Canada News Centre2026-07-14T11:16:06-04:00https://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/2026/07/g7-foreign-ministers-statement-on-el-obeid-sudan.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 urge the Rapid Support Forces and allied armed groups to immediately cease any action likely to lead to further atrocities or endanger civilians in El-Obeid, including drone strikes and impediments to humanitarian access. Following the atrocities committed during the Rapid Support Forces’ siege and attack on El Fasher, we remain gravely concerned about alleged severe violations of international humanitarian law and international human rights law across Kordofan and Darfur regions, as well as Blue Nile in Sudan.

Global Affairs Canada2026-07-14T11:16:06-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2026/07/joint-statement-on-the-10th-anniversary-of-the-philippines-china-south-china-sea-arbitral-tribunal-award.html

The text of the following statement was released by the governments of Australia, Canada, Estonia, Germany, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Lithuania, New Zealand, the Republic of the Philippines, Romania, Slovenia, the United Kingdom and the United States of America, on the occasion of the tenth anniversary of the Philippines-China South China Sea Arbitral Tribunal Award.

Global Affairs Canada2026-07-11T19:32:30-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2026/07/call-of-martinique-countering-narcotrafficking-and-illicit-trafficking-in-the-caribbean-and-across-the-americas.html

The list of countries that have endorsed the declaration as of July 3 is as follows: Bahamas, Barbados, Brazil, Canada, Costa Rica, Dominica, Dominican Republic, France, Germany, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Netherlands, Panama, Peru, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Spain, Suriname, Trinidad and Tobago, United Kingdom, CARICOM IMPACS, UNODC.

Global Affairs Canada2026-07-07T14:47:30-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2026/07/minister-sidhu-announces-canadas-ratification-of-the-united-kingdoms-cptpp-accession-protocol.html

The Honourable Maninder Sidhu, Minister of International Trade, today announced Canada’s ratification of the Protocol on the Accession of the United Kingdom (U.K.) to the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP). Once in force, the agreement will further opportunities for Canadian businesses through integrated supply chains and the single set of rules applied across CPTPP markets.

Global Affairs Canada2026-07-03T15:36:24-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/international-trade-tribunal/news/2026/07/tribunal-initiates-expiry-reviewrefined-sugar-from-the-united-states-denmark-germany-the-netherlands-the-united-kingdom-and-the-european-union.html

The Canadian International Trade Tribunal today initiated an expiry review (RR-2026-004) of its orders made on August 6, 2021, in expiry review RR-2020-003, to determine if the expiry of the orders is likely to lead to continued or resumed dumping of refined sugar originating in or exported from the United States, Denmark, Germany, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom or subsidizing of the aforementioned goods originating in or exported from the European Union and is likely to result in injury to the domestic industry.

Canadian International Trade Tribunal2026-07-02T16:15:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/international-trade-tribunal/news/2026/06/tribunal-initiates-inquirywheat-gluten-from-italy-poland-and-the-united-kingdom.html

The Canadian International Trade Tribunal today initiated a preliminary injury inquiry (PI-2026-003) into a complaint by ADM Agri-Industries Co., of Candiac, Québec, that it has suffered injury as a result of the dumping of wheat gluten from Italy, Poland and the United Kingdom. The Tribunal’s inquiry is conducted pursuant to the Special Import Measures Act (SIMA) as a result of the initiation of a dumping investigation by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA).

Canadian International Trade Tribunal2026-06-22T16:05:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2026/06/minister-anand-participates-in-discussions-with-counterparts-from-australia-and-united-kingdom.html

The ministers discussed the need for Canada, Australia and the United Kingdom to closely coordinate responses to the latest developments in the Middle East, and they exchanged views on ways to mitigate the impacts of the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz on the global economy and critical supply chains, including in relation to the three countries...

Global Affairs Canada2026-06-11T17:12:14-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2026/06/joint-statement-on-the-launch-of-the-international-peace-fund-for-israelis-and-palestinians.html

The Foreign Ministers of the UK, Australia and Canada issued a joint statement on the launch of the International Peace Fund for Israelis and Palestinians:

Global Affairs Canada2026-06-11T09:54:42-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2026/06/minister-anand-to-travel-to-bahrain-united-kingdom-and-france.html

The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced that she will travel to Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain (Bahrain), London, United Kingdom, and Paris, France, from June 10 to 12, 2026.

Global Affairs Canada2026-06-09T15:50:25-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2026/06/minister-sidhu-advances-canadas-trade-and-economic-priorities-at-organisation-for-economic-co-operation-and-development-meeting.html

June 8, 2026 - Paris, France - Global Affairs Canada Last week, the Honourable Maninder Sidhu, Minister of International Trade, concluded a successful visit to Paris, France, where he participated in the 2026 Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Ministerial Council Meeting (MCM) and the Informal Gathering of WTO Ministers.

Global Affairs Canada2026-06-08T17:54:27-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2026/05/minister-sidhu-advances-canadas-trade-priorities-with-g7-trade-ministers.html

This week, the Honourable Maninder Sidhu, Minister of International Trade, attended the second G7 Trade Ministers’ Meeting of the year in Paris, France.

Global Affairs Canada2026-05-07T16:01:28-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2026/05/minister-sidhu-to-advance-trade-priorities-at-g7-trade-ministers-meeting-in-paris-france.html

Minister Sidhu will meet with his G7 counterparts to discuss how collaboration on current trade and investment priorities can be strengthened, including by fostering supply chain resilience for critical minerals, tackling non-market policies and practices, sharing best practices in mitigating challenges related to low-value parcels and supporting a more effective multilateral trading system.Minister Sidhu will meet with his G7 counterparts to discuss how collaboration on current trade and investment priorities can be strengthened, including by fostering supply chain resilience for critical minerals, tackling non-market policies and practices, sharing best practices in mitigating challenges related to low-value parcels and supporting a more effective multilateral trading system...

Global Affairs Canada2026-05-04T19:19:03-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2026/03/g7-foreign-ministers-statement-on-iran.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 France’s G7 Presidency, at Abbaye des Vaux-de-Cernay, France from March 26 to 27, 2026.

Global Affairs Canada2026-03-27T13:33:26-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2026/03/minister-sidhu-meets-with-the-united-kingdoms-minister-of-state-minister-for-trade.html

On the margins of the 14th WTO Ministerial Conference, the Honourable Maninder Sidhu, Canada’s Minister of International Trade, met with Chris Bryant, the United Kingdom’s Minister of State (Minister for Trade).

Global Affairs Canada2026-03-26T08:50:58-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2026/03/minister-anand-to-travel-to-france-for-bilateral-meetings-and-g7-foreign-ministers-meeting.html

The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced that she will travel to Paris and Abbaye des Vaux-de-Cernay, France, from March 25 to 27, 2026, to hold bilateral meetings and participate in the G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting.

Global Affairs Canada2026-03-24T08:55:01-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2026/03/g7-foreign-ministers-statement-on-support-to-partners-in-the-middle-east.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, express support to our partners in the region in the face of the unjustifiable attacks by the Islamic Republic of Iran and its proxies.

Global Affairs Canada2026-03-21T15:35:45-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2026/03/minister-anand-meets-with-united-kingdoms-secretary-of-state-for-foreign-commonwealth-and-development-affairs.html

March 19, 2026 – London, United Kingdom - Global Affairs Canada The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, yesterday met the Honourable Yvette Cooper, Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, in London, United Kingdom, during a 2-day visit.

Global Affairs Canada2026-03-19T14:33:24-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2026/03/minister-anand-to-travel-to-turkiye-and-the-united-kingdom-to-strengthen-bilateral-cooperation-and-discuss-the-situation-in-the-middle-east.html

The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, announced that she will travel to Ankara, Türkiye and London, the United Kingdom, this week. During her travel she will advance bilateral relations, explore new opportunities for collaboration on shared priorities, and discuss the latest developments in the Middle East and their related impacts.

Global Affairs Canada2026-03-16T08:59:31-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2026/02/minister-sidhu-speaks-with-united-kingdoms-minister-of-state-minister-for-trade.html

Today, the Honourable Maninder Sidhu, Minister of International Trade, spoke with Chris Bryant, Minister of State (Minister for Trade) of the United Kingdom.

Global Affairs Canada2026-02-18T17:34:09-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2026/01/joint-statement---united-nations-relief-and-works-agency-for-palestine-refugees-in-the-near-east-unrwa.html

“We the Foreign Ministers of Belgium, Canada, Denmark, France, Iceland, Ireland, Japan, Norway, Portugal, Spain and the United Kingdom strongly condemn the demolitions by the Israeli authorities of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) headquarters in East Jerusalem, on 20 January 2026.

Global Affairs Canada2026-01-28T10:55:38-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2026/01/joint-g7-foreign-ministers-statement-on-iran.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 gravely concerned by the developments surrounding the ongoing protests in Iran. We strongly oppose the intensification of the Iranian authorities’ brutal repression of the Iranian people, who have been bravely voicing legitimate aspirations for a better life, dignity and freedom, since the end of December 2025.

Global Affairs Canada2026-01-14T15:38:51-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2025/12/g7-foreign-ministers-statement-on-the-jimmy-lai-verdict-in-hong-kong.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, condemn the prosecution of Jimmy Lai under the National Security Law (NSL) in Hong Kong that has led to his guilty verdict on December 15, 2025.

Global Affairs Canada2025-12-17T10:50:26-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/food-inspection-agency/news/2025/12/canada-and-the-united-kingdom-agree-to-work-together-to-improve-regulatory-efficiency-for-animal-vaccines.html

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and the United Kingdom’s (UK) Veterinary Medicines Directorate announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to enhance collaboration between Canada and the UK in the regulatory oversight of veterinary biologics, including animal vaccines.

Canadian Food Inspection Agency2025-12-17T09:30:00-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/atlantic-canada-opportunities/news/2025/12/atlantic-canada-highlights-growing-tech-and-mining-sectors-in-london.html

Canada has what the world wants and needs. With strategic investments driving growth, Canada is moving from reliance to resilience, diversifying trade relationships at home and abroad, and stepping forward as a reliable partner ready to expand exports to new markets around the world.

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency2025-12-04T10:59:52-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/atlantic-canada-opportunities/news/2025/12/companies-and-organizations-taking-part-in-london-missions.html

Companies and Organizations Taking Part in London Missions

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency2025-12-04T10:49:11-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2025/11/joint-statement-of-the-international-coalition-for-the-return-of-ukrainian-children-ahead-of-the-uns-world-childrens-day.html

“Ahead of UN World Children’s Day, marked on November 20, we, the representatives of the International Coalition for the Return of Ukrainian Children, emphasize that every child has the inalienable right to live in safety, with their family, and in their homeland.

Global Affairs Canada2025-11-18T09:01:50-05:00https://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-meets-with-united-kingdoms-secretary-of-state.html

The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today met with Yvette Cooper, the United Kingdom’s Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, in Oakville, Ontario, ahead of the G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting held on November 11 and 12, 2025.

Global Affairs Canada2025-11-11T16:47:46-05:00https://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/2025/10/joint-statement-by-foreign-ministers-of-canada-norway-and-the-united-kingdom-on-situation-in-tanzania.html

The Foreign Ministers of Canada, Norway and the United Kingdom today issued the following statement:

Global Affairs Canada2025-10-31T16:24:18-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2025/10/paris-joint-political-declaration-on-achieving-gender-equality-promoting-human-rights-of-all-women-and-girls-and-strengthening-a-feminist-approach-.html

We, the undersigned Ministers and high representatives of governments, including Armenia, Australia, Belgium, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Cyprus, Dominican Republic, Estonia, France, Germany, Iceland, Ireland, Kosovo, Latvia, Liberia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Mexico, Moldova, the Netherlands, North Macedonia, Norway, Portugal, Rwanda, Slovenia, Spain, Thailand, Ukraine, United Kingdom, Uruguay

Global Affairs Canada2025-10-28T16:59:57-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2025/10/minister-sidhu-speaks-with-united-kingdoms-minister-of-state.html

Today, the Honourable Maninder Sidhu, Minister of International Trade, spoke with Chris Bryant, Minister of State (Minister for Trade) of the United Kingdom.

Global Affairs Canada2025-10-22T18:14:02-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2025/10/joint-statement-of-the-multilateral-sanctions-monitoring-team-msmt-on-the-report-covering-dprk-cyber-and-it-worker-activities.html

The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America and Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the Netherlands, New Zealand, the Republic of Korea, and the United Kingdom on the occasion of the release of the latest MSMT report.

Global Affairs Canada2025-10-22T16:02:18-04:00https://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/joint-statement-shadow-fleet-task-force.html

On October 8, 2025, Canada and Denmark convened a meeting of the Shadow Fleet Task Force. The following statement was jointly decided by participating members of the G7 and the Nordic-Baltic 8++: Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Estonia, European Union, Finland, France, Germany, Iceland, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Lithuania, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Sweden, and the United Kingdom:

Global Affairs Canada2025-10-10T14:17:27-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/atlantic-canada-opportunities/news/2025/10/atlantic-canadas-food-and-beverage-exporters-expand-presence-in-european-markets.html

Ten high-potential companies explore new opportunities in the UK and Germany

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency2025-10-08T13:14:11-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/atlantic-canada-opportunities/news/2025/10/atlantic-canadian-companies-and-organizations-taking-part-in-uk--anuga-trade-mission-2025.html

Backgrounder

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency2025-10-08T13:04:02-04:00https://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/2025/10/minister-anand-to-host-g7-foreign-ministers-meeting-in-the-niagara-region-in-ontario.html

The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today provided additional information about the upcoming G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting, confirming that it will take place in the Niagara Region, in Ontario, from November 11 to 12, 2025.

