Canada News Centre2026-09-04T16:03:10-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/news.htmlhttps://www.canada.ca/etc/designs/canada/wet-boew/assets/wmms-blk.svghttps://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2026/09/minister-sidhu-speaks-with-philippines-secretary-of-trade-and-industry.html

Yesterday, the Honourable Maninder Sidhu, Minister of International Trade, met virtually with Maria Cristina Aldeguer-Roque, Secretary of Trade and Industry of the Philippines.

Global Affairs Canada2026-09-04T15:25:40-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2026/09/minister-leblanc-chairs-meeting-of-advisory-committee-on-canada-us-economic-relations-to-discuss-latest-trade-developments.html

Today, the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, President of the King’s Privy Council for Canada and Minister responsible for Canada-U.S. Trade, Intergovernmental Affairs, Internal Trade and One Canadian Economy, along with the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Finance and National Revenue, and the Honourable Janice Charette, Canada’s Chief Trade Negotiator to the United States , and, met with members of the Advisory Committee on Canada-U.S. Economic Relations to discuss the latest developments in the Canada-U.S. trade relationship and their impact on Canada. This meeting serves as a follow-up to the meeting on August 22, 2026, marking the eighth time Members have convened since April.

Global Affairs Canada2026-09-04T15:00:24-04:00https://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 Canada2026-09-02T15:07:00-04:00https://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 Canada2026-09-02T14:25:18-04:00https://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 Canada2026-09-02T11:54:27-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2026/08/minister-of-finance-meets-with-chief-economists-to-discuss-economic-outlook-and-fiscal-priorities.html

Today, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Finance and National Revenue, met with Canada’s leading chief economists to exchange views and perspectives on the country's economic outlook and discuss the government's plan to build the strongest economy in the G7.

Department of Finance Canada2026-08-26T18:04:18-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2026/08/department-of-finance-meets-with-stakeholders-on-canadas-response-to-us-tariffs.html

Yesterday, Nick Leswick, Deputy Minister of the Department of Finance Canada, joined by senior officials from the department, hosted a briefing with Canadian industry and labour stakeholders on Canada-United States (U.S.) economic issues.

Department of Finance Canada2026-08-26T10:20:47-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2026/08/minister-of-finance-meets-with-provincial-and-territorial-counterparts-on-canadas-response-to-latest-us-tariffs.html

Today, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Finance and National Revenue, met virtually with provincial and territorial finance ministers to discuss the suspension of trade negotiations with the United States (U.S.) and the government’s response to newly imposed and unjustified U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods.

Department of Finance Canada2026-08-24T21:07:44-04:00https://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 Canada2026-08-21T09:09:18-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/news/2026/08/dr-stewart-elgie-and-genevieve-morin-selected-as-co-chairs-during-the-first-meeting-of-the-expert-taskforce-on-natural-capital-accounting-and-natur.html

On Friday August 14th, 2026, the Honourable Nathalie Provost, Secretary of State (Nature) met with members of the Expert Taskforce on Natural Capital Accounting and Nature Financing for the Taskforce’s inaugural meeting.

Environment and Climate Change Canada2026-08-17T12:01:24-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2026/08/minister-leblanc-and-chief-trade-negotiator-update-provincial-and-territorial-trade-ministers-and-advisory-committee-on-canada-us-economic-relation.html

Today, the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, President of the King’s Privy Council for Canada and Minister responsible for Canada-U.S. Trade, Intergovernmental Affairs, Internal Trade and One Canadian Economy, and the Honourable Janice Charette, Canada’s Chief Trade Negotiator to the United States, met with provincial and territorial ministers responsible for Trade and members of the Advisory Committee on Canada-U.S. Economic Relations to discuss the latest developments in Canada-U.S. trade negotiations. They both attended the meetings virtually from Washington, D.C.

