Hon. Anita Anand

Hon. Anita AnandCanada News Centre2026-09-09T19:43:43-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/news.htmlhttps://www.canada.ca/etc/designs/canada/wet-boew/assets/wmms-blk.svgCanada deploys victim identification experts to support response to severe flooding along the Nepal-China borderhttps://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2026/09/canada-deploys-victim-identification-experts-to-support-response-to-severe-flooding-along-the-nepal-china-border.html

As the response to the devastating flash floods along the Nepal-China border continues, Canada has deployed two Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) Disaster Victim Identification (DVI) experts to Kathmandu, Nepal, to join other Canadian officials already on the ground.

Global Affairs Canada2026-09-10T09:00:00-04:00Joint Statement of the Foreign Ministers of Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Iceland, Ireland, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Sweden and the UK on the Two-state Solutionhttps://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2026/09/joint-statement-of-the-foreign-ministers-of-canada-denmark-finland-france-iceland-ireland-norway-poland-portugal-spain-sweden-and-the-uk-on-the-two.html

Today, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Iceland, Ireland, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Sweden and the UK confirm their intention to introduce national and/or support European restrictions on trade in goods with settlements which are illegal under international law, or that they are actively considering these and other measures, in accordance with their national procedures.

Global Affairs Canada2026-09-08T08:45:05-04:00Canada condemns Iran’s destabilizing actions in the Middle Easthttps://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2026/09/canada-condemns-irans-destabilizing-actions-in-the-middle-east.html

Today, the Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs and the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Finance and National Revenue, issued this statement:

Global Affairs Canada2026-09-06T16:56:43-04:00Government of Canada officials to provide technical briefing on Canada's response to the severe flash flooding and mudslides along the Nepal-China borderhttps://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2026/09/government-of-canada-officials-to-provide-technical-briefing-on-canadas-response-to-the-severe-flash-flooding-and-mudslides-along-the-nepal-china-b.html

Officials from Global Affairs Canada and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police will offer a technical briefing on Canada's emergency and consular response to the flooding and mudslides along the Nepal-China border.

Global Affairs Canada2026-09-03T10:10:08-04:00Minister Anand meets with Ireland’s Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade and Minister for Defencehttps://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2026/09/minister-anand-meets-with-irelands-minister-for-foreign-affairs-and-trade-and-minister-for-defence.html

The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, yesterday met with Helen McEntee, Ireland’s Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade and Minister for Defence, during the informal meeting of European Union foreign affairs ministers (Gymnich) in Wicklow, Ireland.

Global Affairs Canada2026-09-02T15:07:00-04:00Minister Anand meets with EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice President of the European Commissionhttps://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2026/09/minister-anand-meets-with-eu-high-representative-for-foreign-affairs-and-security-policy-and-vice-president-of-the-european-commission.html

The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, yesterday met with Kaja Kallas, EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice President of the European Commission, during the informal meeting of EU foreign affairs ministers, also known as Gymnich, in Wicklow, Ireland.

Global Affairs Canada2026-09-02T14:25:18-04:00India-Canada Foreign Office Consultationshttps://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2026/09/india-canada-foreign-office-consultations.html

On 2 September 2026, officials of the Ministry of External Affairs of India and Global Affairs Canada held the annual Foreign Office Consultations (FOC) at Hyderabad House, New Delhi. The Indian delegation was led by Secretary (East), Shri Rudrendra Tandon, while the Canadian delegation was led by Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Arun Thangaraj.

Global Affairs Canada2026-09-02T11:54:27-04:00Media Update – Severe flash flooding along the Nepal-China borderhttps://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2026/09/media-update--severe-flash-flooding-along-the-nepal-china-border.html

Canada’s thoughts are with the families and loved ones of the victims. Global Affairs Canada officials remain in regular contact with the families of the missing Canadians and continue to provide consular support. A dedicated consular official is serving as the primary point of contact for each affected family, providing direct updates as information becomes available, coordinating communications with government officials, and helping ensure families receive timely and consistent information.

Global Affairs Canada2026-09-01T19:57:01-04:00Biographical note - Amanda Strohan https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2026/08/biographical-note---amanda-strohan.html

Amanda Strohan (BAdmin, University of Regina, 2001) joined the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade in 2001. Overseas, she served as second secretary and vice-consul in Moscow (2002 to 2004), counsellor and consul general in Beirut (2004 to 2008), counsellor and consul in Rabat (2008 to 2011), counsellor and consul in Brussels (2013 to 2018) and minister-counsellor (2018 to 2021) and deputy high commissioner in New Delhi with concurrent accreditation to Nepal and Bhutan (2021 to 2023).

Global Affairs Canada2026-09-01T09:00:00-04:00Announcement of new diplomatic appointmenthttps://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2026/08/announcement-of-new-diplomatic-appointment.html

Amanda Strohan will become Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Kingdom of Thailand. Ms. Strohan will replace Ping Kitnikone.

Global Affairs Canada2026-09-01T09:00:00-04:00Media Update – Severe flash flooding along the Nepal-China borderhttps://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2026/08/media-update--severe-flash-flooding-along-the-nepal-china-border.html

Canada’s thoughts are with the families and loved ones of the victims. Officials have met directly with family members, listened to their concerns and suggestions, and understand the profound uncertainty and distress they are facing.