Global Affairs Canada2025-10-03T10:12:47-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/competition-bureau/news/2025/10/canada-hosts-g7-summit-discussing-competition-issues-related-to-algorithmic-pricing.html

Canada hosts G7 Summit discussing competition issues related to algorithmic pricing October 3, 2025 – GATINEAU (Québec), Competition Bureau

Competition Bureau Canada2025-10-03T09:15:06-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2025/10/g7-foreign-ministers-statement-on-iran-sanctions-snapback.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, stand united in our support for the E3 activation of the snapback reimposing United Nations Security Council (UNSC) sanctions and other restrictions against Iran. This action is the result of the Iranian Government’s continued failure to meet its requirements under the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).

Global Affairs Canada2025-10-01T12:23:53-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2025/09/statement-on-protection-of-journalists-in-gaza.html

The governments of Australia, Belgium, Canada, Chile, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Qatar, Slovenia, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom issued the following statement: “On September 24, during the High-Level Week of the United Nations General Assembly, France, along with Reporters Without Borders, organized an event dedicated to the situation of journalists in Gaza. At the end of this event, this statement was endorsed by 21 countries:

Global Affairs Canada2025-09-26T14:43:13-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2025/09/joint-g7-foreign-ministers-statement--meeting-of-the-g7-foreign-ministers-on-the-margins-of-the-high-level-week-at-the-united-nations-general-assem.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 on the margins of High-Level Week at the United Nations General Assembly in New York.

Global Affairs Canada2025-09-23T18:49:52-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/atlantic-canada-opportunities/news/2025/09/mission-ready-atlantic-firms-set-to-deploy-to-dsei-2025.html

Atlantic Canada’s defence sector is driving innovation, building international relationships, and contributing to global security and prosperity. This week, over 30 of the region’s top firms and organizations are in London, UK, to take part in Defence and Security Equipment International 2025 (DSEI).

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency2025-09-10T11:48:42-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/atlantic-canada-opportunities/news/2025/09/atlantic-canadian-companies-and-organizations-taking-part-in-dsei-2025.html

Atlantic Canadian companies and organizations taking part in DSEI 2025

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency2025-09-10T11:48:32-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-services-procurement/news/2025/09/speaking-notes-for-the-honourable-stephen-fuhr-secretary-of-state-defence-procurement.html

The Government of Canada is changing its approach to defence spending—for the benefit of the Canadian Armed Forces, Canadian industry, and our economy. I see a similar shift here in the United Kingdom through the National Security Strategy 2025, which emphasizes resilience at home, collective security abroad, and investment in sovereign capabilities.

Public Services and Procurement Canada2025-09-08T16:37:29-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2025/08/foreign-ministers-statement-on-international-ngo-restrictions.html

The humanitarian suffering in Gaza has reached unimaginable levels. Famine is unfolding before our eyes. Urgent action is needed now to halt and reverse starvation. Humanitarian space must be protected, and aid should never be politicised.

Global Affairs Canada2025-08-12T09:19:18-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2025/08/australia-canada-and-the-united-kingdom-release-joint-statement-on-the-belarus-election.html

“Five years ago, the Lukashenko regime launched a brutal crackdown on peaceful protestors following the fraudulent 2020 presidential election in Belarus. We—Australia, Canada, and the United Kingdom—stand united in condemning the ongoing repression and human rights violations.

Global Affairs Canada2025-08-09T14:33:28-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2025/07/joint-statement-on-iranian-state-threat-activity-in-europe-and-north-america.html

The following statement is released by the governments of Albania, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Czechia, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, the United Kingdom, and the United States.

Global Affairs Canada2025-07-31T15:38:55-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2025/07/statement-on-russias-malicious-cyber-activity-affecting-the-united-kingdom.html

The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs; the Honourable David J. McGuinty, Minister of National Defence; and the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Public Safety, today issued the following statement:

Global Affairs Canada2025-07-18T09:57:02-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/national-research-council/news/2025/07/canada-and-uk-partner-to-build-a-stronger-semiconductor-supply-chain.html

The National Research Council of Canada (NRC), United Kingdom-based Compound Semiconductor Applications (CSA) Catapult and Quebec-based MiQro Innovation Collaborative Centre (C2MI) have strengthened their collaboration to build a strong and resilient semiconductor supply chain for both countries, and other G7 countries.

National Research Council Canada2025-07-03T09:00:20-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2025/06/joint-statement-of-the-g7-foreign-ministers-on-iran-and-the-middle-east.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 in The Hague on June 25, 2025, where we discussed recent events in the Middle East.

Global Affairs Canada2025-06-30T16:09:29-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2025/06/joint-statement-by-the-foreign-ministers-of-australia-canada-new-zealand-norway-and-the-united-kingdom-on-measures-targeting-itamar-ben-gvir-and-be.html

Today, the Foreign Ministers of Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Norway and the United Kingdom have announced sanctions and other measures targeting Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich for inciting violence against Palestinians in the West Bank.

Global Affairs Canada2025-06-10T10:28:42-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2025/06/minister-anand-to-travel-to-united-kingdom-and-france.html

The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced that she will be in London, United Kingdom, and Paris, France, from June 6 to 7, 2025, for bilateral visits.

Global Affairs Canada2025-06-05T18:10:35-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2025/06/minister-sidhu-advances-canadas-trade-priorities-with-g7-trade-ministers.html

This week, the Honourable Maninder Sidhu, Minister of International Trade, hosted a meeting with G7 trade ministers in Paris, France.

Global Affairs Canada2025-06-05T12:19:23-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2025/06/minister-sidhu-meets-with-united-kingdoms-secretary-of-state-for-business-and-trade-and-president-of-the-board-of-trade-jonathan-reynolds.html

The Honourable Maninder Sidhu, Minister of International Trade, met with Jonathan Reynolds, the United Kingdom’s Secretary of State for Business and Trade and President of the Board of Trade, on the margins of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development Ministerial Council Meeting in Paris, France.

Global Affairs Canada2025-06-04T11:32:44-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2025/05/joint-statement-of-the-multilateral-sanctions-monitoring-team-on-the-first-report-covering-democratic-peoples-republic-of-korea-russia-military-coo.html

Today, the governments of Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, New Zealand, Republic of Korea, United Kingdom and United States issued the following statement:

Global Affairs Canada2025-05-29T09:23:05-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/parks-canada/news/2025/05/the-government-of-canada-recognizes-the-national-historic-significance-of-the-establishment-of-the-high-commission-of-canada-in-the-united-kingdom.html

At a plaque unveiling ceremony yesterday in London, United Kingdom (UK), Ron Hallman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Parks Canada, along with Bernard Thériault, Chair of the Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada, attended an event hosted by the Honourable Ralph Goodale, High Commissioner of Canada in the UK.

Parks Canada2025-05-20T10:00:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2025/05/joint-donor-statement-on-humanitarian-aid-to-gaza.html

The foreign ministers of Australia, Canada, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and the United Kingdom, as well as the the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the European Commission, the EU Commissioner for Equality, Preparedness and Crisis Management and the EU Commissioner for the Mediterranean, today issued the following statement:

Global Affairs Canada2025-05-19T13:26:08-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2025/05/g7-foreign-ministers-statement-on-india-and-pakistan.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 egregious terrorist attack in Pahalgam on April 22 and urge maximum restraint from both India and Pakistan. Further military escalation poses a serious threat to regional stability. We are deeply concerned for the safety of civilians on both sides.

Global Affairs Canada2025-05-09T19:14:19-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2025/04/g7-foreign-ministers-statement-marking-two-years-since-the-beginning-of-the-devastating-war-in-sudan.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, unequivocally denounce the ongoing conflict, atrocities and grave human rights violations and abuses in Sudan, as the world marks two years since the beginning of the devastating war between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF).

Global Affairs Canada2025-04-15T17:25:35-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2025/04/g7-foreign-ministers-statement-on-chinas-large-scale-military-drills-around-taiwan.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, express deep concern about China’s provocative actions, particularly the recent large-scale military drills around Taiwan.

Global Affairs Canada2025-04-06T13:47:22-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2025/03/g7-foreign-ministers-declaration-on-maritime-security-and-prosperity.html

We, the 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, reaffirm the G7’s steadfast commitment to contribute towards a free, open, and secure maritime domain based on the rule of law that strengthens international security, fosters economic prosperity, and ensures the sustainable use of marine resources.

Global Affairs Canada2025-03-14T11:03:50-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2025/03/joint-statement-of-the-g7-foreign-ministers-meeting-in-charlevoix.html

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 in Charlevoix on March 12 to 14, 2025.

Global Affairs Canada2025-03-14T10:56:05-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2025/03/parliamentary-secretary-robert-oliphant-concludes-visit-to-united-kingdom-and-announces-new-funding-to-support-education-initiatives-across-commonw.html

Robert Oliphant, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, has concluded a productive visit to London, United Kingdom, where he attended Commonwealth Week events between March 11 and 13, 2025.

Global Affairs Canada2025-03-13T16:02:14-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2025/03/backgrounder-parliamentary-secretary-robert-oliphant-concludes-visit-to-united-kingdom-and-announces-new-funding-to-support-education-initiatives-a.html

Canada has announced a total of $7.8 million in funding to the Commonwealth of Learning to support the organization’s education initiatives across the Commonwealth.

Global Affairs Canada2025-03-13T16:02:04-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2025/03/parliamentary-secretary-robert-oliphant-to-travel-to-united-kingdom-for-commonwealth-week-events.html

The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced that Robert Oliphant, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, will attend Commonwealth Week events in London, United Kingdom, from March 11 to 13, 2025.

Global Affairs Canada2025-03-10T14:47:52-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/competition-bureau/news/2025/02/competition-bureau-and-uk-competition-and-markets-authority-sign-memorandum-of-understanding-on-cooperation.html

Competition Bureau and UK Competition and Markets Authority sign Memorandum of Understanding on cooperation February 27, 2025 – GATINEAU (Québec), Competition Bureau

Competition Bureau Canada2025-02-27T10:00:58-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2025/02/minister-joly-concludes-diplomatic-week-in-europe-and-g20-meetings-with-visit-to-the-united-kingdom.html

The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced that she will travel to London, United Kingdom (U.K.), for a bilateral visit from February 24 to 25, 2025.

Global Affairs Canada2025-02-24T10:30:00-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2025/02/multilateral-sanctions-monitoring-team-steering-committee-inaugural-meeting-joint-statement.html

“The governments of Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the Netherlands, New Zealand, the Republic of Korea, the United Kingdom and the United States held the inaugural meeting of the Multilateral Sanctions Monitoring Team (MSMT) Steering Committee in Washington, D.C., on February 19, 2025.

Global Affairs Canada2025-02-20T21:19:24-05:00https://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/2025/02/minister-joly-to-host-g7-foreign-ministers-meeting-in-charlevoix-quebec.html

As Canada holds the G7 presidency this year, it is honoured to welcome foreign ministers to address pressing global challenges together and strengthen international cooperation.

Global Affairs Canada2025-02-19T13:25:23-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2025/01/g7-denounces-the-lack-of-democratic-legitimacy-of-todays-presidential-inauguration-in-venezuela.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, denounce the lack of democratic legitimacy of today’s purported inauguration of Nicolas Maduro as president of Venezuela.

Global Affairs Canada2025-01-10T15:47:54-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2024/12/joint-statement-from-the-tallinn-mechanism---donors-accumulate-200-million-euros-for-ukraines-resilience-in-cyberspace.html

Today, Global Affairs Canada issued the following joint statement: “Ukraine has withstood Russia’s brutal full-scale invasion for over 1000 days. This war does not only take place in the trenches but also in cyberspace; it confirms that cyberattacks are an integral part of 21st century conflict and warfare, and cybersecurity is a crucial dimension of the overall resilience of society. Thanks to Ukraine’s own resilience coupled with the international assistance it has received, Ukraine has persisted despite these attacks and has kept its digital ecosystem functioning throughout the war. The recent targeting of Ukrainian state registries underscores the importance of supporting Ukraine’s digital infrastructure in a comprehensive and timely manner.

Global Affairs Canada2024-12-20T15:10:34-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2024/11/canada-hosts-meeting-of-comprehensive-and-progressive-agreement-for-trans-pacific-partnership-commission-advancing-key-priorities-to-grow-and-suppo.html

The Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) helps Canadian businesses by facilitating access to key markets and resolving trade barriers, which helps create good-paying middle-class jobs for Canadians.

Global Affairs Canada2024-11-30T10:18:46-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2024/11/canada-to-host-eighth-comprehensive-and-progressive-agreement-for-trans-pacific-partnership-commission-meeting-in-vancouver-bc.html

The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development, on behalf of Canada, will welcome fellow Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) members in Vancouver, British Columbia, for the eighth CPTPP Commission meeting from November 27 to 28, 2024.

Global Affairs Canada2024-11-26T14:19:22-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2024/11/g7-foreign-ministers-statement-on-the-launch-of-an-intercontinental-ballistic-missile-by-the-democratic-peoples-republic-of-korea.html

"We, the G7 Foreign Ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, the United States of America, and the High Representative of the European Union, condemn in the strongest terms the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea’s (DPRK) October 31 (local time) launch of an Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM), following other launches using ballistic missile technology.

Global Affairs Canada2024-11-04T16:05:43-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2024/10/joint-statement-on-establishing-multilateral-sanctions-monitoring-team-for-implementation-of-un-security-council-resolutions-on-democratic-peoples-.html

We, the participating states of the Multilateral Sanctions Monitoring Team (MSMT), are aligned in our commitment to upholding international peace and security, safeguarding the global non-proliferation regime and addressing the threat arising from the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea’s (DPRK’s) weapons of mass destruction and ballistic missile programs, which are in violation of UN Security Council resolutions (UNSCRs).

Global Affairs Canada2024-10-16T19:16:15-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2024/09/g7-foreign-ministers-statement-marking-two-years-since-russias-illegal-attempted-annexation-of-ukrainian-territories.html

As we mark two years since Russia’s illegal annexation of portions of Ukraine’s Donetsk, Luhansk, Kherson and Zaporizhzhia regions, we the G7 Foreign Ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, the United States of America, and the High Representative of the European Union, stand firmly with Ukraine and its territorial integrity, sovereignty, independence.

