Hon. Mélanie JolyCanada News Centre2024-03-28T17:16:47-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/news.htmlhttps://www.canada.ca/etc/designs/canada/wet-boew/assets/wmms-blk.svgMinister Joly to travel to France to strengthen Canada-France relationship https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2024/03/minister-joly-to-travel-to-france-to-strengthen-canada-france-relationship.htmlThe Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced that she will be travelling to Paris, France, on April 2, 2024, where she will meet with Stéphane Séjourné, recently appointed as France’s Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs. Global Affairs Canada2024-03-28T17:16:46-04:00Statement on release of Foundations for Peace: Canada’s National Action Plan on Women, Peace and Security - 2023 to 2029https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2024/03/statement-on-release-of-foundations-for-peace-canadas-national-action-plan-on-women-peace-and-security---2023-to-2029.html“Gender equality is a fundamental human right. The facts are also clear: it is a foundation of a more peaceful world. Where gender equality is lacking, states are almost twice as likely to be unstable and more than three times as likely to have a government that is autocratic and corrupt."Global Affairs Canada2024-03-28T09:30:46-04:00Canada helps vulnerable Canadians leave Haitihttps://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2024/03/canada-helps-vulnerable-canadians-leave-haiti.htmlMarch 25, 2024 - Ottawa, Ontario - Global Affairs CanadaThe Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today issued the following statement:Global Affairs Canada2024-03-25T14:44:28-04:00Minister Joly to provide an update on the situation in Haitihttps://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2024/03/minister-joly-to-provide-an-update-on-the-situation-in-haiti.htmlMarch 25, 2024 - The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs will speak to journalists this afternoon about the situation in Haiti.Global Affairs Canada2024-03-25T14:13:25-04:00Statement regarding Hong Kong’s adoption of a new national security lawhttps://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2024/03/statement-regarding-hong-kongs-adoption-of-a-new-national-security-law.htmlGlobal Affairs Canada today issued the following statement on Hong Kong’s rapid passage of the Safeguarding National Security Ordinance and expressing deep concern regarding the impact the new law could have on human rights in Hong Kong:Global Affairs Canada2024-03-20T17:23:42-04:00Minister Joly meets with Iraq’s Foreign Affairs Minister in Ottawahttps://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2024/03/minister-joly-meets-with-iraqs-foreign-affairs-minister-in-ottawa.htmlThe Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, met yesterday with His Excellency Fuad Hussein, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Iraq, during his visit to Canada. The ministers met to discuss the shared interests of their two countries, including the promotion of inclusive security, stability and prosperity in Iraq and in the Middle East. Global Affairs Canada2024-03-20T12:37:49-04:00Statement on International Day of La Francophoniehttps://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2024/03/statement-on-international-day-of-la-francophonie.htmlToday is a day to celebrate the French language, the diverse and rich cultures of the francophone world, and the spirit of solidarity that animates La Francophonie. Canada is proud to be a pioneering member of the International Organization of La Francophonie (OIF) and is working with its global partners to promote French language and advance democracy, human rights and gender equality.Global Affairs Canada2024-03-20T09:56:25-04:00Speech by Minister Joly regarding the motion on “Canada’s actions to promote peace in the Middle East”https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2024/03/speech-by-minister-joly-regarding-the-motion-on-canadas-actions-to-promote-peace-in-the-middle-east.htmlMr. Speaker, I welcome debate during this pivotal moment for the region and the world.I rise having just returned from visiting the Middle East, where I met with my counterparts from Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates, Israel and the Palestinian Authority.Global Affairs Canada2024-03-19T15:53:59-04:00Canada and Ukraine provide update on International Coalition for the Return of Ukrainian Childrenhttps://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2024/03/canada-and-ukraine-provide-update-on-international-coalition-for-the-return-of-ukrainian-children.htmlLaunched in Kyiv, Ukraine, on February 2, 2024, the coalition is a joint initiative by Ukraine and Canada to coordinate efforts and cooperation between Canada, Ukraine and partner states to address the unlawful deportation and forced transfer of Ukrainian children by Russia. As of today, 33 countries have become active members of the coalition and will combine their efforts to reunite Ukrainian children with their families and ensure their safe reintegration into families and communities...Global Affairs Canada2024-03-18T09:34:52-04:00Statement by Minister of Foreign Affairs on Russia’s sham presidential electionhttps://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2024/03/statement-by-minister-of-foreign-affairs-on-russias-sham-presidential-election.html“Canada is deeply concerned by the flawed electoral process that concluded in Russia on March 17, 2024. Russia has violated international commitments on the conduct of elections that it had previously accepted, including those in the 1990 Copenhagen Document. Canada condemns the conduct of voting in occupied territories of Ukraine, which is a blatant breach of international law..."Global Affairs Canada2024-03-18T08:00:00-04:00Minister Joly welcomes Iraq’s Foreign Affairs Minister to Ottawahttps://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2024/03/minister-joly-welcomes-iraqs-foreign-affairs-minister-to-ottawa.htmlThe ministers will meet to discuss ways to enhance the growing Canada-Iraq relationship, including through diplomatic engagement and cooperation bilaterally and multilaterally, and expansion of bilateral trade...Global Affairs Canada2024-03-17T10:33:08-04:00Minister Joly meets with Palestinian Authority President and Minister of Foreign Affairshttps://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2024/03/minister-joly-meets-with-palestinian-authority-president-and-minister-of-foreign-affairs.htmlThe Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, met with the Palestinian Authority President, Mahmoud Abbas, and with the Palestinian Authority Minister of