Global Affairs Canada2026-08-14T17:23:42-04:00https://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 Canada2026-08-07T12:29:01-04:00https://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 Canada2026-08-07T12:28:53-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2026/08/minister-leblanc-updates-advisory-committee-on-canadaus-economic-relations.html

Today, the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, President of the King’s Privy Council for Canada and Minister responsible for Canada-U.S. Trade, Intergovernmental Affairs, Internal Trade and One Canadian Economy, and the Honourable Janice Charette, Canada’s Chief Trade Negotiator to the United States, and Canada’s Ambassador to the United States, Mark Wiseman, updated members of the Advisory Committee on Canada–U.S. Economic Relations on ongoing engagements between the two countries as trade discussions intensify ahead of the August 19 deadline.

Global Affairs Canada2026-08-06T21:24:51-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2026/08/minister-leblanc-and-canadas-chief-negotiator-update-provincial-and-territorial-trade-ministers-on-canada-us-trade-negotiations.html

Today, the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, President of the King’s Privy Council for Canada and Minister responsible for Canada-U.S. Trade, Intergovernmental Affairs, Internal Trade and One Canadian Economy, and the Honourable Janice Charette, Canada’s Chief Trade Negotiator to the United States, met with provincial and territorial ministers responsible for Trade to discuss the latest developments in Canada-U.S. trade relations as trade discussions between the two countries intensify ahead of the August 19 deadline.

Global Affairs Canada2026-08-06T18:40:02-04:00https://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 Canada2026-08-05T21:17:12-04:00https://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 Canada2026-07-25T17:43:57-04:00https://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 Canada2026-07-23T13:37:16-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2026/07/advisory-committee-on-canada-us-economic-relations-meets-following-the-intention-of-the-us-to-impose-new-50-tariffs-on-a-number-of-canadian-goods.html

Today, members of the Advisory Committee on Canada–U.S. Economic Relations met to discuss the United States administration's intention to impose a new 50 per cent tariff on a number of Canadian goods.

Global Affairs Canada2026-07-21T17:19:01-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2026/07/advisory-committee-on-canadaus-economic-relations-meets-following-cusma-joint-review-trilateral-meeting.html

Members of the Advisory Committee on Canada–U.S. Economic Relations met today to discuss the latest developments in the Canada-U.S. trade relationship, Canada’s recent engagements with the U.S. and Mexico, and updates on defence and the fight against the fentanyl trade.

Global Affairs Canada2026-07-15T18:30:39-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2026/07/minister-champagne-meets-with-provincial-and-territorial-finance-ministers-in-charlottetown-advances-internal-trade-through-key-harmonization-miles.html

Today, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Finance and National Revenue, met with provincial and territorial finance ministers in Charlottetown to discuss shared priorities, including improving affordability, removing outstanding internal trade barriers between provinces, increasing housing supply and advancing measures to strengthen Canada's long-term economic growth and competitiveness in an uncertain global environment.

Department of Finance Canada2026-07-15T14:12:09-04:00https://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 Canada2026-07-06T12:33:17-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2026/07/minister-leblanc-updates-provincial-and-territorial-ministers-responsible-for-international-trade-on-cusma-joint-review.html

Today, the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, President of the King's Privy Council for Canada and Minister responsible for Canada-U.S. Trade, Intergovernmental Affairs, Internal Trade and One Canadian Economy and the Honourable Janice Charette, Canada's Chief Trade Negotiator to the United States, met with provincial and territorial ministers responsible for International Trade to discuss Canada-U.S. trade relations. Minister LeBlanc provided an update on the Joint Review of the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA), following the trilateral meeting of the CUSMA Free Trade Commission held on July 1.

Global Affairs Canada2026-07-03T16:28:12-04:00https://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 Canada2026-07-02T22:18:36-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2026/07/minister-sidhu-meets-with-philippines-secretary-of-trade-and-industry.html

The Honourable Maninder Sidhu, Minister of International Trade, welcomed Maria Cristina Aldeguer-Roque, Secretary of Trade and Industry of the Philippines, to Canada to deepen the strong bilateral and economic partnership with the Philippines.

