Canada News Centre2026-09-03T16:17:35-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/news.htmlhttps://www.canada.ca/etc/designs/canada/wet-boew/assets/wmms-blk.svghttps://www.canada.ca/en/fisheries-oceans/news/2026/08/operation-north-pacific-guard-strengthens-relations-with-japan-monitors-high-seas-fisheries-during-pacific-wide-patrol.html

Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) has completed its annual patrol of the North Pacific Ocean to detect and deter illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing activity and monitor fishing fleets active on the high seas.

Fisheries and Oceans Canada2026-08-06T11:00:29-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2026/07/g7-foreign-ministers-statement-on-el-obeid-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 urge the Rapid Support Forces and allied armed groups to immediately cease any action likely to lead to further atrocities or endanger civilians in El-Obeid, including drone strikes and impediments to humanitarian access. Following the atrocities committed during the Rapid Support Forces’ siege and attack on El Fasher, we remain gravely concerned about alleged severe violations of international humanitarian law and international human rights law across Kordofan and Darfur regions, as well as Blue Nile in Sudan.

Global Affairs Canada2026-07-14T11:16:06-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2026/07/joint-statement-on-the-10th-anniversary-of-the-philippines-china-south-china-sea-arbitral-tribunal-award.html

The text of the following statement was released by the governments of Australia, Canada, Estonia, Germany, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Lithuania, New Zealand, the Republic of the Philippines, Romania, Slovenia, the United Kingdom and the United States of America, on the occasion of the tenth anniversary of the Philippines-China South China Sea Arbitral Tribunal Award.

Global Affairs Canada2026-07-11T19:32:30-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2026/07/call-of-martinique-countering-narcotrafficking-and-illicit-trafficking-in-the-caribbean-and-across-the-americas.html

The list of countries that have endorsed the declaration as of July 3 is as follows: Bahamas, Barbados, Brazil, Canada, Costa Rica, Dominica, Dominican Republic, France, Germany, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Netherlands, Panama, Peru, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Spain, Suriname, Trinidad and Tobago, United Kingdom, CARICOM IMPACS, UNODC.

Global Affairs Canada2026-07-07T14:47:30-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2026/06/factsheet-on-deliverables-announced-during-the-team-canada-trade-mission-to-japan.html

As part of the Team Canada Trade Mission, Minister Sidhu celebrated the announcement of 14 commercial agreements – see list below. The total estimated value of the agreements is over $1.7B.

Global Affairs Canada2026-06-26T14:44:58-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2026/06/minister-sidhu-drives-new-commercial-partnerships-and-promotes-trade-diversification-during-significant-team-canada-trade-mission-to-japan.html

This week, the Honourable Maninder Sidhu, Minister of International Trade, and close to 300 delegates from approximately 175 business organizations from across Canada, travelled to Tokyo as part of the largest Team Canada Trade Mission (TCTM) to Japan, one of Canada’s most significant trade missions to the Indo-Pacific.

Global Affairs Canada2026-06-26T14:44:18-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2026/06/minister-sidhu-to-lead-the-largest-ever-team-canada-trade-mission-to-the-indo-pacific-region-to-unlock-new-opportunities-for-canadian-businesses-in.html

Canada is building on its enduring commitment to trade diversification by strengthening its partnerships with trusted allies and helping Canadian businesses prosper in more markets in today’s shifting global landscape. Under Canada’s Indo-Pacific Strategy, Team Canada Trade Missions (TCTMs) are key, enabling Canadian companies to expand into the Indo-Pacific region, the fastest-growing market in the world.

Global Affairs Canada2026-06-20T13:56:08-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/food-inspection-agency/news/2026/06/canada-advances-african-swine-fever-preparedness-with-new-zoning-arrangement-with-japan.html

The Honourable Heath MacDonald, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food is pleased to announce the Government of Canada has successfully established an African swine fever (ASF) zoning arrangement with Japan.

Canadian Food Inspection Agency2026-06-16T09:48:31-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/fisheries-oceans/news/2026/06/canada-launches-mission-to-combat-illegal-unreported-and-unregulated-fishing-in-the-north-pacific-ocean.html

Illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing threatens national and international fish stocks and the broader ocean ecosystem.

Fisheries and Oceans Canada2026-06-09T17:00:09-04:00https://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/environment-climate-change/news/2026/04/canada-and-japan-launch-new-actions-to-tackle-methane-plastic-pollution-and-biodiversity-loss.html

At the third Canada–Japan Ministerial Dialogue on Climate and Environment held in Paris, France, on April 24, Canada’s Minister of the Environment, Climate Change and Nature, the Honourable Julie Dabrusin, and Japan’s Minister of the Environment, the Honourable Hirotaka Ishihara, reaffirmed their commitment to advancing practical, science-based solutions to shared environmental challenges.

Environment and Climate Change Canada2026-04-24T09:41:39-04:00https://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/department-national-defence/news/2026/03/defence-minister-mcguinty-met-with-japans-minister-of-defense.html

Over the weekend, the Honourable David J. McGuinty, Minister of National Defence, met with Japan’s Minister of Defense, Shinjiro Koizumi, during his visit to Tokyo, with Prime Minister Mark Carney.

National Defence2026-03-11T14:32:52-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2026/01/joint-statement---united-nations-relief-and-works-agency-for-palestine-refugees-in-the-near-east-unrwa.html

“We the Foreign Ministers of Belgium, Canada, Denmark, France, Iceland, Ireland, Japan, Norway, Portugal, Spain and the United Kingdom strongly condemn the demolitions by the Israeli authorities of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) headquarters in East Jerusalem, on 20 January 2026.

