-virtual-trade-mission-to-france-building-toward-a-green-economy.html

Today, the Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade, announced that she will lead a group of Canadian business people on a virtual trade mission to France from March 29 to April 1, inclusive, and April 8, with a focus on creating opportunities for businesses to grow and contribute to a sustainable and inclusive economic recovery.

Global Affairs Canada2021-02-19T11:51:00-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2021/02/condemning-the-coup-in-myanmar-g7-foreign-ministers-statement.html

We, the G7 Foreign Ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States of America and the High Representative of the European Union, are united in condemning the coup in Myanmar.

Global Affairs Canada2021-02-03T01:38:24-05:00https://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/global-affairs/news/2021/01/g7-foreign-ministers-statement-on-navalny.html

We, the G7 Foreign Ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States of America and the High Representative of the European Union, are united in condemning the politically motivated arrest and detention of Alexey Navalny.

Global Affairs Canada2021-01-26T13:11:02-05:00https://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/2020/11/readout-minister-ng-speaks-with-frances-minister-delegate-for-foreign-trade-and-economic-attractiveness.html

The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade, yesterday spoke with Franck Riester, France’s Minister Delegate for Foreign Trade and Economic Attractiveness, to discuss economic recovery from COVID-19 and strengthen the two countries’ trade relationship.

Global Affairs Canada2020-12-08T16:27:36-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2020/11/media-freedom-coalition-ministerial-communique.html

We, the members of the Media Freedom Coalition, held our first ministerial-level meeting on November 16, 2020, to exchange views and coordinate action in the defence of media freedom worldwide.

Global Affairs Canada2020-12-14T17:10:18-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2020/09/minister-ng-and-g20-trade-ministers-meet-to-advance-recovery-of-global-trade-and-investment.html

The G20 ministers committed to ensuring the rules-based international trading system, with the World Trade Organization (WTO) at its core, is stable and predictable and that everyone—including small businesses and women entrepreneurs—can access the benefits of trade.

Global Affairs Canada2020-09-22T16:47:19-04:00https://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/global-affairs/news/2020/09/g7-foreign-ministers-statement.html

We, the G7 foreign ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States of America and the High Representative of the European Union, are united in condemning, in the strongest possible terms, the confirmed poisoning of Alexei Navalny.

Global Affairs Canada2020-09-08T15:46:13-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2020/09/readout-minister-ng-speaks-with-frances-minister-delegate-for-foreign-trade-and-economic-attractiveness.html

Yesterday, the Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade, spoke with Franck Riester, France’s Minister Delegate for Foreign Trade and Economic Attractiveness, attached to the Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs. They discussed how Canada and France will continue to work together to strengthen the economic relationship between both countries, creating jobs and promoting new opportunities for Canadian and French businesses as both economies begin to recover.

Global Affairs Canada2020-09-03T18:36:13-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2020/09/minister-of-foreign-affairs-to-attend-virtual-g20-foreign-ministers-extraordinary-meeting-strengthening-international-cooperation-across-borders.html

The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced that he will attend a virtual G20 Foreign Ministers’ Extraordinary Meeting on September 3, 2020.

Global Affairs Canada2020-09-02T10:33:34-04:00https://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/2020/06/statement-by-minister-of-foreign-affairs-and-minister-of-transport-on-irans-decision-to-send-flight-ps752-black-boxes-to-france.html

The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and the Honourable Marc Garneau, Minister of Transport, today issued the following statement: “We welcome today’s announcement at the International Civil Aviation Organization Council meeting that Iran has finally formally committed to July 20 for the download of the data of the flight recorders of Ukraine International Airlines Flight PS752 at France’s Civil Aviation Safety Investigation and Analysis Bureau.

Global Affairs Canada2020-06-26T15:35:05-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2020/06/g7-foreign-ministers-statement-on-hong-kong.html

We, the Foreign Ministers of the United States, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the High Representative of the European Union underscore our grave concern regarding China’s decision to impose a national security law on Hong Kong.

Global Affairs Canada2020-06-17T18:58:34-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2020/05/readout-minister-ng-meets-virtually-with-g20-international-trade-counterparts-to-coordinate-economic-action-plan.html

To support businesses and workers, and lay the foundation for an inclusive and sustainable economic recovery that benefits everyone, the G20 ministers agreed to a range of short- and long-term steps designed to keep trade flowing and global supply chains open.