Global Affairs Canada2024-09-30T11:46:32-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2024/09/independent-afghan-journalists-and-media-organizations-win-2024-canada-uk-media-freedom-award.html

The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Canada, and H.E. Lord Collins of Highbury, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Africa) of the United Kingdom, presented the award to Lotfullah Najafizada, CEO of Amu TV, on behalf of his fellow independent Afghan journalists and media organizations.

Global Affairs Canada2024-09-27T19:30:32-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2024/09/joint-statement-marking-two-years-since-death-of-mahsa-zhina-amini.html

Joint statement marking two Years since death of Mahsa Zhina Amini

Global Affairs Canada2024-09-16T11:20:51-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2024/08/diplomats-for-equality-joint-statement.html

“We, Canada and the undersigned Diplomatic Missions, join together once again as Diplomats for Equality to express our solidarity and support for two-spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex and all other queer persons in Canada and around the world.

Global Affairs Canada2024-08-25T13:15:20-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/transport-canada/news/2024/07/minister-rodriguez-and-minister-champagne-promote-canada-at-the-farnborough-international-airshow-in-the-united-kingdom.html

Companies from around the world know that Canada’s aerospace industry is a global leader in the field. That’s why, the Government of Canada is building the economy of the future, by creating good-paying jobs for Canadians, supporting our highly competitive sector and making key investments.

Transport Canada2024-07-24T17:30:31-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/transport-canada/news/2024/07/minister-rodriguez-to-attend-farnborough-international-airshow-and-meet-with-key-industry-leaders.html

The Minister of Transport and Quebec Lieutenant, Pablo Rodriguez, will travel to London, United Kingdom, to participate in the opening of the Canada Pavilion at the Farnborough International Airshow. The Minister will meet with key Canadian aerospace leaders and the new Secretary of State for Transport, Louise Haigh.

Transport Canada2024-07-19T11:06:12-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2024/07/minister-ng-advances-canadas-trade-priorities-at-g7-trade-ministers-meeting.html

During the meeting, Minister Ng reiterated Canada’s strong commitment to an open, fair, inclusive and rules-based trading system, with the World Trade Organization (WTO) at its core. She also highlighted that countries, including Canada, are facing unfair competition from the increased use of non-market policies and practices that are leading to significant overcapacity, including in electrical vehicle (EV) production.

Global Affairs Canada2024-07-18T15:30:40-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2024/07/minister-ng-meets-united-kingdoms-secretary-of-state-for-business-and-trade-and-president-of-the-board-of-trade.html

Minister Ng congratulated Secretary Reynolds on his recent appointment and expressed Canada’s keen interest in growing the extensive Canada-United Kingdom commercial relationship, including institutional partnerships in research and innovation.

Global Affairs Canada2024-07-17T13:00:53-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2024/07/media-freedom-coalition-statement-on-transparency-law-in-georgia.html

The undersigned members of the Media Freedom Coalition express their deep concern about the declining freedom of media in Georgia.

Global Affairs Canada2024-07-16T10:33:17-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2024/07/minister-ng-to-promote-trade-and-investment-in-greece-and-italy-and-attend-g7-ministerial-meeting-on-trade.html

The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development, today announced that she will visit Athens, Greece, and Rome, Italy, from July 11 to 15, 2024, to deepen bilateral relations and promote trade and investment in those countries. She will also participate in the G7 Ministerial Meeting on Trade, to be held in Villa San Giovanni and Reggio Calabria, Italy, from July 16 to 17.

Global Affairs Canada2024-07-09T11:03:59-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2024/07/minister-joly-meets-with-her-united-kingdom-counterpart-in-london.html

The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today met with the Right Honourable David Lammy, Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs of the United Kingdom.

Global Affairs Canada2024-07-08T17:24:04-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2024/07/media-freedom-coalition-statement-on-evan-gershkovichs-trial.html

The undersigned members of the Media Freedom Coalition note with deep concern the trial of Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich in Russia.

Global Affairs Canada2024-07-08T10:58:27-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2024/07/minister-joly-to-travel-to-the-united-kingdom.html

The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced that she will visit London, United Kingdom, from July 7 to 8, 2024.

Global Affairs Canada2024-07-08T09:00:06-04:00https://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/2024/05/joint-statement-on-democratic-peoples-republic-of-korea-and-russia.html

“The Ministers of Foreign Affairs of Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, New Zealand, the Republic of Korea, the United Kingdom, the High Representative of the European Union, and the Secretary of State of the United States of America affirm that the recent sanctions designations by each of our governments represent a coordinated effort to hold the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) and Russia to account and to impose costs on actors and entities involved in the unlawful transfer of arms from the DPRK to Russia for use in attacking Ukraine.

Global Affairs Canada2024-05-31T08:57:01-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2024/05/parliamentary-secretary-sidhu-advances-canadas-trade-and-economic-priorities-at-ministerial-council-meeting-of-organisation-for-economic-co-operati.html

This week, Maninder Sidhu, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development was in Paris, France, to meet international partners and participate in the 2024 Ministerial Council Meeting of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).

Global Affairs Canada2024-05-03T15:04:55-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-safety-canada/news/2024/03/government-of-canada-announces-funding-to-study-potential-for-radicalization-to-violence-across-gaming-platforms0.html

Today the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Public Safety, Democratic Institutions and Intergovernmental Affairs, announced a federal investment of more than $317,000 to the Royal United Services Institute for Defence and Security Studies, for its partnership with the Extremism and Gaming Research Network.

Public Safety Canada2024-03-13T16:30:21-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-safety-canada/news/2024/03/government-of-canada-announces-funding-to-study-potential-for-radicalization-to-violence-across-gaming-platforms.html

On March 13, 2024, Public Safety Canada announced a federal investment of $317,806 over two years to the Royal United Services Institute for Defence and Security Studies, to better understand potentially harmful socialization processes on gaming and gaming-adjacent platforms through a gender lens.

Public Safety Canada2024-03-13T16:30:10-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2024/03/parliamentary-secretary-oliphant-to-travel-to-united-kingdom-for-commonwealth-week.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 travel to London, United Kingdom from March 11 to 13, 2024, for Commonwealth Week.

Global Affairs Canada2024-03-11T10:31:38-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2024/02/joint-statement-by-canada-united-states-and-united-kingdom-on-foreign-information-manipulation.html

The United States, the United Kingdom and Canada remain deeply concerned about foreign information manipulation and other actions designed to undermine our democracies and human rights globally.

Global Affairs Canada2024-02-16T09:30:39-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2024/02/minister-ng-advances-wto-priorities-with-g7-partners-at-trade-ministers-meeting.html

Today, the Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development, participated in this year’s first meeting of G7 Trade Ministers. Hosted by Italy, the virtual meeting included the participation of Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Director-General of the WTO.

Global Affairs Canada2024-02-07T16:26:42-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2024/01/joint-statement-marking-three-years-since-the-military-coup-in-myanmar.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, New Zealand, Norway, Republic of Korea, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and the United States, marking three years since the military coup in Myanmar:“Three years ago, on 1 February 2021, the Myanmar military overthrew the democratically elected government, undoing a decade of progress.

Global Affairs Canada2024-01-31T19:25:07-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2024/01/statement-by-minister-joly-and-minister-blair-on-the-united-states-and-the-united-kingdoms-action-in-yemen.html

Canadian Armed Forces personnel deployed with US Central Command supported the precisely targeted strikes undertaken yesterday by the armed forces of the United States and United Kingdom, as did Australia, Bahrain and the Netherlands, against Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen.

Global Affairs Canada2024-01-12T09:56:46-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2024/01/joint-statement-on-dprk-russia-ballistic-missile-transfers.html

The following is a statement from the Ministers of Foreign Affairs of (at time of publication) Albania, Andorra, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Guatemala, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Moldova, Monaco, Montenegro, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Palau, Poland, Portugal, the Republic of Korea, Romania, San Marino, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Ukraine, the United Kingdom, and the High Representative of the European Union, and the Secretary of State of the United States of America.

Global Affairs Canada2024-01-09T20:14:09-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2024/01/government-of-canada-honours-victims-of-flight-ps752-and-marks-4-years-since-tragedy.html

Today marks 4 years since the downing of Ukraine International Airlines Flight 752 (Flight PS752), and Canada continues to honour the victims and stand in solidarity with their families and loved ones.

Global Affairs Canada2024-01-08T12:30:39-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2024/01/joint-statement-from-international-coordination-and-response-group-for-the-victims-of-flight-ps752-at-the-international-civil-aviation-organization.html

The International Coordination and Response Group for the victims of Flight PS752 today issued the following joint statement: “We, ministers representing Canada, Sweden, Ukraine and the United Kingdom, have taken another step on the road to transparency, justice and accountability for Iran’s unlawful downing of Ukraine International Airlines Flight 752, which killed 176 people, including nationals and residents of our countries.

Global Affairs Canada2024-01-08T11:56:30-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2024/01/backgrounder---convention-on-international-civil-aviation-and-its-annexes.html

The Convention on International Civil Aviation is also known as the Chicago Convention. There are 193 contracting States to the Convention, including Canada, Sweden, Ukraine, the United Kingdom and Iran.

Global Affairs Canada2024-01-08T11:56:15-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2024/01/joint-statement-by-governments-of-australia-bahrain-belgium-canada-denmark-germany-italy-japan-netherlands-new-zealand-the-united-kingdom-and-the-u.html

“Recognizing the broad consensus as expressed by 44 countries around the world on December 19, 2023, as well as the statement by the UN Security Council on December 1, 2023, condemning Houthi attacks against commercial vessels transiting the Red Sea, and in light of ongoing attacks, including a significant escalation over the past week targeting commercial vessels with missiles, small boats, and attempted hijackings,

Global Affairs Canada2024-01-03T14:20:58-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2023/12/canada-joins-tallinn-mechanism-to-support-ukraine-in-cyberspace.html

As endorsed by the foreign ministries of Canada, Denmark, Estonia, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Poland, Sweden, the United Kingdom and the United States on December 20, 2023, the Tallinn Mechanism was officially formalized.

Global Affairs Canada2023-12-20T10:04:59-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/transport-canada/news/2023/12/canada-re-elected-to-the-international-maritime-organization-council-for-two-year-term.html

Today, Canada was re-elected to the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Council in Category B—states with the largest interest in international seaborne trade— for the 2024-25 term. The results of this election recognize Canada’s important contribution and leadership on issues that matter to Canadians, to seafarers, and to the international maritime community.

Transport Canada2023-12-01T10:37:49-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2023/11/minister-joly-meets-with-david-cameron-secretary-of-state-for-foreign-commonwealth-and-development-affairs-of-the-united-kingdom.html

Earlier today, the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, met with David Cameron, Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs of the United Kingdom, during the Meeting of NATO Ministers of Foreign Affairs held in Brussels, Belgium.

Global Affairs Canada2023-11-29T16:17:26-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2023/11/g7-foreign-ministers-statement-on-the-launch-using-ballistic-missile-technology-by-north-korea.html

“We, the G7 Foreign Ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, the United States of America, and the High Representative of the European Union, condemn in the strongest terms North Korea’s launch using ballistic missile technology conducted on November 21, 2023."

Global Affairs Canada2023-11-22T10:25:22-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2023/10/minister-ng-advances-cooperation-with-g7-partners-at-trade-ministers-meeting-in-osaka-japan.html

Minister Ng reiterated Canada’s support for the trade and investment priorities of Japan’s current G7 presidency, including strengthening global economic security and resilience and fostering inclusive and sustainable global prosperity.

Global Affairs Canada2023-10-29T13:39:03-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2023/10/minister-ng-to-attend-g7-trade-ministers-meeting-in-osaka-japan.html

The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development, will participate in the second G7 Trade Ministers’ Meeting on October 28 and 29, 2023, in, Japan.

Global Affairs Canada2023-10-26T09:59:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2023/10/canada-launches-commemorative-scholarship-program-in-honour-of-flight-ps752-victims.html

Today, the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, launched a commemorative scholarship in honour of those who tragically lost their lives in the unlawful downing of the Ukraine International Airlines Flight 752 by the Iranian regime on January 8, 2020.

Global Affairs Canada2023-10-04T14:00:44-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2023/10/talks-between-the-international-coordination-and-response-group-and-iran-regarding-accountability-for-the-downing-of-flight-ps752.html

The Coordination Group takes seriously its commitment to the peaceful resolution of disputes. Since 2020, the Group has made multiple attempts to resolve this matter through negotiations, and in September 2023 Iran finally agreed to meet with all members of the Group for discussions. Accordingly, representatives from the 4 members of the Coordination Group met with Iranian officials this week to discuss the Islamic Republic of Iran’s state responsibility for the downing of Flight PS752.

Global Affairs Canada2023-10-03T10:16:50-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2023/09/joint-statement-on-the-partners-in-the-blue-pacific-foreign-ministers-meeting.html

The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America, Australia, Canada, Japan, Germany, New Zealand, the Republic of Korea, and the United Kingdom on the occasion of the Partners in the Blue Pacific Foreign Ministers Meeting September 22, 2023.

Global Affairs Canada2023-09-26T16:26:43-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2023/09/joint-statement-by-canada-and-the-netherlands-on-the-launch-of-the-global-declaration-on-information-integrity-online.html

Information integrity is essential to help ensure the strength of democratic processes and to protect fundamental rights. The erosion of information integrity, including the propagation of disinformation, weakens the strength of democratic engagement because it hinders open public debate on important issues that affect all of us. Countries are coming together as a concrete step towards the development of international norms for addressing information integrity online that is rooted in democratic values.

Global Affairs Canada2023-09-20T13:11:53-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2023/09/g7-foreign-ministers-statement-on-the-elections-in-regions-of-ukraine-illegally-annexed-by-russia.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, unequivocally condemn the staging of sham “elections” held by Russia on sovereign Ukrainian territory in Donetsk, Kherson, Luhansk, Zaporizhzhia and Crimea.

