Canada News Centre2025-12-17T10:50:26-05:00https://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/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/2025/08/g7-rapid-response-mechanism-rrm-statement-on-hong-kong-arrest-warrants.html

Today, members of the G7 RRM (Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, the United States, and the European Union) as well as G7 RRM associate members (Australia, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Sweden) issued the following statement:

Global Affairs Canada2025-08-08T13:55:03-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2025/07/statement-by-minister-anand-and-minister-anandasangaree-on-hong-kong-arrest-warrants.html

Canada condemns the decision by Hong Kong authorities to issue international bounties and arrest warrants for 19 pro-democracy activists who live around the world.

Global Affairs Canada2025-07-26T15:04:53-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2024/12/statement-by-minister-joly-on-hong-kong-arrest-warrants.html

The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today issued the following statement: “Canada deplores the decision by Hong Kong authorities to issue international bounties and cancel the passports of democracy activists and former Hong Kong lawmakers. Those targeted include Canadians and people with close ties to Canada.

Global Affairs Canada2024-12-24T19:55:39-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2024/11/statement-by-minister-joly-on-sentencing-of-hong-kong-pro-democracy-advocates.html

“Canada is deeply concerned following the sentencing today of 45 people in a national security trial of pro-democracy advocates known as the Hong Kong 47. The prosecution of these individuals and the lengthy prison sentences that ranged from 4 to 10 years are troubling.

Global Affairs Canada2024-11-19T11:42:10-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2024/11/minister-ng-strengthens-economic-ties-at-asia-pacific-economic-cooperation-ministerial-meeting-in-lima-peru.html

This week, the Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development, participated in the annual Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Ministerial Meeting and the APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting alongside Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, in Lima, Peru.

Global Affairs Canada2024-11-18T18:07:03-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2024/11/minister-ng-to-attend-annual-asia-pacific-economic-cooperation-ministerial-meeting-in-lima-peru.html

This week, the Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development, will participate in the annual Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Ministerial Meeting, which will be held in Lima, Peru, from November 13 to 16, 2024.

Global Affairs Canada2024-11-12T11:55:48-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2024/05/statement-on-verdict-of-hong-kong-pro-democracy-politicians-and-activists.html

Global Affairs Canada today issued the following statement on the verdict on the “Hong Kong 47” trial: “Canada is deeply concerned at the guilty verdicts handed down in the National Security Law (NSL) mass trial of 47 pro-democracy politicians and advocates known as the "Hong Kong 47” or “NSL 47.

Global Affairs Canada2024-05-30T20:30:48-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2024/05/minister-ng-to-attend-the-asia-pacific-economic-cooperation-apec-ministers-responsible-for-trade-meeting-in-arequipa-peru-to-advance-canadas-trade-.html

The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development, today announced that she will visit Arequipa, Peru, from May 15 to 18, to participate in the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Ministers Responsible for Trade Meeting.

Global Affairs Canada2024-05-13T10:33:51-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2024/03/statement-regarding-hong-kongs-adoption-of-a-new-national-security-law.html

Global Affairs Canada today issued the following statement on Hong Kong’s rapid passage of the Safeguarding National Security Ordinance and expressing deep concern regarding the impact the new law could have on human rights in Hong Kong:

Global Affairs Canada2024-03-20T17:23:42-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2023/11/minister-ng-advances-cooperation-on-trade-investment-and-supply-chain-resilience-in-the-asia-pacific-region.html

While at APEC, Minister Ng highlighted Canada’s commitment to deepen its engagement across the Indo-Pacific by continuing to work closely with APEC economies to ensure strong, sustainable, and inclusive growth that creates good jobs and opportunities for businesses on both sides of the Pacific...

Global Affairs Canada2023-11-16T17:27:38-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/news/2022/12/government-of-canada-announces-negative-covid-19-test-requirement-for-travellers-arriving-from-the-peoples-republic-of-china-hong-kong-or-macao-air.html

As of 12:01 a.m. EST on January 5, all air travellers who are two years of age and older, arriving on flights originating from the People’s Republic of China, Hong Kong or Macao, will need to provide evidence of a negative COVID-19 test result, taken no more than two days before their departure, to the airline prior to boarding. The test could be either a negative molecular (such as a PCR test), or a negative antigen test that has documentation to show that it has been monitored by a telehealth service or an accredited laboratory or testing provider. Passengers who tested positive more than 10 days before their departure flight, but no more than 90 days, can provide the airline with documentation of their prior positive, in place of a negative test result.

Public Health Agency of Canada2022-12-31T16:31:00-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2022/06/statement-by-minister-of-foreign-affairs-on-25th-anniversary-of-establishment-of-hong-kong-special-administrative-region.html

From across the Pacific, Canada witnessed the historic return of Hong Kong on July 1, 1997, to Chinese sovereignty and the establishment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. Canada has closely followed the events that have shaped the Special Administrative Region over the last 25 years and have led to this milestone.

Global Affairs Canada2022-06-30T21:00:36-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2022/05/g7-foreign-ministers-joint-statement-on-selection-of-chief-executive-in-hong-kong.html

The G7 Foreign Ministers today issued a joint statement on the selection process of the Chief Executive in Hong Kong

Global Affairs Canada2022-05-10T08:57:07-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/international-trade-tribunal/news/2022/03/tribunal-initiates-expiry-reviewconcrete-reinforcing-bar-from-belarus-chinese-taipei-hong-kong-japan-portugal-and-spain.html

The Canadian International Trade Tribunal today initiated an expiry review of its finding made on May 3, 2017, in inquiry NQ-2016-003, to determine if the expiry of the finding is likely to lead to continued or resumed dumping of concrete reinforcing bar from the Republic of Belarus, the Separate Customs Territory of Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen and Matsu (excluding those goods exported by Feng Hsin Steel Co., Ltd.), the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China, Japan, the Portuguese Republic and the Kingdom of Spain, and is likely to result in injury.