Global Affairs Canada2026-01-28T10:55:38-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2026/01/joint-g7-foreign-ministers-statement-on-iran.html

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

Global Affairs Canada2026-01-14T15:38:51-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/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-g7-foreign-ministers-meeting-in-the-niagara-region.html

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

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

The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today met with Motegi Toshimitsu, Japan’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, on the margins of the G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in the Niagara Region. This was the ministers’ first in-person meeting since Minister Motegi took office and served to deepen Canada’s bilateral relations with this trusted Indo-Pacific partner.

Global Affairs Canada2025-11-11T21:52:12-05:00https://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-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/atlantic-canada-opportunities/news/2025/09/atlantic-firms-set-sights-on-japan-and-south-korea.html

Atlantic Canada’s businesses are seizing new opportunities in East Asia. A multi-sector delegation from the region is in South Korea and Japan from September 14-20, driving trade and investment in two of the world’s most dynamic markets.

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency2025-09-16T11:17:28-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/atlantic-canada-opportunities/news/2025/09/atlantic-canadian-companies-and-organizations-taking-part-in-the-japan-and-south-korea-mission.html

28 Atlantic Canadian companies and organizations are participating in the mission, representing aerospace and defence, seafood and agri-food, clean technology, consumer products, education, energy, information and communication technology (ICT), bio and life sciences, and ocean technology sectors.

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency2025-09-16T11:17:21-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/fisheries-oceans/news/2025/08/operation-north-pacific-guard-wraps-up-unprecedented-four-nation-patrol-of-the-pacific-high-seas.html

Illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing is a serious problem around the world, posing a significant threat to fish populations and damaging marine environments. IUU fishing also jeopardizes the incomes of law-abiding harvesters and fishing industries and puts food supplies at risk for millions of people.

Fisheries and Oceans Canada2025-08-14T12:03:10-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/fisheries-oceans/news/2025/08/fisheries-and-oceans-canada-to-share-results-of-the-2025-operation-north-pacific-guard-mission-in-the-indo-pacific.html

Fisheries and Oceans Canada officials, as well as officials from the Canadian Coast Guard, will provide a wrap-up of this year’s Operation North Pacific Guard mission, a high seas mission to detect and deter illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing in the North Pacific Ocean.

Fisheries and Oceans Canada2025-08-12T16:15:10-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2025/08/foreign-ministers-statement-on-international-ngo-restrictions.html

The humanitarian suffering in Gaza has reached unimaginable levels. Famine is unfolding before our eyes. Urgent action is needed now to halt and reverse starvation. Humanitarian space must be protected, and aid should never be politicised.

Global Affairs Canada2025-08-12T09:19:18-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2025/07/minister-anand-concludes-visit-to-japan-and-malaysia-to-strengthen-indo-pacific-partnerships.html

The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today concluded her successful visit to Japan and Malaysia to deepen Canada’s strategic partnerships in the Indo-Pacific region.

Global Affairs Canada2025-07-11T22:24:21-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2025/07/minister-anand-meets-with-japans-chief-cabinet-secretary-hayashi.html

The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today met with Japan’s Chief Cabinet Secretary Hayashi Yoshimasa to discuss strengthening the longstanding economic and security partnership between Canada and Japan.

Global Affairs Canada2025-07-09T15:55:28-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2025/07/minister-anand-speaks-with-japans-minister-for-foreign-affairs.html

The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today met with Japan’s Minister for Foreign Affairs Iwaya Takeshi in Tokyo to deepen Canada’s bilateral relations with a trusted partner.

Global Affairs Canada2025-07-08T15:17:26-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2025/07/minister-anand-to-travel-to-japan-and-malaysia-to-strengthen-indo-pacific-partnerships.html

The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced that she will visit Japan and Malaysia this week to deepen Canada’s strategic partnerships in the Indo-Pacific region, which play a critical role in shaping Canada’s future.

Global Affairs Canada2025-07-07T09:00:09-04:00https://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/fisheries-oceans/news/2025/06/canadian-launches-mission-to-combat-illegal-fishing-and-protect-marine-ecosystems-in-the-indo-pacific.html

Globally, illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing is a major contributor to declining fish stocks and the destruction of marine habitats. IUU fishing also undermines the livelihoods of legitimate fish harvesters and impacts food security in vulnerable coastal communities, affecting millions of people.

Fisheries and Oceans Canada2025-06-09T10:13:20-04:00https://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/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/2024/11/canada-hosts-meeting-of-comprehensive-and-progressive-agreement-for-trans-pacific-partnership-commission-advancing-key-priorities-to-grow-and-suppo.html

The Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) helps Canadian businesses by facilitating access to key markets and resolving trade barriers, which helps create good-paying middle-class jobs for Canadians.

Global Affairs Canada2024-11-30T10:18:46-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2024/11/canada-to-host-eighth-comprehensive-and-progressive-agreement-for-trans-pacific-partnership-commission-meeting-in-vancouver-bc.html

The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development, on behalf of Canada, will welcome fellow Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) members in Vancouver, British Columbia, for the eighth CPTPP Commission meeting from November 27 to 28, 2024.

Global Affairs Canada2024-11-26T14:19:22-05:00https://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/2024/11/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/fisheries-oceans/news/2024/10/canadian-led-high-seas-mission-finds-illegal-harvesting-of-shark-fins-and-dark-vessels-in-north-pacific.html

Today, the fishery officers and crew of the Canadian Coast Guard Ship (CCGS) Sir Wilfrid Laurier made a safe return to port in Victoria, B.C., having successfully completed this year’s mission to detect and deter illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing in the North-Pacific. This is a region integral to Canada’s Indo-Pacific Strategy, under which Canada is committed to upholding its international obligations.

Fisheries and Oceans Canada2024-10-28T12:39:25-04:00https://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/fisheries-oceans/news/2024/10/canada-launches-high-seas-mission-to-detect-and-deter-illegal-fishing-in-the-north-pacific.html

Illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing poses a significant risk to global fish stocks in the North Pacific Ocean, and is considered to be a potential driver of Pacific salmon declines.

