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/international-trade-tribunal/news/2026/04/tribunal-initiates-expiry-reviewsconcrete-reinforcing-bar-from-algeria-egypt-indonesia-italy-malaysia-singapore-vietnam-rr-2026-002-oman-and-russia.html

The Canadian International Trade Tribunal today initiated expiry reviews (RR-2026-002 and RR-2026-003) of its findings made on June 4, 2021, in inquiry NQ-2020-004, and July 2, 2021 in inquiry NQ-2020-005, to determine if the expiry of the findings is likely to lead to continued or resumed dumping of concrete reinforcing bar from Algeria, Egypt, Indonesia, Italy, Malaysia, Singapore, Vietnam (RR-2026-002), Oman and Russia (RR-2026-003) and is likely to result in injury to the domestic industry.

Canadian International Trade Tribunal2026-04-20T16:05:00-04:00https://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-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/global-affairs/news/2026/03/parliamentary-secretary-fortier-to-attend-arctic-circle-rome-forum-in-italy.html

The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced that the Honourable Mona Fortier, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, will attend the Arctic Circle Rome Forum from March 3 to 4, 2026, in Rome, Italy.

Global Affairs Canada2026-03-02T11:00:09-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2026/02/minister-anand-meets-with-italys-deputy-prime-minister-and-minister-of-foreign-affairs.html

The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today met with Antonio Tajani, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Italy, during her visit to Rome, Italy.

Global Affairs Canada2026-02-16T16:50:30-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2026/02/minister-anand-to-travel-to-italy-and-the-holy-see.html

The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, will travel to Rome, Italy, and the Holy See on February 16, 2026, for bilateral meetings with senior officials.

Global Affairs Canada2026-02-15T20:20:34-05:00https://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/international-trade-tribunal/news/2025/12/tribunal-continues-orderhot-rolled-carbon-steel-plate-from-brazil-denmark-indonesia-italy-japan-and-korea.html

The Canadian International Trade Tribunal today continued its order made on March 13, 2020, in expiry review RR-2019-001, concerning the dumping of hot-rolled carbon steel plate from Brazil, Denmark, Indonesia, Italy, Japan and Korea.

Canadian International Trade Tribunal2025-12-17T16:05:42-05:00https://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/minister-anand-meets-with-italys-minister-of-foreign-affairs.html

The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today met with Antonio Tajani, Italy’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, during the G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in the Niagara Region.

Global Affairs Canada2025-11-12T20:55:35-05:00https://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-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/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-promotes-trade-diversification-through-canada-trade-mission-to-italy.html

The Honourable Maninder Sidhu, Minister of International Trade, led a Canada Trade Mission to Italy this past week, joined by a delegation of more than 75 Canadian businesses and stakeholders to explore commercial opportunities in Rome and Milan.

Global Affairs Canada2025-10-18T13:30:08-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2025/10/minister-sidhu-meets-with-italys-foreign-minister.html

The Honourable Maninder Sidhu, Minister of International Trade, met with Antonio Tajani, Italy’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation in Rome, Italy. The meeting took place on the first day of Canada’s trade mission to Italy.

Global Affairs Canada2025-10-15T08:13:23-04:00https://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/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/2025/06/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/international-trade-tribunal/news/2025/06/tribunal-issues-determination-of-reasonable-indication-of-injurycertain-carbon-or-alloy-steel-wire-from-various-countries.html

The Canadian International Trade Tribunal today determined that there is a reasonable indication that the dumping of certain carbon or alloy steel wire from China, Chinese Taipei, India, Italy, Malaysia, Portugal, Spain, Thailand, Türkiye and Vietnam has caused injury to the domestic industry.