Global Affairs Canada2026-08-31T18:08:14-04:00Minister Anand to travel to Ireland for meeting of European Union foreign affairs ministers (Gymnich)https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2026/08/minister-anand-to-travel-to-ireland-for-meeting-of-european-union-foreign-affairs-ministers-gymnich.html

The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced that she will travel to Dublin, Ireland, to participate in the informal meeting of European Union foreign affairs ministers (Gymnich) in Wicklow, Ireland, from September 1 to 2, 2026. This will be the first time a Canadian minister of foreign affairs has participated in a Gymnich meeting.

Global Affairs Canada2026-08-31T09:45:00-04:00Canada provides funding for humanitarian response to devastation caused by severe flash floods and landslides along Nepal-China borderhttps://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2026/08/canada-provides-funding-for-humanitarian-response-to-devastation-caused-by-severe-flash-floods-and-landslides-along-nepal-china-border.html

Canada stands in solidarity with all those affected by the catastrophic flash floods and landslides along the Nepal-China border that have caused a tragic loss of life and widespread damage to homes, communities and infrastructure...

Global Affairs Canada2026-08-28T15:21:47-04:00Media Accreditation for the International Conference on Returning Ukrainian Children, Detained Civilians, and Prisoners of Warhttps://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2026/08/media-accreditation-for-the-international-conference-on-returning-ukrainian-children-detained-civilians-and-prisoners-of-war.html

Media Accreditation for the International Conference on Returning Ukrainian Children, Detained Civilians, and Prisoners of War

Global Affairs Canada2026-08-24T14:58:35-04:00Diplomats for Equality 2026 joint statementhttps://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2026/08/diplomats-for-equality-2026-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, queer, intersex, and all other sex- and gender-diverse persons in Canada and around the world.

Global Affairs Canada2026-08-24T10:01:59-04:00Joint statement: Israel closing the investigation into strikes on World Central Kitchen convoyhttps://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2026/08/joint-statement-israel-closing-the-investigation-into-strikes-on-world-central-kitchen-convoy.html

On April 1, 2024, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) fired on a World Central Kitchen convoy as it was delivering food to civilians in Gaza. Drone strikes killed seven humanitarian workers, including from the United Kingdom, Australia and a dual Canada-U.S. national.

Global Affairs Canada2026-08-21T09:32:22-04:00Minister Anand meets with United States Secretary of State Marco Rubiohttps://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2026/08/minister-anand-meets-with-united-states-secretary-of-state-marco-rubio.html

The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, met with Marco Rubio, Secretary of State of the United States of America, in Washington, D.C., to advance shared security priorities and reinforce the importance of the bilateral relationship at a time of significant geopolitical conflicts.

Global Affairs Canada2026-08-21T09:09:18-04:00Announcement of new diplomatic appointmentshttps://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2026/08/announcement-of-new-diplomatic-appointments1.html

The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced the following diplomatic appointments:

Global Affairs Canada2026-08-20T09:00:45-04:00Biographical notes – Diplomatic appointmentshttps://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2026/08/biographical-notes--diplomatic-appointments1.html

The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced the following diplomatic appointments:

Global Affairs Canada2026-08-20T09:00:13-04:00Minister Anand to travel to Washington, D.C., to advance Canadian prioritieshttps://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2026/08/minister-anand-to-travel-to-washington-dc-to-advance-canadian-priorities.html

The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, will travel to Washington, D.C., on August 20, 2026, to meet with her U.S. counterpart, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, to discuss continental security and other global priorities.

Global Affairs Canada2026-08-20T08:59:58-04:00Minister Anand announces additional sanctions against Iranian individuals obstructing navigation rights in and around the Strait of Hormuzhttps://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2026/08/minister-anand-announces-additional-sanctions-against-iranian-individuals-obstructing-navigation-rights-in-and-around-the-strait-of-hormuz.html

La ministre des Affaires étrangères, l’honorable Anita Anand, a annoncé aujourd’hui que le Canada imposait des sanctions supplémentaires à l’encontre de cinq personnes en vertu du Règlement sur les mesures économiques spéciales visant l’Iran, en raison de leur participation à des activités militaires, juridiques et de communication qui portent atteinte à la paix, à la sécurité et à la stabilité internationales.

Global Affairs Canada2026-08-14T12:29:10-04:00Backgrounder: Canada imposes sanctions on individuals whose activities contribute to Iran’s efforts to obstruct navigation rights in and around the Strait of Hormuzhttps://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2026/08/backgrounder-canada-imposes-sanctions-on-individuals-whose-activities-contribute-to-irans-efforts-to-obstruct-navigation-rights-in-and-around-the-s.html

Despite decades of concerted efforts by the international community, the Islamic Republic of Iran (Iran) continues to undermine international peace and security through its destabilizing activities across the Middle East region and elsewhere. These include armed attacks on neighbouring states and malign actions to disrupt navigation in and around the Strait of Hormuz.

