Canada and Togo newsCanada 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.svgCanada and African Union Commission conclude second Trade Policy Dialoguehttps://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2024/11/canada-and-african-union-commission-conclude-second-trade-policy-dialogue.htmlBoth 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 Canada2024-11-08T17:07:30-05:00Canada reinforces partnerships with African countries and institutions to strengthen diplomatic relations, collaboration, economic development and stronger ties in Canada and globallyhttps://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.htmlNovember 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 Canada2024-11-07T15:43:16-05:00Canada and African Union Commission to host High-Level and Trade Policy dialogueshttps://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2024/11/canada-and-african-union-commission-to-host-high-level-and-trade-policy-dialogues.htmlThe 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 Canada2024-11-05T17:11:43-05:00Launch of public consultations on Canada’s approach to partnerships in Africahttps://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2024/08/launch-of-public-consultations-on-canadas-approach-to-partnerships-in-africa.htmlThe 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 Canada2024-08-14T15:40:28-04:00Backgrounder – Minister Hussen announces $24.5 million in funding for International Youth Internship Programhttps://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2024/02/backgrounder--minister-hussen-announces-245-million-in-funding-for-international-youth-internship-program.htmlThe 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 Canada2024-02-06T13:15:08-05:00Minister Ng successfully concludes first Trade Policy Dialogue with African Union Commissionhttps://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2023/05/minister-ng-successfully-concludes-first-trade-policy-dialogue-with-african-union-commission.htmlToday, 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 Canada2023-05-17T17:32:32-04:00Canada steps up with new funding to protect biodiversity in developing countrieshttps://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2022/12/canada-steps-up-with-new-funding-to-protect-biodiversity-in-developing-countries.htmlToday, 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 Canada2022-12-16T17:01:58-05:00Backgrounder: Canada’s new support to protect biodiversity in developing countrieshttps://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2022/12/backgrounder-canadas-new-support-to-protect-biodiversity-in-developing-countries.htmlCanada 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 Canada2022-12-16T16:39:57-05:00Government of Canada announces adjustments to Canada’s border measureshttps://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/news/2021/11/government-of-canada-announces-adjustments-to-canadas-border-measures.htmlThe 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 Canada2022-02-04T10:31:23-05:00