Canadian International Trade Tribunal2025-06-19T16:05:00-04:00https://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/2025/05/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/joint-donor-statement-on-humanitarian-aid-to-gaza.html

The foreign ministers of Australia, Canada, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and the United Kingdom, as well as the the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the European Commission, the EU Commissioner for Equality, Preparedness and Crisis Management and the EU Commissioner for the Mediterranean, today issued the following statement:

Global Affairs Canada2025-05-19T13:26:08-04:00https://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/border-services-agency/news/2025/04/the-cbsa-launches-an-investigation-into-the-alleged-dumping-of-certain-carbon-and-alloy-steel-wire-from-the-peoples-republic-of-china-the-separate-.html

The CBSA launches an investigation into the alleged dumping of certain carbon and alloy steel wire from the People's Republic of China, the Separate Customs Territory of Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen and Matsu, the Republic of India, the Italian Republic, the Federation of Malaysia, the Portuguese Republic, the Kingdom of Spain, the Kingdom of Thailand, the Republic of Türkiye, and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam

Canada Border Services Agency2025-04-22T14:00:40-04:00https://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/international-trade-tribunal/news/2025/02/tribunal-initiates-expiry-reviewhot-rolled-carbon-steel-plate-from-brazil-denmark-indonesia-italy-japan-and-korea.html

The Canadian International Trade Tribunal today initiated an expiry review of its order made on March 13, 2020, in expiry review RR-2019-001, continuing, with amendment, its finding made on May 20, 2014, in inquiry NQ-2013-005, which was continued, with amendment, in review NQ-2023-005R, to determine if the expiry of the order is likely to lead to continued or resumed dumping of hot-rolled carbon steel plate from the Federative Republic of Brazil, the Kingdom of Denmark, the Republic of Indonesia, the Italian Republic, Japan and the Republic of Korea, and is likely to result in injury to the domestic industry.

Canadian International Trade Tribunal2025-02-10T16:05:46-05:00https://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/minister-joly-to-hold-teleconference-following-the-g7-foreign-ministers-meeting-in-italy.html

November 25, 2024 - The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, will hold a media call back to discuss her participation in the G7 Foreign Ministers’ meeting that took place in Italy from November 25-26, 2024.

Global Affairs Canada2024-11-25T09:04:19-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2024/11/minister-joly-to-travel-to-italy-to-attend-g7-foreign-ministers-meeting.html

The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced that she will travel to Anagni and Fiuggi, Italy, from November 25 to 26, 2024, to attend the G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting.

Global Affairs Canada2024-11-25T08:05:26-05:00https://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/natural-resources-canada/news/2024/10/joint-statement-on-critical-minerals-and-critical-raw-materials-cooperation.html

On the margins of the G7 Ministerial Meeting on Industry and Technological Innovation, chaired by Minister Urso and attended virtually by Minister Champagne, Canada and Italy released the following Statement of Intent for Canada and Italy to deepen collaboration on critical minerals and critical raw materials:

Natural Resources Canada2024-10-10T09:11:38-04:00https://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/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/2024/09/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/2024/07/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/minister-ng-meets-italys-deputy-prime-minister-and-minister-of-foreign-affairs-and-international-cooperation.html

Minister Ng expressed Canada’s appreciation of Italy’s 2024 G7 presidency and welcomed the strong outcomes of the G7 Summit in Apulia, which will foster global economic growth that will benefit all citizens and future generations.

Global Affairs Canada2024-07-17T16:07:15-04:00https://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-deepens-trade-relations-with-greece-and-italy.html

The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development, has concluded her visit to Athens, Greece, and Rome, Italy, where she built on recent leader-level visits and reaffirmed the value of the Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA).

Global Affairs Canada2024-07-15T14:12:03-04:00https://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/global-affairs/news/2024/04/minister-joly-to-travel-to-italy-and-the-holy-see-for-bilateral-visit-and-g7-foreign-ministers-meeting.html

The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced that she is travelling to Italy and the Holy See and will be in Rome on April 16 and in Capri from April 17 to 19.

Global Affairs Canada2024-04-15T19:53:30-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/transport-canada/news/2024/04/minister-rodriguez-advances-canadas-supply-chain-agenda-at-the-g7-transport-ministers-meeting-in-italy.html

The Minister of Transport, the Honourable Pablo Rodriguez, wrapped up a successful trip at the G7 Transport Ministers’ Meeting in Milan, Italy, from April 11 to 13, 2024.

Transport Canada2024-04-13T14:52:28-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/transport-canada/news/2024/04/minister-rodriguez-to-attend-g7-meetings-in-italy.html

The Minister of Transport, Pablo Rodriguez, will travel to Milan, Italy, to join his G7 counterparts for the Ministerial Meeting on Transportation. 