Global Affairs Canada2026-08-14T12:29:03-04:00Announcement of new diplomatic appointmentshttps://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2026/08/announcement-of-new-diplomatic-appointments0.html

The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced the following diplomatic appointments:

Global Affairs Canada2026-08-13T08:59:11-04:00Joint statement on executions in Iranhttps://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2026/08/joint-statement-on-executions-in-iran.html

Canada, Albania, Austria, Australia, Belgium, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, the High Representative of the European Union, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Montenegro, the Netherlands, New Zealand, North Macedonia, Norway, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, and the United Kingdom condemn in the strongest terms the ongoing executions of protesters and use of the death penalty by the Islamic Republic of Iran. The use of capital punishment to silence dissent, intimidate communities, and punish individuals exercising their human rights can never be justified. The people of Iran must be free to exercise their rights to freedom of expression and peaceful assembly without fear.

Global Affairs Canada2026-08-12T10:00:00-04:00Minister Anand announces sanctions against defence manufacturing companyhttps://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2026/08/minister-anand-announces-sanctions-against-defence-manufacturing-company.html

The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced that Canada is imposing sanctions on Streit Group under the Special Economic Measures (Russia) Regulations.

Global Affairs Canada2026-08-10T10:03:40-04:00Ministers of Veterans Affairs, National Defence, Foreign Affairs and Public Safety mark National Peacekeepers’ Dayhttps://www.canada.ca/en/veterans-affairs-canada/news/2026/08/ministers-of-veterans-affairs-national-defence-foreign-affairs-and-public-safety-mark-national-peacekeepers-day.html

Today, the Honourable Jill McKnight, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, the Honourable David McGuinty, Minister of National Defence, the Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Public Safety, issued the following statement to mark National Peacekeepers’ Day

Veterans Affairs Canada2026-08-09T10:35:11-04:00Minister Anand concludes trip to Benin and Côte d’Ivoire to strengthen Canada’s partnerships in West Africahttps://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2026/08/minister-anand-concludes-trip-to-benin-and-cote-divoire-to-strengthen-canadas-partnerships-in-west-africa.html

The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today concluded a successful trip to Cotonou, Benin, and Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, which took place from August 4 to 6, 2026. This visit underscored Canada’s commitment to deepening bilateral cooperation, promoting inclusive economic growth and advancing shared priorities in West Africa as part of Canada’s Africa Strategy.

Global Affairs Canada2026-08-07T14:25:50-04:00Backgrounder: Project announcements made by Minister Anand during travels to Benin and Côte D’Ivoirehttps://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2026/08/backgrounder-project-announcements-made-by-minister-anand-during-travels-to-benin-and-cote-divoire.html

The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, announced more than $85 million in funding and financing for projects in Benin, Côte d’Ivoire and the region. These initiatives will support women’s economic empowerment, economic growth, education and security.

Global Affairs Canada2026-08-07T14:25:43-04:00Minister Anand meets with Minister of State and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Côte d’Ivoirehttps://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2026/08/minister-anand-meets-with-minister-of-state-and-minister-of-foreign-affairs-of-cote-divoire.html

The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, met with Nialé Kaba, Minister of State and Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Integration and Diaspora of Côte d’Ivoire, in Abidjan yesterday to discuss shared priorities related to bilateral diplomatic cooperation, economic cooperation, multilateral engagement, and sustainable development.

Global Affairs Canada2026-08-07T12:29:01-04:00Minister Anand meets with Vice President of Côte d’Ivoirehttps://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2026/08/minister-anand-meets-with-vice-president-of-cote-divoire.html

The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, met yesterday with Tiémoko Meyliet Koné, Vice President of Côte d’Ivoire, in Abidjan, to discuss shared priorities related to bilateral trade, economic partnership, sustainable development and regional peace and stability in West Africa.

Global Affairs Canada2026-08-07T12:28:53-04:00Joint statement by Canada and Côte d’Ivoire: A growing partnershiphttps://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2026/08/joint-statement-by-canada-and-cote-divoire-a-growing-partnership.html

As part of her first visit to Côte d’Ivoire, the Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Canada, was received in audience by Her Excellency Ms. Nialé Kaba, Minister of State and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Côte d’Ivoire, on August 6, 2026.

Global Affairs Canada2026-08-06T18:53:16-04:00Biographical notes – Diplomatic appointmentshttps://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2026/08/biographical-notes--diplomatic-appointments.html

The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced the following diplomatic appointments

Global Affairs Canada2026-08-06T09:00:00-04:00Announcement of new diplomatic appointmentshttps://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2026/08/announcement-of-new-diplomatic-appointments.html

The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced the following diplomatic appointments

Global Affairs Canada2026-08-06T09:00:00-04:00Minister Anand meets with Minister of Foreign Affairs of Benin, Corinne Amori Brunethttps://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2026/08/minister-anand-meets-with-minister-of-foreign-affairs-of-benin-corinne-amori-brunet.html

The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, met with Corinne Amori Brunet, Benin’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, in Cotonou today to discuss shared priorities related to bilateral cooperation, economic growth, democratic governance and regional security in West Africa.

Global Affairs Canada2026-08-05T21:17:12-04:00Minister Anand to travel to Benin and Côte d’Ivoire to strengthen Canada’s partnerships in West Africahttps://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2026/08/minister-anand-to-travel-to-benin-and-cote-divoire-to-strengthen-canadas-partnerships-in-west-africa.html

The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced that she will visit Benin and Côte d’Ivoire from August 4 to 6, 2026, to deepen Canada’s diplomatic, economic and development engagement in West Africa.