Global Affairs Canada2026-07-02T18:33:09-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/natural-resources-canada/news/2026/06/minister-hodgson-meets-with-polands-minister-of-energy-milosz-motyka.html

On June 29, 2026, Canada’s Minister for Energy and Natural Resources, Tim Hodgson, and Poland’s Minister of Energy, Miłosz Motyka, met on the margins of the International Energy Agency’s Global Conference on Energy Efficiency. They reaffirmed Canada and Poland’s strong and growing bilateral relationship and advanced cooperation in support of a secure, sustainable, and affordable energy future.

Natural Resources Canada2026-06-30T12:33:13-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/natural-resources-canada/news/2026/06/canadaeuropean-commission-readout-meeting-between-the-minister-of-energy-and-natural-resources-and-commissioner-dan-jrgensen.html

On June 29, 2026, Tim Hodgson, Canada’s Minister of Energy and Natural Resources met with Dan Jørgensen, European Commissioner for Energy and Housing, in Montreal, on the margins of the International Energy Agency’s Global Conference on Energy Efficiency.

Natural Resources Canada2026-06-30T12:28:26-04:00https://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 Canada2026-06-26T16:31:35-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/intergovernmental-affairs/news/2026/06/minister-leblanc-meets-with-the-business-council-of-alberta.html

Today, the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, President of the King’s Privy Council for Canada and Minister responsible for Canada-U.S. Trade, Intergovernmental Affairs, Internal Trade and One Canadian Economy, met with trade and industry leaders from the Business Council of Alberta.

Intergovernmental Affairs2026-06-25T18:00:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-justice/news/2026/06/minister-of-justice-meets-with-small-business-owners-in-halifax.html

Today, the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, met with Halifax Regional Municipality Councillor Laura White, International Downtown Association (IDA) Canada Chair and Downtown Halifax Business Commission CEO Paul MacKinnon, and small business owners in Halifax, to discuss how the passing of the Bail and Sentencing Reform Act (Bill C-14) will keep Canadians safe and help combat crime with the new aggravating factor for retail theft.

Department of Justice Canada2026-06-25T17:01:12-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/intergovernmental-affairs/news/2026/06/minister-leblanc-meets-with-municipal-and-business-leaders-in-red-deer.html

Today, the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, President of the King’s Privy Council for Canada and Minister responsible for Canada-U.S. Trade, Intergovernmental Affairs, Internal Trade and One Canadian Economy, visited Red Deer, Alberta. The Minister met with the Mayor of Red Deer, Cindy Jefferies, and with trade and industry leaders at the Red Deer District Chamber.

Intergovernmental Affairs2026-06-24T19:00:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/intergovernmental-affairs/news/2026/06/minister-leblanc-meets-with-business-leaders-in-fort-mcmurray.html

Today, the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, President of the King’s Privy Council for Canada and Minister responsible for Canada-U.S. Trade, Intergovernmental Affairs, Internal Trade and One Canadian Economy, began his visit to Alberta in Fort McMurray, where he met with senior executives from Suncor Energy and with trade and industry leaders at the Fort McMurray Chamber of Commerce.

Intergovernmental Affairs2026-06-23T18:14:49-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-justice/news/2026/06/minister-of-justice-and-attorney-general-fraser-meets-with-halton-regional-police-service-and-halton-region-paramedic-services.html

Today, the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, met with Halton Regional Police Service Chief Stephen J. Tanner and Halton Region Paramedic Services Chief Greg Sage to discuss the passage of the Bail and Sentencing Reform Act (Bill C-14) and the federal government’s recent criminal justice reforms to help combat crime and violence against on-duty first responders in Halton Region.

Department of Justice Canada2026-06-23T17:15:29-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-justice/news/2026/06/minister-of-justice-and-attorney-general-fraser-meets-with-the-mayor-of-vaughan-and-york-regional-police.html

Today, the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, met with City of Vaughan Mayor Steven Del Duca and York Regional Police Deputy Chief Ryan Hogan to discuss the federal government’s recent criminal justice reforms and how they will help combat crime in Vaughan and keep Canadians safe.