Transport Canada2024-04-11T08:47:14-04:00https://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/2024/01/joint-statement-by-governments-of-australia-bahrain-belgium-canada-denmark-germany-italy-japan-netherlands-new-zealand-the-united-kingdom-and-the-u.html

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

Global Affairs Canada2024-01-03T14:20:58-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2023/11/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/2023/10/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/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/2023/05/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/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/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/joint-statement-high-level-meeting-on-the-safety-and-security-of-civil-nuclear-facilities-in-armed-conflicts.html

“We, the ministers of Foreign Affairs of France, Germany, Italy, the United Kingdom, Ukraine and senior officials from Canada, Republic of Korea, Switzerland, the United States of America, the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy wish to express our grave concern regarding the threats posed to the safety and security of nuclear facilities devoted to peaceful purposes in Ukraine and their personnel, significantly raising the risk of a nuclear accident..."

Global Affairs Canada2022-09-25T10:41:42-04:00https://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/2022/05/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/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/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/statement-from-the-equal-rights-coalition-on-the-nexus-between-democracy-and-the-human-rights-of-lgbti-persons.html

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

Global Affairs Canada2021-12-10T16:29:13-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2021/12/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/2021/11/minister-joly-speaks-with-italian-counterpart.html

The ministers underscored the importance of NATO, particularly in safeguarding transatlantic security and promoting a rules-based international order. The ministers exchanged views on the situation in Ethiopia and the need to resolve the ongoing conflict through peaceful dialogue. They also shared concerns about Russia’s military build-up in and around Ukraine and discussed how the international community can support de-escalation...

Global Affairs Canada2021-11-30T19:19:58-05:00https://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/2021/10/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/2021/08/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/2021/06/minister-garneau-speaks-with-italian-counterpart.html

The Honourable Marc Garneau, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today spoke with his counterpart, Luigi Di Maio, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Italy.

Global Affairs Canada2021-06-27T17:18:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2021/06/minister-of-foreign-affairs-to-travel-to-italy-middle-east-and-lithuania.html

The Honourable Marc Garneau, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced that he will be travelling to Italy, the Middle East, and Lithuania from June 27 to July 8.

Global Affairs Canada2021-06-23T14:31:58-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/international-trade-tribunal/news/2021/06/tribunal-finds-injuryconcrete-reinforcing-bar-from-algeria-egypt-indonesia-italy-malaysia-singapore-and-vietnam.html

The Canadian International Trade Tribunal today found that the dumping of concrete reinforcing bar, originating in or exported from the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria, the Arab Republic of Egypt, the Republic of Indonesia, the Italian Republic, Malaysia, the Republic of Singapore and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, has caused injury to the domestic industry. Anti-dumping duties will therefore be collected by the Canada Border Services Agency. The complainants in this case were Altasteel Inc., ArcelorMittal Long Products Canada, G.P., and Gerdeau Ameristeel Corporation.

Canadian International Trade Tribunal2021-06-03T12:17:36-04:00https://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/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/2021/03/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/minister-of-foreign-affairs-speaks-with-italian-counterpart.html

The two ministers discussed the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic, including the need to ensure access to vaccines and an inclusive and green post-pandemic recovery.

Global Affairs Canada2021-03-17T17:03:31-04:00https://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/2021/02/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/international-trade-tribunal/news/2021/02/tribunal-initiates-final-injury-inquiry--concrete-reinforcing-bar-from-algeria-egypt-indonesia-italy-malaysia-singapore-and-vietnam.html

The Canadian International Trade Tribunal today initiated an inquiry to determine whether the dumping of concrete reinforcing bar originating in or exported from People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria, the Arab Republic of Egypt, the Republic of Indonesia, the Italian Republic, Malaysia, the Republic of Singapore and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, 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 Tribunal2021-02-05T08:37:20-05:00https://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/global-affairs/news/2020/12/minister-of-foreign-affairs-leads-ministerial-coordination-group-on-covid-19.html

Today, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Foreign Affairs, hosted the 12th call of the Ministerial Coordination Group on COVID-19 with counterparts from Brazil, Germany, Italy, Mexico, South Africa and the United Kingdom.