Foreign Affairs, Riad Malki, while visiting the West Bank.Global Affairs Canada2024-03-14T18:44:48-04:00Government of Canada officials to provide an update on the situation in Haitihttps://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2024/03/government-of-canada-officials-to-provide-an-update-on-the-situation-in-haiti.htmlMarch 14, 2024 - Officials from Global Affairs Canada will offer a technical briefing on the situation in Haiti.Global Affairs Canada2024-03-14T12:46:21-04:00Parliamentary Secretary Oliphant to travel to Ethiopia https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2024/03/parliamentary-secretary-oliphant-to-travel-to-ethiopia.htmlDuring his trip, Parliamentary Secretary Oliphant will meet with government officials and representatives of the African Union Commission. He will reiterate Canada’s commitment to deepening relations and to work in partnership towards shared priorities. He will also engage with civil society organizations, international organizations and community members to exchange ideas and discuss challenges and opportunities to strengthen Canada-Africa relations.Global Affairs Canada2024-03-13T09:00:12-04:00Parliamentary Secretary Oliphant to travel to United Kingdom for Commonwealth Weekhttps://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2024/03/parliamentary-secretary-oliphant-to-travel-to-united-kingdom-for-commonwealth-week.htmlThe 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 Canada2024-03-11T10:31:38-04:00Joint ministerial statement on Commonwealth Dayhttps://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2024/03/joint-ministerial-statement-on-commonwealth-day.htmlThe Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and the Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of International Development, today issued the following statement to mark Commonwealth Day:Global Affairs Canada2024-03-11T10:05:33-04:00Minister Joly meets with Israel’s Minister of Foreign Affairshttps://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2024/03/minister-joly-meets-with-israels-minister-of-foreign-affairs.htmlThe Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, met today with Israel Katz, Israel’s Minister of Foreign Affairs.Global Affairs Canada2024-03-10T17:55:13-04:00Minister Joly meets with United Arab Emirates Minister of Foreign Affairs and confirms Canadian participation in humanitarian sea corridor to deliver humanitarian aid to Gazahttps://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2024/03/minister-joly-meets-with-united-arab-emirates-minister-of-foreign-affairs-and-confirms-canadian-participation-in-temporary-port-to-deliver-humanita.htmlThe Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, met yesterday with His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the United Arab Emirates. Minister Joly and Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed discussed a number of priorities and reaffirmed their commitment to work together on international issues, including global and regional security. The two Ministers exchanged views on a range of international and regional security challenges, including the crisis in Gaza.Global Affairs Canada2024-03-10T13:06:10-04:00Minister Joly meets with Kuwait’s Minister of Foreign Affairs in Kuwait Cityhttps://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2024/03/minister-joly-meets-with-kuwaits-minister-of-foreign-affairs-in-kuwait-city.htmlThe two ministers discussed the strong Canada-Kuwaiti bilateral relationship, which will mark its 60th anniversary in 2025, and agreed to work together to deepen it further. The two ministers also discussed their countries’ shared commitment to international law and international security. Global Affairs Canada2024-03-08T12:54:47-05:00International Women’s Day statement by ministers Joly, Hussen and Nghttps://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2024/03/international-womens-day-statement-by-ministers-joly-hussen-and-ng.html“On International Women’s Day and every day, Canada is committed to defending, protecting and promoting the rights of women and girls in all their diversity. While the global community has made significant progress on women’s and girls’ rights, serious challenges persist.Global Affairs Canada2024-03-08T10:30:15-05:00Canada imposes new sanctions against two individuals for their participation in violent repression of Iranian women and girlshttps://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2024/03/canada-imposes-new-sanctions-against-two-individuals-for-their-participation-in-violent-repression-of-iranian-women-and-girls.htmlThe Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced that Canada is imposing new sanctions under the Special Economic Measures (Iran) Regulations. Global Affairs Canada2024-03-08T09:59:08-05:00Minister Joly meets with Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs in Riyadhhttps://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2024/03/minister-joly-meets-with-saudi-arabias-minister-of-foreign-affairs-in-riyadh.htmlThe Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, met today with Prince Faisal bin Farhan, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Saudi Arabia.Global Affairs Canada2024-03-07T17:25:26-05:00Minister Joly to travel to Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, United Arab Emirates, Israel and the West Bank to discuss the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict and pathways towards sustainable peacehttps://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2024/03/minister-joly-to-travel-to-saudi-arabia-kuwait-united-arab-emirates-israel-and-the-west-bank-to-discuss-the-ongoing-israel-hamas-conflict-and-pathw.htmlThe Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced that she will be travelling to Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) from March 6 to 9, 2024. She will then visit Israel, Jerusalem and the West Bank from March 10 to 13, 2024.Global Affairs Canada2024-03-05T18:21:38-05:00Canada announces signing of UN agreement on conservation and sustainable use of marine biological diversity of areas beyond national jurisdictionhttps://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2024/03/canada-announces-signing-of-un-agreement-on-conservation-and-sustainable-use-of-marine-biological-diversity-of-areas-beyond-national-jurisdiction.htmlToday, the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs; the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change; and the Honourable Diane Lebouthillier, Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, announced that Canada has signed the Agreement under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea on the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Marine Biological Diversity of Areas beyond National Jurisdiction (the BBNJ Agreement). Minister Lebouthillier proudly signed the agreement on behalf of Canada in person in New York City. Global Affairs Canada2024-03-04T14:24:35-05:00Minister Joly announces sanctions against the Russian government for the Kremlin’s responsibility for Alexei Navalny’s deathhttps://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2024/03/minister-joly-announces-sanctions-against-the-russian-government-for-the-kremlins-responsibility-for-alexei-navalnys-death.htmlThe Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced that Canada is imposing another round of sanctions. Six Russian officials are sanctioned under the Special Economic Measures (Russia) Regulations related to the February 16, 2024, death of Russian opposition leader, Alexei Navalny, and to Russia’s continued gross and systematic violations of human rights.Global Affairs Canada2024-03-03T11:12:01-05:00Backgrounder – Russia sanctionshttps://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2024/03/backgrounder--russia-sanctions.htmlCanada is imposing sanctions against Russian officials in response to gross and systematic human rights violations that have been committed in Russia.Global Affairs Canada2024-03-03T11:11:46-05:00Minister Joly announces additional ban on imports of Russian diamondshttps://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2024/03/minister-joly-announces-additional-ban-on-imports-of-russian-diamonds.htmlThe Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced that Canada, alongside G7 partners, is imposing additional import restrictions on Russian diamonds under the Special Economic Measures (Russia) Regulations.Global Affairs Canada2024-03-01T09:01:30-05:00Statement following elections in Belarushttps://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2024/02/statement-following-elections-in-belarus.htmlGlobal Affairs Canada today issued the following statement regarding the recent elections held in Belarus on February 25, 2024.Global Affairs Canada2024-02-26T12:24:02-05:00Parliamentary Secretary Damoff to attend Human Rights Council’s 55th session and high-level segment of Conference on Disarmamenthttps://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2024/02/parliamentary-secretary-damoff-to-attend-human-rights-councils-55th-session-and-high-level-segment-of-conference-on-disarmament.htmlToday, the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, announced that Pam Damoff, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, will represent Canada at the high-level segment of the 55th session of the Human Rights Council and at the high-level segment of the Conference on Disarmament on February 26 and 27, 2024, in Geneva, Switzerland.Global Affairs Canada2024-02-26T09:00:03-05:00Statement marking 2 years since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukrainehttps://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2024/02/statement-marking-2-years-since-russias-full-scale-invasion-of-ukraine.htmlThe Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs; the Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of National Defence; the Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of International Development, and the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, today issued the following statement:Global Affairs Canada2024-02-24T10:54:00-05:00Minister Ng to advance Canada’s trade priorities at 13th WTO Ministerial Conference in Abu Dhabihttps://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2024/02/minister-ng-to-advance-canadas-trade-priorities-at-13th-wto-ministerial-conference-in-abu-dhabi.htmlThe Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development, will attend the 13th WTO Ministerial Conference (MC13) in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, from February 26 to 29, 2024.Global Affairs Canada2024-02-23T11:19:29-05:00Minister Joly announces additional sanctions in response to Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukrainehttps://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2024/02/minister-joly-announces-additional-sanctions-in-response-to-russias-full-scale-invasion-of-ukraine.htmlThe Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced that Canada is imposing additional sanctions on 10 individuals and 153 entities under the Special Economic Measures (Russia) Regulations. Canada is announcing these sanctions in coordination with the United Kingdom and the United States. Nearly 2 years after it began, President Vladimir Putin’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine has gone on too long. These sanctions focus on areas that impact the Russian government’s ability to continue its illegal and unjustifiable invasion of Ukraine.Global Affairs Canada2024-02-23T10:33:37-05:00Minister Joly to travel to the United Nations Headquarters in New Yorkhttps://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2024/02/minister-joly-to-travel-to-the-united-nations-headquarters-in-new-york.htmlThe Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced that she will travel to New York, United States, on February 23, 2024, to participate in high-level events and engage with her counterparts at the United Nations Headquarters to mark the second year since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.Global Affairs Canada2024-02-23T09:25:13-05:00Backgrounder - Government of Canada announces allocation of $123 million for projects to support Haiti https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2024/02/backgrounder---government-of-canada-announces-allocation-of-123-million-for-projects-to-support-haiti.htmlThe Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced the allocation of $123 million for projects to support Haiti while in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, for the G20 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting. Global Affairs Canada2024-02-22T23:27:31-05:00Canada announces $123 million in funding to improve security in Haitihttps://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2024/02/canada-announces-123-million-in-funding-to-improve-security-in-haiti.htmlToday, the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, participated in an international pledging event in support of Haiti, while in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, for the G20 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting. Global Affairs Canada2024-02-22T23:24:14-05:00Minister Joly to discuss the Munich Security Conference, G20 and Ukrainehttps://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2024/02/minister-joly-to-discuss-the-munich-security-conference-g20-and-ukraine.htmlFebruary 