<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><feed xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"><title>Canada and Lesotho news</title><subtitle>Canada News Centre</subtitle><updated>2025-01-06T15:21:17-05:00</updated><link href="http://localhost:8181/io-server/gc/news/en/v2?location=lesotho&amp;sort=publishedDate&amp;orderBy=desc&amp;publishedDate%3E=2015-01-01&amp;pick=1000&amp;format=atom&amp;atomtitle=Canada%20and%20Lesotho%20news" rel="self"/><id>https://www.canada.ca/en/news.html</id><logo>https://www.canada.ca/etc/designs/canada/wet-boew/assets/wmms-blk.svg</logo><entry><title>Canada and African Union Commission conclude second Trade Policy Dialogue</title><id>https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2024/11/canada-and-african-union-commission-conclude-second-trade-policy-dialogue.html</id><summary type="html">Both parties reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening an open, inclusive and rules-based trade and investment system. Highlights from the Trade Policy Dialogue were shared in a joint statement published by Canada and the AUC.</summary><author><name>Global Affairs Canada</name></author><category term="news releases"/><updated>2024-11-08T17:07:30-05:00</updated><link href="https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2024/11/canada-and-african-union-commission-conclude-second-trade-policy-dialogue.html"/></entry><entry><title>Canada reinforces partnerships with African countries and institutions to strengthen diplomatic relations, collaboration, economic development and stronger ties in Canada and globally</title><id>https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2024/11/canada-reinforces-partnerships-with-african-countries-and-institutions-to-strengthen-diplomatic-relations-collaboration-economic-development-and-st.html</id><summary type="html">November 7, 2024 – Toronto, Ontario - Global Affairs Canada 
Building on more than 70 years of historical relations with African countries, Canada moves forward on its commitment to build stronger and mutually beneficial partnerships. Home to the world’s youngest population, and fastest growing middle-class, Africa is a dynamic and diverse continent of increasing geopolitical and economic importance. 
</summary><author><name>Global Affairs Canada</name></author><category term="news releases"/><updated>2024-11-07T15:43:16-05:00</updated><link href="https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2024/11/canada-reinforces-partnerships-with-african-countries-and-institutions-to-strengthen-diplomatic-relations-collaboration-economic-development-and-st.html"/></entry><entry><title>Canada and African Union Commission to host High-Level and Trade Policy dialogues</title><id>https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2024/11/canada-and-african-union-commission-to-host-high-level-and-trade-policy-dialogues.html</id><summary type="html">The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development, and the Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of International Development, will meet African Union Commission (AUC) leadership for the second annual Canada-AUC High-Level Dialogue on November 7, 2024. On November 6, Minister Ng will attend a high-level event at the Canada-AUC Trade Policy Dialogue. The events will take place in Toronto, Ontario.</summary><author><name>Global Affairs Canada</name></author><category term="news releases"/><updated>2024-11-05T17:11:43-05:00</updated><link href="https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2024/11/canada-and-african-union-commission-to-host-high-level-and-trade-policy-dialogues.html"/></entry><entry><title>Launch of public consultations on Canada’s approach to partnerships in Africa</title><id>https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2024/08/launch-of-public-consultations-on-canadas-approach-to-partnerships-in-africa.html</id><summary type="html">The African continent is a dynamic continent of growing geopolitical and economic importance – a continent with which Canada shares strong people-to-people ties. The Government of Canada is seeking input on the renewed approach for partnerships across the African continent...</summary><author><name>Global Affairs Canada</name></author><category term="news releases"/><updated>2024-08-14T15:40:28-04:00</updated><link href="https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2024/08/launch-of-public-consultations-on-canadas-approach-to-partnerships-in-africa.html"/></entry><entry><title>Joint Statement in support of the International Criminal Court</title><id>https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2024/06/joint-statement-in-support-of-the-international-criminal-court.html</id><summary type="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. </summary><author><name>Global Affairs Canada</name></author><category term="statements"/><updated>2024-06-15T11:57:37-04:00</updated><link href="https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2024/06/joint-statement-in-support-of-the-international-criminal-court.html"/></entry><entry><title>Backgrounder – Minister Hussen announces $24.5 million in funding for International Youth Internship Program</title><id>https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2024/02/backgrounder--minister-hussen-announces-245-million-in-funding-for-international-youth-internship-program.html</id><summary type="html">The International Youth Internship Program (IYIP) gives young people in Canada the opportunity to gain international experience, skills and knowledge, which help to prepare them for the future. Six IYIP internship projects, part of the program’s 2023 to 2029 iteration, were announced by the Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of International Development, on February 6, 2024.</summary><author><name>Global Affairs Canada</name></author><category term="backgrounders"/><updated>2024-02-06T13:15:08-05:00</updated><link href="https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2024/02/backgrounder--minister-hussen-announces-245-million-in-funding-for-international-youth-internship-program.html"/></entry><entry><title>Minister Ng successfully concludes first Trade Policy Dialogue with African Union Commission</title><id>https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2023/05/minister-ng-successfully-concludes-first-trade-policy-dialogue-with-african-union-commission.html</id><summary type="html">Today, the Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business and Economic Development, welcomed Albert M. Muchanga, African Union Commissioner for Economic Development, Tourism, Trade, Industry and Minerals, to the inaugural Canada-African Union Commission (AUC) Trade Policy Dialogue (TPD). </summary><author><name>Global Affairs Canada</name></author><category term="news releases"/><updated>2023-05-17T17:32:32-04:00</updated><link href="https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2023/05/minister-ng-successfully-concludes-first-trade-policy-dialogue-with-african-union-commission.html"/></entry><entry><title>Government of Canada announces adjustments to Canada’s border measures</title><id>https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/news/2021/11/government-of-canada-announces-adjustments-to-canadas-border-measures.html</id><summary type="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.</summary><author><name>Public Health Agency of Canada</name></author><category term="news releases"/><updated>2022-02-04T10:31:23-05:00</updated><link href="https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/news/2021/11/government-of-canada-announces-adjustments-to-canadas-border-measures.html"/></entry></feed>