Department of Justice Canada2026-06-22T20:09:23-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/news/2026/06/secretary-of-state-van-koeverden-meets-with-his-counterparts-minister-of-sport-adje-silas-metch-of-cote-divoire-and-state-minister-for-sport-and-vo.html

The Honourable Adam van Koeverden, Secretary of State (Sport), and Canada’s FIFA Sherpa, met with Minister of Sport Adjé Silas Metch of Côte d’Ivoire and State Minister for Sport and Volunteering Dr. Christiane Schenderlein of Germany. They discussed Canada’s FIFA World Cup 2026™ hosting efforts, as well as shared priorities and opportunities for collaboration to advance sport.

Canadian Heritage2026-06-22T14:45:57-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2026/06/minister-anand-participates-in-discussions-with-counterparts-from-australia-and-united-kingdom.html

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

Global Affairs Canada2026-06-11T17:12:14-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2026/06/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 Canada2026-06-10T22:47:05-04:00https://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 Canada2026-06-10T22:02:40-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/intergovernmental-affairs/news/2026/06/minister-leblanc-discusses-shared-priorities-with-canadian-municipal-leaders-at-the-federation-of-canadian-municipalities-annual-conference.html

Today, the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, President of the King’s Privy Council for Canada and Minister responsible for Canada-U.S. Trade, Intergovernmental Affairs, Internal Trade and One Canadian Economy, met with municipal leaders and Rebecca Bligh, President of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM), during FCM’s Annual Conference.

Intergovernmental Affairs2026-06-05T13:00:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2026/06/advisory-committee-on-canadaus-economic-relations-meets-to-discuss-trade-and-economic-priorities.html

Today, members of the Advisory Committee on Canada–U.S. Economic Relations met to discuss trade and economic priorities ahead of the upcoming review of the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA).

Global Affairs Canada2026-06-04T15:12:49-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2026/06/minister-leblanc-and-chief-trade-negotiator-charette-meet-with-north-american-auto-industry-representatives-ahead-of-upcoming-cusma-joint-review.html

Today, the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, President of the King’s Privy Council for Canada and Minister responsible for Canada-U.S. Trade, Intergovernmental Affairs, Internal Trade and One Canadian Economy, and the Honourable Janice Charette, Chief Trade Negotiator to the United States, met with representatives of the North American automobile industry from the Canadian Vehicles Manufacturers’ Association and the American Automotive Policy Council.

Global Affairs Canada2026-06-03T18:49:42-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2026/06/minister-sidhu-speaks-with-qatars-minister-of-state-for-foreign-trade-affairs.html

Yesterday, the Honourable Maninder Sidhu, Minister of International Trade, spoke with His Excellency Ahmed bin Mohammed Al Sayed, Minister of State for Foreign Trade Affairs of Qatar, to deepen the Canada-Qatar economic partnership. Minister Sidhu expressed Canada’s solidarity with Qatar in the wake of Iran’s unacceptable strikes across the Middle East, including in Qatar.

Global Affairs Canada2026-06-02T17:26:31-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2026/06/ministers-leblanc-and-hodgson-meet-with-oil-and-gas-sector-leaders-ahead-of-upcoming-cusma-joint-review.html

Today, the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, President of the King’s Privy Council for Canada and Minister responsible for Canada-U.S. Trade, Intergovernmental Affairs, Internal Trade and One Canadian Economy, and the Honourable Tim Hodgson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, met with industry leaders from Canada’s oil and gas sector.

Global Affairs Canada2026-06-01T12:19:26-04:00https://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 Canada2026-05-29T16:57:43-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/news/2026/05/minister-mcguinty-meets-with-the-german-minister-of-defence.html

Today, the Honourable David J. McGuinty, Minister of National Defence, met with Germany’s Federal Minister of Defence, Boris Pistorius, to discuss shared security priorities, defence industrial cooperation, and key geopolitical developments.

National Defence2026-05-27T17:15:26-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2026/05/minister-leblanc-meets-with-provincial-and-territorial-trade-ministers-to-discuss-canada-us-trade-and-cusma-review.html

Yesterday, the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, President of the King’s Privy Council for Canada and Minister responsible for Canada-U.S. Trade, Intergovernmental Affairs, Internal Trade and One Canadian Economy, met with provincial and territorial trade ministers to discuss Canada-U.S. trade relations and preparations for the upcoming review of the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA).