Fisheries and Oceans Canada2024-10-01T17:00:11-04:00https://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-joly-to-travel-to-japan.html

The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced that she will visit Japan from July 22 to 24, 2024.

Global Affairs Canada2024-07-22T08:00:00-04:00https://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-japans-minister-of-economy-trade-and-industry-at-g7-trade-ministers-meeting.html

The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development, met with Ken Saito, Japan’s Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry, on the margins of the G7 Ministerial Meeting on Trade.

Global Affairs Canada2024-07-18T12:16:09-04:00https://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/2024/05/minister-ng-advances-canadas-trade-priorities-at-the-asia-pacific-economic-cooperation-ministers-responsible-for-trade-meeting.html

While at the APEC meeting, Minister Ng emphasized the importance of the rules-based multilateral trading system with the WTO at its core.

Global Affairs Canada2024-05-19T10:19:11-04:00https://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/2024/05/parliamentary-secretary-sidhu-advances-canadas-trade-and-economic-priorities-at-ministerial-council-meeting-of-organisation-for-economic-co-operati.html

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

Global Affairs Canada2024-05-03T15:04:55-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2024/02/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/minister-joly-meets-with-japans-foreign-affairs-minister.html

The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today met with KAMIKAWA Yoko, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan, during her visit in Montréal, Quebec. Minister Joly extended Canada’s sympathies to Minister Kamikawa following the recent earthquake in Japan and reiterated Canada’s offer of support.

Global Affairs Canada2024-01-13T14:15:00-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2024/01/minister-joly-to-welcome-japans-foreign-affairs-minister-to-canada.html

The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced that she will welcome Yoko Kamikawa, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan, to Montréal, Québec, from January 12 to 13, 2024.

Global Affairs Canada2024-01-10T10:00:06-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2024/01/joint-statement-on-dprk-russia-ballistic-missile-transfers.html

The following is a statement from the Ministers of Foreign Affairs of (at time of publication) Albania, Andorra, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Guatemala, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Moldova, Monaco, Montenegro, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Palau, Poland, Portugal, the Republic of Korea, Romania, San Marino, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Ukraine, the United Kingdom, and the High Representative of the European Union, and the Secretary of State of the United States of America.

Global Affairs Canada2024-01-09T20:14:09-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2023/11/g7-foreign-ministers-statement-on-the-launch-using-ballistic-missile-technology-by-north-korea.html

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

Global Affairs Canada2023-11-22T10:25:22-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2023/11/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/global-affairs/news/2023/11/minister-ng-to-travel-to-san-francisco-to-attend-annual-asia-pacific-economic-cooperation-ministerial-meeting.html

This meeting, hosted by the United States, will provide an opportunity for Canada to further its international trade and investment priorities, including...

Global Affairs Canada2023-11-12T10:30:26-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2023/11/minister-joly-to-speak-with-media-following-the-g7-foreign-ministers-meeting.html

The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, will hold a virtual press conference to discuss her recent trip to Japan to attend the G7 Foreign Ministers’ meeting.

Global Affairs Canada2023-11-08T18:26:51-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2023/11/minister-joly-to-travel-to-japan-to-attend-g7-foreign-ministers-meeting.html

Minister Joly will take part in sessions with her G7 counterparts to discuss the unprecedented and rapidly evolving conflict between Israel and Hamas, the deteriorating humanitarian situation in Gaza, Russia’s ongoing war of aggression against Ukraine and shared challenges in the Indo-Pacific, including foreign interference.

Global Affairs Canada2023-11-05T12:16:13-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2023/11/minister-ng-celebrates-successful-team-canada-trade-mission-to-japan.html

The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development has concluded her first full-scale Team Canada Trade Mission to Osaka and Tokyo, Japan.

Global Affairs Canada2023-11-02T15:00:14-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2023/10/canada-unveils-its-pavilion-concept-for-expo-2025-osaka.html

World Expos provide a unique opportunity for governments, companies, international organizations, and citizens to share ideas, innovate, collaborate, and celebrate ingenuity.

Global Affairs Canada2023-10-30T14:59:40-04:00https://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-speaks-with-world-trade-organization-director-general-ngozi-okonjo-iweala-to-advance-priorities.html

Minister Ng underscored Canada’s commitment to working closely with WTO members to find solutions on key priorities including e-commerce, agriculture and food security, fisheries subsidies, and dispute-settlement reform.

Global Affairs Canada2023-10-29T11:17:50-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2023/10/minister-ng-meets-with-yoko-kamikawa-minister-for-foreign-affairs-of-japan.html

Yesterday, the Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development spoke with Yoko Kamikawa, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan on the margins of the second G7 Trade and Investment Ministers’ meeting in Osaka, Japan.

Global Affairs Canada2023-10-28T13:39:45-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/fisheries-oceans/news/2023/10/first-canadian-led-high-seas-mission-to-fight-illegal-fishing-in-the-north-pacific-finds-over-3000-shark-fins.html

Fishery officers from Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) successfully completed their first Canadian-led high seas patrol to detect and deter illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing in the North-Pacific, a region critical to implementing Canada’s Indo-Pacific Strategy and upholding its international obligations.

Fisheries and Oceans Canada2023-10-12T15:13:23-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2023/09/joint-statement-on-the-partners-in-the-blue-pacific-foreign-ministers-meeting.html

The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America, Australia, Canada, Japan, Germany, New Zealand, the Republic of Korea, and the United Kingdom on the occasion of the Partners in the Blue Pacific Foreign Ministers Meeting September 22, 2023.

Global Affairs Canada2023-09-26T16:26:43-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2023/09/canada-welcomes-japans-minister-of-economy-trade-and-industry.html

Today, the Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development, along with the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, and the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, welcomed Yasutoshi Nishimura, Japan’s Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry, to Ottawa.