Canadian International Trade Tribunal2022-03-28T16:31:17-04:00https://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/joint-statement-on-elections-to-legislative-council-of-hong-kong.html

We, the foreign ministers of Canada, Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom and the United States of America, noting the outcome of the Legislative Council elections in Hong Kong, express our grave concern over the erosion of democratic elements of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region’s electoral system. Actions that undermine Hong Kong’s rights, freedoms and high degree of autonomy are threatening our shared wish to see Hong Kong succeed.

Global Affairs Canada2021-12-20T13:00:17-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/news/2021/11/government-of-canada-announces-adjustments-to-canadas-border-measures.html

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

Public Health Agency of Canada2022-02-04T10:31:23-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2021/08/announcement-of-new-diplomatic-appointmentsrachael-bedlington-andchristopher-cooter.html

The Honourable Marc Garneau, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced the following diplomatic appointments: Rachael Bedlington becomes Consul General in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (People’s Republic of China). Ms. Bedlington replaces Jeff Nankivell. Christopher Cooter becomes High Commissioner in the Republic of South Africa. Mr. Cooter replaces Sandra McCardell.

Global Affairs Canada2021-08-13T21:09:19-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2021/08/biographical-notes--rachael-bedlington-christopher-cooter.html

Rachael Bedlington (BA Joint Honours [East Asian Studies and Political Science], McGill University, 1990, Nanjing Normal University, 1992) joined External Affairs and International Trade Canada in 1992...Christopher Cooter (BA Honours [Political Science], University of Toronto, 1981; MA [Political Science], Columbia University, 1982; BCL, LLB [Common/Civil Law], McGill University, 1986) was called to the British Columbia bar in 1986 and practised law at Campney & Murphy before joining the federal government in 1989 as acting manager of lands for the British Columbia region of the Department of Indian and Northern Affairs...

Global Affairs Canada2021-08-13T21:08:49-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2021/07/statement-by-global-affairs-canada-on-south-china-sea-ruling.html

“On the fifth anniversary of the decision by the tribunal constituted under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) in the matter of the South China Sea Arbitration, Canada reiterates the need for all involved parties to comply with it.”

Global Affairs Canada2021-07-11T20:34:30-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2021/06/statement-by-minister-of-foreign-affairs-on-closure-of-hong-kong-newspaper-apple-daily.html

The Honourable Marc Garneau, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today issued the following statement on the announcement of the closure of the Hong Kong newspaper, Apple Daily

Global Affairs Canada2021-06-23T20:24:34-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2021/04/canada-concerned-over-the-targeting-of-pro-democracy-activists-in-hong-kong.html

“Canada expresses grave concerns over the targeting of ten of Hong Kong’s most prominent pro-democracy activists for participation in a peaceful assembly.”

Global Affairs Canada2021-10-21T13:52:15-04:00https://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/2020/11/joint-statement-on-chinas-new-rules-disqualifying-elected-legislators-in-hong-kong.html

We, the Foreign Ministers of Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the United Kingdom and the United States Secretary of State reiterate our serious concern regarding China’s imposition of new rules to disqualify elected legislators in Hong Kong. Following the imposition of the National Security Law and postponement of September’s Legislative Council elections, this decision further undermines Hong Kong’s high degree of autonomy and rights and freedoms.

Global Affairs Canada2020-11-18T16:50:23-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2020/11/canada-condemns-chinas-decision-to-remove-democratically-elected-hong-kong-legislators.html

China’s decision to remove four democratically elected lawmakers from office in Hong Kong is a further assault on Hong Kong’s high degree of freedoms under the Sino-British Joint Declaration.

Global Affairs Canada2020-11-11T16:27:07-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2020/08/statement-on-the-erosion-of-rights-in-hong-kong.html

“We, the foreign ministers of Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the United Kingdom and the United States Secretary of State, are gravely concerned by the Hong Kong government’s unjust disqualification of candidates and disproportionate postponement of Legislative Council elections.”

Global Affairs Canada2020-08-09T10:03:34-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2020/07/canada-takes-action-following-passage-of-national-security-legislation-for-hong-kong.html

The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today issued the following statement: “Canada joins the international community in reiterating its serious concern at the passage of national security legislation for Hong Kong by the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress of China.

Global Affairs Canada2020-07-03T09:57:19-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2020/05/joint-statement-on-hong-kong--canada-us-uk-and-australia.html

“Signatories to this statement reiterate our deep concern regarding Beijing’s decision to impose a national security law in Hong Kong.

Global Affairs Canada2020-05-28T10:37:12-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2020/05/joint-statement-by-canada-australia-and-united-kingdom-on-hong-kong-national-security-legislation.html

The legally binding Joint Declaration, signed by China and the United Kingdom, sets out that Hong Kong will have a high degree of autonomy.

Global Affairs Canada2020-05-22T14:38:27-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2020/05/statement-on-joint-collaboration-by-apec-members-amid-covid-19-pandemic.html

Today, Canada and the other 20 countries in the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation [APEC] endorsed a statement committing to mitigate the economic impacts caused by COVID-19 and to plan for economic recovery—especially in developing countries.

Global Affairs Canada2020-06-03T15:51:30-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2020/04/statement-on-joint-wto-efforts-to-ensure-open-and-predictable-trade-for-food-and-agricultural-products-amid-covid-19.html

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

Global Affairs Canada2020-06-17T14:00:00-04:00