Canada News Centre2025-09-26T18:47:20-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/news.htmlhttps://www.canada.ca/etc/designs/canada/wet-boew/assets/wmms-blk.svghttps://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2025/09/parliamentary-secretary-naqvi-strengthens-canadas-trade-and-investment-ties-with-association-of-southeast-asian-nations.html

This week, Yasir Naqvi, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of International Trade and to the Secretary of State (International Development), concluded his participation in the Fourteenth Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Economic Ministers-Canada Consultation, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Global Affairs Canada2025-09-26T18:33:32-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2024/10/minister-ng-announces-2025-team-canada-trade-missions-to-bring-more-of-canada-to-the-indo-pacific.html

As a key part of Canada’s Indo-Pacific Strategy, Team Canada Trade Missions help Canadian businesses open doors in dynamic markets, unlock new opportunities and connect with government and industry leaders. Diversity is Canada’s strength, and Team Canada supports and advances inclusive trade, which contributes to more competitive, innovative and successful businesses.

Global Affairs Canada2024-10-17T15:15:10-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2024/09/minister-ng-promotes-trade-and-investment-ties-at-association-of-southeast-asian-nations-economic-ministers-meeting-in-lao-peoples-democratic-republic.html

Over the weekend, the Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development, concluded her participation in the 13th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Economic Ministers-Canada Consultation, in Vientiane, Lao People’s Democratic Republic (PDR).

Global Affairs Canada2024-09-23T09:46:55-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2024/09/minister-ng-to-attend-association-of-southeast-asian-nations-meeting-in-lao-peoples-democratic-republic.html

Minister Ng to attend Association of Southeast Asian Nations meeting in Lao People’s Democratic Republic

Global Affairs Canada2024-09-16T10:16:55-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2024/07/minister-joly-to-attend-association-of-southeast-asian-nations-meetings-in-laos.html

July 24, 2024 - Tokyo, Japan - Global Affairs Canada Since the elevation of Canada’s Strategic Partnership with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in September 2023, Canada has increased its diplomatic and political engagement across the ASEAN region, demonstrating its value and concrete commitment as an active and reliable partner to ASEAN.

Global Affairs Canada2024-07-24T09:00:16-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2023/08/minister-ng-concludes-successful-meetings-in-indonesia-with-asean-economic-ministers.html

The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development attended the 12th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Economic Ministers (AEM) – Canada Consultation, in Indonesia.

Global Affairs Canada2023-08-22T09:20:06-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2023/08/minister-ng-to-attend-association-of-southeast-asian-nations-meetings-in-indonesia.html

The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development, announced today that she will attend the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Economic Ministers (AEM) Meeting, being held from August 18 to 20, 2023, in Semarang, Indonesia.

Global Affairs Canada2023-08-17T10:12:27-04:00https://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/2023/04/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/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/2022/11/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/2022/07/canada-announces-funding-for-3-lgbtq2i-related-projects-in-developing-countries.html

No matter where you live, every human being should have the same fundamental human rights regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity. It is why Canada continues to stand up to promote and protect the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, 2-spirit and intersex (LGBTQ2I) persons around the world.

Global Affairs Canada2022-07-31T16:56:59-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2022/07/backgrounder-canada-announces-funding-for-3-lgbtq2i-related-projects-in-developing-countries.html

Canada has announced $9 million in funding to support marginalized LGBTQ2I communities in developing countries around the world. This funding is distributed as follows.

Global Affairs Canada2022-07-31T16:56:52-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2022/03/canada-announces-675-million-in-funding-for-projects-putting-gender-equality-at-heart-of-climate-action.html

Canada recognizes that immediate support is needed for women and girls, who are disproportionately affected by the impacts of climate change, biodiversity loss and natural disasters. The effects on women and girls increase existing social inequalities and threaten their health, safety and economic well-being.

Global Affairs Canada2022-03-08T11:39:47-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2022/03/backgrounder-canada-announces-funding-for-projects-that-support-gender-equality-and-climate-action.html

Today, Canada announced that it is providing $67.5 million in funding for 8 climate action projects. The international development funding is being distributed as follows.

Global Affairs Canada2022-03-08T11:39:35-05:00https://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/2021/02/minister-ng-participates-in-global-infrastructure-advisory-roundtable.html

Today, the Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade, met with business leaders and investors from Canada’s infrastructure sector for the inaugural meeting of the Global Infrastructure Advisory Roundtable.

Global Affairs Canada2021-02-09T14:09:28-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2020/12/canada-announces-support-to-empower-women-in-southeast-asia-and-help-build-sustainable-peace.html

Today, the Honourable Karina Gould, Minister of International Development, announced that Canada is providing $8.5 million over 5 years, beginning in 2020, to UN Women to empower women, prevent violence and promote social cohesion in Southeast Asia.

Global Affairs Canada2020-12-04T16:59:39-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2020/07/readout-minister-ng-speaks-with-secretary-general-of-asean.html

On Wednesday, July 29, 2020, the Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade, spoke with Dato Lim Jock Hoi, Secretary-General of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).

Global Affairs Canada2020-07-31T16:03:16-04:00