Canada News Centre2026-06-22T07:21:39-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/news.htmlhttps://www.canada.ca/etc/designs/canada/wet-boew/assets/wmms-blk.svghttps://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2026/01/statement-by-minister-anand-five-years-following-military-coup-in-myanmar.html

Today, the Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, issued the following statement: “Five years ago today, Myanmar’s military overthrew the country’s democratically elected government. Since the coup, the situation has deteriorated into one of the world’s most severe human rights and humanitarian crises. The conflict has displaced more than 3.6 million people internally and left more than 16 million in need of humanitarian assistance, including 5 million children.

Global Affairs Canada2026-01-31T20:42:56-05:00https://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/2025/04/canada-providing-assistance-in-response-to-earthquakes-devastation-in-myanmar.html

Following the powerful earthquake that struck Myanmar on March 28, 2025, and the resulting significant loss of lives and destruction of infrastructure, Canada is responding by providing up to $9.75 million in humanitarian assistance. This funding will support emergency medical services and provide shelter, food and other essential items, and is being allocated as follows:

Global Affairs Canada2025-04-04T18:01:24-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2025/03/canada-announces-new-sanctions-against-myanmar-military-regime.html

The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced sanctions against 13 Myanmar senior government officials and 3 entities for undermining the peace, security and stability of the country and contributing to gross human rights violations.

Global Affairs Canada2025-03-07T12:05:06-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2025/03/backgrounder-additional-sanctions-for-myanmar.html

Effective immediately, Canada is imposing sanctions against the following individuals and entities for undermining the peace, security and stability of the country and contributing to gross human rights violations.

Global Affairs Canada2025-03-07T12:02:30-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2025/01/joint-statement-four-years-on-from-the-military-coup-in-myanmar.html

January 31, 2025 - Ottawa, Ontario - Global Affairs Canada “Today marks 4 years since the Myanmar military regime overthrew the democratically elected government in Myanmar, creating one of the largest crises in the Indo-Pacific. Since the coup, the people of Myanmar remain subject to military rule that has deprived many of their rights, democratic aspirations and, for thousands, their liberty and their lives.

Global Affairs Canada2025-01-31T19:12:51-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2025/01/joint-statement-on-the-human-rights-and-humanitarian-situation-in-myanmar.html

The text of the following joint statement was released by the governments of the United States, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Norway, the Republic of Korea, Switzerland, Timor-Leste, the United Kingdom and the European Union and its member states to address the human rights and humanitarian crisis in Myanmar.

Global Affairs Canada2025-01-06T16:39:16-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2024/10/canada-imposes-sanctions-as-violence-in-myanmar-escalates.html

The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced sanctions under the Special Economic Measures (Burma) Regulations against 3 individuals and 4 entities for supplying weapons and military equipment to the Myanmar military.

Global Affairs Canada2024-10-29T09:05:21-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2024/10/backgrounder--additional-sanctions.html

Effective October 29, 2024, Canada is imposing sanctions against the following individuals and entities for supplying weapons and military equipment to the Myanmar military during worsening attacks on civilians.

Global Affairs Canada2024-10-29T09:04:32-04:00https://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/2024/05/joint-statement-on-the-situation-in-myanmar.html

Today, Canada alongside Australia, the European Union, the Republic of Korea, New Zealand, Norway, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and the United States, have issued the following statement on the situation in Myanmar:“We, Australia, Canada, the European Union, the Republic of Korea, New Zealand, Norway, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and the United States, are deeply concerned by the escalating conflict in Myanmar and in particular the increasing harm to civilians, which is driving a worsening and devastating human rights and humanitarian crisis across the country.

Global Affairs Canada2024-05-24T06:00:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2023/12/canada-announces-sanctions-in-response-to-long-standing-human-rights-violations.html

The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced that Canada is imposing sanctions against seven individuals under the Justice for Victims of Corrupt Foreign Officials Regulations for human rights violations.

Global Affairs Canada2023-12-08T10:29:35-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2023/12/backgrounder-sanctions-in-response-to-long-standing-human-rights-violations-in-russia-iran-and-myanmar.html

Effective immediately, Canada is imposing sanctions against seven individuals who are responsible for, or complicit in, various human rights violations in Russia, Iran and Myanmar.