Global Affairs Canada2023-09-21T14:31:16-04:00https://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/canada-to-welcome-japanese-delegation-to-deepen-commercial-ties.html

September 20, 2023 – The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry and the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, will be hosting a Japanese delegation in Ottawa on September 21. This delegation will be led by his Excellency Nishimura Yasutoshi, Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry.

Global Affairs Canada2023-09-20T11:46:43-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2023/09/g7-foreign-ministers-statement-on-the-elections-in-regions-of-ukraine-illegally-annexed-by-russia.html

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

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

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

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

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

Global Affairs Canada2023-07-16T09:14:50-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2023/07/comprehensive-and-progressive-agreement-for-trans-pacific-partnership-cptpp---joint-ministerial-statement-on-the-occasion-of-the-seventh-commission.html

The Seventh Commission Meeting, hosted by Aotearoa New Zealand took place in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland, on 16 July. Ministers and Senior Officials representing Australia, Brunei Darussalam, Canada, Chile, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Aotearoa New Zealand, Peru, Singapore, Viet Nam and the United Kingdom have approved the following statement.

Global Affairs Canada2023-07-16T09:14:34-04:00https://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/2023/07/minister-joly-to-attend-asean-meetings-in-indonesia.html

With more than four decades of robust cooperation with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and its member states, Canada is further strengthening its long-lasting partnership with ASEAN and contributing to our mutual interests in security, economic prosperity and sustainable development.

Global Affairs Canada2023-07-12T07:00:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2023/07/minister-joly-and-minister-ng-announce-award-of-contract-for-canada-pavilion-at-expo-2025-osaka-kansai-japan.html

World Expos provide an opportunity to celebrate culture, deepen economic ties and strengthen international relationships.

Global Affairs Canada2023-07-06T15:38:33-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/women-gender-equality/news/2023/06/parliamentary-secretary-sudds-meets-with-g7-ministers-to-discuss-progress-on-gender-equality-and-womens-empowerment.html

Parliamentary Secretary Sudds meets with G7 ministers to discuss progress on Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment.

Women and Gender Equality Canada2023-06-28T13:19:55-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2023/06/brasilia-declaration-on-the-future-of-the-climate-investment-funds.html

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

Global Affairs Canada2023-06-27T14:15:06-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2023/06/minister-ng-meets-with-oecd-and-international-partners-to-advance-trade-and-economic-priorities.html

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

Global Affairs Canada2023-06-09T09:18:03-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2023/05/minister-ng-participates-in-asia-pacific-economic-cooperation-trade-ministers-meeting-in-detroit.html

International forums such as the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) provide Canada with an opportunity to advance trade priorities, such as building a resilient and interconnected Asia-Pacific region that advances economic prosperity and supports a sustainable future and equitable future for all.

Global Affairs Canada2023-05-26T22:22:56-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2023/05/minister-ng-meets-with-yasutoshi-nishimura-japans-minister-of-economy-trade-and-industry.html

Today, the Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business and Economic Development, met with Yasutoshi Nishimura, Japan’s Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry, on the margins of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) trade ministerial.

Global Affairs Canada2023-05-26T16:47:45-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/agriculture-agri-food/news/2023/04/joint-statement-for-strengthening-japancanada-government-cooperation-on-food-security-and-sustainable-agriculture-production-and-food-systems.html

The Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries of Japan and the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC), at the G7 Miyazaki Agriculture Ministers’ Meeting, reaffirming the importance of food security, especially in light of the situation after Russia’s illegal invasion of Ukraine, where some of the global food supply chains were disrupted, and confirming the necessity to further encourage efforts to realize greater sustainability in agriculture production and food systems.

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada2023-04-24T12:14:32-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2023/04/minister-joly-meets-with-japans-foreign-affairs-minister.html

The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, met with her Japanese counterpart, Foreign Affairs Minister HAYASHI Yoshimasa, on April 18 on the margins of the G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting.

Global Affairs Canada2023-04-20T09:00:53-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2023/04/backgrounder--biography-special-envoy.html

Ian McKay, a native of Penticton British Columbia, studied political science and Asian studies at the University of British Columbia, and holds a Master’s of Business Administration Degree from Queen’s University, as well as an ICD.D designation from the Rotman School of Management at the University of Toronto.

Global Affairs Canada2023-04-19T08:25:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2023/04/minister-joly-names-canadas-special-envoy-for-the-indo-pacific.html

The partnership between Canada and the Indo-Pacific is deeply rooted in the vibrant and dynamic ties between our peoples, as well as long-standing trade and diplomatic relations. Canada is committed to strengthening this partnership to advance our ambitious Indo-Pacific Strategy, launched in November 2022. This will contribute to our economic resilience and growth, prosperity, security and national interests.

Global Affairs Canada2023-04-19T08:25:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2023/04/minister-joly-to-travel-to-republic-of-korea-for-bilateral-visit-and-japan-for-g7-foreign-ministers-meeting.html

The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced that she will visit the Republic of Korea (Korea) from April 13 to 15, 2023, to strengthen bilateral relations, and to Japan, from April 16 to 18, to participate in the G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting.

Global Affairs Canada2023-04-13T10:00:44-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2023/03/canada-welcomes-announcement-between-japan-and-the-republic-of-korea.html

The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today made the following statement welcoming an announcement between Japan and the Republic of Korea (ROK) in addressing a longstanding historical issue and strengthening their ties:

Global Affairs Canada2023-03-07T12:56:53-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2023/02/minister-ng-launches-first-team-canada-trade-mission-to-the-indo-pacific.html

This week the Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business and Economic Development, led the first Team Canada Trade mission to Singapore, with over 175 businesses in attendance...