Global Affairs Canada2023-09-13T10:26:59-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2023/08/g7-foreign-ministers-statement-on-the-launch-using-ballistic-missile-technology-by-north-korea.html

We, the G7 Foreign Ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, the United States of America, and the High Representative of the European Union, condemn in the strongest terms North Korea’s launch using ballistic missile technology conducted on August 24, 2023. This launch is a clear, flagrant violation of multiple United Nations Security Council Resolutions (UNSCRs) and poses a grave threat to regional and international peace and stability.

Global Affairs Canada2023-08-24T14:39:19-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2023/07/minister-ng-concludes-successful-seventh-meeting-of-comprehensive-and-progressive-agreement-for-trans-pacific-partnership-commission.html

Today, in Auckland, New Zealand, the Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business and Economic Development, concluded her participation in the seventh Commission meeting of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) hosted by New Zealand.

Global Affairs Canada2023-07-16T09:14:50-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2023/07/comprehensive-and-progressive-agreement-for-trans-pacific-partnership-cptpp---joint-ministerial-statement-on-the-occasion-of-the-seventh-commission.html

The Seventh Commission Meeting, hosted by Aotearoa New Zealand took place in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland, on 16 July. Ministers and Senior Officials representing Australia, Brunei Darussalam, Canada, Chile, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Aotearoa New Zealand, Peru, Singapore, Viet Nam and the United Kingdom have approved the following statement.

Global Affairs Canada2023-07-16T09:14:34-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2023/07/minister-ng-welcomes-united-kingdoms-accession-to-comprehensive-and-progressive-agreement-for-trans-pacific-partnership.html

Today, Canada welcomes the United Kingdom, a long-standing friend and ally, as the newest member of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP).

Global Affairs Canada2023-07-15T22:27:16-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2023/07/g7-foreign-ministers-statement-on-the-launch-of-an-intercontinental-ballistic-missile-by-north-korea.html

We, the G7 Foreign Ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, the United States of America, and the High Representative of the European Union, condemn in the strongest terms North Korea’s brazen launch of another Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) conducted on July 12, 2023, following the launch using ballistic missile technology conducted on May 31, 2023 along with the launches of two ballistic missiles on June 15, 2023, both of which landed within Japan’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ).

Global Affairs Canada2023-07-13T14:10:05-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2023/07/minister-sajjan-to-travel-to-united-kingdom-rwanda-and-tanzania.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 visit the United Kingdom (UK), Rwanda and Tanzania from July 13 to 23, 2023. He will be accompanied by the Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, as well as Arielle Kayabaga, Member of Parliament for London West for the 2023 Women Deliver Conference in Kigali, Rwanda. MP Kayabaga will also join Minister Sajjan during his trip to Tanzania.

Global Affairs Canada2023-07-12T13:28:22-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2023/07/joint-statement-from-the-international-coordination-and-response-group-for-the-victims-of-flight-ps752.html

We, ministers representing Canada, Sweden, Ukraine and the United Kingdom, have taken an important step in our collective effort to ensure Iran is held accountable for the unlawful downing of Ukraine International Airlines Flight 752 (Flight PS752).

Global Affairs Canada2023-07-05T06:57:35-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2023/07/application-under-the-convention-for-the-suppression-of-unlawful-acts-against-the-safety-of-civil-aviation.html

The Convention for the Suppression of Unlawful Acts against the Safety of Civil Aviation is also known as the 1971 Montreal Convention. Canada, Sweden, Ukraine, the United Kingdom and Iran are all Contracting States to the Convention.

Global Affairs Canada2023-07-05T06:50:46-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/border-services-agency/news/2023/06/cbsa-hosts-the-first-five-eyes-export-enforcement-forum-in-ottawa.html

This week, the Canada Border Services Agency hosted the first Five Eyes working group focused on export controls and sanctions enforcement with a view to enhancing global security.

Canada Border Services Agency2023-06-30T17:24:09-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2023/06/joint-international-statement-following-recent-events-in-israel-and-the-west-bank.html

The Foreign Ministers of Australia, Canada and the UK today issued the following statement: “The Foreign Ministers of Australia, Canada and the UK are deeply concerned by recent events in Israel and the West Bank which further reduce the prospects for peace.

Global Affairs Canada2023-06-30T15:59:16-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2023/06/joint-statement-from-the-international-coordination-and-response-group-for-the-victims-of-flight-ps752.html

The International Coordination and Response Group for the victims of Flight PS752 today issued the following joint statement:

Global Affairs Canada2023-06-29T10:00:13-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2023/06/brasilia-declaration-on-the-future-of-the-climate-investment-funds.html

Today, on the 15th anniversary of the Climate Investment Funds (CIF) and on the eve of the CIF Trust Fund Committee meetings hosted by Brazil in Brasilia, Ministers of contributor and recipient country governments that are members of the CIF Trust Fund Committees, issued the following Declaration...

Global Affairs Canada2023-06-27T14:15:06-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2023/06/minister-sajjan-participates-in-ukraine-recovery-conference-and-summit-for-a-new-global-financing-pact.html

The Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister of International Development and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada, concluded trips to London, United Kingdom, where he attended the Ukraine Recovery Conference, and Paris, France, where he attended the Summit for a New Global Financing Pact.

Global Affairs Canada2023-06-26T17:14:30-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2023/06/minister-sajjan-to-attend-ukraine-recovery-conference-and-summit-for-a-new-global-financing-pact.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 be travelling to London, United Kingdom, to attend the Ukraine Recovery Conference on June 21, 2023. Minister Sajjan will then travel to Paris, France, where he will take part in the Summit for a New Global Financing Pact on June 22 and 23.

Global Affairs Canada2023-06-20T11:58:04-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2023/06/canada-sanctions-judges-of-irans-revolutionary-courts-for-human-rights-violations.html

The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced that Canada is imposing additional sanctions under the Special Economic Measures (Iran) Regulations. This is the 12th package of sanctions imposed by Canada against the Iranian regime since October 2022, and it builds on Canada’s efforts to align with designations announced by the European Union, the United Kingdom and the United States.

Global Affairs Canada2023-06-19T10:00:05-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2023/06/minister-ng-meets-with-oecd-and-international-partners-to-advance-trade-and-economic-priorities.html

This week, the Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business and Economic Development, was in Paris and met with international partners and participated in the 2023 Ministerial Council Meeting of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).

Global Affairs Canada2023-06-09T09:18:03-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2023/05/statement-by-the-equal-rights-coalition-on-the-anti-homosexuality-act-in-uganda.html

The Equal Rights Coalition expresses grave concerns about the Anti-Homosexuality Act 2023 which further criminalizes LGBTI persons in Uganda. The Anti-Homosexuality Act 2023 criminalizes same sex-relations with even broader and more draconian punishments for LGBTI conduct, including life imprisonment or death. In addition to criminalizing the “promotion of sexuality,” the law threatens LGBTI organizations engaged in human rights advocacy or engaged in health assistance programs, and criminalizes support to LGBTI organizations and those working on the human rights of LGBTI persons.

Global Affairs Canada2023-05-30T09:00:05-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2023/05/minister-ng-meets-with-sir-lindsay-hoyle-uk-house-of-commons-speaker.html

Today, the Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business and Economic Development, met with Sir Lindsay Hoyle, Speaker of the United Kingdom House of Commons.

Global Affairs Canada2023-05-29T19:09:17-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2023/05/canada-and-united-kingdom-announce-recipient-of-the-2023-media-freedom-award.html

The 2023 Canada-United Kingdom Media Freedom Award has been presented today to independent Egyptian online newspaper Mada Masr for extraordinary commitment to high-quality independent journalism. The newspaper continued to report, amidst a takedown of their website and legal threats to its reporters. This award signals Canada and the UK’s enduring commitment to supporting free and independent journalism.

Global Affairs Canada2023-05-01T20:12:01-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2023/03/minister-ng-welcomes-the-united-kingdom-to-the-comprehensive-and-progressive-agreement-for-trans-pacific-partnership.html

I would like to welcome the conclusion of negotiations on the United Kingdom joining the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP).

Global Affairs Canada2023-03-30T20:33:21-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2023/03/minister-ng-concludes-successful-womens-canada-trade-mission-to-united-kingdom.html

Women’s participation in international trade is critical to supporting an inclusive and resilient Canadian economy.

Global Affairs Canada2023-03-15T18:49:13-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2023/03/minister-ng-meets-with-united-kingdoms-secretary-of-state-for-business-and-trade.html

Today, while leading a delegation of women entrepreneurs to the United Kingdom, the Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business and Economic Development, met in London with Kemi Badenoch, the United Kingdom’s Secretary of State for Business and Trade.

Global Affairs Canada2023-03-14T15:13:17-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2023/03/parliamentary-secretary-oliphant-to-attend-commonwealth-week-in-united-kingdom.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 attend Commonwealth Week events in London, United Kingdom, from March 12 to 17, 2023.

Global Affairs Canada2023-03-12T09:56:26-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2023/03/minister-ng-leads-canadas-first-womens-trade-mission-to-the-united-kingdom.html

March 10, 2023 – The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business and Economic Development, will lead a Women’s Trade Mission to the United Kingdom from March 13-15, 2023.

Global Affairs Canada2023-03-10T07:59:09-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2023/02/minister-ng-speaks-with-the-united-kingdoms-secretary-of-state-for-business-and-trade.html

Today, the Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business and Economic Development, spoke with Kemi Badenoch, the United Kingdom’s Secretary of State for Business and Trade.

Global Affairs Canada2023-02-24T16:05:01-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2023/02/minister-ng-to-lead-a-womens-trade-mission-to-the-united-kingdom.html

The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business and Economic Development, will lead her first Women’s Trade Mission to the United Kingdom (U.K.) from March 13 to 16, 2023. The mission will focus on expanding trade between businesses owned and led by women in technology-based sectors such as clean technologies, information and communications technologies, and life sciences...

Global Affairs Canada2023-02-06T14:14:15-05:00https://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/minister-ng-speaks-with-united-kingdoms-secretary-of-state-for-international-trade-kemi-badenoch.html

Today, the Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business and Economic Development, met with Kemi Badenoch, the United Kingdom’s Secretary of State for International Trade, on the margins of the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.

Global Affairs Canada2023-01-19T18:55:15-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2023/01/minister-joly-to-hold-press-conference-with-uk-foreign-secretary-james-cleverly.html

The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and the Right Honourable James Cleverly, Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs of the United Kingdom will hold a press conference during his visit to Canada.

Global Affairs Canada2023-01-17T12:06:50-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2023/01/minister-joly-to-welcome-uk-foreign-secretary-to-canada.html

During the visit, the ministers will discuss ways to advance transatlantic security cooperation, particularly in the face of Russia’s ongoing invasion of Ukraine. Ministers Joly and Cleverly will also discuss the importance of maintaining pressure on the Russian regime in response to its illegal invasion, notably through coordination on sanctions, as well as accountability efforts to ensure that perpetrators of war crimes are held responsible. They will also discuss global issues of mutual interest, such as their enhanced engagement in the Indo-Pacific region, which is critically important for the long-term prosperity, health and security of Canadians and central to addressing challenges related to global stability and climate change...

Global Affairs Canada2023-01-16T21:24:53-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2023/01/government-of-canada-honours-victims-of-flight-ps752-marking-three-years-since-the-tragedy.html

Today, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau; the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs; the Honourable Omar Alghabra, Minister of Transport; and Ralph Goodale, High Commissioner in the United Kingdom, met with family members of victims of the downing of Ukraine International Airlines Flight 752. They reaffirmed the commitment of Canada and the International Coordination and Response Group to hold Iran to account for the senseless deaths of those aboard the flight.

Global Affairs Canada2023-01-06T12:14:43-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2022/12/joint-statement-from-foreign-ministers-on-the-talibans-ban-on-afghan-women-working-for-national-and-international-ngos.html

The following is a statement from the Foreign Ministers of Australia, Canada, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Norway, Switzerland, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, and the United States and the High Representative of the European Union.

Global Affairs Canada2022-12-29T10:32:10-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2022/12/joint-statement-from-the-international-coordination-and-response-group-for-the-victims-of-flight-ps752-on-arbitration.html

“We, Ministers representing Canada, Sweden, Ukraine and the United Kingdom, have taken concrete action today to ensure that our efforts to hold Iran to account for the unlawful downing of Ukraine International Airlines Flight 752 (Flight PS752) can progress to the dispute settlement phase.

Global Affairs Canada2022-12-28T11:03:37-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2022/12/convention-for-the-suppression-of-unlawful-acts-against-the-safety-of-civil-aviation.html

This Convention is also known as the 1971 Montreal Convention. Canada, Sweden, Ukraine, the United Kingdom and Iran are all Contracting States to this Convention.

Global Affairs Canada2022-12-28T11:03:30-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2022/12/statement-from-foreign-ministers-on-taliban-decision-to-ban-women-from-universities.html

The foreign ministers of Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and the United States, as well as the High Representative of the European Union, today issued the following statement: “We strongly condemn the Taliban’s recent decisions to ban women from universities, to continue to bar girls from secondary schools, and to impose other harsh restrictions on the ability of women and girls in Afghanistan to exercise their human rights and fundamental freedoms.

Global Affairs Canada2022-12-21T17:17:48-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/border-services-agency/news/2022/12/travelling-during-the-holiday-season-the-cbsa-gives-tips-for-a-smoother-trip.html

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) reminds all travellers of what to expect when crossing the border this holiday season, whether they will be returning to or visiting Canada.

Canada Border Services Agency2022-12-15T10:07:50-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2022/12/joint-statement-through-the-global-partnership-for-action-on-gender-based-online-harassment-and-abuse-on-standing-with-the-women-and-girls-of-iran.html

The undersigned Foreign Ministers for country members of the Global Partnership for Action on Gender-Based Online Harassment and Abuse call attention to the extreme violence faced by the courageous Iranian women and girls who are leading nationwide protests over the tragic death of 22-year-old Mahsa (Zhina) Amini.

Global Affairs Canada2022-12-08T11:40:42-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2022/12/media-freedom-coalition-statement-on-iran.html

We, the undersigned members of the Media Freedom Coalition (MFC) are highly concerned about the recent violent repression of freedoms of expression and peaceful assembly by Iran.

