Canada News Centre2026-05-28T13:24:26-04:00https://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/canada-to-provide-funding-to-help-stop-spread-of-ebola-disease.html

Canada is taking action to support the response to the Ebola disease outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Uganda and South Sudan. Controlling outbreaks of infectious diseases is critical to protecting the health, safety and security of affected communities and the rest of the world. This builds on Canada’s longstanding global health security efforts, including addressing the spread of infectious diseases to help save lives and keep Canadians safe.

Global Affairs Canada2026-05-28T13:24:26-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2026/04/canada-announces-new-support-to-address-humanitarian-crisis-in-sudan.html

Canada is gravely concerned about the worsening humanitarian crisis in Sudan, driven by a civil war that began three years ago and has grown in scale and severity. This conflict has resulted in war crimes, the largest human displacement crisis in the world, widespread sexual violence, famine, the longest nationwide school closures globally and the collapse of basic services that are critical for people’s safety, health, protection and dignity.

Global Affairs Canada2026-04-15T09:30:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2026/04/backgrounder-new-funding-to-address-humanitarian-crisis-in-sudan-and-neighbouring-countries.html

Backgrounder: New funding to address humanitarian crisis in Sudan and neighbouring countries

Global Affairs Canada2026-04-15T09:30:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2025/01/commemorating-the-20th-anniversary-of-the-comprehensive-peace-agreement.html

“January 9 marked the 20th anniversary of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA). Our governments welcomed this historic agreement, including its provision for a referendum in which the people of what is today South Sudan would determine their own future. The CPA was signed amidst great hope that the South Sudanese people would be able to enjoy peace, human rights and a government responsive to their needs.

Global Affairs Canada2025-01-10T09:20:07-05:00https://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/backgrounder---canadas-flagship-initiatives-to-support-its-partnership-with-africa.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 announced a series of flagship initiatives which strengthen Canada engagement with African partners.

Global Affairs Canada2024-11-07T15:43:21-05:00https://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/2024/06/biographical-note.html

Joanne Minns (BA Hons [Psychology], University of Ottawa, 1994; MA [Psychology], Carleton University, 2001) worked at the Privy Council Office and other federal government departments on a range of policy and programming files before joining the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade in 2008.

Global Affairs Canada2024-06-20T10:00:30-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2024/06/announcement-of-new-diplomatic-appointment.html

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

Global Affairs Canada2024-06-20T10:00:18-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2024/04/canada-provides-funding-for-sudan-and-neighbouring-countries-at-international-conference-in-paris-to-address-humanitarian-crisis.html

Canada is deeply concerned by the dire humanitarian situation in Sudan, which was exacerbated by the outbreak of conflict in April 2023 and has displaced more than 6.5 million people within the country and has forced another 1.8 million to flee to neighbouring countries.

Global Affairs Canada2024-04-15T12:00:57-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2024/04/canada-provides-funding-to-sudan-and-neighbouring-countries-to-respond-to-humanitarian-needs.html

The Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of International Development, accompanied by members of Canada’s Sudanese community, announced today in Toronto, Ontario, that Canada is providing $132.2 million in international assistance funding, including $100.7 million in humanitarian assistance funding and $31.5 million in development assistance funding, to address urgent needs in Sudan and its neighbouring countries: the Central African Republic, Chad, Ethiopia and South Sudan.

Global Affairs Canada2024-04-12T15:58:26-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2023/07/announcement-of-new-diplomatic-appointments.html

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

Global Affairs Canada2023-07-04T10:00:55-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2023/06/canada-provides-new-funding-to-respond-to-humanitarian-needs-in-sudan-and-neighbouring-countries.html

Canada is deeply concerned by the rapid increase in humanitarian needs arising from the conflict in Sudan, which has displaced more than 1.4 million people within the country and forced another 470,000 to flee to neighbouring countries since mid-April.

Global Affairs Canada2023-06-19T13:45:11-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2023/06/canada-announces-matching-fund-for-east-africa-conflict-climate-and-hunger.html

Canada is deeply concerned by the growing humanitarian impacts of conflict and climate events in East Africa, including in Sudan, that have forced hunger upon millions of people in the region. Severe droughts continue to plague the region, leaving millions of people without reliable access to food and water, while nearly 1.4 million people have been forced to flee their homes since the conflict in Sudan began on April 15, 2023.

Global Affairs Canada2023-06-06T08:24:16-04:00https://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/2023/05/canada-provides-humanitarian-assistance-funding-for-sudan-and-neighbouring-countries.html

Canada is deeply concerned by the conflict in Sudan and its humanitarian impact on the country’s population and those living in neighbouring countries already struggling as a result of poverty, violence, food insecurity and climate change. Canada calls for all parties to protect civilians and civilian infrastructure and facilitate humanitarian access to allow the provision of critical assistance throughout the country.