Global Affairs Canada2020-12-07T17:35:22-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/international-trade-tribunal/news/2020/11/tribunal-issues-determination-of-reasonable-indication-of-injuryconcrete-reinforcing-bar-from-algeria-egypt-indonesia-italy-malaysia-singapore-and-.html

The Canadian International Trade Tribunal today determined that there is a reasonable indication that the dumping of concrete reinforcing bar from the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria, the Arab Republic of Egypt, the Republic of Indonesia, the Italian Republic, Malaysia, the Republic of Singapore and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam has caused injury or is threatening to cause injury to the domestic industry.

Canadian International Trade Tribunal2020-11-23T16:03:31-05:00https://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/2020/08/minister-champagne-concludes-visit-to-switzerland-and-italy-on-his-way-to-lebanon.html

The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Foreign Affairs, concluded successful visits to Switzerland and Italy, where he met with his counterparts and top officials from key international organizations.

Global Affairs Canada2020-08-26T12:44:14-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2020/08/minister-champagne-travels-to-lebanon-and-europe.html

On his first overseas trip since the Covid-19 pandemic began, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Foreign Affairs, will travel to Beirut, Lebanon, later this week and make stops in Switzerland, Italy and the United Kingdom.

Global Affairs Canada2020-08-22T14:58:43-04:00https://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/readout-minister-of-foreign-affairs-continues-to-coordinate-with-international-counterparts-on-covid-19.html

Today, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Foreign Affairs, hosted the eighth call with his counterparts from countries affected by COVID-19, including Australia, Germany, Indonesia, Italy, Morocco, Peru, Singapore, South Africa, Turkey and the United Kingdom.

Global Affairs Canada2020-06-03T15:53:53-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2020/05/statement-on-protecting-sexual-and-reproductive-health-and-rights-and-promoting-gender-responsiveness-in-the-covid-19-crisis.html

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

Global Affairs Canada2020-06-03T15:52:57-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2020/04/joint-statement-by-brazil-canada-italy-and-egypt-following-the-extraordinary-high-level-meeting-of-the-group-of-friends-of-food-security-and-nutrit.html

The Honourable Ms. Emanuela Claudia Del Re, Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs of Italy, as Chair of the Group of Friends of Food Security and Nutrition in New York, the Honourable Ms. Karina Gould, Minister of International Development of Canada, the Honourable Mr. Orlando Leite Ribeiro, Vice Minister for Trade and International Relations of the Ministry of Agriculture Livestock and Food Supply, and the High Level Representative of Egypt, Ambassador Mohamed Edrees Permanent Representative to the UN, today issued the following statement: “On Friday April 17th, we convened an extraordinary virtual video conference bringing together Ambassadors from across the entire membership of the United Nations with the participation of the President of the General Assembly, the Deputy Secretary General, the President of IFAD, the Executive Director of WFP, the Chief Economist and Assistant Director General of FAO and the Special Envoy for the 2021 Food Systems Summit to exchange views and experiences on actions that may be taken to mitigate the potential socio-economic impacts of COVID-19 on food availability and supply and to attain food security. We thank the more than 270 participants who attended.

Global Affairs Canada2020-06-17T13:56:58-04:00https://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/joint-statement-of-the-alliance-for-multilateralism.html

The COVID-19 pandemic is a wake-up call for multilateralism. Trying to cope with the immediate devastating effects of the virus, nations have turned toward imposing unprecedented executive measures, including closing borders. However, a virus knows no borders. All countries are affected. We must remain united in our shared humanity. The fight against this global pandemic, which is taking so many lives and challenging our societies, requires more and enhanced international cooperation and worldwide solidarity.

Global Affairs Canada2020-04-16T18:39:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2020/04/minister-champagne-to-participate-in-nato-foreign-ministers-meeting.html

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

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

The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Foreign Affairs, organized a call with his counterparts from countries affected by COVID-19, including Australia, Brazil, Germany, Italy, Morocco, Peru, Singapore, Turkey and the United Kingdom. The EU’s High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy also joined the call.

Global Affairs Canada2020-06-17T10:23:29-04:00https://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-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/2020/03/readout-minister-of-foreign-affairs-speaks-with-italys-minister-of-foreign-affairs.html

The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Luigi Di Maio, Italy’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, held a phone call today.

Global Affairs Canada2020-03-12T17:41:04-04:00