Global Affairs Canada2022-12-01T10:00:17-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2022/11/parliamentary-secretary-oliphant-to-attend-the-international-preventing-sexual-violence-in-conflict-initiative-conference-in-london-united-kingdom.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 travel to London, United Kingdom, for the International Preventing Sexual Violence in Conflict Initiative Conference which will take place on November 28, 2022.

Global Affairs Canada2022-11-27T10:00:00-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2022/11/joint-statement-on-venezuela-negotiations.html

The following statement was released by Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken, the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell Fontelles, the Canadian Minister of Foreign Affairs the Honourable Mélanie Joly, and the United Kingdom Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs James Cleverly.

Global Affairs Canada2022-11-26T13:37:50-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2022/11/the-governing-council-of-the-community-of-democraciesstatement-regarding-protest-in-iran.html

“We, the following Member States of the Community of Democracies Governing Council (Argentina, Canada, Chile, Estonia, Guatemala, Lithuania, Morocco, North Macedonia, Portugal, Romania, Sweden, United Kingdom, United States, Uruguay) express our solidarity with the courageous people of Iran, especially women, who are protesting against oppression by the Iranian authorities, including gender-based discrimination, human rights violations and abuses, and disproportionate use of force, and we are calling for justice, accountability, and respect for human rights and dignity."

Global Affairs Canada2022-11-19T08:15:36-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2022/11/minister-sajjan-meets-with-newly-appointed-counterpart-in-united-kingdom-discusses-human-rights-with-shirin-ebadi-and-attends-remembrance-service.html

The Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister of International Development and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada, recently returned from a 3-day visit to the United Kingdom, where he met with his newly appointed British counterpart, Andrew Mitchell, Minister of State for Development and Africa.

Global Affairs Canada2022-11-14T16:53:46-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2022/11/minister-ng-meets-with-united-kingdoms-secretary-of-state-for-international-trade-kemi-badenoch.html

The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business and Economic Development, spoke today with Kemi Badenoch, the United Kingdom’s Secretary of State for International Trade and President of the Board of Trade.

Global Affairs Canada2022-11-07T08:49:26-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2022/11/minister-joly-to-travel-to-germany-for-g7-foreign-ministers-meeting.html

The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced that she will travel to Münster, Germany, to participate in the G7 foreign ministers meeting taking place from November 3 to 4, 2022.

Global Affairs Canada2022-11-02T12:46:36-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2022/11/media-freedom-coalition-statement-on-international-day-to-end-impunity-for-crimes-against-journalists.html

The International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists was established on 2 November 2013, so that the international community could stand together in support of journalists and media workers, and demonstrate its commitment to fighting against impunity for crimes committed against them.

Global Affairs Canada2022-11-02T09:29:44-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2022/10/advisory-panel-for-flight-ps752-biographies.html

Payam Akhavan (LLB, Osgoode Hall Law School, 1989; LLM SJD, Harvard Law School, 1990) is a professor of international law and senior fellow at the University of Toronto’s Massey College. He is also a member of the Permanent Court of Arbitration and special adviser to the prosecutor of the International Criminal Court. He was formerly a full professor in McGill University’s Faculty of Law and has also had appointments at Yale Law School, the European University Institute, the University of Oxford, University Paris Nanterre, and Sciences Po Law School. He has been a UN human rights officer and was the first legal advisor to the Prosecutor’s Office of the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia at The Hague. He has appeared as counsel and advocate in notable cases before the International Court of Justice, the European Court of Human Rights and in other jurisdictions. He delivered the CBC’s Massey Lectures in 2017, is a recipient of the Human Rights Award of the Law Society of Ontario and has been elected as a fellow of the Royal Society of Canada.

Global Affairs Canada2022-10-03T13:22:38-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2022/10/joint-statement-from-the-international-coordination-and-response-group-for-the-victims-of-flightps752.html

The International Coordination and Response Group for the victims of Flight PS752 today issued the following joint statement

Global Affairs Canada2022-10-03T13:20:08-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2022/09/joint-statement-high-level-meeting-on-the-safety-and-security-of-civil-nuclear-facilities-in-armed-conflicts.html

“We, the ministers of Foreign Affairs of France, Germany, Italy, the United Kingdom, Ukraine and senior officials from Canada, Republic of Korea, Switzerland, the United States of America, the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy wish to express our grave concern regarding the threats posed to the safety and security of nuclear facilities devoted to peaceful purposes in Ukraine and their personnel, significantly raising the risk of a nuclear accident..."

Global Affairs Canada2022-09-25T10:41:42-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2022/09/statement-on-irans-malicious-cyber-activity-affecting-albania.html

“Canada strongly condemns the malicious cyber activity that targeted Albania in July 2022. Canada joins its allies Albania, the United Kingdom and the United States in attributing this activity to Iran.’’

Global Affairs Canada2022-09-22T19:35:03-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2022/08/statement-of-the-g7-non-proliferation-directors-group-on-nuclear-safety-and-security-at-the-zaporizhzhya-nuclear-power-plant.html

“The G7 Non-Proliferation Directors Group recalls the Statement of the G7 Foreign Ministers of August 10, 2022, in support of the IAEA´s efforts to promote nuclear safety and security at the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant in Ukraine.

Global Affairs Canada2022-08-29T20:15:56-04:00https://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/2022/08/statement-of-the-g7-foreign-ministers-in-support-of-the-international-atomic-energy-agencys-efforts-to-promote-nuclear-safety-and-security-at-the-z.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, reiterate our strongest condemnation of the ongoing unprovoked and unjustifiable war of aggression of the Russian Federation against Ukraine. The Russian Federation must immediately withdraw its troops from within Ukraine’s internationally recognized borders and respect Ukraine’s territory and sovereignty.

Global Affairs Canada2022-08-10T10:34:50-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2022/08/g7-foreign-ministers-statement-on-preserving-peace-and-stability-across-the-taiwan-strait.html

“We, the G7 Foreign Ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, the United States of America, and the High Representative of the European Union, reaffirm our shared commitment to maintaining the rules-based international order, peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait and beyond.

Global Affairs Canada2022-08-03T12:50:01-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2022/08/g7-foreign-ministers-statement-on-energy-security.html

“We, the 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 steadfast in our condemnation of Russia’s brutal, unprovoked, unjustifiable and illegal war of aggression against Ukraine. We condemn and will not recognize Russia’s continued attempts to redraw borders by force. This constitutes a blatant violation of international law, in particular, a serious breach of the Charter of the United Nations, and seriously undermines the international rules-based system. We reiterate our demand that Russia put an end to this war of choice, immediately and unconditionally cease all hostilities, and withdraw its troops and military equipment from the entire territory of Ukraine within its internationally recognized borders.

Global Affairs Canada2022-08-02T14:04:31-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/border-services-agency/news/2022/07/crossing-the-border-this-summerthe-cbsa-gives-tips-this-civic-holiday-long-weekend-for-a-smoother-trip-for-travellers.html

The CBSA gives tips this Civic Holiday long weekend for a smoother trip for travellers

Canada Border Services Agency2022-07-26T10:30:00-04:00https://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/innovation-science-economic-development/news/2022/07/canada-adopts-joint-statement-on-cooperation-on-global-supply-chains.html

The following is the Joint Statement of the 2022 Supply Chain Ministerial Forum released by U.S. Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, and U.S. Secretary of Commerce, Gina Raimondo, on behalf of partner economies, including Canada.

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada2022-07-20T16:10:46-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/innovation-science-economic-development/news/2022/07/minister-champagne-to-attend-the-farnborough-international-airshow.html

The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development will be in the United Kingdom on July 18 and 19 to attend the 2022 Farnborough International Airshow and meet with key stakeholders in the aerospace, space and defence sectors.

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada2022-07-15T13:00:05-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2022/07/joint-statement-on-ukraines-application-against-russia-at-the-international-court-of-justice.html

“We reiterate our support for Ukraine’s application instituting proceedings against the Russian Federation before the International Court of Justice (ICJ) under the 1948 Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide, which seeks to establish that Russia has no lawful basis to take military action in Ukraine on the basis of unsubstantiated allegations of genocide.”

Global Affairs Canada2022-07-13T11:17:00-04:00https://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/global-affairs/news/2022/07/parliamentary-secretary-oliphant-to-travel-to-switzerland-and-united-kingdom.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 travel to Lugano, Switzerland, and London, United Kingdom, from July 4 to July 6, 2022.

Global Affairs Canada2022-07-03T08:55:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2022/06/joint-statement-on-the-global-partnership-for-action-on-gender-based-online-harassment-and-abuse.html

Today, June 8, 2022, at the Summit of the Americas, the undersigned foreign ministers of new and existing Western Hemisphere country members of the Global Partnership for Action on Gender-Based Online Abuse and Harassment commit to jointly addressing technology-facilitated gender-based violence, with an initial mission to deliver concrete results by the end of 2022.

Global Affairs Canada2022-06-08T21:31:22-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2022/05/joint-statement-on-ukraines-application-against-russia-at-the-international-court-of-justice.html

Statement on behalf of Albania, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Canada, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Marshall Islands, Micronesia (Federated States of), Montenegro, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom, United States, European Union.

Global Affairs Canada2022-05-30T15:21:20-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/polar-knowledge/news/2022/05/successful-canadian-inuit-and-uk-research-teams-announced-for-major-new-arctic-research-programme.html

Today, 13 projects are announced for funding under the new Canada-Inuit Nunangat-United Kingdom Arctic Research Programme 2021-25.

Polar Knowledge Canada2022-05-11T11:58:38-04:00https://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/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/minister-ng-launches-negotiations-toward-a-bilateral-free-trade-agreement-with-the-united-kingdom.html

Today, the Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business and Economic Development, and the United Kingdom’s Secretary of State for International Trade, Anne-Marie Trevelyan, announced they will proceed with negotiations toward a comprehensive bilateral free trade agreement (FTA).

Global Affairs Canada2022-03-24T12:01:13-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2022/03/minister-ng-to-host-uk-secretary-of-state-for-international-trade-in-ottawa-and-hold-a-joint-media-availability.html

The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business and Economic Development, will hold a joint media availability with the United Kingdom’s Secretary of State for International Trade and President of the Board of Trade, the Right Honourable Anne-Marie Trevelyan.

Global Affairs Canada2022-03-23T10:30:08-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2022/03/g7-foreign-ministers-meeting-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 reiterate our profound condemnation of Russia’s unprovoked and unjustifiable war of choice against Ukraine, enabled by the Belarussian government.

Global Affairs Canada2022-03-07T11:39:56-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2022/03/statement-on-behalf-of-the-chair-of-the-freedom-online-coalition-a-call-to-action-on-state-sponsored-disinformation-in-ukraine.html

As 2022 Chair of the Freedom Online Coalition, Canada leads a coalition of 34 governments united by our belief that the same human rights people enjoy offline must be protected online.

Global Affairs Canada2022-03-31T15:47:53-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2022/02/statement-the-by-g7-foreign-ministers-on-russia-and-ukraine.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, remain gravely concerned about Russia’s threatening military build-up around Ukraine, in illegally annexed Crimea and in Belarus. Russia’s unprovoked and unjustified massing of military forces, the largest deployment on the European continent since the end of the Cold War is a challenge to global security and the international order.

Global Affairs Canada2022-03-07T13:44:21-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2022/02/minister-joly-participates-in-third-global-conference-for-media-freedom.html

Canada believes in free and independent media because freedom of the press is the bedrock of a healthy democracy.

Global Affairs Canada2022-02-10T20:08:36-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2022/02/backgrounder-minister-joly-concludes-participation-in-third-global-conference-for-media-freedom.html

Minister Joly concludes participation in Third Global Conference for Media Freedom

Global Affairs Canada2022-02-10T20:08:27-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2022/02/canada-and-united-kingdom-announce-recipient-of-the-2022-media-freedom-award.html

Today, during the third Global Media Freedom Conference in Tallinn, Estonia, the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon, Minister of State for South Asia and the Commonwealth and the Prime Minister’s Special Representative on Preventing Sexual Violence in Conflict, awarded the 2022 Canada-United Kingdom Media Freedom Award to Vietnamese journalist Pham Doan Trang.

Global Affairs Canada2022-02-10T12:06:19-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2022/01/statement-from-international-coordination-and-response-group-for-the-victims-of-flight-ps752-marking-two-years-since-the-tragic-downing-of-flight-p.html

The International Coordination and Response Group for the victims of Flight PS752 today issued the following joint statement: “Almost two years ago, in the early morning of January 8, 2020, the Iranian military fired two surface-to-air missiles and destroyed Ukraine International Airlines Flight 752 near Tehran.

Global Affairs Canada2022-01-06T07:06:37-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2021/12/g7-foreign-ministers-statement-on-hong-kong-legislative-council-elections.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, noting the outcome of the Legislative Council elections in Hong Kong which took place on 19 December 2021, express our grave concern over the erosion of democratic elements of the Special Administrative Region's electoral system.

Global Affairs Canada2021-12-20T10:54:14-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2021/12/joint-statement-on-elections-to-legislative-council-of-hong-kong.html

We, the foreign ministers of Canada, Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom and the United States of America, noting the outcome of the Legislative Council elections in Hong Kong, express our grave concern over the erosion of democratic elements of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region’s electoral system. Actions that undermine Hong Kong’s rights, freedoms and high degree of autonomy are threatening our shared wish to see Hong Kong succeed.

Global Affairs Canada2021-12-20T13:00:17-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2021/12/joint-statement-from-the-international-coordination-and-response-group-for-the-victims-of-flightps752.html

The International Coordination and Response Group representing Canada, Sweden, the United Kingdom and Ukraine, met virtually to discuss the Islamic Republic of Iran’s response to our offer to discuss reparations for the downing of Ukraine International Airlines Flight 752 (PS752) and which steps need to be taken to ensure accountability and justice.