Global Affairs Canada2026-08-04T09:00:01-04:00Alert to countries, companies and other entities regarding North Korean IT workershttps://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2026/07/alert-to-countries-companies-and-other-entities-regarding-north-korean-it-workers.html

Australia’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade; France’s Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs; the German Federal Foreign Office; Global Affairs Canada; Italy’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation; Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry; Japan’s Ministry of Finance; Japan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs; Japan’s National Cybersecurity Office; Japan’s National Police Agency; the Korean National Police Agency; the Netherlands’ Ministry of Foreign Affairs; New Zealand’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade; the Republic of Korea’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs; the Royal Canadian Mounted Police; the United Kingdom’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office; the United Kingdom’s Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation; the United States Department of State; and the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation today issued the following statement.

Global Affairs Canada2026-07-31T08:09:16-04:00Announcement of new diplomatic appointmenthttps://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2026/07/announcement-of-new-diplomatic-appointment0.html

The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced the following diplomatic appointment

Global Affairs Canada2026-07-27T09:00:40-04:00Biographical note – Diplomatic appointmenthttps://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2026/07/biographical-note--diplomatic-appointment.html

The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced the following diplomatic appointment

Global Affairs Canada2026-07-27T09:00:12-04:00Minister Anand meets with His Highness Prince Rahim Aga Khan Vhttps://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2026/07/minister-anand-meets-with-his-highness-prince-rahim-aga-khan-v.html

The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, met with His Highness Prince Rahim Aga Khan V in Vancouver today to discuss shared priorities related to international development, economic partnerships, affordable housing and regional security.

Global Affairs Canada2026-07-25T17:43:57-04:00Minister Anand advances Canada's relations with ASEAN membershttps://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2026/07/minister-anand-advances-canadas-relations-with-asean-members.html

The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, concluded a successful visit to Manila, Philippines, to deepen Canada’s strategic partnerships in the Indo-Pacific region.

Global Affairs Canada2026-07-23T14:47:51-04:00Canada launches public consultations on the administration of tariff-rate quotas for certain steel importshttps://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2026/07/canada-launches-public-consultations-on-the-administration-of-tariff-rate-quotas-for-certain-steel-imports.html

Today, the Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs announced the launch of public consultations on the administration of the tariff-rate quotas (TRQs) for certain steel imports listed under item 82 of the Import Control List.

Global Affairs Canada2026-07-23T13:45:24-04:00Minister Anand meets with Philippines Foreign Affairs Secretary Theresa Lazarohttps://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2026/07/minister-anand-meets-with-philippines-foreign-affairs-secretary-theresa-lazaro.html

Today, the Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, met with Her Excellency Ma. Theresa P. Lazaro, the Philippines Secretary of Foreign Affairs, at the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Post Ministerial Conference in Manila, Philippines.

Global Affairs Canada2026-07-23T13:37:16-04:00Biographical notes – Diplomatic appointmentshttps://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2026/07/biographical-notes--diplomatic-appointments3.html

The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced the following diplomatic appointment:

Global Affairs Canada2026-07-23T09:00:00-04:00Announcement of new diplomatic appointmenthttps://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2026/07/announcement-of-new-diplomatic-appointment.html

The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced the following diplomatic appointment:

Global Affairs Canada2026-07-23T09:00:00-04:00Canada launches public consultations on measures to strengthen Canada’s fight against forced labour in global supply chainshttps://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2026/07/canada-launches-public-consultations-on-measures-to-strengthen-canadas-fight-against-forced-labour-in-global-supply-chains.html

Today, the Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Jobs and Families and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario, announced the launch of public consultations to strengthen Canada’s response to forced labour in global supply chains.

Global Affairs Canada2026-07-21T15:00:00-04:00Canada-Pakistan Joint Statement: Strengthening bilateral and trade relationshttps://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2026/07/canada-pakistan-joint-statement-strengthening-bilateral-and-trade-relations.html

Today, Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Muhammad Ishaq Dar issued this joint statement:

Global Affairs Canada2026-07-20T13:29:27-04:00Minister Anand to travel to Pakistan and the Philippines to strengthen Indo-Pacific partnershipshttps://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2026/07/minister-anand-to-travel-to-pakistan-and-the-philippines-to-strengthen-indo-pacific-partnerships.html

The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced that she will visit Pakistan and the Philippines this week to deepen Canada’s strategic partnerships in the Indo-Pacific region.