22, 2024 - The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs will speak to journalists this afternoon following her trip to the Munich Security Conference and the G20 in Brazil. The Minister will also discuss the upcoming two-year mark of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.Global Affairs Canada2024-02-22T09:00:30-05:00Minister Joly to travel to Brazil for bilateral visit and G20 Foreign Ministers’ Meetinghttps://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2024/02/minister-joly-to-travel-to-brazil-for-bilateral-visit-and-g20-foreign-ministers-meeting.htmlMinister Joly to travel to Brazil for bilateral visit and G20 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting Global Affairs Canada2024-02-19T09:00:51-05:00Joint statement by Canada, United States and United Kingdom on foreign information manipulationhttps://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2024/02/joint-statement-by-canada-united-states-and-united-kingdom-on-foreign-information-manipulation.htmlThe 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 Canada2024-02-16T09:30:39-05:00Third anniversary of Declaration Against Arbitrary Detention in State-to-State Relationshttps://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2024/02/third-anniversary-of-declaration-against-arbitrary-detention-in-state-to-state-relations.htmlCanada remains deeply committed to putting an end to the use of people as bargaining chips in diplomatic relations. Global Affairs Canada2024-02-15T09:00:00-05:00Statement on International Day Against the Use of Child Soldiershttps://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2024/02/statement-on-international-day-against-the-use-of-child-soldiers.htmlThe Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs; the Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of International Development; and the Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of National Defence, today issued the following statementGlobal Affairs Canada2024-02-12T10:45:29-05:00Minister Joly speaks with Republic of Korea’s Minister of Foreign Affairshttps://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2024/02/minister-joly-speaks-with-republic-of-koreas-minister-of-foreign-affairs.htmlThe Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, yesterday spoke with Cho Tae-yul, the Republic of Korea’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and congratulated him on his recent appointment as minister. Global Affairs Canada2024-02-08T16:58:38-05:00Backgrounder: Sanctions against individuals affiliated with Hamashttps://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2024/02/backgrounder-sanctions-against-individuals-affiliated-with-hamas.htmlEffective immediately, Canada is imposing sanctions against 11 individuals in response to the attack by Hamas in Israel that began on October 7, 2023, and the threat that Hamas and its affiliates pose to regional security. Global Affairs Canada2024-02-06T12:06:09-05:00Canada sanctions individuals affiliated with Hamas in response to terrorist attacks against Israelhttps://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2024/02/canada-sanctions-individuals-affiliated-with-hamas-in-response-to-terrorist-attacks-against-israel.htmlThe Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced that Canada is imposing new sanctions under the Special Economic Measures Act (SEMA). The sanctions apply to 11 individuals that hold senior positions within Hamas or its affiliates and were integral to the planning, funding and execution of the October 7 terrorist attacks against Israel.Global Affairs Canada2024-02-06T12:03:23-05:00Joint Declaration on the creation of the International Coalition for the Return of Ukrainian Childrenhttps://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2024/02/joint-declaration-on-the-creation-of-the-international-coalition-for-the-return-of-ukrainian-children.htmlWe, the representatives of states and international organizations, including those who gathered in Kyiv on December 8, 2023, express deep concern over the fate of children who have been illegally deported by the Russian Federation from Ukraine or forcibly transferred within the territories of Ukraine temporarily occupied by the Russian Federation.Global Affairs Canada2024-02-02T09:00:25-05:00Minister Joly visits Ukraine to launch initiative to return Ukrainian children and advance negotiations on long-term security commitmentshttps://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2024/02/minister-joly-visits-ukraine-to-launch-initiative-to-return-ukrainian-children-and-advance-negotiations-on-long-term-security-commitments.htmlWith Russia’s full-scale illegal invasion of Ukraine nearing the end of its second year, the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced that she is visiting Kyiv, Ukraine, on February 2-3, 2024. This will be her fourth trip to Ukraine since the beginning of 2022.Global Affairs Canada2024-02-02T06:00:00-05:00Joint Statement Marking Three Years Since the Military Coup in Myanmarhttps://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2024/01/joint-statement-marking-three-years-since-the-military-coup-in-myanmar.htmlThe 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 Canada2024-01-31T19:25:07-05:00Statement on negotiations for Canada-Ukraine bilateral security commitmentshttps://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2024/01/statement-on-negotiations-for-canada-ukraine-bilateral-security-commitments.htmlGlobal Affairs Canada today issued the following statement:
“On January 26, 2024, Government of Canada officials met with their Ukrainian counterparts for negotiations regarding Canada-Ukraine bilateral long-term security commitments.Global Affairs Canada2024-01-29T10:35:08-05:00Minister Joly to travel to the Republic of Moldova and Polandhttps://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2024/01/minister-joly-to-travel-to-the-republic-of-moldova-and-poland.htmlAs Russia’s illegal invasion of Ukraine nears the end of its second year, the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced that she will be travelling to the Republic of Moldova and Poland from January 29 to February 1, 2024, where she will meet with her counterparts and senior government officials to discuss shared priorities...Global Affairs Canada2024-01-29T09:11:57-05:00Statement by Minister Joly on the International Court of Justice’s decision on South Africa’s request for provisional measures in its case against Israelhttps://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2024/01/statement-by-minister-joly-on-the-international-court-of-justices-decision-on-south-africas-request-for-provisional-measures-in-its-case-against-is.htmlThe Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs today issued the following statement: “Today, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) delivered its response to South Africa’s request for provisional measures in their case against Israel.Global Affairs Canada2024-01-26T15:11:38-05:00Statement on International Holocaust Remembrance Dayhttps://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2024/01/statement-on-international-holocaust-remembrance-day.html“Fuelled by fear and hatred, the Holocaust was one of the darkest times in human history. Those feelings found expression in antisemitism, racism and many other forms of intolerance and bigotry, and they led directly to the systematic genocide of 6 million Jewish people, as well as of 500,000 Roma and Sinti people. Many LGBTQI+ persons, persons with disabilities and political dissidents were also persecuted and killed by the Nazis and their collaborators in horrific crimes against humanity.Global Affairs Canada2024-01-26T13:00:16-05:00Minister Joly speaks with Israel’s newly appointed Minister of Foreign Affairshttps://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2024/01/minister-joly-speaks-with-israels-newly-appointed-minister-of-foreign-affairs.htmlThe Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, held her first bilateral discussion with Israel Katz, who was recently appointed as Israel’s Minister of Foreign Affairs.Global Affairs Canada2024-01-25T09:00:00-05:00Minister Joly meets with Japan’s Foreign Affairs Ministerhttps://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2024/01/minister-joly-meets-with-japans-foreign-affairs-minister.htmlThe Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today met with KAMIKAWA Yoko, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan, during her visit in Montréal, Quebec. Minister Joly extended Canada’s sympathies to Minister Kamikawa following the recent earthquake in Japan and reiterated Canada’s offer of support.Global Affairs Canada2024-01-13T14:15:00-05:00Statement by Minister Joly on South Africa’s case against Israel at the International Court of Justicehttps://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2024/01/statement-by-minister-joly-on-south-africas-case-against-israel-at-the-international-court-of-justice.htmlThe Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs today issued the following statement: “Canada was a founding voice and remains a strong proponent of the International Court of Justice’s (ICJ) independence and its critical role in the peaceful settlements of disputes between countries. The ICJ is also a key participant in upholding the international rules-based order.Global Affairs Canada2024-01-12T16:06:27-05:00Statement by Minister Joly and Minister Blair on the United States’ and the United Kingdom’s action in Yemenhttps://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.htmlCanadian 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 Canada2024-01-12T09:56:46-05:00Minister Joly speaks with China’s Director of the Office of the Central Commission for Foreign Affairs and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Wang Yihttps://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2024/01/minister-joly-speaks-with-chinas-director-of-the-office-of-the-central-commission-for-foreign-affairs-and-minister-of-foreign-affairs-wang-yi.htmlThe Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today spoke with China’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Wang Yi.Global Affairs Canada2024-01-11T22:36:11-05:00Joint statement by governments of Australia, Bahrain, Canada, Denmark, Germany, Netherlands, New Zealand, Republic of Korea, United Kingdom, and the United Stateshttps://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2024/01/joint-statement-by-governments-of-australia-bahrain-canada-denmark-germany-netherlands-new-zealand-republic-of-korea-united-kingdom-and-the-united-.htmlIn response to continued illegal, dangerous, and destabilizing Houthi attacks against vessels, including commercial shipping, transiting the Red Sea, the armed forces of the United States and United Kingdom, with support from the Netherlands, Canada, Bahrain, and Australia, conducted joint strikes in accordance with the inherent right of individual and collective self-defense, consistent with the UN Charter, against a number of targets in Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen. Global Affairs Canada2024-01-11T22:11:08-05:00Statement on 2023 Democratic Republic of Congo presidential electionshttps://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2024/01/statement-on-2023-democratic-republic-of-congo-presidential-elections.htmlThe Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today issued the following statement on the results of the presidential election in the Democratic Republic of Congo:Global Affairs Canada2024-01-11T19:16:28-05:00Minister Joly to welcome Japan’s Foreign Affairs Minister to Canadahttps://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2024/01/minister-joly-to-welcome-japans-foreign-affairs-minister-to-canada.htmlThe Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced that she will welcome Yoko Kamikawa, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan, to Montréal, Québec, from January 12 to 13, 2024.Global Affairs Canada2024-01-10T10:00:06-05:00Joint Statement on DPRK-Russia Ballistic Missile Transfershttps://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2024/01/joint-statement-on-dprk-russia-ballistic-missile-transfers.htmlThe 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 Canada2024-01-09T20:14:09-05:00Statement following recent parliamentary elections in Bangladeshhttps://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2024/01/statement-following-recent-parliamentary-elections-in-bangladesh.html“Canada commends and supports the democratic aspirations of Bangladeshi citizens and condemns the acts of intimidation and violence that took place ahead and during the elections. We extend our sympathy to all of those who have been affected by the violence that has occurred.Global Affairs Canada2024-01-09T17:44:24-05:00Government of Canada honours victims of Flight PS752 and marks 4 years since tragedyhttps://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2024/01/government-of-canada-honours-victims-of-flight-ps752-and-marks-4-years-since-tragedy.htmlToday 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 Canada2024-01-08T12:30:39-05:00Joint statement from International Coordination and Response Group for the victims of Flight PS752 at the International Civil Aviation Organizationhttps://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.htmlThe 