Global Affairs Canada2021-12-16T10:15:49-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2021/12/minister-ng-speaks-with-united-kingdoms-secretary-of-state-for-international-trade-anne-marie-trevelyan.html

During the meeting, Minister Ng underlined Canada’s strong people-to-people and cultural ties with the United Kingdom and emphasized how the 2 countries’ commercial partnership is vital to achieving a sustainable and inclusive global economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Global Affairs Canada2021-12-15T19:17:19-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2021/12/minister-joly-and-minister-sajjan-conclude-g7-foreign-and-development-ministers-meeting.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, concluded their participation in the G7 Foreign and Development Ministers’ Meeting in Liverpool, United Kingdom.

Global Affairs Canada2021-12-13T22:23:11-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2021/12/g7-foreign-ministers-statement-on-russia-and-ukraine.html

Statement from the 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

Global Affairs Canada2022-03-07T13:54:11-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2021/12/statement-from-the-equal-rights-coalition-on-the-nexus-between-democracy-and-the-human-rights-of-lgbti-persons.html

On the occasion of the Summit for Democracy, the undersigned members of the Equal Rights Coalition (ERC) affirm that the revitalization of democracy within our own nations and around the world is essential to promoting and protecting human rights, especially for those most vulnerable including lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and intersex (LGBTI) persons. Threats to the rule of law, rising levels of inequality, authoritarianism, and corruption are eroding democracy in every region, with grave consequences for LGBTI persons, among others. Persistent criminalization of LGBTI status and ongoing violence and discrimination undermine the ability of LGBTI persons to fully participate in democratic and political processes.

Global Affairs Canada2021-12-10T16:29:13-05:00https://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/joint-statement-on-reports-of-summary-killings-and-enforced-disappearances-in-afghanistan0.html

We are deeply concerned by reports of summary killings and enforced disappearances of former members of the Afghan security forces as documented by Human Rights Watch and others...

Global Affairs Canada2021-12-06T18:50:49-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2021/12/minister-joly-announces-additional-sanctions-on-belarusian-individuals-and-entities-in-response-to-ongoing-and-systematic-human-rights-violations.html

The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced new sanctions on 24 individuals and 7 entities under the Special Economic Measures Act in response to the Belarusian regime’s ongoing and systematic human rights violations. These measures are being taken in coordination with the United States, the United Kingdom, and the European Union.

Global Affairs Canada2021-12-02T10:43:36-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2021/12/belarus-sanctions.html

Effective immediately, Canada is imposing sanctions against Belarusian officials and entities in response to gross and systematic human rights violations that have been committed in Belarus.

Global Affairs Canada2021-12-02T10:35:22-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2021/12/joint-statement-on-december-2-sanctions-in-response-to-situation-in-belarus.html

Today, in response to the continuing attacks on human rights and fundamental freedoms in Belarus, the disregard for international norms and the repeated acts of repression, we have again taken coordinated sanctions action against certain individuals and entities.

Global Affairs Canada2021-12-02T10:22:20-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2021/12/minister-joly-meets-united-kingdoms-foreign-secretary.html

The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today met with Elizabeth Truss, the United Kingdom’s Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, on the margins of the NATO Foreign Ministers’ Meeting.

Global Affairs Canada2021-12-01T16:30:49-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2021/11/joint-statement-from-the-international-coordination-and-response-group-for-the-victims-of-flightps752.html

We, Ministers representing Canada, Sweden, Ukraine, and the United Kingdom, express our deep disappointment that the Islamic Republic of Iran has not accepted our multiple requests to meet on November 22, 2021 to negotiate on the matter of reparations for the downing of Flight PS752.

Global Affairs Canada2021-11-24T14:12:17-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2021/11/minister-joly-speaks-with-elizabeth-truss-secretary-of-state-for-the-united-kingdom.html

They affirmed the historic and strategic importance of the Canada-United Kingdom partnership. They discussed the situation in Afghanistan and the importance of continued coordinated efforts to secure safe passage for Canadians, British nationals and Afghans. Minister Joly and Foreign Secretary Truss discussed Flight PS752 and the joint commitment to seeking justice by holding Iran accountable. They also exchanged on the situation in Ethiopia and the need to resolve the ongoing conflict through peaceful dialogue. They shared views on the situations...

Global Affairs Canada2021-11-19T20:10:53-05:00https://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/joint-statement-on-release-of-ohchr-ehrc-joint-investigation-november-6-2021.html

We, Australia, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Iceland, Ireland, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Sweden, the United Kingdom and the United States, would like to extend our gratitude to the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) and the Ethiopian Human Rights Commission (EHRC) for their joint effort to investigate allegations of human rights violations and abuses, and of serious violations of international humanitarian law and international refugee law, committed by parties to the conflict in the Tigray region of Ethiopia between November 3, 2020, and June 28, 2021.

Global Affairs Canada2021-11-06T15:12:16-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/parks-canada/news/2021/11/parks-canada-and-protected-and-conserved-areas-around-the-world-sign-first-ever-joint-statement-on-climate-change-and-biodiversity.html

Canada is taking part in the international campaign to support the statement with call to arms #UniteForNature

Parks Canada2021-11-05T15:01:05-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/natural-resources-canada/news/2021/11/climate-finance-delivery-plan-co-led-by-canada-and-germany-highlighted-on-day-three-of-cop26.html

At a press conference with Jochen Flasbarth, Germany’s State Secretary at the Ministry for Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety, and Minister Wilkinson highlighted the joint Canada-Germany Climate Finance Delivery Plan.

Natural Resources Canada2021-11-02T20:08:51-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/natural-resources-canada/news/2021/11/canadas-minister-of-natural-resources-canada-jonathan-wilkinson-and-german-state-secretaryjochen-flasbarth-will-hold-a-press-conference-to-discuss-.html

Canada’s Minister of Natural Resources Canada, Jonathan Wilkinson and German State SecretaryJochen Flasbarth will hold a press conference to discuss the Climate Finance Delivery Plan (COP26)

Natural Resources Canada2021-11-02T18:03:35-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2021/10/friends-of-sudan-statement.html

The Friends of Sudan call for the restoration of all transitional arrangements and institutions as defined in the Constitutional Document. Any attempts by the military to unilaterally modify these provisions and upend the critical civilian-military partnership are unacceptable.

Global Affairs Canada2021-10-27T18:16:52-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2021/10/minister-ng-to-attend-g7-trade-ministers-meeting.html

The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade, will deliver remarks at the G7 Trade and Investment Ministers’ Meeting in London, the United Kingdom, on October 21 and 22, 2021.

Global Affairs Canada2021-10-20T12:05:42-04:00https://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/2021/10/minister-ng-speaks-with-united-kingdom-secretary-of-state-for-international-trade-anne-marie-trevelyan.html

Today, the Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade, met with Anne-Marie Trevelyan, the United Kingdom’s Secretary of State for International Trade, on the margins of the G20 Trade and Investment Ministers meeting held in Italy on October 11 and 12, 2021.

Global Affairs Canada2021-10-12T18:23:35-04:00https://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/2021/08/backgrounder-canada-announces-support-for-inclusive-governance-in-ukraine.html

Canada has announced that it is providing over $31.9 million in funding to support projects to strengthen public services and better respond to the needs of the most vulnerable and marginalized groups in Ukraine.

Global Affairs Canada2021-08-11T19:20:41-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/international-trade-tribunal/news/2021/08/tribunal-continues-ordersrefined-sugar-from-the-united-states-denmark-germany-the-netherlands-the-united-kingdom-and-the-european-union.html

Ottawa, Ontario, August 6, 2021—The Canadian International Trade Tribunal today continued its orders made on October 30, 2015, in Expiry Review No. RR-2014-006, concerning the dumping of refined sugar originating in or exported from the United States of America, Denmark, the Federal Republic of Germany, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom, and the subsidizing of the aforementioned goods originating in or exported from the European Union.

Canadian International Trade Tribunal2021-08-06T16:00:23-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2021/08/mv-mercer-street-attack-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 stand united in our commitment to maritime security and the protection of commercial shipping. We condemn the unlawful attack committed on a merchant vessel off the coast of Oman on 29 July, which killed a British and a Romanian national.

Global Affairs Canada2021-08-06T12:54:04-04:00https://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/2021/06/canada-imposes-additional-sanctions-on-belarusian-individuals-and-entities.html

The Honourable Marc Garneau, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced new sanctions against 17 individuals and 5 entities under the Special Economic Measures Act (SEMA) in response to gross and systematic violations of human rights occurring in Belarus. These measures are being taken in coordination with the United States, the United Kingdom and the European Union.

Global Affairs Canada2021-06-21T11:00:21-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2021/06/backgrounder---sanctions-related-to-belarus.html

Effective immediately, Canada is imposing sanctions against Belarusian officials and entities in response to gross and systematic human rights violations that have been committed in Belarus.

Global Affairs Canada2021-06-21T10:33:29-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2021/06/canada-the-european-union-united-kingdom-and-united-states-impose-sanctions-on-belarusian-individuals-and-entities.html

We are united in our deep concern regarding the Lukashenko regime’s continuing attacks on human rights, fundamental freedoms, and international law.

Global Affairs Canada2021-06-21T10:30:08-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2021/06/joint-statement-from-the-international-coordination-and-response-group-for-the-victims-of-flightps752-on-notice-of-claim-to-iran.html

“We, Ministers representing Canada, Sweden, Ukraine, and the United Kingdom, today (June 3 2021) delivered a notice of our claim against the Islamic Republic of Iran, in relation to the downing of Ukraine International Airlines Flight 752 (PS752).

Global Affairs Canada2021-06-03T09:52:25-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2021/06/joint-statement-from-the-international-coordination-and-response-group-for-the-victims-of-flightps752.html

“We, Ministers representing Afghanistan, Canada, Sweden, Ukraine and the United Kingdom, have taken note of the unique situation in Afghanistan that requires its full attention.

Global Affairs Canada2021-06-03T09:47:34-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2021/06/canada-and-cptpp-parties-agree-to-commence-accession-process-with-united-kingdom.html

The Government of Canada is committed to diversifying trade and investment with key markets around the world, including in the Asia-Pacific region, as part of its commitment to supporting a strong, resilient, and inclusive economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Global Affairs Canada2021-06-02T14:07:37-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2021/05/minister-ng-participates-in-meeting-of-g7-trade-and-investment-ministers.html

Today, the Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade, participated in the G7 Trade and Investment Ministers’ Meeting, hosted by Liz Truss, the United Kingdom’s Secretary of State for International Trade.

Global Affairs Canada2021-06-04T12:35:13-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2021/05/g7-statement-on-belarus.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 condemn in the strongest terms the unprecedented action by the Belarusian authorities in arresting independent journalist, Raman Pratasevich and his companion, Sofia Sopega, after forcing Flight FR4978 on which they were travelling to land in Minsk on 23 May.

Global Affairs Canada2021-05-27T12:15:56-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/national-research-council/news/2021/05/national-research-council-of-canada-announces-funding-support-for-canada-uk-collaboration-projects-focussed-on-sustainable-agriculture.html

The National Research Council of Canada (NRC) is pleased to announce that 7 Canadian firms have been approved to pursue collaborative projects with UK partners through the Canada-UK industrial research and development call for proposals delivered by the NRC and UK Research and Innovation (UKRI). The successful projects are focussed on improving productivity and sustainability in the agricultural industry, including crop, livestock, and/or aquaculture systems using precision and data-driven solutions.

National Research Council Canada2021-05-20T09:00:26-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2021/05/minister-ng-speaks-with-uk-secretary-of-state-for-international-trade-liz-truss.html

Yesterday, the Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade, spoke with Liz Truss, the United Kingdom’s Secretary of State for International Trade.

Global Affairs Canada2021-05-12T13:40:49-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/polar-knowledge/news/2021/05/united-kingdom-canada-inuit-nunangat-and-arctic-region-research-programmewill-support-inuit-self-determination-in-research.html

Today, we are announcing that a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in support of the United Kingdom-Canada Inuit Nunangat and Arctic Region Research Programme was signed by Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami, United Kingdom Research and Innovation, POLAR Knowledge Canada, the National Research Council of Canada (NRC), Parks Canada Agency, and Fonds de recherche du Québec.

Polar Knowledge Canada2021-05-07T12:26:56-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2021/05/foreign-affairs-minister-and-minister-of-international-development-conclude-successful-visit-to-g7-foreign-and-development-ministers-meeting-in-the.html

The Honourable Marc Garneau, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and the Honourable Karina Gould, Minister of International Development, today concluded their participation in the G7 Foreign and Development Ministers’ Meeting hosted by the United Kingdom.

Global Affairs Canada2021-05-06T15:08:18-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2021/04/foreign-affairs-minister-and-minister-of-international-development-to-participate-in-g7-foreign-and-development-ministers-meeting-in-london-united-.html

The Honourable Marc Garneau, Minister of Foreign Affairs, will take part in the first in-person meeting of G7 Foreign and Development Ministers in two years in London, UK, from May 3 to May 5, 2021. The Honourable Karina Gould, Minister of International Development, will join discussions virtually.

Global Affairs Canada2021-04-23T18:25:50-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2021/04/statement-of-the-equal-rights-coalition-on-the-serious-human-rights-violations-and-abuses-against-lgbti-individuals-in-the-chechen-republic-of-the-.html

In December 2018, OSCE Moscow Mechanism rapporteur’s independent report on the situation in Chechnya found ‘clear evidence of the successive purges against LGBTI persons’ in Chechnya as well as of numerous other grave Human Rights violations. The report documented that LGBTI persons in Chechnya had been subjected to systematic harassment, persecution, arbitrary arrests and detentions, torture, enforced disappearances and extra-judicial killings.

Global Affairs Canada2021-04-19T17:27:26-04:00https://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/2021/04/g7-foreign-ministers-statement-on-ukraine.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 deeply concerned by the large, ongoing buildup of Russian military forces on Ukraine’s borders and in illegally annexed Crimea.

Global Affairs Canada2021-04-12T16:18:05-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2021/04/g7-foreign-ministers-statement-on-the-situation-in-tigray-ethiopia.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 strongly concerned about recent reports on human rights violations and abuses and violations of international humanitarian law and international refugee law in Tigray.