Global Affairs Canada2023-02-23T14:56:05-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2023/02/minister-ng-meets-with-singapores-minister-of-foreign-affairs.html

February 22, 2023 – Singapore - Global Affairs Canada Today, the Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business and Economic Development, met with Vivian Balakrishnan, Singapore’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, in Singapore.

Global Affairs Canada2023-02-22T20:10:19-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2023/02/minister-ng-meets-with-singapores-minister-for-trade-and-industry.html

Yesterday, the Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business and Economic Development, met with Gan Kim Yong, Singapore’s Minister for Trade and Industry in Singapore.

Global Affairs Canada2023-02-22T13:19:13-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2023/02/minister-ng-to-visit-singapore-to-launch-canadas-new-team-canada-trade-mission-as-part-of-the-indo-pacific-strategy.html

Singapore is an important trade and investment partner for Canada and a key part of our engagement in the region through Canada’s Indo-Pacific Strategy (IPS).

Global Affairs Canada2023-02-17T11:30:49-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/international-trade-tribunal/news/2023/02/tribunal-continues-findingconcrete-reinforcing-bar-from-belarus-chinese-taipei-hong-kong-japan-portugal-and-spain.html

Ottawa, Ontario, February 2, 2023—The Canadian International Trade Tribunal today continued its finding made on May 3, 2017, in inquiry NQ-2016-003, concerning the dumping of certain concrete reinforcing bar originating in or exported 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.

Canadian International Trade Tribunal2023-02-02T16:07:00-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/natural-resources-canada/news/2023/01/canada-opens-intake-for-expressions-of-interest-on-carbon-storage-and-transportation.html

The Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Natural Resources, opened the intake for expressions of interest for carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS) research, development and demonstration (RD&D) projects and related science activities focused on carbon storage and transportation. CCUS technologies help prevent gasses from heavy emitting industries from polluting the air. This results in lower emissions and more good, sustainable jobs.

Natural Resources Canada2023-01-25T14:00:38-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/natural-resources-canada/news/2023/01/minister-wilkinson-positions-canada-as-a-clean-energy-and-technology-supplier-of-choice-to-japan.html

The Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Natural Resources, concluded a trade mission which sought to position Canada as a key partner to Japan on energy security in the context of the global energy transition. The Minister highlighted opportunities for enhanced cooperation on hydrogen and critical minerals, while highlighting the progress on LNG Canada and underscoring the $30B in bilateral trade between the two countries in 2021. The Minister also commended Japanese leaders for their ongoing efforts to establish hydrogen and ammonia supply chains and infrastructure, as both countries work towards becoming carbon neutral by 2050.

Natural Resources Canada2023-01-19T06:00:00-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2022/12/joint-statement-from-foreign-ministers-on-the-talibans-ban-on-afghan-women-working-for-national-and-international-ngos.html

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

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

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

Global Affairs Canada2022-12-21T17:17:48-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2022/12/minister-of-foreign-affairs-to-speak-on-canadas-indo-pacific-strategy-in-montreal.html

The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, will be the guest speaker at the Montreal Council of Foreign Relations’ (CORIM) Politics Series on Monday, December 19 in Montréal. During the event, Minister Joly will discuss Canada’s new Indo-Pacific Strategy...

Global Affairs Canada2022-12-16T16:17:25-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2022/12/minister-ng-concludes-successful-participation-in-canadas-women-only-trade-mission-to-japan.html

Advancing women’s economic empowerment and participation in trade is fundamental to the Government of Canada’s Export Diversification Strategy and key to ensuring that Canada’s economic future is inclusive, sustainable and resilient.

Global Affairs Canada2022-12-08T09:26:03-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2022/12/minister-ng-to-participate-in-the-asia-pacific-foundation-of-canadas-women-only-trade-mission-to-japan.html

December 2, 2022 – The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business and Economic Development, will visit Japan between December 4 and 8, 2022, to participate in the Asia-Pacific Foundation of Canada’s Second Women-Only Trade Mission to Japan.

Global Affairs Canada2022-12-02T11:48:48-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2022/12/media-freedom-coalition-statement-on-iran.html

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

Global Affairs Canada2022-12-01T10:00:17-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2022/11/canada-launches-indo-pacific-strategy-to-support-long-term-growth-prosperity-and-security-for-canadians.html

As a Pacific nation, Canada recognizes that the Indo-Pacific region will play a significant and profound role in Canada’s future. Every issue that matters to Canadians—national security, economic prosperity, respect for international law and human rights, democratic values, public health, protecting our environment—will be shaped by the relationships that Canada, along with its partners, have with countries throughout the Indo-Pacific. Decisions made in the region will impact Canadians for generations, and it is critical that Canada be at the table.

Global Affairs Canada2022-11-27T13:43:07-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2022/11/canada-and-the-indo-pacific.html

The Indo-Pacific is the fastest growing economic region in the world. By 2030, it will be home to two-thirds of the global middle class. By 2040, the region will account for more than half of the global economy. The Indo-Pacific will play a critical role in shaping Canada’s future over the next half century.

Global Affairs Canada2022-11-27T13:16:57-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2022/11/canadas-indo-pacific-strategy-new-initiatives-and-resources.html

Canada’s Indo-Pacific Strategy offers a comprehensive framework for Government of Canada engagement in the region over the next decade. The first five years of the strategy include new initiatives and investments of almost $2.3 billion over five years, detailed below. In 2026-27, the Government of Canada will return with an update that will cover initiatives and resources for years 2027-2032.

Global Affairs Canada2022-11-27T13:08:58-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2022/11/minister-joly-to-hold-press-conference-on-the-indo-pacific-strategy.html

The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, will be joined by ministerial colleagues, the Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business and Economic Development, the Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister of International Development and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada, the Honourable Marco Mendocino, Minister of Public Safety, and the Honourable Joyce Murray, Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard at a press conference on November 27 in Vancouver. The Ministers will make an announcement on Canada’s Indo-Pacific strategy.