Global Affairs Canada2026-07-19T09:08:39-04:00Announcement of new diplomatic appointmentshttps://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2026/07/announcement-of-new-diplomatic-appointments2.html

The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced the following diplomatic appointments

Global Affairs Canada2026-07-17T12:00:00-04:00Biographical notes – Diplomatic appointmentshttps://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2026/07/biographical-notes--diplomatic-appointments2.html

The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced the following diplomatic appointments

Global Affairs Canada2026-07-17T12:00:00-04:00Minister Anand meets with Mexico’s Secretary of Foreign Affairs Roberto Velasco, announces projects advancing Canada-Mexico Action Planhttps://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2026/07/minister-anand-meets-with-mexicos-secretary-of-foreign-affairs-roberto-velasco-announces-projects-advancing-canada-mexico-action-plan.html

Minister Anand meets with Mexico’s Secretary of Foreign Affairs Roberto Velasco, announces projects advancing Canada-Mexico Action Plan

Global Affairs Canada2026-07-17T11:41:04-04:00Backgrounder: Minister Anand meets with Mexico’s Secretary of Foreign Affairs Roberto Velasco, announces projects advancing Canada-Mexico Action Planhttps://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2026/07/backgrounder-minister-anand-meets-with-mexicos-secretary-of-foreign-affairs-roberto-velasco-announces-projects-advancing-canada-mexico-action-plan.html

TURQUESA II will strengthen operational cooperation among authorities in Mexico, the Dominican Republic, Guatemala and Honduras to combat human trafficking and migrant smuggling through enhanced intelligence sharing, joint investigations and regional coordination. Canada’s support will help disrupt transnational criminal networks, identify and protect victims and strengthen regional security cooperation.

Global Affairs Canada2026-07-17T11:40:56-04:00Canada signs United Nations Convention against Cybercrimehttps://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2026/07/canada-signs-united-nations-convention-against-cybercrime.html

The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Public Safety, and the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, today announced that Canada has signed the United Nations Convention against Cybercrime; Strengthening International Cooperation for Combating Certain Crimes Committed by Means of Information and Communications Technology Systems and for the Sharing of Evidence in Electronic Form of Serious Crimes.

Global Affairs Canada2026-07-16T10:30:00-04:00Minister Anand to welcome Mexico’s Secretary of Foreign Affairs, Roberto Velascohttps://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2026/07/minister-anand-to-welcome-mexicos-secretary-of-foreign-affairs-roberto-velasco.html

The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced that she will welcome Roberto Velasco Álvarez, Mexico’s Secretary of Foreign Affairs, to Canada on July 17, 2026.

Global Affairs Canada2026-07-16T10:00:08-04:00Canada-Brazil Joint Statementhttps://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2026/07/canada-brazil-joint-statement.html

The fifth iteration of the Brazil-Canada Strategic Partnership Dialogue was held today in São Paulo, Brazil. The meeting was co-chaired by the respective Foreign Ministers.

Global Affairs Canada2026-07-14T17:36:51-04:00Minister Anand concludes trip to Brazil, announces investments and renewed commitments for cooperationhttps://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2026/07/minister-anand-concludes-trip-to-brazil-announces-investments-and-renewed-commitments-for-cooperation.html

The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today concluded her trip to Brazil, where she announced investments in infrastructure and reaffirmed Canada’s commitment to continued bilateral cooperation.

Global Affairs Canada2026-07-14T17:24:06-04:00Backgrounder: Minister Anand announces investments and renewed commitments for cooperationhttps://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2026/07/backgrounder-minister-anand-announces-investments-and-renewed-commitments-for-cooperation.html

FinDev Canada is providing a US$50-million financing package with Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC) to Equatorial Maranhão Distribuidora de Energia S.A., an electricity distribution company serving nearly three million customers in Maranhão, Brazil.

Global Affairs Canada2026-07-14T17:23:58-04:00G7 Foreign Ministers’ Statement on El-Obeid, Sudanhttps://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 Canada2026-07-14T11:16:06-04:00Announcement of new diplomatic appointmentshttps://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2026/07/announcement-of-new-diplomatic-appointments1.html

The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced the following diplomatic appointments

Global Affairs Canada2026-07-14T09:00:00-04:00Biographical notes – Diplomatic appointmentshttps://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2026/07/biographical-notes--diplomatic-appointments1.html

The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced the following diplomatic appointments

Global Affairs Canada2026-07-14T09:00:00-04:00Minister Anand to travel to Brazilhttps://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2026/07/minister-anand-to-travel-to-brazil.html

The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, announced today that she will travel to São Paulo, Brazil, on July 14, 2026.

Global Affairs Canada2026-07-12T14:46:56-04:00Joint Statement on the 10th anniversary of the Philippines-China South China Sea Arbitral Tribunal Awardhttps://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 Canada2026-07-11T19:32:30-04:00Announcement of new diplomatic appointmentshttps://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2026/07/announcement-of-new-diplomatic-appointments0.html

The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced the following diplomatic appointments:

Global Affairs Canada2026-07-09T09:00:00-04:00Biographical notes – Diplomatic appointmentshttps://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2026/07/biographical-notes--diplomatic-appointments0.html

The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced the following diplomatic appointments

Global Affairs Canada2026-07-09T09:00:00-04:00Call of Martinique "Countering narcotrafficking and illicit trafficking in the Caribbean and across the Americas"https://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 Canada2026-07-07T14:47:30-04:00Minister Anand meets with Romania’s Foreign Minister Oana-Silvia Țoiuhttps://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2026/07/minister-anand-meets-with-romanias-foreign-minister-oana-silvia-toiu.html

Today, the Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, met with Romania’s Foreign Minister Oana-Silvia Țoiu during Minister Anand’s visit to Bucharest, Romania.