Global Affairs Canada2023-12-08T10:29:29-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2023/11/joint-statement-by-canada-denmark-france-germany-the-netherlands-and-the-united-kingdom-on-joint-declaration-of-intervention-in-the-gambias-case-ag.html

“In these proceedings, The Gambia alleges violations of the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide (Genocide Convention). It argues that Myanmar’s security forces perpetrate widespread and systemic “clearance operations” against the Rohingya, and that “genocidal acts committed during these operations were intended to destroy the Rohingya as a group..."

Global Affairs Canada2023-11-16T13:52:14-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2023/10/canada-announces-additional-sanctions-against-individuals-and-entities-supporting-myanmars-military-regime.html

The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced that Canada, in coordination with the United Kingdom and the United States, is imposing sanctions against 39 individuals and 22 entities under the Special Economic Measures (Burma) Regulations in response to the February 1, 2021, military coup d’état that saw Myanmar’s democratically elected government overthrown by a military regime.

Global Affairs Canada2023-10-31T10:32:06-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2023/10/backgrounder-additional-sanctions-for-myanmar.html

Effective October 31, 2023, Canada is imposing sanctions against the following individuals and entities in relation to the coup perpetrated by Myanmar’s armed forces on February 1, 2021.

Global Affairs Canada2023-10-31T10:31:52-04:00https://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-co-chairs-canada-indonesia-bilateral-economic-task-force.html

The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development, co-chaired the meeting of the Canada-Indonesia Bilateral Economic Task Force with Luhut Pandjaitan, Indonesian Coordinating Minister of Maritime and Investment Affairs.

Global Affairs Canada2023-08-21T11:44:03-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2023/08/minister-ng-meets-with-secretary-general-of-association-of-southeast-asian-nations.html

The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development, met with Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, Secretary-General of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) during the ASEAN Economic Ministers Meeting (AEM) in Indonesia.

Global Affairs Canada2023-08-21T11:43:45-04:00https://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/parliamentary-secretary-oliphant-speaks-with-representative-of-national-unity-government-of-myanmar.html

The Honourable Robert Oliphant, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, on behalf of the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, met virtually with Zin Mar Aung, representative of the National Unity Government (NUG) of Myanmar.

Global Affairs Canada2023-07-13T17:02:35-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2023/05/global-affairs-canada-engages-international-partners-on-myanmar-sanctions-efforts.html

On May 24, the Sanctions Coordinators for Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, and the services in charge of sanctions policy and implementation of the European Commission and the European External Action Service met to continue to assess and align ongoing efforts related to sanctions on Myanmar.

Global Affairs Canada2023-05-27T19:46:28-04:00https://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/2023/03/canada-condemns-dissolution-of-political-parties-by-myanmar-regime.html

Canada condemns the Myanmar regime’s dissolution of 40 political parties, including the National League for Democracy and Shan Nationalities League for Democracy. These clear attempts to undermine Myanmar’s democratic institutions and to silence opposition voices will only serve to deepen the ongoing crisis in Myanmar and delay the return to a fully democratic and inclusive Myanmar.

Global Affairs Canada2023-03-30T19:12:41-04:00https://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/global-affairs/news/2023/02/canada-announces-funding-to-support-quality-education-for-children-in-emergency-and-crisis-situations-worldwide.html

Conflict, climate change and COVID-19 have caused a global education crisis, with an estimated 222 million children and adolescents who are not developing the essential skills and knowledge they need to build and prepare for their futures. Canada is investing in immediate and sustainable programs to ensure access to quality education for children and youth in emergency and crisis situations so that no child is left behind.

Global Affairs Canada2023-02-16T08:00:00-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2023/01/joint-statement-on-second-anniversary-of-military-coup-in-myanmar.html

A joint statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union, and the Foreign Ministers of Albania, Armenia, Australia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Canada, the Federated States of Micronesia, Georgia, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Montenegro, New Zealand, North Macedonia, Norway, the Republic of Korea, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, the Republic of Palau, Serbia, Switzerland, Ukraine, the United Kingdom and the United States, on the two year anniversary of the military coup in Myanmar: “On 1 February 2021, the Myanmar military staged a coup d’état and seized power against the will of the people, plunging the country into a deep political, economic and humanitarian crisis.