Global Affairs Canada2022-11-25T16:45:36-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2022/11/minister-of-foreign-affairs-in-conversation-with-the-asia-pacific-foundation-of-canada-and-munk-school-of-global-affairs--public-policy.html

November 8, 2022 – Prior to travelling to the Indo-Pacific region, the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, will join the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada and the Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy to discuss Canada’s work to expand partnerships and deepen ties within the region.

Global Affairs Canada2022-11-08T14:48:18-05:00https://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/fisheries-oceans/news/2022/11/canada-fights-illegal-fishing-with-operation-north-pacific-guard.html

Canadian fishery officers have now completed their work in Operation North Pacific Guard, an annual international law enforcement operation on the high seas of the North Pacific.

Fisheries and Oceans Canada2022-11-02T11:37:23-04:00https://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/2022/10/canada-japan-action-plan-for-contributing-to-a-free-and-open-indo-pacific-region.html

On October 11, 2022, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Canada Mélanie Joly and Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan HAYASHI Yoshimasa met in Tokyo.

Global Affairs Canada2022-10-20T14:23:18-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2022/10/minister-joly-meets-with-japans-foreign-affairs-minister-hayashi.html

Canada is committed to elevating its strategic partnership with Japan both bilaterally and within the dynamic and fast-growing Indo-Pacific region.

Global Affairs Canada2022-10-11T20:33:28-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2022/10/backgrounder--action-plan-canada-japan-6-shared-priorities.html

Mélanie Joly, Canada’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Hayashi Yoshimasa, Japan’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, jointly announced an action plan for implementing the Canada-Japan shared priorities for contributing to a free and open Indo-Pacific region (6 shared priorities). The action plan represents a list of tangible commitments to advance Canada and Japan’s shared vision in the areas of 1) rule of law, 2) peacekeeping operations and peacebuilding, humanitarian assistance and disaster relief, 3) health security and responding to COVID-19, 4) energy security, 5) free trade promotion and trade agreement implementation, and 6) environment and climate change.

Global Affairs Canada2022-10-11T20:33:20-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2022/10/minister-joly-to-travel-to-south-korea-and-japan.html

As a Pacific nation, Canada recognizes that the Indo-Pacific region is critically important for the long-term prosperity, health and security of Canadians. Decisions made in the region will impact Canadians for generations and it is imperative that Canada is at the table.

Global Affairs Canada2022-10-09T08:50:01-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2022/10/minister-ng-strengthens-canadas-presence-in-the-indo-pacific-at-the-sixth-meeting-of-the-comprehensive-and-progressive-agreement-fortrans-pacific-p.html

The Government of Canada is committed to diversifying trade and investment with key markets around the world, including the dynamic and fast-growing Indo-Pacific region.

Global Affairs Canada2022-10-08T10:57:53-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2022/10/minister-ng-to-travel-to-singapore-for-the-comprehensive-and-progressive-agreement-for-trans-pacific-partnership-commission-meeting-and-visit-indon.html

The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business and Economic Development, will visit Singapore on October 7 and 8 to attend Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) Commission meetings. She will be joined by counterparts from other CPTPP economies, including Australia, Brunei Darussalam, Chile, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Peru, Singapore and Vietnam.

Global Affairs Canada2022-10-06T15:01:38-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2022/09/minister-ng-advances-cooperation-with-g7-partners-at-trade-and-investment-ministerial-meeting.html

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

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

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

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

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

Global Affairs Canada2022-08-10T10:34:50-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/international-trade-tribunal/news/2022/08/tribunal-continues-findinglarge-line-pipe-from-china-and-japan.html

The Canadian International Trade Tribunal today continued its finding made on October 20, 2016, in inquiry NQ-2016-001, concerning the dumping of welded large diameter carbon and alloy steel line pipe from the People’s Republic of China (China) and Japan and the subsidizing of these goods from China.

Canadian International Trade Tribunal2022-08-03T16:05:00-04:00https://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/global-affairs/news/2022/07/joint-statement-on-execution-of-pro-democracy-and-opposition-leaders-in-myanmar.html

A joint statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union, and the Foreign Ministers of Australia, Canada, Japan, New Zealand, Norway, Republic of Korea, the United Kingdom and the United States, condemning the military regime’s execution of pro-democracy and opposition leaders in Myanmar:

Global Affairs Canada2022-07-25T17:00:42-04:00https://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/innovation-science-economic-development/news/2022/07/minister-champagne-concludes-business-visit-to-japan.html

Today, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, concluded a visit to Japan, where he met with top business leaders in key sectors to continue promoting Canada as a reliable, stable and attractive investment destination.

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada2022-07-08T15:00:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/innovation-science-economic-development/news/2022/07/minister-champagne-to-hold-a-media-availability-to-discuss-meetings-in-japan.html

The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, will hold a media availability by teleconference to provide an update on his meetings with business leaders and his ministerial counterpart in Japan over the past week.

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada2022-07-06T16:00:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/innovation-science-economic-development/news/2022/06/minister-champagne-travelling-to-japan.html

The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, will visit Japan from July 4 to 9, 2022.

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada2022-07-03T12:00:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2022/05/minister-ng-speaks-with-japans-minister-in-charge-of-economic-revitalization.html

Yesterday, the Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business and Economic Development, spoke with YAMAGIWA Daishiro, Japan’s Minister in Charge of Economic Revitalization, whose portfolio includes the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP).

Global Affairs Canada2022-05-31T09:08:44-04:00https://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/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/2022/03/minister-ng-speaks-with-japans-minister-for-expo-2025-osaka.html

The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business and Economic Development, met in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, with Kenji Wakamiya, Japan’s Minister for Expo 2025 Osaka.