Global Affairs Canada2026-07-06T12:33:17-04:00Minister Anand to travel to Romania, Türkiye and Kingdom of Saudi Arabiahttps://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2026/07/minister-anand-to-travel-to-romania-turkiye-and-kingdom-of-saudi-arabia.html

The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced that she will travel to Bucharest, Romania, Ankara, Türkiye, and Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia from July 6 to 10, 2026.

Global Affairs Canada2026-07-05T09:22:11-04:00Announcement of new diplomatic appointmentshttps://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2026/07/announcement-of-new-diplomatic-appointments.html

The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced the following diplomatic appointments:

Global Affairs Canada2026-07-03T09:00:00-04:00Biographical notes – Diplomatic appointmentshttps://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2026/07/biographical-notes--diplomatic-appointments.html

The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced the following diplomatic appointments

Global Affairs Canada2026-07-03T08:59:00-04:00Minister Anand welcomed Philippines’ Secretary of Foreign Affairs Theresa Lazaro to Canadahttps://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2026/07/minister-anand-welcomed-philippines-secretary-of-foreign-affairs-theresa-lazaro-to-canada.html

Today, the Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, welcomed Theresa Lazaro, the Secretary of Foreign Affairs of the Philippines, to Canada to deepen the economic and security partnership between the two countries.

Global Affairs Canada2026-07-02T22:18:36-04:00Biographical note - Joanne Minnshttps://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2026/06/biographical-note---joanne-minns.html

Joanne Minns (BA Hons [Psychology], University of Ottawa, 1994; MA [Psychology], Carleton University, 2001) joined the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade in 2008, after having worked at the Privy Council Office. At Headquarters, she has served as deputy director of North America Policy and Relations, coordinating trilateral engagement, including the North American Leaders’ Summit; as departmental lead on special immigration measures for Afghans; and as director of strategy and coordination in the Peace and Stabilization Operations Bureau. Abroad, she has been political counsellor in Kenya, with accreditations to Burundi, Rwanda, Somalia and Uganda, as well as in Pakistan. Most recently, she served as ambassador to South Sudan, from 2024 to 2026.

Global Affairs Canada2026-06-30T09:00:00-04:00Announcement of new diplomatic appointmenthttps://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2026/06/announcement-of-new-diplomatic-appointment0.html

The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced the following diplomatic appointment:

Global Affairs Canada2026-06-30T09:00:00-04:00Minister Anand meets with Turkish counterparthttps://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2026/06/minister-anand-meets-with-turkish-counterpart.html

The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, concluded a productive meeting today in Ottawa with Hakan Fidan, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye.

Global Affairs Canada2026-06-26T16:31:35-04:00Minister Anand and Türkiye’s Minister of Foreign Affairs to hold joint press conferencehttps://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2026/06/minister-anand-and-turkiyes-minister-of-foreign-affairs-to-hold-joint-press-conference.html

The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Hakan Fidan, Türkiye’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, will take part in a joint press conference following their bilateral meeting.

Global Affairs Canada2026-06-25T12:00:00-04:00Minister Anand to welcome Turkish counterpart to Canadahttps://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2026/06/minister-anand-to-welcome-turkish-counterpart-to-canada.html

Building on their most recent meeting in Ankara, in March 2026, the ministers will engage in discussions toward a strengthened partnership between Canada and Türkiye...

Global Affairs Canada2026-06-24T09:00:00-04:00Minister Anand concludes participation in the General Assembly of the Organization of American States, announces $35.3 million to support security and stability in the Americashttps://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2026/06/minister-anand-concludes-participation-in-the-general-assembly-of-the-organization-of-american-states-announces-353-million-to-support-security-and.html

The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, concluded her participation in the General Assembly of the Organization of American States (OAS) in Panama.

Global Affairs Canada2026-06-23T16:46:32-04:00Backgrounder: Minister Anand announces funding for security, stability and disaster relief in the Americashttps://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2026/06/backgrounder-minister-anand-announces-funding-for-security-stability-and-disaster-relief-in-the-americas.html

Backgrounder: Minister Anand announces funding for security, stability and disaster relief in the Americas

Global Affairs Canada2026-06-23T16:45:54-04:00Canada ratifies Inter-American Convention on the Prevention, Punishment and Eradication of Violence against Womenhttps://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2026/06/canada-ratifies-inter-american-convention-on-the-prevention-punishment-and-eradication-of-violence-against-women.html

Today at the General Assembly of the Organization of American States (OAS), the Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, announced Canada’s ratification of the Inter-American Convention on the Prevention, Punishment, and Eradication of Violence against Women (the Belém do Pará Convention).

Global Affairs Canada2026-06-23T14:26:38-04:00Biographical note – Mazen Mahfouzhttps://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2026/06/biographical-note--mazen-mahfouz.html

Mazen Mahfouz (BSc [Economics], University of Ottawa, 2000; MBA, University of Quebec in Montréal, 2005) started his career with Export Development Canada (1999 to 2004) and then worked at the Canadian International Development Agency (2004 to 2006). He joined Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada in 2006. At Headquarters, he has worked as a regional manager in International Financial Operations and as a trade commissioner with the Trade Commissioner Service’s Support Division. From 2008 to 2011, he opened Global Affairs Canada’s regional office in Victoria, B.C., and served as head of office. He has also worked as deputy director for Mexico Policy Relations in the North America Policy and Relations Division. Overseas, he served as commercial counsellor in Costa Rica, Honduras and Nicaragua (2012 to 2015), commercial counsellor in Peru and Bolivia (2015 to 2019) and, most recently, commercial economic counsellor in Spain and Andorra (2021 to 2026).