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 Canada2024-01-08T11:56:30-05:00Backgrounder - Convention on International Civil Aviation and its annexeshttps://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2024/01/backgrounder---convention-on-international-civil-aviation-and-its-annexes.htmlThe 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 Canada2024-01-08T11:56:15-05:00Joint statement by governments of Australia, Bahrain, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Germany, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, New Zealand, Republic of Korea, Singapore, the United Kingdom and the United Stateshttps://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 Canada2024-01-03T14:20:58-05:00Canada joins Tallinn Mechanism to support Ukraine in cyberspacehttps://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2023/12/canada-joins-tallinn-mechanism-to-support-ukraine-in-cyberspace.htmlAs 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 Canada2023-12-20T10:04:59-05:00G7 Foreign Ministers’ statement on the launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile by North Koreahttps://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2023/12/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, and the High Representative of the European Union, condemn in the strongest terms North Korea’s December 18 (local time) launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM), following four previous ICBM launches this year as well as other launches using ballistic missile technology. Global Affairs Canada2023-12-19T17:51:51-05:00Statement by the Equal Rights Coalition on the Russian Supreme Court judgment infringing LGBTIQ+ people’s basic human rightshttps://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2023/12/statement-by-the-equal-rights-coalition-on-the-russian-supreme-court-judgment-infringing-lgbtiq-peoples-basic-human-rights.htmlThe Equal Rights Coalition strongly condemns the Russian Supreme Court designating the so-called ‘international public LGBT movement’ as extremist on 30 November, 2023. The coalition also recalls its previous statements on the legal situation of LGBTIQ+ people in the Russian Federation.Global Affairs Canada2023-12-18T11:44:14-05:00Statement by Minister Joly on the passing of Amir of Kuwait His Highness Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al Jaber Al-Sabahhttps://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2023/12/statement-by-minister-joly-on-the-passing-of-amir-of-kuwait-his-highness-sheikh-nawaf-al-ahmad-al-jaber-al-sabah.htmlThe Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today issued the following statement on the passing of the Amir of Kuwait, His Highness Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al Jaber Al-Sabah:Global Affairs Canada2023-12-16T17:38:56-05:00Minister Joly announces appointment of the Honourable Ralph Goodale as representative of Canada to Ismaili Imamathttps://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2023/12/minister-joly-announces-appointment-of-the-honourable-ralph-goodale-as-representative-of-canada-to-ismaili-imamat.htmlThe Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced the appointment of the Honourable Ralph Goodale, High Commissioner of Canada in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Permanent Representative to the International Maritime Organization, as the new representative of Canada to the Ismaili Imamat.Global Affairs Canada2023-12-13T09:00:02-05:00Statement on actions taken by People’s Republic of China against Philippines vessels in South China Seahttps://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2023/12/statement-on-actions-taken-by-peoples-republic-of-china-against-philippines-vessels-in-south-china-sea0.html“Canada condemns the actions taken by the People’s Republic of China (PRC) this weekend against Philippine civilian and government vessels in the South China Sea, first at Scarborough Shoal on December 9 and then at Second Thomas Shoal on December 10. The use of dangerous maneuvers, collisions, water cannons and long-range acoustic devices against Philippine vessels endangers lives and poses a serious threat to regional peace and stability. These incidents are the latest in an increasingly worrisome pattern of acts of intimidation by the PRC in the South China Sea.Global Affairs Canada2023-12-12T17:50:59-05:00Announcement of new diplomatic appointmenthttps://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2023/12/announcement-of-new-diplomatic-appointment0.htmlThe Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced the following diplomatic appointment:Global Affairs Canada2023-12-12T10:00:51-05:00Biographical noteshttps://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2023/12/biographical-notes0.htmlJulie Crowley (LLB, Laval University, 1998; Certificate [Journalism], Laval University, 1999; MA [Political Science], University of Quebec in Montréal, 2003) joined the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade in 2003. Global Affairs Canada2023-12-12T10:00:16-05:00Minister Joly announces new sanctions related to Russia’s illegal elections in occupied territories of Ukrainehttps://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2023/12/minister-joly-announces-new-sanctions-related-to-russias-illegal-elections-in-occupied-territories-of-ukraine.htmlThe Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced that Canada is imposing new sanctions against 30 Russian nationals under the Special Economic Measures (Russia) Regulations.Global Affairs Canada2023-12-12T09:34:57-05:00Statement on Human Rights Dayhttps://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2023/12/statement-on-human-rights-day.htmlThe Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of International Development, and the Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, today issued the following statement:Global Affairs Canada2023-12-10T10:57:10-05:00Minister Joly hosts meeting in Ottawa with the Ministerial Committee of the Arab-Islamic Extraordinary Summithttps://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2023/12/minister-joly-hosts-meeting-in-ottawa-with-the-ministerial-committee-of-the-arab-islamic-extraordinary-summit.htmlThe Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, hosted a meeting in Ottawa with a delegation of foreign ministers from Saudi Arabia, Türkiye, and the Palestinian Authority to discuss the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas and the path toward lasting peace in the region.Global Affairs Canada2023-12-09T14:42:35-05:00Canada welcomes the news of a joint statement by Armenia and