Canada News Centre2026-05-06T17:59:31-04:00https://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/2026/05/minister-sidhu-speaks-with-saudi-arabias-minister-of-commerce.html

Earlier this week, the Honourable Maninder Sidhu, Minister of International Trade, spoke with Majid bin Abdullah Al-Kassabi, Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Commerce. Minister Sidhu expressed Canada’s solidarity with Saudi Arabia in the wake of Iran’s unacceptable attacks across the Middle East, including the Gulf States.

Global Affairs Canada2026-05-06T17:59:31-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2026/03/joint-press-statement-at-the-conclusion-of-the-visit-of-the-minister-of-foreign-affairs-of-canada-to-the-kingdom-of-saudi-arabia.html

His Highness Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, met with the Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Canada, in Riyadh on March 30, 2026. They affirmed the positive and growing momentum in bilateral relations, which have flourished for over 50 years. These relations are based on common interests in achieving and diversifying economic growth, enhancing regional and international security, and establishing the foundations for global peace.

Global Affairs Canada2026-03-30T13:53:44-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2026/01/minister-sidhu-advances-canadas-commercial-ties-with-saudi-arabia.html

The Honourable Maninder Sidhu, Minister of International Trade, concluded, on January 12, 2026, a visit to Saudi Arabia to promote Canadian trade and investment opportunities alongside a Canadian senior-level business delegation.

Global Affairs Canada2026-01-19T17:03:49-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2026/01/minister-sidhu-meets-with-saudi-arabias-minister-of-commerce.html

The Honourable Maninder Sidhu, Minister of International Trade, met with Majid bin Abdullah Al-Kassabi, Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Commerce, during his visit to the Gulf with a Canadian delegation of high-level business leaders

Global Affairs Canada2026-01-15T15:49:22-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2026/01/minister-sidhu-meets-with-saudi-arabias-minister-of-investment.html

The Honourable Maninder Sidhu, Minister of International Trade, met with Khalid bin Abdulaziz Al-Falih, Minister of Investment of Saudi Arabia, during his visit to the Gulf region with a delegation of Canadian senior-level business leaders.

Global Affairs Canada2026-01-13T12:09:06-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/natural-resources-canada/news/2026/01/ps-guay-to-participate-in-future-minerals-forum-2026.html

Claude Guay, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, will participate in the Future Minerals Forum (FMF) 2026 in Saudi Arabia on January 13 to 15, 2026.

Natural Resources Canada2026-01-12T09:00:00-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2026/01/minister-sidhu-to-visit-qatar-saudi-arabia-and-united-arab-emirates-to-promote-canadian-trade-and-investment.html

The Honourable Maninder Sidhu, Minister of International Trade, will visit Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) with a Canadian senior-level business delegation from January 7 to 14, 2026.

Global Affairs Canada2026-01-05T17:15:33-05:00https://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-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/2025/11/minister-sidhu-strengthens-canadas-economic-relationship-with-saudi-arabia.html

On Monday, the Honourable Maninder Sidhu, Minister of International Trade, welcomed Khalid Al-Falih, Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Investment, and a delegation of government officials and business executives to Ottawa.

Global Affairs Canada2025-11-06T10:10:27-05:00https://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/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/2025/02/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/2025/01/minister-hussen-announces-humanitarian-assistance-for-syria-following-visit-to-middle-east.html

Canada continues to be deeply concerned by the dire humanitarian situation in Syria. The Syrian peoples’ needs have reached unprecedented levels after 13 years of crisis, with over 16 million people, almost 70% of the country’s population, urgently requiring assistance.

Global Affairs Canada2025-01-13T09:00:00-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2024/03/speech-by-minister-joly-regarding-the-motion-on-canadas-actions-to-promote-peace-in-the-middle-east.html

Mr. Speaker, I welcome debate during this pivotal moment for the region and the world.I rise having just returned from visiting the Middle East, where I met with my counterparts from Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates, Israel and the Palestinian Authority.

Global Affairs Canada2024-03-19T15:53:59-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2024/03/minister-joly-meets-with-saudi-arabias-minister-of-foreign-affairs-in-riyadh.html

The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, met today with Prince Faisal bin Farhan, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Saudi Arabia.