Global Affairs Canada2023-01-31T18:55:58-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2023/01/canada-imposes-sanctions-in-relation-to-the-2021-coup-detat-in-myanmar.html

On the eve of the second anniversary of the coup d’état by the Myanmar military, the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced additional sanctions under the Special Economic Measures (Burma) Regulations against six individuals and a new prohibition on the export, sale, supply or shipment of aviation fuel to the Myanmar military regime.

Global Affairs Canada2023-01-31T08:55:16-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2023/01/backgrounder--additional-sanctions.html

Effective immediately, Canada is imposing sanctions against the following individuals in relation to the coup perpetrated by Myanmar’s armed forces on February 1, 2021. Canada is also imposing a new prohibition on the export, sale, supply or shipment of aviation fuel to the Myanmar military regime.

Global Affairs Canada2023-01-31T08:55:06-05:00https://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/canada-imposes-new-sanctions-on-russian-iranian-and-myanmar-regimes.html

Today, on the eve of Human Rights Day, the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, announced that Canada is imposing measures on those complicit in gross and systematic human rights violations in Russia, Iran and Myanmar.

Global Affairs Canada2022-12-09T07:59:35-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2022/12/backgrounder-additional-sanctions-for-myanmar.html

Effective immediately, Canada is imposing sanctions against the following individuals and entities in relation to the coup perpetrated by Myanmar’s armed forces on February 1, 2021.

Global Affairs Canada2022-12-09T07:59:24-05:00https://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/2022/08/joint-ministerial-statement-marking-5th-anniversary-of-myanmar-militarys-attack-against-rohingya-and-ensuing-crisis.html

The following is the text of a joint statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union, and the Foreign Ministers of Australia, Canada, Norway, the United Kingdom and the United States, marking the fifth anniversary of the Myanmar military’s attack against Rohingya.

Global Affairs Canada2022-08-24T20:50:48-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2022/07/g7-foreign-ministers-statement-on-the-executions-by-the-military-junta-in-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, strongly condemn the four executions by the military junta in Myanmar.

Global Affairs Canada2022-07-28T13:07:31-04:00https://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/global-affairs/news/2022/07/joint-statement-of-canada-and-the-kingdom-of-the-netherlands-regarding-todays-decision-of-the-international-court-of-justice-in-the-rohingya-genoci.html

The Governments of Canada and the Kingdom of the Netherlands today issued the following statement: “Canada and the Kingdom of the Netherlands welcome the decision of the International Court of Justice of today, 22 July 2022, on the Court’s jurisdiction and the admissibility of the case brought by The Gambia against Myanmar alleging violations of the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide (Genocide Convention).

Global Affairs Canada2022-07-22T12:12:57-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2022/06/canada-announces-next-phase-of-strategy-responding-to-rohingya-and-myanmar-crises.html

The Rohingya crisis and the political, security, humanitarian and economic crises that followed the February 2021 military coup in Myanmar continue to affect millions of people in Myanmar and Bangladesh. Canada is committed to maintaining a leadership role to help uphold sustainable peace and security, democracy, human rights and accountability. Canada will continue to help support Rohingya refugees, host communities in Bangladesh and the people of Myanmar most affected by these crises.

Global Affairs Canada2022-06-20T15:31:18-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2022/06/backgrounder-canada-announces-development-peace-and-security-projects-for-bangladesh-and-myanmar.html

Canada has announced $206.75 million in development assistance funding for projects in Myanmar and in the district of Cox’s Bazar in Bangladesh, and $2.26 million in funding for the Independent Investigative Mechanism for Myanmar through the Peace and Stabilization Operations Program. This funding is part of the $288.3 million dedicated to support the next phase of Canada’s strategy to respond to the Rohingya and Myanmar crises.

Global Affairs Canada2022-06-20T15:31:08-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2022/03/joint-statement-on-armed-forces-day-in-myanmar.html

A joint statement on Armed Forces Day in Myanmar by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union and the Foreign Ministers of Albania, Australia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Canada, Georgia, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Marshall Islands, the Federated States of Micronesia, Montenegro, New Zealand, North Macedonia, Norway, Palau, Republic of Korea, Serbia, Switzerland, Ukraine, the United Kingdom, and the United States.