Global Affairs Canada2026-05-26T18:14:17-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/news/2026/05/minister-mcguinty-meets-with-the-polish-minister-of-defence.html

Today, the Honourable David J. McGuinty, Minister of National Defence, met with Poland’s Minister of National Defence, Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz, to discuss shared security priorities, defence industrial cooperation, and preparations for the upcoming North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Summit in Ankara, Turkey, in July 2026.

National Defence2026-05-26T17:29:59-04:00https://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 Canada2026-05-26T11:53:19-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2026/05/minister-sidhu-meets-with-indias-minister-of-commerce-and-industry.html

Today, the Honourable Maninder Sidhu, Minister of International Trade, met with Piyush Goyal, Minister of Commerce and Industry of India in Ottawa.

Global Affairs Canada2026-05-25T15:40:39-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/treasury-board-secretariat/news/2026/05/federal-provincial-and-territorial-leaders-convene-first-ever-red-tape-reduction-meeting.html

Federal, Provincial and Territorial Leaders Convene First-Ever Red Tape Reduction Meeting

Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat2026-05-21T17:26:14-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2026/05/minister-anand-meets-with-minister-of-foreign-affairs-of-estonia-in-tallinn.html

The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today met with Margus Tsahkna, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Estonia, on the margins of the Canada-Baltics "3+1" Foreign Ministers meeting taking place in Tallinn, Estonia.

Global Affairs Canada2026-05-21T10:34:41-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2026/05/minister-anand-meets-with-minister-of-foreign-affairs-of-lithuania.html

The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, yesterday met with Kęstutis Budrys, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania, on the margins of the Canada–Baltics "3+1" Foreign Ministers meeting in Tallinn.

Global Affairs Canada2026-05-21T10:12:45-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2026/05/minister-anand-meets-with-president-of-the-republic-of-latvia.html

The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today met with Edgars Rinkēvičs, President of the Republic of Latvia, during her visit to Riga.

Global Affairs Canada2026-05-19T18:42:13-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2026/05/minister-anand-meets-with-minister-of-state-international-affairs-of-qatar.html

The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, met with His Excellency Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Al-Khulaifi, Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the State of Qatar (Qatar).

Global Affairs Canada2026-05-15T14:09:40-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2026/05/minister-anand-meets-with-prime-minister-and-minister-of-foreign-affairs-of-qatar.html

The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, met with His Excellency Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, State of Qatar (Qatar).

Global Affairs Canada2026-05-15T14:00:38-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2026/05/minister-sidhu-meets-with-philippines-secretary-of-national-defence.html

Yesterday, the Honourable Maninder Sidhu, Minister of International Trade, met with Gilberto E. Teodoro Jr., Secretary of National Defense of the Philippines, in Manila.

Global Affairs Canada2026-05-14T11:40:07-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2026/05/minister-anand-speaks-with-omans-minister-energy-and-minerals.html

The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, met with His Excellency Salim bin Nasser bin Said Al Aufi, Minister of Energy and Minerals of the Sultanate of Oman (Oman).

Global Affairs Canada2026-05-13T19:50:57-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/news/2026/05/minister-mcguinty-meets-with-the-minister-of-state-for-defence-affairs-of-the-united-arab-emirates.html

Today, the Minister of National Defence, David J. McGuinty, met with His Excellency Mohamed bin Mubarak Fadhel Al Mazrouei the Minister of State for Defence Affairs for the United Arab Emirates (UAE), for a bilateral discussion focused on strengthening defence cooperation between Canada and the UAE

National Defence2026-05-13T18:47:49-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2026/05/minister-anand-meets-with-foreign-minister-of-oman.html

The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, met with His Excellency Sayyid Badr bin Hamad bin Hamood Al Busaidi, Foreign Minister of the Sultanate of Oman (Oman).

Global Affairs Canada2026-05-13T18:33:38-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2026/05/minister-anand-meets-with-nato-secretary-general-in-brussels.html

The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, met today with Mark Rutte, Secretary General of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), to discuss Canada’s ongoing contributions to the Alliance and shared security priorities, with a particular focus on the Arctic.