Global Affairs Canada2026-06-23T09:00:00-04:00Announcement of new diplomatic appointmenthttps://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2026/06/announcement-of-new-diplomatic-appointment.html

The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced the following diplomatic appointment:

Global Affairs Canada2026-06-22T13:16:47-04:00Cancelled - Minister Anand to hold virtual press conference from the General Assembly of Organization of American States in Panamahttps://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2026/06/minister-anand-to-hold-virtual-press-conference-from-the-general-assembly-of-organization-of-american-states-in-panama.html

Cancelled - The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, will hold a virtual press conference from Panama City, Panama where she is leading Canada’s official delegation to the 56th regular session of the General Assembly of the Organization of American States (OAS).

Global Affairs Canada2026-06-22T10:52:39-04:00Minister Anand to attend the General Assembly of Organization of American States in Panamahttps://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2026/06/minister-anand-to-attend-the-general-assembly-of-organization-of-american-states-in-panama.html

The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, will travel to Panama from June 22 to 24, 2026.

Global Affairs Canada2026-06-21T08:54:15-04:00Minister of Foreign Affairs Anita Anand in Conversation with the Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policyhttps://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2026/06/minister-of-foreign-affairs-anita-anand-in-conversation-with-the-munk-school-of-global-affairs--public-policy.html

The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, will join the Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy to discuss Pragmatic Diplomacy Abroad: Delivering for Canadians at Home with the Munk School's founding director, Janice Gross Stein.

Global Affairs Canada2026-06-18T09:00:00-04:00Canada tables legislation to strengthen prohibition on goods produced with forced labourhttps://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2026/06/canada-tables-legislation-to-strengthen-prohibition-on-goods-produced-with-forced-labour.html

The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced that the Government of Canada has tabled new legislation, An Act respecting the prohibition of the importation of goods produced by forced labour. If adopted, the Act would reinforce Canada’s existing framework to prevent goods made with forced labour from entering the Canadian market.

Global Affairs Canada2026-06-12T13:06:54-04:00Canada introduces legislation to strengthen the ban on importing goods produced with forced labourhttps://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2026/06/canada-introduces-legislation-to-strengthen-the-ban-on-importing-goods-produced-with-forced-labour0.html

The Government of Canada has introduced An Act respecting the prohibition of the importation of goods produced by forced labour to strengthen Canada’s existing framework aimed at preventing goods made with forced labour from entering the Canadian market.

Global Affairs Canada2026-06-12T13:06:48-04:00Minister Anand announces new funding for Palestinians amid crises in Gaza and the West Bankhttps://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2026/06/minister-anand-announces-new-funding-for-palestinians-amid-crises-in-gaza-and-the-west-bank.html

The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, announced an additional $100 million in funding to support UN, Red Cross and Red Crescent and NGO partners in delivering international assistance to Palestinians in the West Bank and Gaza.

Global Affairs Canada2026-06-12T11:50:00-04:00Minister Anand meets with Gulf Cooperation Council Foreign Ministershttps://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2026/06/minister-anand-meets-with-gulf-cooperation-council-foreign-ministers.html

The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, met with Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Foreign Ministers in Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain (Bahrain). Her visit marked the first participation of a G7 Foreign Minister in such a meeting since the recent escalation of conflict involving the United States, Iran and Israel.

Global Affairs Canada2026-06-10T22:47:05-04:00Minister Anand meets with Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Bahrainhttps://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2026/06/minister-anand-meets-with-minister-of-foreign-affairs-of-the-kingdom-of-bahrain.html

The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today met with His Excellency Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Bahrain (Bahrain).

Global Affairs Canada2026-06-10T22:02:40-04:00Joint statement on Iranian state threats and HAYI-claimed attackshttps://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2026/06/joint-statement-on-iranian-state-threats-and-hayi-claimed-attacks.html

June 10, 2026 - Ottawa, Ontario - Global Affairs Canada “Albania, Australia, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, France, Finland, Germany, Ireland, Latvia, Lithuania, the Netherlands, New Zealand, North Macedonia, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, the United Kingdom and the United States condemn the lethal plotting and other malign actions in Europe, North America and Australia by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Intelligence Organisation, Quds Force and Ministry of Intelligence and Security, including those against Iranian dissidents, journalists and Jewish and Israeli communities and interests. We stand united in our determination to protect our countries and our people against these threats. The Islamic Republic of Iran must halt these actions now.

Global Affairs Canada2026-06-10T10:59:31-04:00Minister Anand to travel to Bahrain, United Kingdom and Francehttps://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 Canada2026-06-09T15:50:25-04:00Canada imposes fifth round of sanctions on facilitators of extremist settler violence against civilians in West Bankhttps://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2026/06/canada-imposes-fifth-round-of-sanctions-on-facilitators-of-extremist-settler-violence-against-civilians-in-west-bank.html

The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced that Canada is imposing new sanctions under the Special Economic Measures (Extremist Settler Violence) Regulations.