Global Affairs Canada2022-03-26T17:24:20-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2022/03/canada-further-sanctions-individuals-and-entities-responsible-for-procuring-and-supplying-arms-and-military-equipment-to-myanmar.html

The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced Canada is imposing targeted sanctions under the Special Economic Measures (Burma) Regulations against individuals and entities responsible for procuring and supplying arms and military equipment to the military regime in Myanmar, as well as the Commander of the Air Force.

Global Affairs Canada2022-03-25T11:32:06-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2022/03/backgrounder-additional-sanctions-for-myanmar.html

Effective immediately, Canada is imposing sanctions against the following individuals and entities in relation to the coup perpetrated by Myanmar’s armed forces on February 1, 2021.

Global Affairs Canada2022-03-25T11:29:50-04:00https://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/global-affairs/news/2022/01/foreign-ministers-joint-statement-on-the-situation-in-myanmar.html

A joint statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union, and the Foreign Ministers of Albania, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Norway, Republic of Korea, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and the United States, on the one year anniversary of the military coup in Myanmar

Global Affairs Canada2022-01-31T22:03:31-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2022/01/canada-imposes-additional-sanctions-on-individuals-associated-with-myanmars-military-regime0.html

As we reach the 1-year anniversary of the coup in Myanmar, the country’s political and humanitarian situation continues to have significant impacts on the most vulnerable throughout the entire region and remains a threat to international peace and security.

Global Affairs Canada2022-01-31T10:42:34-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2022/01/canada-imposes-additional-sanctions-on-individuals-associated-with-myanmars-military-regime.html

Effective immediately, Canada is imposing sanctions against the following individuals in relation to the coup perpetrated by Myanmar’s armed forces on February 1, 2021.

Global Affairs Canada2022-01-31T10:38:45-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2021/12/canada-imposes-additional-sanctions-on-entities-affiliated-with-myanmar-military-regime.html

The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced additional sanctions against 4 entities under the Special Economic Measures (Burma) Regulations in response to the Myanmar military’s ongoing repression of the people of Myanmar and the escalating violence, eroding human rights situation and worsening humanitarian crisis in the country, as well as the regime’s refusal to take concrete action to restore democracy.

Global Affairs Canada2021-12-10T10:43:13-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2021/12/backgrounder-additional-myanmar-sanctions.html

Effective immediately, Canada is imposing sanctions against the following individuals and entities in relation to the coup perpetrated by Myanmar’s armed forces in February 2021.

Global Affairs Canada2021-12-10T10:28:21-05:00https://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/canada-gravely-concerned-over-aung-san-suu-kyi-and-win-myint-convictions.html

“Canada condemns the convictions of Myanmar’s detained, democratically elected civilian leadership, including State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi and President Win Myint. Today’s convictions follow trials that met no standard of impartiality and are emblematic of the regime’s blatant disregard for human rights and judicial independence..."

Global Affairs Canada2021-12-06T21:29:43-05:00https://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/2021/11/statement-on-one-year-anniversary-of-general-elections-in-myanmar.html

A year ago today, on November 8, 2020, Myanmar held general elections that independent observers deemed to be democratic and representative of the will of the people of Myanmar.

Global Affairs Canada2021-11-08T10:42:15-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2021/10/joint-statement-of-support-for-the-special-envoy-of-the-asean-chair-on-myanmar.html

The Governments of Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Norway, the Republic of Korea, Timor-Leste, the United Kingdom, the United States, and the High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, on behalf of the European Union, remain deeply concerned about the dire situation in Myanmar, its growing toll on the people of Myanmar, and its worsening implications for regional stability.

Global Affairs Canada2021-10-15T10:19:54-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2021/05/canada-imposes-additional-sanctions-on-individuals-and-entities-affiliated-with-armed-forces-of-myanmar.html

The Honourable Marc Garneau, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced additional sanctions against 16 individuals and 10 entities under the Special Economic Measures (Burma) Regulations in response to the military’s ongoing brutal repression of the people of Myanmar and their refusal to take steps to restore democracy.

Global Affairs Canada2021-05-17T10:29:20-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2021/05/additional-myanmar-sanctions.html

Effective May 17, 2021, Canada is imposing sanctions against the following individuals and entities in relation to the coup perpetrated by the Tatmadaw, Myanmar’s armed forces.

