Canada News Centre2025-01-06T15:21:17-05:00https://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/2024/11/canada-and-african-union-commission-conclude-second-trade-policy-dialogue.html

Both parties reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening an open, inclusive and rules-based trade and investment system. Highlights from the Trade Policy Dialogue were shared in a joint statement published by Canada and the AUC.

Global Affairs Canada2024-11-08T17:07:30-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2024/11/canada-reinforces-partnerships-with-african-countries-and-institutions-to-strengthen-diplomatic-relations-collaboration-economic-development-and-st.html

November 7, 2024 – Toronto, Ontario - Global Affairs Canada Building on more than 70 years of historical relations with African countries, Canada moves forward on its commitment to build stronger and mutually beneficial partnerships. Home to the world’s youngest population, and fastest growing middle-class, Africa is a dynamic and diverse continent of increasing geopolitical and economic importance.

Global Affairs Canada2024-11-07T15:43:16-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2024/11/canada-and-african-union-commission-to-host-high-level-and-trade-policy-dialogues.html

The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development, and the Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of International Development, will meet African Union Commission (AUC) leadership for the second annual Canada-AUC High-Level Dialogue on November 7, 2024. On November 6, Minister Ng will attend a high-level event at the Canada-AUC Trade Policy Dialogue. The events will take place in Toronto, Ontario.

Global Affairs Canada2024-11-05T17:11:43-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2024/08/launch-of-public-consultations-on-canadas-approach-to-partnerships-in-africa.html

The African continent is a dynamic continent of growing geopolitical and economic importance – a continent with which Canada shares strong people-to-people ties. The Government of Canada is seeking input on the renewed approach for partnerships across the African continent...

Global Affairs Canada2024-08-14T15:40:28-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2023/05/minister-ng-successfully-concludes-first-trade-policy-dialogue-with-african-union-commission.html

Today, the Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business and Economic Development, welcomed Albert M. Muchanga, African Union Commissioner for Economic Development, Tourism, Trade, Industry and Minerals, to the inaugural Canada-African Union Commission (AUC) Trade Policy Dialogue (TPD).

Global Affairs Canada2023-05-17T17:32:32-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/news/2021/11/government-of-canada-announces-adjustments-to-canadas-border-measures.html

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

Public Health Agency of Canada2022-02-04T10:31:23-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2020/05/statement-on-protecting-sexual-and-reproductive-health-and-rights-and-promoting-gender-responsiveness-in-the-covid-19-crisis.html

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

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