Canada News Centre2025-02-03T09:20:10-05:00https://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/2025/02/canada-announces-funding-for-global-education-during-international-development-week.html

On the 35th anniversary of International Development Week, Canada continues to proudly support education for youths around the world to build a brighter future for all. Access to quality education improves financial and social opportunities and has a direct impact on the realization of all human rights.

Global Affairs Canada2025-02-03T09:20:10-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2025/02/backgrounder-minister-hussen-announces-50-million-in-funding-for-education-during-international-development-week.html

Today, the Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of International Development, announced a total of $50 million in funding for the following projects.

Global Affairs Canada2025-02-03T09:09:42-05:00https://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/2024/07/biographical-notes.html

Michelle Cameron (BSc [Advanced Major Biology], Dalhousie University, 1992; BSc [Health Promotion], Dalhousie University, 1995) was a teacher and entrepreneur before joining the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade in 2002.

Global Affairs Canada2024-07-03T09:57:53-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2024/07/announcement-of-new-diplomatic-appointments.html

The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced the following diplomatic appointments:

Global Affairs Canada2024-07-03T09:57:45-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2024/06/joint-statement-in-support-of-the-international-criminal-court.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.

Global Affairs Canada2024-06-15T11:57:37-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2024/02/backgrounder--minister-hussen-announces-245-million-in-funding-for-international-youth-internship-program.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.

Global Affairs Canada2024-02-06T13:15:08-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2023/11/supporting-efforts-for-sustainable-peace-and-security-in-africa.html

On November 27 and 28, 2023, Parliamentary Secretary Rob Oliphant represented Canada at the Dakar International Forum on Peace and Security in Africa, where he reaffirmed Canada’s commitment to collaborative approaches to addressing security challenges.

Global Affairs Canada2023-11-28T19:35:53-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2023/11/parliamentary-secretary-oliphant-concludes-participation-in-dakar-international-forum-on-peace-and-security-in-africa.html

The Honourable Rob Oliphant, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, today concluded his visit to Senegal, where he led Canada’s delegation at the Dakar International Forum on Peace and Security in Africa on November 27 and 28, 2023.

Global Affairs Canada2023-11-28T19:34:27-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2023/11/parliamentary-secretary-oliphant-to-travel-to-africa-to-advance-peace-and-security-efforts.html

The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced that Robert Oliphant, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, will represent Canada at the Dakar International Forum on Peace and Security in Africa, from November 27 and 28, 2023.

Global Affairs Canada2023-11-27T12:31:56-05:00https://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/2023/02/minister-duclos-announces-20m-for-socodevi-to-support-climate-adaptation-in-senegal.html

We recognize that the most marginalized communities, including women and girls, are disproportionately affected by climate change and biodiversity loss. Today, in his riding in the city of Québec, the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Health, on behalf of the Honourable Harjjit S. Sajjan, Minister of International Development, announced Canada’s support for SOCODEVI (Société de coopération pour le développement international) and their Natur’ELLES project during his visit at a local YWCA.

Global Affairs Canada2023-02-24T11:48:56-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2023/02/canada-announces-695-million-in-funding-to-protect-and-restore-ocean-ecosystems-in-developing-countries.html

As part of International Development Week 2023, the Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister of International Development and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada, today announced a total of $69.5 million in funding for climate finance to support 4 nature-based-solutions projects that will help marginalized communities adapt to climate change, strengthen biodiversity and reduce poverty...

Global Affairs Canada2023-02-06T14:39:45-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2023/02/backgrounder-canadas-new-funding-to-protect-and-restore-ocean-ecosystems-in-developing-countries.html

Backgrounder: Canada has announced $69.5 million in climate financing for 4 projects that is being distributed as follows

Global Affairs Canada2023-02-06T14:31:32-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2023/01/backgrounder---canada-announces-funding-for-projects-in-the-caribbean.html

Canada has announced an allocation of $127,750,000 for development programming in the Caribbean and globally. This funding is being distributed as follows:

Global Affairs Canada2023-01-16T20:15:00-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2022/12/canada-steps-up-with-new-funding-to-protect-biodiversity-in-developing-countries.html

Today, at COP15, the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, on behalf of the Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister of International Development and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada, announced $255 million to help developing countries build a strong future, including by fighting climate change, protecting nature and supporting resilient local economies...

Global Affairs Canada2022-12-16T17:01:58-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2022/12/backgrounder-canadas-new-support-to-protect-biodiversity-in-developing-countries.html

Canada has announced $255 million in new climate financing to support developing countries address the twin crises of biodiversity loss and climate change. The funds are distributed as indicated below...

Global Affairs Canada2022-12-16T16:39:57-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2022/08/announcement-of-new-diplomatic-appointments.html

The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced the following diplomatic appointments:

Global Affairs Canada2022-08-04T11:18:12-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2022/08/biographical-notes.html

Biographical notes

Global Affairs Canada2022-08-04T11:18:05-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2022/06/minister-sajjan-announces-200-million-contribution-to-enhance-covid-19-vaccine-delivery-demand-and-production-in-13-high-need-countries.html

Immunizing a critical mass of the world’s population is crucial in getting the COVID-19 pandemic under control. Many countries in the Global South, however, continue to encounter challenges in getting vaccines into arms, particularly in remote communities.

Global Affairs Canada2022-06-22T09:00:14-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2022/04/parliamentary-secretary-oliphant-to-travel-to-senegal-and-nigeria.html

The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, announced today that the Honourable Robert Oliphant, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, will be in Senegal and Nigeria from April 19 to April 22.

Global Affairs Canada2022-04-18T09:48:54-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2022/03/minister-sajjan-announces-funding-of-83-million-on-trip-to-west-africa.html

The Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister of International Development and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada, concluded a visit to Ghana and Senegal focused on vaccination efforts against COVID-19, economic recovery after the COVID-19 pandemic and Canadian development programming in both countries.

Global Affairs Canada2022-03-21T10:31:29-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2022/03/backgrounder---canada-announces-funding-for-projects-in-west-africa.html

Canada has announced $83 million in development assistance funding for projects in West Africa. This funding is being distributed as follows.

Global Affairs Canada2022-03-21T10:19:38-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2022/03/minister-sajjan-to-travel-to-ghana-and-senegal.html

The Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister of International Development and Minister for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada, today announced that he will travel to Ghana and Senegal.

Global Affairs Canada2022-03-11T17:44:14-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2022/02/minister-ng-speaks-with-amadou-hott-senegals-minister-of-economy-planning-and-cooperation.html

Canada and Senegal share a longstanding relationship including through the Francophonie, providing mutual economic growth, and paving the way for innovative and inclusive trade and investment opportunities for both countries.

Global Affairs Canada2022-02-24T19:11:12-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2022/02/minister-ng-announces-virtual-trade-mission-to-africa-for-women-owned-and-led-businesses.html

Canada’s commitment to diversifying trade relations has never been more important than it is today. That is why the Government of Canada has prioritized the pursuit of free trade and export diversification opportunities, including the development of a strategy for economic cooperation across Africa.

Global Affairs Canada2022-02-02T17:44:24-05:00https://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/2021/03/minister-gould-and-minister-ng-conclude-the-first-canada-africa-clean-growth-symposium-and-announce-the-canada-african-development-bank-climate-fund.html

Growing trade and investment partnerships between Canada and the dynamic economies of Africa is more important than ever as businesses recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Global Affairs Canada2021-03-17T12:00:07-04:00https://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