Global Affairs Canada2026-05-11T14:06:25-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2026/05/minister-sidhu-speaks-with-saudi-arabias-minister-of-commerce.html

Earlier this week, the Honourable Maninder Sidhu, Minister of International Trade, spoke with Majid bin Abdullah Al-Kassabi, Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Commerce. Minister Sidhu expressed Canada’s solidarity with Saudi Arabia in the wake of Iran’s unacceptable attacks across the Middle East, including the Gulf States.

Global Affairs Canada2026-05-06T17:59:31-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2026/05/minister-anand-and-secretary-of-state-sarai-meet-with-secretary-general-of-african-continental-free-trade-area-secretariat.html

Today, the Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and the Honourable Randeep Sarai, Secretary of State (International Development), welcomed to Ottawa, Ontario, Wamkele Mene, Secretary-General of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat.

Global Affairs Canada2026-05-05T13:52:03-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2026/04/minister-anand-and-moroccan-counterpart-discuss-canadas-position-on-western-sahara.html

The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, spoke with her Moroccan counterpart, Nasser Bourita, Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates.

Global Affairs Canada2026-04-28T12:21:53-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2026/04/minister-sidhu-speaks-with-uruguays-minister-of-foreign-affairs.html

The Honourable Maninder Sidhu, Minister of International Trade, spoke with Mario Lubetkin, Uruguay’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, to advance Canada’s engagement with Mercosur and deepen bilateral economic ties.

Global Affairs Canada2026-04-25T08:59:20-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2026/04/minister-sidhu-speaks-with-argentinas-minister-of-foreign-affairs-international-trade-and-worship.html

The Honourable Maninder Sidhu, Minister of International Trade, spoke with Pablo Quirno Magrane, Argentina’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Trade and Worship.

Global Affairs Canada2026-04-24T20:57:51-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/financial-consumer-agency/news/2026/04/financial-consumer-agency-of-canada-commissioner-shereen-benzvy-miller-participates-in-a-fireside-chat-with-ontario-securities-commission-chief-exe.html

Financial Consumer Agency of Canada Commissioner Shereen Benzvy Miller participates in a fireside chat with Ontario Securities Commission Chief Executive Officer Grant Vingoe

Financial Consumer Agency of Canada2026-04-21T16:00:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2026/04/minister-sidhu-meets-with-chinas-vice-premier-in-charge-of-financial-and-economic-affairs.html

The Honourable Maninder Sidhu, Minister of International Trade, met today with He Lifeng, Vice-Premier of the People’s Republic of China, on the margins of the China International Consumer Products Expo (CICPE) in Haikou.

Global Affairs Canada2026-04-13T16:07:03-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2026/04/minister-champagne-hosts-meeting-of-provincial-and-territorial-finance-ministers.html

Minister Champagne hosts meeting of provincial and territorial Finance Ministers

Department of Finance Canada2026-04-10T14:52:58-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2026/03/minister-sidhu-meets-with-brazils-minister-of-foreign-affairs.html

Yesterday, the Honourable Maninder Sidhu, Minister of International Trade, met with Mauro Vieira, Brazil’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, at the World Trade Organization’s 14th Ministerial Conference, being held from March 26 to 29 in Yaoundé, Cameroon, where he continued to advance progress on Canada-Mercosur free trade agreement negotiations.

Global Affairs Canada2026-03-29T09:02:38-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2026/03/minister-sidhu-and-indias-minister-of-commerce-and-industry-continue-to-strengthen-canadaindia-trade-cooperation.html

Building on the momentum generated by recent high-level engagements between Canada and India, including the visit of Prime Minister Mark Carney to India earlier this month, the ministers discussed opportunities to deepen bilateral trade and investment ties and maintain regular dialogue on shared economic priorities...