Azerbaijanhttps://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2023/12/canada-welcomes-the-news-of-a-joint-statement-by-armenia-and-azerbaijan.html“Canada welcomes the joint statement by Armenia and Azerbaijan reconfirming their intention to establish and deepen bilateral dialogue and announcing confidence building and goodwill measures offered by the two countries.Global Affairs Canada2023-12-08T21:19:39-05:00Canada announces sanctions in response to long-standing human rights violationshttps://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2023/12/canada-announces-sanctions-in-response-to-long-standing-human-rights-violations.htmlThe Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced that Canada is imposing sanctions against seven individuals under the Justice for Victims of Corrupt Foreign Officials Regulations for human rights violations.Global Affairs Canada2023-12-08T10:29:35-05:00Backgrounder: Sanctions in response to long-standing human rights violations in Russia, Iran and Myanmarhttps://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2023/12/backgrounder-sanctions-in-response-to-long-standing-human-rights-violations-in-russia-iran-and-myanmar.htmlEffective immediately, Canada is imposing sanctions against seven individuals who are responsible for, or complicit in, various human rights violations in Russia, Iran and Myanmar.Global Affairs Canada2023-12-08T10:29:29-05:00Statement on Russia’s malicious cyber activity affecting the United Kingdomhttps://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2023/12/statement-on-russias-malicious-cyber-activity-affecting-the-united-kingdom.htmlThe Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of National Defence, and the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Public Safety, Democratic Institutions and Intergovernmental Affairs, today issued the following statement:Global Affairs Canada2023-12-07T09:00:12-05:00Statement by Members of the Elsie Initiative for Women in Peace Operations Contact Group on the margins of the 2023 UN Peacekeeping Ministerialhttps://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2023/12/statement-by-members-of-the-elsie-initiative-for-women-in-peace-operations-contact-group-on-the-margins-of-the-2023-un-peacekeeping-ministerial.html“UN peacekeeping continues to evolve, and with it, the need to employ a diverse set of skills and capabilities from both women and men only grows. In both private and public sectors, diverse and inclusive organizations enhance performance. Today, on the margins of the UN Peacekeeping Ministerial hosted by Ghana and where Women, Peace and Security features as a cross-cutting theme, we – members of the Elsie Initiative Contact Group – reiterate our commitment to promoting the meaningful participation of women at all levels in UN peace operations.Global Affairs Canada2023-12-06T15:51:26-05:00Canada bolsters support and commitments to peacekeeping at 2023 United Nations Peacekeeping Ministerialhttps://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2023/12/canada-bolsters-support-and-commitments-to-peacekeeping-at-2023-united-nations-peacekeeping-ministerial.htmlThe Honourable Pam Damoff, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Foreign Affairs (Consular Affairs), today concluded her participation in the 2023 United Nations Peacekeeping Ministerial (UNPKM) meeting hosted by Ghana. Global Affairs Canada2023-12-06T15:43:34-05:00Backgrounder: Canada’s commitments at the 2023 United Nations Peacekeeping Ministerialhttps://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2023/12/backgrounder-canadas-commitments-at-the-2023-united-nations-peacekeeping-ministerial.htmlOn December 5 and 6, 2023, the Honourable Pam Damoff, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, represented Canada at the 2023 United Nations Peacekeeping Ministerial (UNPKM), in Accra, Ghana, where she announced that the Government of Canada will provide over $20.4 million in new projects and contributions to continue supporting UN peace operations and peacebuilding and a pledge of up to an additional $6.2 million in support of protection of civilians. Global Affairs Canada2023-12-06T15:43:28-05:00Minister Joly announces ban on direct import of Russian diamonds and related productshttps://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2023/12/minister-joly-announces-ban-on-direct-import-of-russian-diamonds-and-related-products.htmlThe Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced that Canada, in coordination with its G7 partners, is imposing new import restrictions on Russian diamonds and diamond jewellery related products.Global Affairs Canada2023-12-06T13:42:07-05:00Announcement of new diplomatic appointmenthttps://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2023/12/announcement-of-new-diplomatic-appointment.htmlThe Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced the following diplomatic appointment: Bernadette JordanGlobal Affairs Canada2023-12-04T14:00:18-05:00Biographical noteshttps://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2023/12/biographical-notes.htmlBernadette Jordan (BA [Political Science], St. Francis Xavier University, 1984) was raised on the South Shore of Nova Scotia in a small fishing community.Global Affairs Canada2023-12-04T14:00:00-05:00Parliamentary Secretary Oliphant to attend the Ministerial Council meeting of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe and travel to Bulgariahttps://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2023/11/parliamentary-secretary-oliphant-to-attend-the-ministerial-council-meeting-of-the-organization-for-security-and-co-operation-in-europe-and-travel-t.htmlThe Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced that Robert Oliphant, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, will represent Canada at the 30th meeting of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) Ministerial Council in North Macedonia. The Parliamentary Secretary will then travel to Bulgaria to meet with senior officials.Global Affairs Canada2023-11-29T20:45:10-05:00Minister Joly meets with David Cameron, Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs of the United Kingdomhttps://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.htmlEarlier 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 Canada2023-11-29T16:17:26-05:00Minister Joly to speak with media following her recent participation at NATOhttps://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2023/11/minister-joly-to-speak-with-media-following-her-recent-participation-at-nato.htmlThe Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, will hold a virtual press conference to discuss her recent trip to Brussels to attend the NATO meeting. Global Affairs