Global Affairs Canada2020-05-19T14:58:35-04:00https://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/2020/05/statement-by-the-media-freedom-coalition-on-world-press-freedom-day.html

Today, we celebrate the fundamental principles of press freedom around the world.

Global Affairs Canada2020-05-03T10:23:44-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2020/04/readout-minister-of-foreign-affairs-continues-to-coordinate-with-international-counterparts-on-covid-190.html

The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today organized a seventh call with his counterparts from countries affected by COVID-19, including Australia, Brazil, France, Germany, Indonesia, Peru, Singapore, South Africa, Turkey and the United Kingdom.

Global Affairs Canada2020-06-17T11:39:19-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2020/04/foreign-ministers-from-13-countries-agree-on-key-principles-to-keep-transportation-links-and-supply-chains-open.html

The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and counterparts from Australia, Brazil, France, Germany, Indonesia, Italy, Mexico, Morocco, Peru, Republic of Korea, Singapore, South Africa, Turkey and the United Kingdom, today took part in the sixth call of the Ministerial Coordination Group on COVID-19 (MCGC) to reiterate the need to maintain essential global links as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to evolve.

Global Affairs Canada2020-06-03T15:47:49-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2020/04/readout-minister-of-foreign-affairs-continues-to-coordinate-with-international-counterparts-on-covid-19.html

The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today organized a fifth call with his counterparts from countries affected by COVID-19, including Australia, Brazil, France, Germany, Indonesia, Morocco, Peru, Singapore, South Africa, Turkey and the United Kingdom.

Global Affairs Canada2020-06-17T11:37:26-04:00https://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-champagne-participates-in-g7-foreign-ministers-meeting.html

The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Foreign Affairs, participated in a G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting by videoconference today. United States Secretary of State Mike Pompeo hosted counterparts from Canada, Germany, France, Italy, Japan, the U.K. as well as the EU’s High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy.

Global Affairs Canada2020-03-25T18:09:19-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2020/03/readout-minister-of-foreign-affairs-speaks-with-french-foreign-minister.html

The ministers discussed the response plans for COVID-19 in their respective countries and the importance of maintaining strong coordination between France and Canada, as well as internationally including with other members of the G7 and with the World Health Organization.

Global Affairs Canada2020-03-20T21:52:36-04:00https://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 Canada2020-06-17T10:51:40-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2020/02/address-by-minister-of-foreign-affairs-to-the-montreal-council-on-foreign-relations.html

CETA [Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement]—our free trade agreement with the European Union—had just entered into force, thanks to the foresight of Pierre-Marc Johnson, former premier of Quebec. We had also just signed the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement. And today, as you know, we are finalizing the ratification of the new NAFTA.

Global Affairs Canada2020-02-21T14:43:05-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-quebec-regions/news/2020/02/creating-jobs-in-mirabel-lauak-canada-establishes-aerospace-centre-of-excellence.html

Mirabel, Quebec – Lauak Canada, a subsidiary of French family business Lauak, specializes in manufacturing tubes to transport fuel, water, air and liquids feeding various airplane systems. The business plans to invest heavily in its Mirabel factory. It will make it into an advanced technology aeronautics centre of excellence equipped with a research office responsible for developing innovative products and processes. Business will be able to count on $3M in support from Government of Canada to complete its project.

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions2020-02-21T12:07:00-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2020/02/minister-champagne-concludes-meetings-with-ministerial-counterparts-at-munich-security-conference.html

The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today concluded his attendance at the Munich Security Conference in Munich, Germany, where he emphasized Canada’s continued commitment to the rules-based international order and the multilateral institutions that underpin it.

Global Affairs Canada2020-02-16T14:12:37-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2020/01/canada-supports-diplomatic-efforts-established-for-iran-to-return-to-full-implementation-of-joint-comprehensive-plan-of-action.html

Canada strongly supports the diplomatic engagement of France, Germany and the United Kingdom in pressing Iran to respect its commitments under the agreement, including through activating the Dispute Resolution Mechanism.

Global Affairs Canada2020-01-14T16:58:11-05:00