Global Affairs Canada2026-03-27T20:15:34-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2026/03/minister-anand-meets-with-germanys-federal-minister-for-foreign-affairs-at-g7-foreign-ministers-meeting.html

The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today met with Johann Wadephul, Germany’s Federal Minister for Foreign Affairs, at the G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Vaux-de-Cernay, France.

Global Affairs Canada2026-03-27T17:17:58-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2026/03/minister-anand-met-with-european-union-high-representative-for-foreign-affairs-and-security-policy-at-g7-foreign-ministers-meeting.html

The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, yesterday met with Kaja Kallas, European Union High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, at the G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Vaux-de-Cernay, France.

Global Affairs Canada2026-03-27T13:00:29-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2026/03/minister-anand-meets-with-indian-counterpart-at-g7-foreign-ministers-meeting.html

The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, yesterday met with Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, Minister of External Affairs of India, while attending the G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Vaux-de-Cernay, France.

Global Affairs Canada2026-03-27T08:26:23-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2026/03/minister-anand-meets-with-frances-minister-for-europe-and-foreign-affairs-at-g7-foreign-ministers-meeting.html

The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today met with Jean-Noël Barrot, France’s Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, at the G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Vaux-de-Cernay, France.

Global Affairs Canada2026-03-26T17:49:14-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2026/03/minister-sidhu-meets-with-the-united-kingdoms-minister-of-state-minister-for-trade.html

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

Global Affairs Canada2026-03-26T08:50:58-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2026/03/minister-anand-meets-with-united-kingdoms-secretary-of-state-for-foreign-commonwealth-and-development-affairs.html

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

Global Affairs Canada2026-03-19T14:33:24-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2026/03/minister-sidhu-speaks-with-brazils-minister-of-foreign-affairs.html

The Honourable Maninder Sidhu, Minister of International Trade, spoke with Mauro Vieira, Brazil’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, to advance negotiations with Mercosur and deepen commercial relations between Canada and Brazil.

Global Affairs Canada2026-03-13T16:02:13-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2026/03/minister-sidhu-meets-with-costa-ricas-minister-of-foreign-trade.html

Yesterday, the Honourable Maninder Sidhu, Minister of International Trade, met with Manuel Tovar, Costa Rica’s Minister of Foreign Trade, to advance the growing Canada-Costa Rica trade partnership.

Global Affairs Canada2026-03-12T16:36:32-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/news/2026/03/defence-minister-mcguinty-met-with-japans-minister-of-defense.html

Over the weekend, the Honourable David J. McGuinty, Minister of National Defence, met with Japan’s Minister of Defense, Shinjiro Koizumi, during his visit to Tokyo, with Prime Minister Mark Carney.

National Defence2026-03-11T14:32:52-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2026/03/minister-sidhu-speaks-with-norways-minister-of-trade-and-industry.html

Yesterday, in advance of Prime Minister Mark Carney’s visit to Norway, the Honourable Maninder Sidhu, Minister of International Trade, spoke with Cecilie Myrseth, Norway’s Minister of Trade and Industry.

Global Affairs Canada2026-03-11T10:51:18-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/news/2026/03/minister-mcguinty-met-with-australian-minister-of-defence.html

Yesterday, the Honourable David J. McGuinty, Minister of Defence, met with the Honourable Richard Marles, Australia’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, during his visit to Australia with Prime Minister Mark Carney.

National Defence2026-03-05T12:07:46-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2026/03/minister-sidhu-advances-canada-india-comprehensive-economic-partnership-agreement-discussions-during-visit-to-india.html

Yesterday, the Honourable Maninder Sidhu, Minister of International Trade, met with Piyush Goyal, India’s Minister of Commerce and Industry, to enhance Canada-India trade ties.

Global Affairs Canada2026-03-02T23:26:48-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2026/03/minister-anand-met-with-indias-external-affairs-minister.html

Yesterday, the Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, met with Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, India’s Minister of External Affairs, during her visit to India with Prime Minister Mark Carney.

Global Affairs Canada2026-03-02T04:25:00-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2026/02/minister-sidhu-speaks-with-piyush-goyal-indias-minister-of-commerce-and-industry.html

Yesterday, the Honourable Maninder Sidhu, Minister of International Trade, spoke with Piyush Goyal, India’s Minister of Commerce and Industry.