Canada2023-11-29T08:50:31-05:00G7 Foreign Ministers’ statement on the situation in Israel and Gazahttps://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2023/11/g7-foreign-ministers-statement-on-the-situation-in-israel-and-gaza.htmlWe, 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, welcome the release of some of the hostages seized on October 7, 2023, by Hamas and other terrorist organizations and the recent pause in hostilities that has allowed a surge in humanitarian assistance to reach Palestinian civilians in Gaza. We, as the G7, urge the release of all hostages immediately and unconditionally. We call for the facilitated departure of all foreign nationals. We emphasize Israel’s right to defend itself and its people, in accordance with international law, as it seeks to prevent a recurrence of the October 7 attacks.Global Affairs Canada2023-11-28T20:10:01-05:00Supporting efforts for sustainable peace and security in Africahttps://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2023/11/supporting-efforts-for-sustainable-peace-and-security-in-africa.htmlOn November 27 and 28, 2023, Parliamentary Secretary Rob Oliphant represented Canada at the Dakar International Forum on Peace and Security in Africa, where he reaffirmed Canada’s commitment to collaborative approaches to addressing security challenges. Global Affairs Canada2023-11-28T19:35:53-05:00Parliamentary Secretary Oliphant concludes participation in Dakar International Forum on Peace and Security in Africahttps://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2023/11/parliamentary-secretary-oliphant-concludes-participation-in-dakar-international-forum-on-peace-and-security-in-africa.htmlThe Honourable Rob Oliphant, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, today concluded his visit to Senegal, where he led Canada’s delegation at the Dakar International Forum on Peace and Security in Africa on November 27 and 28, 2023.Global Affairs Canada2023-11-28T19:34:27-05:00Parliamentary Secretary Oliphant to travel to Africa to advance peace and security effortshttps://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2023/11/parliamentary-secretary-oliphant-to-travel-to-africa-to-advance-peace-and-security-efforts.htmlThe Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced that Robert Oliphant, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, will represent Canada at the Dakar International Forum on Peace and Security in Africa, from November 27 and 28, 2023.Global Affairs Canada2023-11-27T12:31:56-05:00Minister Joly to travel to Brussels, Belgium, to attend the NATO Foreign Ministers’ Meetinghttps://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2023/11/minister-joly-to-travel-to-brussels-belgium-to-attend-the-nato-foreign-ministers-meeting.htmlThe Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced that she will be travelling to Brussels, Belgium from November 27 to 29 to attend a meeting of the NATO Foreign Affairs Ministers. In Brussels, Minister Joly will meet with her counterparts from NATO countries to discuss shared priorities and reaffirm Canada’s commitment to addressing key global security challenges. Global Affairs Canada2023-11-27T08:59:05-05:00Statement on 15th anniversary of terrorist attacks in Mumbaihttps://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2023/11/statement-on-15th-anniversary-of-terrorist-attacks-in-mumbai.html“Today, we sadly recall the violent terrorist attacks that unfolded over four tragic days in November 2008 in several locations across Mumbai. Hundreds of innocent people lost their lives and many more were injured. Two Canadians were killed during the attack..."Global Affairs Canada2023-11-26T10:37:56-05:00Statement by Minister of Foreign Affairs Mélanie Joly and Minister of International Development Ahmed Hussen on International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Womenhttps://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2023/11/statement-by-minister-of-foreign-affairs-melanie-joly-and-minister-of-international-development-ahmed-hussen-on-international-day-for-the-eliminati.html“Today, as the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence international campaign begins, we are reaffirming Canada’s unwavering commitment to eliminating all forms of violence against women and girls..."Global Affairs Canada2023-11-25T09:59:06-05:00G7 Foreign Ministers’ Statement on the Launch Using Ballistic Missile Technology by North Koreahttps://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 Canada2023-11-22T10:25:22-05:00Statement on increase in Israeli settler violence against Palestinians in West Bankhttps://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2023/11/statement-on-increase-in-israeli-settler-violence-against-palestinians-in-west-bank.html“Canada strongly condemns the extremist settler violence against Palestinians in the West Bank and is also gravely concerned by reports of Palestinian communities being forcibly removed from their lands in the West Bank.Global Affairs Canada2023-11-20T19:29:21-05:00Statement following the Kimberley Process Plenary on conflict diamondshttps://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2023/11/statement-following-the-kimberley-process-plenary-on-conflict-diamonds.htmlThe Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today issued the following statement: “On the Kimberley Process’s twentieth anniversary year, Canada, a founding member of the Kimberley Process, remains committed to this forum as a means of breaking the link between conflict and diamonds.”Global Affairs Canada2023-11-20T16:38:23-05:00Joint Statement by Foreign Affairs Ministers of Mongolia and Canadahttps://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2023/11/joint-statement-by-foreign-affairs-ministers-of-mongolia-and-canada.htmlThe Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Canada, and, Her Excellency Battsetseg Batmunkh, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia, today issued the following joint statement: “Today, Canada and Mongolia reaffirm their strong bilateral relations, as Minister Battsetseg pays an official visit to Canada at the invitation of Minister Joly. This is the first visit by a Mongolian Foreign Minister to Canada in 25 years.Global Affairs Canada2023-11-20T15:07:15-05:00Minister Joly speaks with United States Secretary of State Antony Blinkenhttps://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2023/11/minister-joly-speaks-with-united-states-secretary-of-state-antony-blinken.htmlThe Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Antony Blinken, United States Secretary of State, spoke on Friday November 17 to discuss the Israel-Hamas conflict.Global Affairs Canada2023-11-19T18:17:29-05:00