Global Affairs Canada2021-05-17T10:29:10-04:00https://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/canada-issues-advisory-on-doing-business-with-myanmar-related-entities.html

The Government of Canada today issued an advisory for Canadian companies doing business with Myanmar-related entities.

Global Affairs Canada2021-04-13T16:47:06-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2021/03/minister-of-foreign-affairs-condemns-attacks-on-protestors-in-myanmar.html

Canada condemns in the strongest possible terms the military’s use of force against protestors that left more than 100 people dead today in Myanmar. Our thoughts are with the victims’ loved ones as well as the people of Myanmar, who continue to fight courageously for democracy.

Global Affairs Canada2021-03-27T20:06:36-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2021/03/minister-garneau-speaks-with-un-high-commissioner-for-human-rights-michelle-bachelet.html

Minister Garneau had a productive first call with UN High Commissioner Bachelet.

Global Affairs Canada2021-03-12T20:34:56-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2021/02/statement-by-minister-of-foreign-affairs-on-myanmar0.html

“Canada is deeply concerned by and unequivocally condemns the Myanmar military’s recent use of force against peaceful protesters, and demands that the Tatmadaw immediately stop using violence against its own people.”

Global Affairs Canada2021-02-28T17:05:39-05:00https://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/global-affairs/news/2021/02/canada-imposes-sanctions-on-myanmar-military-officials-in-response-to-coup-detat.html

The Honourable Marc Garneau, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced that in response to the coup d’état in Myanmar, Canada is imposing sanctions against 9 Myanmar military officials, under the Special Economic Measures (Burma) Regulations.

Global Affairs Canada2021-02-18T10:57:37-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2021/02/myanmar-sanctions.html

Effective February 18, 2021, Canada is imposing sanctions against the following officials in relation to the coup d’état perpetrated by the Myanmar Armed Forces.

Global Affairs Canada2021-02-18T10:32:54-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2021/02/statement-of-members-of-the-governing-council-of-the-community-of-democracies.html

The following Members of the Governing Council of the Community of Democracies express grave concern for the Myanmar military’s removal of the democratically elected civilian government; for the arbitrary detention of civilian government leaders, civil society members, human rights activists, and journalists; and for restrictions on telecommunications services since February 1, 2021.

Global Affairs Canada2021-03-01T12:53:24-05:00https://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/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/2021/02/statement-by-minister-of-foreign-affairs-on-myanmar.html

Canada is deeply concerned by the Myanmar military’s recent actions, declaring a one year state of emergency, effectively seizing control of the country’s governance, and detaining senior civilian government leaders.

Global Affairs Canada2021-02-01T08:59:14-05:00https://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/2020/09/joint-statement-of-canada-and-the-kingdom-of-the-netherlands-regarding-intention-to-intervene-in-the-gambia-v-myanmar-case-at-the-international-cou.html

The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Canada, and Stef Blok, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, today issued the following statement:

Global Affairs Canada2020-09-02T09:41:57-04:00https://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 Canada2020-07-31T16:03:16-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2020/03/statement-on-joint-international-effort-to-ensure-supply-chain-connectivity-amid-covid-19-pandemic.html

The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade, today issued the following statement: “The COVID-19 pandemic is a global challenge affecting the way businesses all over the world operate. Our efforts to control and mitigate the spread of the virus have resulted in travel restrictions and temporary border closures, and they could have further implications for Canadian businesses operating in the global marketplace.

Global Affairs Canada2020-06-17T10:20:50-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2020/01/canada-welcomes-international-court-of-justice-ruling-on-interim-measures-on-myanmar.html

Canada welcomes the unanimous decision taken today by the International Court of Justice [ICJ] to apply interim measures in the current case between The Gambia and Myanmar concerning the Genocide Convention. We urge the Government of Myanmar to fully comply with this decision and to cooperate with the ICJ.

Global Affairs Canada2020-01-23T16:12:48-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2019/11/canada-welcomes-the-gambias-action-to-address-accountability-in-myanmar.html

Canada welcomes the Gambia’s submission to the International Court of Justice of an application to institute proceedings against the Government of Myanmar for alleged violations of the Genocide Convention.

Global Affairs Canada2021-10-15T11:31:30-04:00