Global Affairs Canada2022-03-22T11:32:51-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2022/03/g7-foreign-ministers-meeting-statement.html

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

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

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

Global Affairs Canada2022-03-07T13:44:21-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2022/01/minister-ng-announces-canadas-participation-in-expo-2025-osaka.html

Today, the Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade, announced Canada’s intention to participate in Expo 2025 Osaka.

Global Affairs Canada2022-01-26T19:13:39-05:00https://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/minister-joly-and-minister-sajjan-to-participate-in-g7-foreign-and-development-ministers-meeting-in-liverpool-united-kingdom.html

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

Global Affairs Canada2021-12-09T12:49:03-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2021/12/joint-statement-on-reports-of-summary-killings-and-enforced-disappearances-in-afghanistan0.html

We are deeply concerned by reports of summary killings and enforced disappearances of former members of the Afghan security forces as documented by Human Rights Watch and others...

Global Affairs Canada2021-12-06T18:50:49-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2021/11/minister-joly-speaks-with-hayashi-yoshimasa-japans-minister-for-foreign-affairs.html

The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, spoke today with Hayashi Yoshimasa, Japan’s Minister for Foreign Affairs.

Global Affairs Canada2021-11-26T14:26:30-05:00https://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/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/international-trade-tribunal/news/2021/09/tribunal-initiates-expiry-reviewlarge-line-pipe-from-china-and-japan.html

The Canadian International Trade Tribunal today initiated an expiry review of its finding made on October 20, 2016, in Inquiry No. NQ-2016-001, to determine if the expiry of the finding is likely to lead to continued or resumed dumping of welded large diameter carbon and alloy steel line pipe from the People’s Republic of China and Japan, and the subsidizing of these goods from the People’s Republic of China, and is likely to result in injury.

Canadian International Trade Tribunal2021-09-24T17:48:09-04:00https://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/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-ng-speaks-with-japans-minister-of-economy-trade-and-industry.html

Yesterday, the Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade, spoke with Hiroshi Kajiyama, Japan’s Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry.

Global Affairs Canada2021-06-24T14:37:31-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2021/06/canada-and-cptpp-parties-agree-to-commence-accession-process-with-united-kingdom.html

The Government of Canada is committed to diversifying trade and investment with key markets around the world, including in the Asia-Pacific region, as part of its commitment to supporting a strong, resilient, and inclusive economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Global Affairs Canada2021-06-02T14:07:37-04:00https://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/2021/05/minister-ng-speaks-with-japans-minister-of-state-for-economic-and-fiscal-policy.html

Canada is committed to delivering an inclusive and sustainable economic recovery by promoting progressive trade relationships that benefit all, fostering growth and creating good middle class jobs in the process.

Global Affairs Canada2021-05-20T18:59:34-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2021/05/minister-garneau-and-japans-foreign-minister-motegi-expand-indo-pacific-cooperation.html

The Honourable Marc Garneau, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today met with Motegi Toshimitsu, Japan’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, on the margins of the G7 Foreign and Development Ministers’ Meeting, in London, United Kingdom.

Global Affairs Canada2021-05-03T17:37:54-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2021/05/shared-canada-japan-priorities-contributing-to-a-free-and-open-indopacific-region.html

The ministers shared the common recognition on deepening cooperation between Canada and Japan to advance our shared vision of a free and open Indo-Pacific in the following mutual priority areas

Global Affairs Canada2021-05-03T17:37:38-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2021/04/foreign-affairs-minister-and-minister-of-international-development-to-participate-in-g7-foreign-and-development-ministers-meeting-in-london-united-.html

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

Global Affairs Canada2021-04-23T18:25:50-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/international-trade-tribunal/news/2021/04/tribunal-amends-its-findingwelded-pipe-from-china-and-japan.html

The Canadian International Trade Tribunal has completed the interim review of its finding made on October 20, 2016, in Inquiry No. NQ-2016-001, in respect of welded large diameter carbon and alloy steel line pipe with an outside diameter greater than 24 inches (609.6 mm), and less than or equal to 60 inches (1,524 mm), regardless of wall thickness, length, surface finish (coated or uncoated), end finish (plain end or beveled end), or stencilling and certification (including multiple-stenciled/multiple-certified line pipe for oil and gas transmission and other applications), originating in or exported from the People’s Republic of China and Japan.

Canadian International Trade Tribunal2021-04-20T14:59:53-04:00https://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/announcement-of-new-diplomatic-appointments.html

The Honourable Marc Garneau, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced the following diplomatic appointments

Global Affairs Canada2021-04-15T13:35:07-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2021/04/biographical-notes.html

Joanne Lemay (LLB, University of Montréal, 1992; MA [International Relations], Budapest University of Economic Sciences, 1994) was called to the Quebec bar in 1993 and joined the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade in 1997, undertaking various assignments in Canada and abroad.

Global Affairs Canada2021-04-15T13:34:37-04:00https://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/joint-statement-on-the-who-convened-covid-19-origins-study.html

The Governments of Australia, Canada, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Israel, Japan, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, the Republic of Korea, Slovenia, the United Kingdom, and the United States of America remain steadfast in our commitment to working with the World Health Organization (WHO), international experts who have a vital mission, and the global community to understand the origins of this pandemic in order to improve our collective global health security and response.

Global Affairs Canada2021-10-21T13:57:49-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2021/03/g7-foreign-ministers-statement-on-ukraine.html

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

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

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

Global Affairs Canada2021-10-21T14:07:28-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2021/02/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-interim-reviewwelded-pipe-from-china-and-japan.html

The Canadian International Trade Tribunal today initiated an interim review of its finding made on October 20, 2016, in Inquiry No. NQ-2016-001, concerning welded pipe originating in or exported from the People’s Republic of China and Japan. This interim review was initiated at the request of Industrial Equipment Manufacturing Ltd. and after the Tribunal determined that the request was properly documented.