Global Affairs Canada2021-04-02T10:00:44-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2021/03/minister-ng-participates-in-first-g7-trade-and-investment-ministers-meeting.html

As the Government of Canada continues to address the COVID-19 pandemic, collaborating with international partners is essential to fighting the virus and ensuring a sustainable and inclusive global economic recovery from the pandemic.

Global Affairs Canada2021-03-31T18:28:21-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2021/03/joint-statement-on-the-who-convened-covid-19-origins-study.html

The Governments of Australia, Canada, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Israel, Japan, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, the Republic of Korea, Slovenia, the United Kingdom, and the United States of America remain steadfast in our commitment to working with the World Health Organization (WHO), international experts who have a vital mission, and the global community to understand the origins of this pandemic in order to improve our collective global health security and response.

Global Affairs Canada2021-10-21T13:57:49-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2021/03/joint-statement-by-19-states-in-support-of-the-establishment-of-the-international-accountability-platform-for-belarus.html

Statement on behalf of Austria, Belgium, Canada, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and the United States of America

Global Affairs Canada2021-03-24T15:11:45-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2021/03/minister-ng-concludes-successful-meeting-of-ottawa-group-on-wto-reform.html

A rules-based multilateral trading system, with the World Trade Organization (WTO) at its core, is essential to ensuring a sustainable and inclusive global economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Global Affairs Canada2021-03-22T14:07:52-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2021/03/foreign-ministers-joint-statement-on-xinjiang.html

We, the Foreign Ministers of Canada and the United Kingdom, and the United States Secretary of State, are united in our deep and ongoing concern regarding China’s human rights violations and abuses in Xinjiang. The evidence, including from the Chinese Government’s own documents, satellite imagery, and eyewitness testimony is overwhelming. China’s extensive program of repression includes severe restrictions on religious freedoms, the use of forced labour, mass detention in internment camps, forced sterilisations, and the concerted destruction of Uyghur heritage.

Global Affairs Canada2021-03-22T13:11:51-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2021/03/canada-joins-international-partners-in-imposing-new-sanctions-in-response-to-human-rights-violations-in-xinjiang.html

Today, Canada announced it is imposing new sanctions against 4 officials and 1 entity under the Special Economic Measures (People’s Republic of China) Regulations, based on their participation in gross and systematic human rights violations in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region (XUAR). These measures are being taken in coordination with the United States and the United Kingdom, and in solidarity with the European Union.

Global Affairs Canada2021-03-22T11:56:48-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2021/03/china-sanctions.html

Effective March 22, 2021, Canada is imposing sanctions against Chinese officials and a Chinese entity in response to gross and systematic human rights violations that have been committed in China.

Global Affairs Canada2021-03-22T11:52:58-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2021/03/minister-ng-speaks-with-liz-truss-uk-secretary-of-state-for-international-trade.html

Today, the Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade, spoke with the United Kingdom’s Secretary of State for International Trade, Liz Truss.

Global Affairs Canada2021-03-19T21:37:49-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2021/03/minister-ng-announces-canada-is-ratifying-the-canada-united-kingdom-trade-continuity-agreement.html

Canada and the United Kingdom share a profound and positive relationship – one that is built on shared history and values, and strong economic and people-to-people ties.

Global Affairs Canada2021-03-19T08:38:07-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2021/03/g7-foreign-ministers-statement-on-ukraine.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 our condemnation of Russia’s continued actions to undermine Ukraine’s sovereignty, territorial integrity and independence.

Global Affairs Canada2021-03-18T08:51:42-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2021/03/joint-statement-from-the-international-coordination-and-response-group-for-the-victims-of-flightps752.html

The International Coordination and Response Group for the victims of Flight PS752 today issued the following joint statement: “We, Ministers representing Afghanistan, Canada, Sweden, Ukraine, and the United Kingdom, have taken note of the release of the Islamic Republic of Iran’s final safety investigation report into the downing of Ukraine International Airlines Flight 752 (PS752).

Global Affairs Canada2021-03-17T15:34:53-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2021/03/g7-foreign-ministers-statement-on-hong-kong-electoral-reform.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 expressing our grave concerns at the Chinese authorities’ decision fundamentally to erode democratic elements of the electoral system in Hong Kong. Such a decision strongly indicates that the authorities in mainland China are determined to eliminate dissenting voices and opinions in Hong Kong.

Global Affairs Canada2021-10-21T14:07:28-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2021/03/minister-ng-launches-public-consultations-on-trade-negotiations-with-united-kingdom.html

The Government of Canada is committed to advancing an inclusive trade agenda that encourages trade and investment in key markets and strengthens the rules-based trading system. International trade will play a key role in Canada’s economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic by creating opportunities for businesses to grow at home and around the world, creating jobs, and strengthening the middle class.

Global Affairs Canada2021-03-12T14:52:43-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2021/03/minister-of-foreign-affairs-speaks-with-uk-foreign-secretary-dominic-raab.html

The Honourable Marc Garneau, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today spoke with Dominic Raab, the United Kingdom’s Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs.

Global Affairs Canada2021-03-04T21:52:11-05:00https://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/joint-statement-by-canadas-minister-of-foreign-affairs-of-canada-and-united-kingdoms-foreign-secretary-on-crackdown-on-belarusian-civil-society.html

The persecution yesterday of human rights organisations and independent journalists across Belarus in targeted raids by the Belarusian authorities is appalling. This is a further assault on civil society and liberties in that country, which has faced extraordinary oppression from the Lukashenko regime.

Global Affairs Canada2021-02-17T10:50:11-05:00https://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/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/2021/01/minister-ng-meets-with-united-kingdom-secretary-of-state-for-international-trade.html

Yesterday, the Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade, met virtually with Liz Truss, Secretary of State for International Trade for the United Kingdom.

Global Affairs Canada2021-01-31T15:42:39-05:00https://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/g7-foreign-ministers-statement-on-navalny.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 politically motivated arrest and detention of Alexey Navalny.

Global Affairs Canada2021-01-26T13:11:02-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2021/01/foreign-ministers-joint-statement-on-arrests-in-hong-kong.html

“We, the Foreign Ministers of Australia, Canada and the United Kingdom, and the United States Secretary of State, underscore our serious concern at the mass arrests of 55 politicians and activists in Hong Kong for subversion under the National Security Law.”

Global Affairs Canada2021-10-21T14:12:56-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2020/12/canada-announces-steps-to-ensure-stability-for-canada-united-kingdom-trade-in-goods.html

The Government of Canada is committed to providing as much certainty and stability as possible for Canadian businesses affected by the United Kingdom’s decision to leave the European Union and, thereby, the Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA).

Global Affairs Canada2021-02-24T09:58:10-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2020/12/minister-ng-introduces-legislation-in-house-of-commons-to-implement-canada-unitedkingdom-trade-continuity-agreement.html

The Government of Canada has been working hard on a trade agreement between Canada and the United Kingdom that will support good, middle-class jobs in Canada and provide predictability and stability for businesses of all sizes, which is more important than ever during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Global Affairs Canada2020-12-09T16:22:00-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2020/12/statement-by-minister-ng-on-signing-of-canada-united-kingdom-trade-continuity-agreement.html

The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade, today issued the following statement regarding the signing of the Canada-United Kingdom Trade Continuity Agreement:

Global Affairs Canada2020-12-09T10:48:48-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2020/12/government-of-canada-officials-to-provide-technical-briefing-on-canada-united-kingdom-trade-continuity-agreement.html

December 9, 2020 - Government of Canada officials will offer a technical briefing on the Canada-United Kingdom Trade Continuity Agreement (Canada-U.K. TCA) following the tabling of its implementation legislation.

Global Affairs Canada2020-12-09T09:03:05-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2020/12/minister-of-foreign-affairs-leads-ministerial-coordination-group-on-covid-19.html

Today, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Foreign Affairs, hosted the 12th call of the Ministerial Coordination Group on COVID-19 with counterparts from Brazil, Germany, Italy, Mexico, South Africa and the United Kingdom.

Global Affairs Canada2020-12-07T17:35:22-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2020/11/canada-successfully-concludes-talks-on-transitional-trade-continuity-agreement-with-the-united-kingdom.html

Today, the Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade, along with Elizabeth Truss, the United Kingdom’s Secretary of State for International Trade, announced the successful conclusion of talks for the Canada-United Kingdom Trade Continuity Agreement - an interim deal that will be in place as Canada and the United Kingdom work towards negotiating a comprehensive free trade agreement.

Global Affairs Canada2020-11-20T22:16:45-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2020/11/joint-statement-on-chinas-new-rules-disqualifying-elected-legislators-in-hong-kong.html

We, the Foreign Ministers of Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the United Kingdom and the United States Secretary of State reiterate our serious concern regarding China’s imposition of new rules to disqualify elected legislators in Hong Kong. Following the imposition of the National Security Law and postponement of September’s Legislative Council elections, this decision further undermines Hong Kong’s high degree of autonomy and rights and freedoms.

Global Affairs Canada2020-11-18T16:50:23-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2020/11/canada-and-united-kingdom-announce-recipient-of-first-media-freedom-award.html

The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Dominic Raab, the United Kingdom’s First Secretary of State and Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, today announced the winner of the first Canada-United Kingdom Media Freedom Award to recognize the journalists, individuals and organizations that actively promote and protect media freedom.

Global Affairs Canada2020-11-16T12:00:11-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2020/11/media-freedom-coalition-ministerial-communique.html

We, the members of the Media Freedom Coalition, held our first ministerial-level meeting on November 16, 2020, to exchange views and coordinate action in the defence of media freedom worldwide.

Global Affairs Canada2020-12-14T17:10:18-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2020/11/media-freedom-coalitions-executive-group-statement-on-media-freedom-in-egypt.html

The undersigned members of the Media Freedom Coalition’s Executive Group express concern at the continued restrictions on media freedom in Egypt, including the recent arrest and intimidation of individuals associated with journalist Khaled el-Balshy, editor-in-chief of the news website Darb. In particular, the Coalition is concerned by the arrest of Kamal el-Balshy, brother of Khaled, on September 20, 2020. The Coalition urges authorities to allow journalists in Egypt to practise their profession without fear of arrest or reprisal.

Global Affairs Canada2020-11-13T12:38:58-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2020/10/canada-imposes-additional-sanctions-on-belarusian-officials.html

Following the adoption of a first set of targeted sanctions in coordination with the United Kingdom on September 29th, the Government of Canada is today listing an additional 31 Belarusian officials under the Special Economic Measures (Belarus) Regulations. This second set of sanctions is being adopted in coordination with recent actions taken by the European Union and the United States.

Global Affairs Canada2020-10-15T05:29:04-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2020/10/belarus-sanctions.html

Effective immediately, Canada is imposing sanctions against Belarusian officials in response to gross and systematic human rights violations that have been committed in Belarus.

Global Affairs Canada2020-10-15T05:28:30-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2020/10/media-freedom-coalitions-executive-group-statement-on-miroslava-breach-case-in-mexico.html

The undersigned members of the Media Freedom Coalition’s Executive Group express their concern about continued violent attacks against journalists and freedom of expression in Mexico. We are united in the principle that a free and independent media is essential to a functioning democracy. Investigating these attacks on independent media and bringing the perpetrators to justice are of paramount importance.

Global Affairs Canada2020-10-07T10:10:57-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2020/10/joint-statement-by-francois-philippe-champagne-minister-of-foreign-affairs-of-canada-dominic-raab-and-uk-foreign-secretaryon-situation-in-nagorno-k.html

Canada and the United Kingdom reiterate the urgent need to end the continuing military action in and around the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict zone.

Global Affairs Canada2020-10-06T09:25:41-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2020/09/canada-imposes-sanctions-on-belarusian-officials.html

In coordination with the United Kingdom and in support of the people of Belarus, Canada is imposing sanctions against Government of Belarus officials, including Aleksandr Lukashenko. These actions are being taken under the Special Economic Measures Act.

Global Affairs Canada2020-09-29T09:59:25-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2020/09/backgrounder-belarus-sanctions.html

Effective immediately, Canada is imposing sanctions against Belarusian officials.

Global Affairs Canada2020-09-29T09:58:31-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2020/09/joint-statement-by-canada-and-the-united-kingdom-on-the-armenia-azerbaijan-conflict.html

Canada and the UK are deeply concerned by reports of large scale military action along the Line of Contact in the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict zone. Reports of shelling of settlements and civilian casualties are deeply concerning. We call for the immediate end of hostilities, respect for the ceasefire agreement, and the protection of civilians.

Global Affairs Canada2020-09-28T18:08:24-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2020/09/media-freedom-coalitions-executive-group-statement-concerning-media-freedom-in-belarus.html

The undersigned members of the Media Freedom Coalition’s Executive Group express their concern about continued attacks on media freedom surrounding the August 9, 2020, presidential election in Belarus.

Global Affairs Canada2020-09-24T08:50:28-04:00https://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/joint-statement-on-internet-shutdowns-in-belarus.html

We, the signatories, are deeply troubled by and condemn the recently reported and ongoing use of partial and complete Internet shutdowns, as well as targeted content blocking, by the Government of Belarus in the aftermath of the fraudulent 2020 Belarusian presidential elections. Shutdowns and blocking or filtering of services unjustifiably limit the rights of peaceful assembly and freedoms of association and expression, especially when they lack procedural fairness and transparency. In conjunction with restrictive measures and intimidation employed against opposition candidates and the mass arrests and detentions of Belarusian civil society members and journalists, actions to limit access to the Internet, including social media and other digital communication platforms, further erode civic space. We will continue to stand with the people of Belarus, who are making their voices heard in spite of these oppressive measures, and we are especially heartened by the critical and central role women are playing in calling for fairness and accountability.

Global Affairs Canada2020-09-22T15:57:32-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2020/09/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, in the strongest possible terms, the confirmed poisoning of Alexei Navalny.