Global Affairs Canada2026-06-09T07:00:11-04:00Backgrounder: Canada imposes fifth round of sanctions on facilitators of extremist settler violence against Palestinian civilians in West Bankhttps://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2026/06/backgrounder-canada-imposes-fifth-round-of-sanctions-on-facilitators-of-extremist-settler-violence-against-palestinian-civilians-in-west-bank.html

The Regulations Amending the Special Economic Measures (Extremist Settler Violence) Regulations designate two individuals and five entities. There are reasonable grounds to believe that these individuals and entities have engaged in activities that undermine the peace and security of the State of Israel and the occupied Palestinian territories by directly or indirectly facilitating, supporting, providing funding for or contributing to the use of violence by Israeli extremist settlers against Palestinian civilians or their property.

Global Affairs Canada2026-06-09T07:00:02-04:00Joint statement on situation between Hezbollah and Israelhttps://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2026/06/joint-statement-on-situation-between-hezbollah-and-israel0.html

The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs; Penny Wong, Australia’s Minister for Foreign Affairs; Lars Løkke Rasmussen, Denmark’s Minister for Foreign Affairs; Margus Tsahkna, Estonia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs; Kaja Kallas, High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy; Elina Valtonen, Finland’s Minister for Foreign Affairs; Jean-Noël Barrot, France’s Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs; Þorgerður Katrín Gunnarsdóttir, Iceland’s Minister for Foreign Affairs; Baiba Braže, Latvia’s Minister for Foreign Affairs; Kęstutis Budrys, Lithuania’s Minister of Foreign Affairs; Espen Barth Eide, Norway’s Minister of Foreign Affairs; and Maria Malmer Stenergard, Sweden’s Minister for Foreign Affairs; today issued the following statement

Global Affairs Canada2026-06-05T08:30:19-04:00Backgrounder: Announcement of new diplomatic appointmentshttps://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2026/06/backgrounder-announcement-of-new-diplomatic-appointments.html

Announcement of new diplomatic appointments

Global Affairs Canada2026-06-03T09:00:00-04:00Minister Anand to deliver remarks at the Global Heads of Mission Meetinghttps://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2026/05/minister-anand-to-deliver-remarks-at-the-global-heads-of-mission-meeting.html

The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, will deliver remarks at the Global Heads of Mission Meeting.

Global Affairs Canada2026-05-31T09:05:50-04:00Minister Anand meets with Director of the Office of the Central Commission for Foreign Affairs and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China, Wang Yihttps://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2026/05/minister-anand-meets-with-director-of-the-office-of-the-central-commission-for-foreign-affairs-and-minister-of-foreign-affairs-of-the-peoples-repub.html

Today, the Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, welcomed His Excellency Wang Yi, Director of the Office of the Central Commission for Foreign Affairs and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China, to Canada, to advance pragmatic engagement as part of ongoing efforts to recalibrate bilateral relations.

Global Affairs Canada2026-05-29T16:57:43-04:00Minister Anand to meet with China’s Minister of Foreign Affairs https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2026/05/minister-anand-to-meet-with-chinas-minister-of-foreign-affairs.html

May 28, 2026 - The Honourable Anita Anand, Canada’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, will have a bilateral meeting with His Excellency Wang Yi, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China.

Global Affairs Canada2026-05-28T13:13:22-04:00Trilateral statement from the United States, Mexico and Canada on public health travel measureshttps://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2026/05/trilateral-statement-from-the-united-states-mexico-and-canada-on-public-health-travel-measures.html

Today, the United States, Mexico and Canada issued the following statement:"The United States, Mexico and Canada have announced aligned public health travel measures for individuals coming from African regions at greatest risk from the Ebola virus. This coordinated approach aims to protect our citizens and the millions of visitors, fans, athletes, and tourists expected during the FIFA World Cup 2026™, while maintaining travel and commerce across our borders. The health and safety of every person in the region remains our highest priority as we welcome the world to North America."

Global Affairs Canada2026-05-28T10:55:23-04:00Minister Anand meets with India Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyalhttps://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2026/05/minister-anand-meets-with-india-commerce-and-industry-minister-piyush-goyal.html

Yesterday, the Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, met with Indian Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal during his three-day visit to Canada.

Global Affairs Canada2026-05-26T11:53:19-04:00Statement from Global Affairs Canada on Africa Dayhttps://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2026/05/statement-from-global-affairs-canada-on-africa-day.html

“On Africa Day, Canada joins partners across Africa and around the world in celebrating the founding of the African Union and the strong ties between Canada and African countries."

Global Affairs Canada2026-05-25T09:00:00-04:00Minister Anand to meet with Director of the Office of the Central Commission for Foreign Affairs and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China, Wang Yihttps://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2026/05/minister-anand-to-meet-with-director-of-the-office-of-the-central-commission-for-foreign-affairs-and-minister-of-foreign-affairs-of-the-peoples-rep.html

The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, will welcome His Excellency Wang Yi, Director of the Office of the Central Commission for Foreign Affairs and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China, to Canada on May 28. This will be the first bilateral visit to Canada from a Chinese Foreign Affairs Minister since June 2016.

Global Affairs Canada2026-05-22T10:32:05-04:00