Canadian International Trade Tribunal2021-02-12T12:00:54-05:00https://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/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/2020/11/media-freedom-coalition-ministerial-communique.html

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

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

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

Global Affairs Canada2020-09-22T16:47:19-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2020/09/joint-statement-on-internet-shutdowns-in-belarus.html

We, the signatories, are deeply troubled by and condemn the recently reported and ongoing use of partial and complete Internet shutdowns, as well as targeted content blocking, by the Government of Belarus in the aftermath of the fraudulent 2020 Belarusian presidential elections. Shutdowns and blocking or filtering of services unjustifiably limit the rights of peaceful assembly and freedoms of association and expression, especially when they lack procedural fairness and transparency. In conjunction with restrictive measures and intimidation employed against opposition candidates and the mass arrests and detentions of Belarusian civil society members and journalists, actions to limit access to the Internet, including social media and other digital communication platforms, further erode civic space. We will continue to stand with the people of Belarus, who are making their voices heard in spite of these oppressive measures, and we are especially heartened by the critical and central role women are playing in calling for fairness and accountability.

Global Affairs Canada2020-09-22T15:57:32-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2020/09/g7-foreign-ministers-statement.html

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

Global Affairs Canada2020-09-08T15:46:13-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2020/09/minister-of-foreign-affairs-to-attend-virtual-g20-foreign-ministers-extraordinary-meeting-strengthening-international-cooperation-across-borders.html

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

Global Affairs Canada2020-09-02T10:33:34-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2020/07/readout-minister-ng-speaks-with-japans-minister-of-state-for-economic-and-fiscal-policy.html

The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade, spoke Monday, July 20, 2020, with Yasutoshi Nishimura, Japan’s Minister of State for Economic and Fiscal Policy.

Global Affairs Canada2020-07-22T16:34:06-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/food-inspection-agency/news/2020/07/statement-canada-and-japan-expand-organic-equivalency-to-include-livestock-products.html

Canadian organic livestock producers and processors will benefit from new trade opportunities and Canadian families shopping for organic food will have more choices following an expanded organic arrangement between the governments of Canada and Japan.

Canadian Food Inspection Agency2020-07-10T12:20:48-04:00https://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/2020/06/readout-minister-ng-speaks-with-japans-state-minister-of-economy-trade-and-industry.html

The ministers also discussed their common priorities for the upcoming virtual meeting of the Ottawa Group on World Trade Organization (WTO) Reform. These priorities include greater transparency regarding export restrictions taken by a number of countries, and ways to ensure the smooth flow of trade for the benefit of our citizens as countries begin to gradually reopen their economies.

Global Affairs Canada2020-06-04T16:24:02-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2020/05/readout-minister-ng-meets-virtually-with-g20-international-trade-counterparts-to-coordinate-economic-action-plan.html

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

Global Affairs Canada2020-05-19T14:58:35-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2020/05/statement-on-protecting-sexual-and-reproductive-health-and-rights-and-promoting-gender-responsiveness-in-the-covid-19-crisis.html

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

Global Affairs Canada2020-06-03T15:52:57-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2020/05/statement-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 Canada2020-06-17T14:00:00-04:00https://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/2020/02/government-of-canada-repatriates-canadians-and-their-families-from-diamond-princess-cruise-ship-in-japan.html

The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Health, and the Honourable Harjit Sajjan, Minister of National Defence, today announced that the plane chartered by the Government of Canada to repatriate Canadians who were on board the Diamond Princess cruise ship has arrived in Canada from Tokyo, Japan.

Global Affairs Canada2020-06-03T15:37:33-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2020/02/government-of-canada-evacuating-canadians-on-board-diamond-princess-cruise-ship.html

The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Health, and the Honourable Harjit Sajjan, Minister of National Defence, today announced that the Government of Canada has chartered a plane to repatriate Canadians on board the Diamond Princess cruise ship docked in Yokohama, Japan.

Global Affairs Canada2020-06-03T15:36:27-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2019/11/foreign-affairs-minister-to-attend-g20-foreign-ministers-meeting.html

The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced that he will attend the G20 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Nagoya, Japan, from November 22–23, 2019.

Global Affairs Canada2019-11-21T07:50:58-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2019/06/minister-carr-concludes-successful-trade-mission-to-japan-and-south-korea-and-participation-at-g20-ministerial-meetings.html

The Honourable Jim Carr, Minister of International Trade Diversification, returned from a successful trade mission to Japan and South Korea, where he promoted Canadian canola exports and other agricultural products alongside industry representatives and trade ministers from Alberta and Saskatchewan.

Global Affairs Canada2021-10-22T08:52:23-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2019/06/minister-carr-leads-trade-mission-to-japan-and-south-korea-to-promote-canola-exports.html

The Government of Canada is standing shoulder-to-shoulder with Canadian farmers and farm families. Canada is expanding sales for its high-quality agricultural products, including canola, in alternative markets and supporting new and existing business partnerships in the Asia-Pacific region.

Global Affairs Canada2021-10-22T08:53:48-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2019/01/successful-inaugural-cptpp-commission-meeting-concludes-in-japan.html

Canada’s trade diversification strategy is about securing more opportunities for exporters to compete and succeed in thriving global markets, including in the Asia-Pacific region.

Global Affairs Canada2021-10-22T09:10:16-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2019/01/minister-carr-travels-to-japan-for-inaugural-meeting-of-cptpp-commission.html

Canada’s continued prosperity depends on renewing existing trade relationships and tapping into new markets through ambitious trade agreements that create valuable jobs for middle-class Canadians. The Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) exemplifies the opportunities generated by Canada’s trade diversification strategy through new market access for Canadian businesses in the Asia-Pacific region, including in Japan—the world’s third-largest economy.

Global Affairs Canada2021-10-22T09:12:20-04:00