Global Affairs Canada2020-09-08T15:46:13-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2020/09/minister-of-foreign-affairs-condemns-alexei-navalny-poisoning.html

Canada is deeply troubled by new reports from experts in Germany who concluded that Alexei Navalny, a prominent political opposition figure in Russia, was poisoned by a nerve agent of the Novichok group like the one used in the poisoning of Sergei and Yulia Skripal in Salisbury, UK in March 2018.

Global Affairs Canada2020-09-02T20:36:30-04:00https://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/2020/08/readout-minister-champagne-wraps-up-trip-to-lebanon-and-europe-with-stop-to-meet-with-uk-foreign-secretary.html

The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Foreign Affairs, met today with U.K. Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs and First Secretary of State, Dominic Raab.

Global Affairs Canada2020-08-28T19:14:11-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2020/08/minister-champagne-travels-to-lebanon-and-europe.html

On his first overseas trip since the Covid-19 pandemic began, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Foreign Affairs, will travel to Beirut, Lebanon, later this week and make stops in Switzerland, Italy and the United Kingdom.

Global Affairs Canada2020-08-22T14:58:43-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2020/08/joint-declaration-of-support-for-democratic-transition-in-venezuela.html

We, a group of concerned countries including members of the Lima Group, the International Contact Group, the European Union, the United States, and others, call upon all Venezuelans, of all ideological tendencies and party affiliations, whether civilian or military, to put the interests of Venezuela above politics and engage urgently in support of a process shaped and driven by Venezuelans to establish an inclusive transitional government that will lead the country into free and fair presidential elections, sooner not later.

Global Affairs Canada2021-10-18T12:46:56-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2020/08/statement-on-the-erosion-of-rights-in-hong-kong.html

“We, the foreign ministers of Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the United Kingdom and the United States Secretary of State, are gravely concerned by the Hong Kong government’s unjust disqualification of candidates and disproportionate postponement of Legislative Council elections.”

Global Affairs Canada2020-08-09T10:03:34-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2020/08/readout-minister-ng-speaks-with-united-kingdoms-secretary-of-state-for-international-trade.html

The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade, yesterday spoke with Liz Truss, Secretary of State for International Trade for the United Kingdom (U.K.).

Global Affairs Canada2020-08-05T21:38:50-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2020/07/readout-first-meeting-of-the-international-coordination-and-response-group-and-iran-regarding-negotiations-on-reparations-related-to-the-downing-of.html

Today, representatives from the five members of the International Coordination and Response Group held their first meeting with Iranian officials regarding negotiations on reparations for the families of the victims of Flight PS752.

Global Affairs Canada2020-07-30T14:05:33-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2020/07/statement-from-international-coordination-and-response-group-for-the-victims-of-flight-ps752-on-iran-delivering-flight-recorders.html

Canada, Ukraine, Sweden, Afghanistan and the United Kingdom, members of the International Coordination and Response Group for the victims of Flight PS752, today issued the following statement: “While we welcome the delivery of Flight PS752’s recorders to France’s Civil Aviation Safety Investigation and Analysis Bureau, this is long overdue, and is only a step towards completing the safety investigation.

Global Affairs Canada2020-07-20T03:38:32-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2020/07/joint-statement-by-the-honourable-francois-philippe-champagne-minister-of-foreign-affairs-and-the-honourable-harjit-sajjan-minister-of-national-def.html

The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and the Honourable Harjit Sajjan, Minister of National Defence, today issued the following statement: “In these challenging times, it is all the more important to defend our own health care organizations, national interest, and that of our allies, the United Kingdom and the United States, from malicious state actors attempting to steal information and intellectual property.

Global Affairs Canada2020-07-17T11:18:59-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2020/07/readout-call-of-the-international-coordination-and-response-group-for-the-victims-of-flight-ps752.html

The International Coordination and Response Group for the victims of Flight PS752 held a call today.

Global Affairs Canada2020-07-02T15:30:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2020/07/backgrounder---memorandum-of-understanding-on-cooperation-regarding-negotiations-on-reparations-by-iran.html

Members of the International Coordination and Response Group for the victims of Flight PS752 (Afghanistan, Canada, Sweden, Ukraine, the United Kingdom) have signed a memorandum of understanding on cooperation regarding negotiations on reparations by Iran.

Global Affairs Canada2020-07-02T15:29:51-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2020/06/g7-foreign-ministers-statement-on-hong-kong.html

We, the Foreign Ministers of the United States, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the High Representative of the European Union underscore our grave concern regarding China’s decision to impose a national security law on Hong Kong.

Global Affairs Canada2020-06-17T18:58:34-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2020/06/readout-minister-ng-speaks-with-united-kingdoms-secretary-of-state-for-international-trade.html

The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade, today spoke with Liz Truss, the United Kingdom’s Secretary of State for International Trade.

Global Affairs Canada2020-06-12T20:14:11-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2020/06/readout-minister-champagne-speaks-to-counterparts-from-australia-new-zealand-the-united-kingdom-and-the-united-states.html

The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today spoke with his counterparts from Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom and the United States.

Global Affairs Canada2020-06-01T18:25:04-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2020/05/joint-statement-on-hong-kong--canada-us-uk-and-australia.html

“Signatories to this statement reiterate our deep concern regarding Beijing’s decision to impose a national security law in Hong Kong.

Global Affairs Canada2020-05-28T10:37:12-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2020/05/joint-statement-by-canada-australia-and-united-kingdom-on-hong-kong-national-security-legislation.html

The legally binding Joint Declaration, signed by China and the United Kingdom, sets out that Hong Kong will have a high degree of autonomy.

Global Affairs Canada2020-05-22T14:38:27-04:00https://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/2020/05/readout-minister-of-foreign-affairs-continues-to-coordinate-with-international-counterparts-on-covid-19.html

Today, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Foreign Affairs, hosted the eighth call with his counterparts from countries affected by COVID-19, including Australia, Germany, Indonesia, Italy, Morocco, Peru, Singapore, South Africa, Turkey and the United Kingdom.

Global Affairs Canada2020-06-03T15:53:53-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2020/05/statement-on-protecting-sexual-and-reproductive-health-and-rights-and-promoting-gender-responsiveness-in-the-covid-19-crisis.html

Humanity is confronted with the unprecedented threat of COVID-19. Around the world, the pandemic is having a devastating impact on health systems, economies and the lives, livelihood and wellbeing of all, particularly older people. Responding effectively to this fast-growing pandemic requires solidarity and cooperation among all governments, scientists, civil society actors and the private sector.

Global Affairs Canada2020-06-03T15:52:57-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2020/05/statement-by-the-media-freedom-coalition-on-world-press-freedom-day.html

Today, we celebrate the fundamental principles of press freedom around the world.

Global Affairs Canada2020-05-03T10:23:44-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2020/04/readout-minister-of-foreign-affairs-continues-to-coordinate-with-international-counterparts-on-covid-190.html

The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today organized a seventh call with his counterparts from countries affected by COVID-19, including Australia, Brazil, France, Germany, Indonesia, Peru, Singapore, South Africa, Turkey and the United Kingdom.

Global Affairs Canada2020-06-17T11:39:19-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2020/04/statement-on-joint-wto-efforts-to-ensure-open-and-predictable-trade-for-food-and-agricultural-products-amid-covid-19.html

The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade, today issued the following statement: “As countries take action to respond to the impacts of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), it is imperative that trade remains open and predictable to ensure people in Canada and around the world can access the food and essential goods they need.

Global Affairs Canada2020-06-17T14:00:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2020/04/foreign-ministers-from-13-countries-agree-on-key-principles-to-keep-transportation-links-and-supply-chains-open.html

The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and counterparts from Australia, Brazil, France, Germany, Indonesia, Italy, Mexico, Morocco, Peru, Republic of Korea, Singapore, South Africa, Turkey and the United Kingdom, today took part in the sixth call of the Ministerial Coordination Group on COVID-19 (MCGC) to reiterate the need to maintain essential global links as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to evolve.

Global Affairs Canada2020-06-03T15:47:49-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2020/04/international-coordination-and-response-group-for-victims-of-flight-ps752-100-days-since-tragedy.html

Canada, Ukraine, Sweden, Afghanistan and the United Kingdom, members of the International Coordination and Response Group for the victims of Flight PS752, today issued the following statement.

Global Affairs Canada2020-04-16T06:55:20-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2020/04/readout-minister-of-foreign-affairs-speaks-with-his-counterpart-from-the-uk.html

They discussed the COVID-19 pandemic and the critical need to keep supply chains open and intact during this ongoing crisis in order to ensure the cross-border flow of essential goods, notably medical supplies and personal protective equipment.

Global Affairs Canada2020-04-08T16:13:29-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2020/04/readout-minister-of-foreign-affairs-continues-to-coordinate-with-international-counterparts-on-covid-19.html

The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today organized a fifth call with his counterparts from countries affected by COVID-19, including Australia, Brazil, France, Germany, Indonesia, Morocco, Peru, Singapore, South Africa, Turkey and the United Kingdom.

Global Affairs Canada2020-06-17T11:37:26-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2020/04/minister-champagne-to-participate-in-nato-foreign-ministers-meeting.html

The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced that he will participate in the NATO Foreign Ministers’ Meeting on April 2, 2020. The meeting will be conducted by video conference.

Global Affairs Canada2020-04-01T10:18:47-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2020/03/readout-minister-of-foreign-affairs-continues-to-coordinate-with-international-partners-on-covid-19.html

The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Foreign Affairs, organized a call with his counterparts from countries affected by COVID-19, including Australia, Brazil, Germany, Italy, Morocco, Peru, Singapore, Turkey and the United Kingdom. The EU’s High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy also joined the call.

Global Affairs Canada2020-06-17T10:23:29-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2020/03/readout-minister-champagne-participates-in-g7-foreign-ministers-meeting.html

The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Foreign Affairs, participated in a G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting by videoconference today. United States Secretary of State Mike Pompeo hosted counterparts from Canada, Germany, France, Italy, Japan, the U.K. as well as the EU’s High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy.

Global Affairs Canada2020-03-25T18:09:19-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2020/03/readout-minister-of-foreign-affairs-continues-to-coordinate-with-international-partners-on-respective-situations-and-responses-to-covid-190.html

On today’s call, each minister had the opportunity to update on their country’s response to COVID-19 and discuss the ongoing challenges they are facing, notably the repatriation of their citizens.

Global Affairs Canada2020-06-17T11:17:07-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/social-sciences-humanities-research/news/2020/02/canada-uk-artificial-intelligence-initiative-projects-funded.html

Canada and the United Kingdom collaborate on responsible artificial intelligence -Projects Funded

Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada2020-02-27T15:25:11-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/social-sciences-humanities-research/news/2020/02/canada-and-the-united-kingdom-collaborate-on-responsible-artificial-intelligence.html

Canada is a global leader in artificial intelligence (AI)—the single-largest transformative technology in the world. Fostering Canada’s advantage in digital technologies, including AI, is one of the pillars of the Government of Canada’s economic growth strategy. To develop and deploy this technology in a responsible way that benefits all Canadians, research on understanding how the technology will impact our society is needed, alongside investments in the technology itself.

Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada2020-02-27T15:26:33-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2020/02/international-coordination-and-response-group-for-the-victims-of-flight-ps752-advancing-on-the-framework-for-cooperation-with-iran.html

Canada, Ukraine, Sweden, Afghanistan and the United Kingdom, the members of the International Coordination and Response Group for the victims of Flight PS752, held a second in-person meeting on the margins of the Munich Security Conference today to advance work on the framework of cooperation with Iran presented in London, United Kingdom, on January 16, 2020.

Global Affairs Canada2020-02-15T08:01:33-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2020/02/readout-call-of-international-coordination-and-response-group-for-the-victims-of-ps752.html

All countries are concerned with Iran’s failure to release the black boxes. Annex 13 to the Convention on Civil Aviation requires this take place without delay. Iran must release the black boxes immediately as a demonstration of continued willingness to have a full and transparent account of this event.

Global Affairs Canada2020-02-04T10:21:51-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2020/01/canada-european-union-agreements-to-continue-to-apply-to-the-unitedkingdom-during-brexit-transition-period.html

Global Affairs Canada today issued the following statement: “The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (U.K.) and European Union (EU) are both important partners for Canada and Canadian businesses. Canada welcomes the EU and the U.K. reaching a mutually agreeable path forward on the U.K.’s orderly departure from the EU, which includes a transition period until at least December 31, 2020.

Global Affairs Canada2020-01-31T18:30:17-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2020/01/itinerary-for-minister-of-foreign-affairs-for-thursday-january-16-2020.html

The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Foreign Affairs, will hold a meeting of the International Coordination and Response Group for the families of the victims of PS752 at the High Commission of Canada in London.

Global Affairs Canada2020-01-16T08:27:04-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2020/01/canada-supports-diplomatic-efforts-established-for-iran-to-return-to-full-implementation-of-joint-comprehensive-plan-of-action.html

Canada strongly supports the diplomatic engagement of France, Germany and the United Kingdom in pressing Iran to respect its commitments under the agreement, including through activating the Dispute Resolution Mechanism.

Global Affairs Canada2020-01-14T16:58:11-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2020/01/media-registration-for-meeting-of-international-coordination-and-response-group-in-london-united-kingdom.html

On Thursday, January 16, 2020, Canada will host a meeting of the International Coordination and Response Group for the families of the victims of Flight PS752 at the High Commission of Canada, in London, United Kingdom.

Global Affairs Canada2020-01-13T17:52:58-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2020/01/minister-of-foreign-affairs-to-host-meeting-of-the-international-coordination-and-response-group-for-families-of-victims-of-flight-ps752-in-london-.html

The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Foreign Affairs, will travel to London, United Kingdom, to convene a meeting at Canada House on January 16, 2020, of the International Coordination and Response Group for families of victims of Flight PS752 in Iran.

Global Affairs Canada2020-01-13T17:24:32-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2020/01/canada-announces-formation-of-international-coordination-and-response-group-for-families-of-victims-of-ps752.html

Earlier today, the International Coordination and Response Group for families of victims of Flight PS752, led by Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Foreign Affairs held a call.

Global Affairs Canada2020-01-10T18:22:30-05:00