Global Affairs Canada2023-05-03T13:00:20-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2023/05/minister-sajjan-to-hold-press-conference-to-announce-humanitarian-assistance-funding-for-sudan-and-neighboring-countries.html

May 2, 2023 - The Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister of International Development and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada will hold a press conference to announce humanitarian assistance funding for Sudan, South Sudan and the Central African Republic. Minister Sajjan will be joined by the Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of Housing and Diversity and Inclusion, Anita Vandenbeld, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of International Development, and by Arielle Kayabaga, Member of Parliament for London West.

Global Affairs Canada2023-05-02T18:48:38-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2022/12/canada-responds-to-hunger-in-greater-horn-of-africa-region.html

The Horn of Africa is experiencing its worst drought in more than 4 decades, and Canada is extremely concerned about the drought’s impact on vulnerable populations already struggling as a result of poverty, insecurity and the COVID-19 pandemic. The 2020 to 2022 drought has now surpassed the horrific droughts in 2010 to 2011 and 2016 to 2017 in both duration and severity and will continue to deepen in the months ahead. As many as 50 million people need emergency food assistance in Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, South Sudan and Sudan.

Global Affairs Canada2022-12-02T10:41:35-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2022/06/ministers-sajjan-and-bibeau-participate-in-ministerial-conference-uniting-for-global-food-security-and-announce-5million-matching-fund-in-response-.html

As the world faces a food security crisis, Canada remains committed to being a reliable global partner in addressing global hunger, taking action on climate change, and collaborating with like-minded partners on solutions to lift people out of extreme poverty.

Global Affairs Canada2022-06-24T16:25:09-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2022/05/minister-sajjan-announces-assistance-of-2234-million-on-trip-to-south-sudan.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 South Sudan focused on food security, humanitarian and development assistance in the region and child protection in peacekeeping.

Global Affairs Canada2022-05-30T14:29:55-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2022/05/canada-announces-funding-for-projects-in-south-sudan.html

Canada has announced $223.4 million in funding for development and humanitarian programming in South Sudan. This funding is being distributed as follows.

Global Affairs Canada2022-05-30T14:27:24-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2022/05/minister-sajjan-to-travel-to-east-africa.html

The Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister of International Development and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada, today announced that he will travel to Rwanda, Kenya and South Sudan.

Global Affairs Canada2022-05-20T13:01:35-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2022/03/minister-sajjan-wraps-up-canadas-together-for-learning-summit-on-education-for-displaced-children-and-youth.html

Through meaningful engagement and by working together, youth leaders, government officials, members of civil society organizations and global education stakeholders can drive progress in global, national and local responses to refugee education.

Global Affairs Canada2022-03-31T14:59:34-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2022/03/minister-sajjan-announces-672-million-to-support-education-for-displaced-children-and-youth-as-canada-hosts-together-for-learning-summit.html

The current crisis in Ukraine has so far resulted in more than 3.9 million refugees. This is just the latest of the many crises disrupting education for millions of displaced youth worldwide. Canada recognizes that conflict and instability, including the COVID-19 pandemic, can destroy and disrupt lives and jeopardize the futures of children and youth.

Global Affairs Canada2022-03-30T08:34:14-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2022/03/canada-announces-funding-for-education-projects.html

Canada has announced $67.2 million in development assistance funding for projects supporting the education of children and youth experiencing forced displacement.

Global Affairs Canada2022-03-30T08:33:32-04:00https://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/2021/05/statement-to-mark-international-day-of-united-nations-peacekeepers.html

The Honourable Marc Garneau, Minister of Foreign Affairs; the Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister of National Defence; and the Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, issued the following statement: “Today, we pay tribute to past and present United Nations peacekeepers who put themselves at risk in the service of peace around the world.

Global Affairs Canada2021-05-29T13:55:07-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2021/02/canada-launches-global-campaign-to-address-education-crisis-for-refugees-and-internally-displaced-children-and-youth.html

The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted the education of 9 out of 10 learners worldwide, millions of them children living in countries facing a humanitarian crisis. The impacts are particularly severe for refugees and other forcibly displaced children and youth, especially girls, who are most at risk of being left behind.

Global Affairs Canada2021-02-08T10:00:35-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2021/02/refugee-education-council-members.html

As part of the Together for Learning campaign, the Refugee Education Council was created in consultation with the Canadian International Education Policy Working Group and will be hosted by World Vision Canada.

Global Affairs Canada2021-02-08T10:00:21-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2020/10/biographical-note.html

Biographical note

Global Affairs Canada2020-10-17T10:00:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2020/10/announcement-of-new-diplomatic-appointments.html

The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced the following diplomatic appointments:

Global Affairs Canada2020-10-16T16:45:41-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2020/03/canada-welcomes-formation-of-transitional-government-of-national-unity-in-south-sudan.html

Canada welcomes the announcement of a Revitalized Transitional Government of National Unity in South Sudan.

Global Affairs Canada2020-03-14T13:17:19-04:00