Global Affairs Canada2024-03-07T17:25:26-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2024/03/minister-joly-to-travel-to-saudi-arabia-kuwait-united-arab-emirates-israel-and-the-west-bank-to-discuss-the-ongoing-israel-hamas-conflict-and-pathw.html

The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced that she will be travelling to Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) from March 6 to 9, 2024. She will then visit Israel, Jerusalem and the West Bank from March 10 to 13, 2024.

Global Affairs Canada2024-03-05T18:21:38-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/parks-canada/news/2023/09/anticosti-inscribed-on-unescos-world-heritage-list.html

Anticosti inscribed on UNESCO's World Heritage List.

Parks Canada2023-09-19T10:06:53-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/parks-canada/news/2023/09/trondek-klondike-inscribed-on-the-unesco-world-heritage-list.html

Tr’ondëk-Klondike inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List.

Parks Canada2023-09-18T09:00:24-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2023/06/canada-supports-peace-and-stability-in-middle-east-africa-and-central-asia.html

On June 9, 2023, the Government of Canada announced more than $69.5 million in funding for a total of 26 projects to support security, peace and stability in the Middle East, Africa and Central Asia.

Global Affairs Canada2023-06-09T10:06:55-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2023/06/canada-announces-further-support-for-security-peace-and-stability-initiatives-in-middle-east-africa-and-central-asia.html

The Government of Canada recognizes the need to evolve and to adapt to an increasingly complex global security environment. As part of its commitment to the Global Coalition against Daesh, Canada is supporting peace and stability around the world by addressing the underlying conditions that lead to instability.

Global Affairs Canada2023-06-09T10:05:04-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2023/05/canada-and-saudi-arabia-to-appoint-new-ambassadors.html

Global Affairs Canada today issued the following statement: “In light of what has been discussed between Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on the sidelines of the summit of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Forum in Bangkok on November 18, 2022, and the desire for both sides to restore diplomatic relations between the two countries on the basis of mutual respect and common interests; it has been decided to restore the level of diplomatic relations with Saudi Arabia to its previous level.

Global Affairs Canada2023-05-24T13:01:34-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2023/05/biographical-note.html

Jean-Philippe Linteau (BSc [Agriculture], McGill University, 1994; MSc [Geography], University of Toronto, 1996) joined the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade in 1997. At Headquarters, he was director of the Clean Technology, Infrastructure and Life Sciences Division from 2016 to 2019. Abroad, he served as trade commissioner in Seoul from 1998 to 2001 and in Kuala Lumpur from 2001 to 2004, as political officer in Colombo from 2005 to 2007, as international business development program manager in Washington, D.C., from 2007 to 2011 and as investment counsellor and then senior trade commissioner in New York City from 2011 to 2016. He was most recently consul general in Dubai from 2019 to 2023.

Global Affairs Canada2023-05-24T13:01:22-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2022/07/minister-joly-to-attend-g20-foreign-ministers-meeting-in-indonesia.html

The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced that she will be travelling to Bali, Indonesia, from July 6 to 9, 2022, to participate in the G20 Foreign Affairs Ministers’ Meeting.

Global Affairs Canada2022-07-05T14:32:33-04:00https://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/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/2021/01/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/canada-announces-appointment-of-new-special-envoy-to-the-organisation-of-islamic-cooperation.html

The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced that Jamal Khokhar, Canada’s Ambassador to Turkey, will concurrently assume the role of Canada’s special envoy to the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC).

Global Affairs Canada2021-01-06T09:19:39-05:00https://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/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/2020/05/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/2020/04/canada-improves-terms-of-light-armored-vehicles-contract-putting-in-place-a-new-robust-permits-review-process.html

The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and the Honourable Bill Morneau, Minister of Finance, today issued the following statement: “Canadians expect that the contracts negotiated by their government on their behalf are in line with their values and Canadian law.

Global Affairs Canada2020-04-09T13:59:20-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2020/02/minister-morneau-attends-g20-meeting-of-finance-ministers-and-central-bank-governors.html

Finance Minister, Bill Morneau, will attend the G20 Meeting of Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from February 22 to 23. At the meeting, the Minister will emphasize the importance of fair and open trade and encourage the G20 to continue its focus on creating economic growth that works for everyone. Minister Morneau will be joined by Bank of Canada Governor Stephen S. Poloz.

Department of Finance Canada2020-02-21T14:04:10-05:00