Canada News Centre2025-01-06T15:21:17-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/news.htmlhttps://www.canada.ca/etc/designs/canada/wet-boew/assets/wmms-blk.svghttps://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2024/11/backgrounder--minister-hussen-announces-more-than-35-million-for-international-assistance-projects-in-africa.html

The Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of International Development, accompanied by Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages and Member of Parliament for Edmonton Centre, announced today $35 million in new funding to support gender equality and women’s empowerment initiatives on the African continent.

Global Affairs Canada2024-11-12T14:00:16-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2024/11/minister-hussen-announces-more-than-35-million-for-international-assistance-projects-in-africa.html

The Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of International Development, accompanied by Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages and Member of Parliament for Edmonton Centre, announced today $35 million in new funding to support gender equality and women’s empowerment initiatives on the African continent.

Global Affairs Canada2024-11-12T14:00:00-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2024/11/canada-and-african-union-commission-conclude-second-trade-policy-dialogue.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.

Global Affairs Canada2024-11-08T17:07:30-05:00https://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

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.

Global Affairs Canada2024-11-07T15:43:16-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2024/11/canada-and-african-union-commission-to-host-high-level-and-trade-policy-dialogues.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.

Global Affairs Canada2024-11-05T17:11:43-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2024/08/launch-of-public-consultations-on-canadas-approach-to-partnerships-in-africa.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...

Global Affairs Canada2024-08-14T15:40:28-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2024/03/joint-ministerial-statement-on-commonwealth-day.html

The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and the Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of International Development, today issued the following statement to mark Commonwealth Day:

Global Affairs Canada2024-03-11T10:05:33-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2023/09/joint-statement-on-the-principles-of-the-declaration-against-arbitrary-detention-in-state-to-state-relations.html

Today, endorsers of the Declaration Against Arbitrary Detention in State-to-State Relations are gathered during High-Level Week of the United Nations General Assembly’s 78th session to reaffirm our pledge to enhance international cooperation and end the practice of arbitrary arrest, detention or sentencing aimed at exercising leverage over foreign governments.

Global Affairs Canada2023-09-20T19:00:03-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2023/09/minister-joly-to-co-host-dialogue-on-the-initiative-against-arbitrary-detention-in-state-to-state-relations.html

The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, will co-host a high-level dialogue on the initiative against arbitrary detention in state-to-state relations on the margins of the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York.

Global Affairs Canada2023-09-19T12:24:41-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2023/06/minister-sajjan-announces-funding-to-empower-women-and-girls-in-the-commonwealth.html

Canada firmly believes that promoting gender equality and empowering women and girls is the most effective approach to eradicating poverty and building a more peaceful, inclusive and prosperous world.

Global Affairs Canada2023-06-29T09:29:29-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2023/05/canada-announces-846-million-contribution-to-fight-global-malnutrition-and-prevent-acute-malnutrition.html

Climate change and the rising cost of food have contributed to a rise in malnutrition rates, with the heaviest burden falling on the most vulnerable, especially women and girls.

Global Affairs Canada2023-05-26T11:01:39-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2023/05/canada-announces-financial-contribution-for-projects-to-improve-nutrition-in-africa-and-asia.html

Canada has announced $84.6 million in funding for nutrition-specific programming to support the implementation of four new projects by Canadian partners. These projects will contribute to Canada’s 10-year Global Health and Rights commitment, including the priority focus on sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR), and to Canada’s 2020 commitment to increase funding for gender-informed nutrition interventions.

Global Affairs Canada2023-05-26T11:01:33-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2023/05/minister-ng-successfully-concludes-first-trade-policy-dialogue-with-african-union-commission.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).

Global Affairs Canada2023-05-17T17:32:32-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2023/03/canada-announces-8m-in-humanitarian-assistance-in-response-to-tropical-cyclone-freddy-in-malawi-and-mozambique.html

The impact of Tropical Cyclone Freddy on Mozambique and Malawi has been devastating, with high winds, flooding, and landslides causing the death of more than 600 people. These are exacerbating the already deadly cholera outbreaks, and leaving nearly 2 million in need of humanitarian assistance.

Global Affairs Canada2023-03-27T08:00:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2021/11/backgrounder--canada-announces-support-for-sexual-and-reproductive-health-and-rights-for-women-adolescent-girls-and-children.html

Today, Canada announced $325 million in funding over 5 to 7 years for 11 projects with Canadian health partners. The announcement is based on the results from the Call for proposals - Health and Rights for Women, Adolescent Girls and Children, launched in July 2019. These projects will improve the quality of, access to and demand for integrated health services and information for women, adolescents and children at the community, health facility and system levels.

Global Affairs Canada2021-11-24T09:08:01-05:00https://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/2020/04/statement-on-joint-wto-efforts-to-ensure-open-and-predictable-trade-for-food-and-agricultural-products-amid-covid-19.html

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

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