Global Affairs Canada2026-02-24T09:50:36-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/natural-resources-canada/news/2026/02/minister-tim-hodgson-meets-with-norways-minister-of-energy-terje-aasland.html

Yesterday, the Honourable Tim Hodgson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, met with Norway’s Minister of Energy, Terje Aasland, during the International Energy Agency Ministerial Meeting in Paris, France.

Natural Resources Canada2026-02-19T16:45:45-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/natural-resources-canada/news/2026/02/minister-tim-hodgson-meets-with-new-zealand-minister-of-energy-simon-watts.html

Yesterday, Canada’s Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, Tim Hodgson, met with New Zealand’s Minister of Climate Change, Minister of Energy, Minister for Local Government and Minister of Revenue, Simon Watts, during the International Energy Agency Ministerial Meeting in Paris, France.

Natural Resources Canada2026-02-19T16:42:23-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/natural-resources-canada/news/2026/02/minister-tim-hodgson-meets-with-turkiyes-minister-of-energy-and-natural-resources-alparslan-bayraktar.html

Today, the Honourable Tim Hodgson, Minister Energy and Natural Resources, met with Türkiye’s Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, Alparslan Bayraktar, during the International Energy Agency Ministerial Meeting in Paris, France. The Ministers discussed opportunities for collaboration on nuclear energy, the mining and processing of critical minerals, and liquefied natural gas.

Natural Resources Canada2026-02-18T19:03:22-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/natural-resources-canada/news/2026/02/minister-tim-hodgson-meets-with-the-united-kingdoms-secretary-of-state-for-energy-security-and-net-zero-ed-miliband.html

The Honourable Tim Hodgson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, met with the United Kingdom’s Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, Ed Miliband, on the margins of the International Energy Agency Ministerial Meeting in Paris, France.

Natural Resources Canada2026-02-18T18:50:15-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2026/02/minister-sidhu-speaks-with-united-kingdoms-minister-of-state-minister-for-trade.html

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

Global Affairs Canada2026-02-18T17:34:09-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/natural-resources-canada/news/2026/02/minister-tim-hodgson-meets-with-european-commissioner-for-energy-and-housing-dan-jrgensen.html

Today, Canada’s Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, Tim Hodgson, met with European Commissioner for Energy and Housing, Dan Jørgensen, during the International Energy Agency Ministerial Meeting in Paris, France to advance Canada–European Union (EU) energy security and clean growth co-operation.

Natural Resources Canada2026-02-18T13:26:54-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/natural-resources-canada/news/2026/02/minister-tim-hodgson-meets-with-polands-minister-of-state-assets-wojciech-balczun.html

Yesterday, the Honourable Tim Hodgson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, met with Poland’s Minister of State Assets, Wojciech Balczun, in Warsaw, Poland. Minister Hodgson underscored Canada’s interest in supporting Poland’s energy transition and energy security objectives through reliable, proven Canadian nuclear solutions.

Natural Resources Canada2026-02-18T09:35:00-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/natural-resources-canada/news/2026/02/minister-tim-hodgson-meets-with-polands-minister-of-energy-miosz-motyka.html

Yesterday, Canada’s Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, Tim Hodgson, met with Poland’s Minister of Energy, Miłosz Motyka in Warsaw, Poland, to discuss bilateral cooperation on energy security, Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) supply, nuclear energy development and offshore wind deployment.

Natural Resources Canada2026-02-18T09:22:31-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/natural-resources-canada/news/2026/02/minister-tim-hodgson-meets-with-polands-secretary-of-state-and-plenipotentiary-for-strategic-energy-infrastructure-wojciech-wrochna.html

Today, Canada’s Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, Tim Hodgson, met with Poland’s Plenipotentiary for Strategic Energy Infrastructure and Secretary of State, Wojciech Wrochna. The Ministers discussed advancing cooperation on nuclear and clean energy as part of the Canada–Poland Strategic Partnership. Minister Hodgson affirmed Canada’s readiness to mobilize Canada’s nuclear expertise, industrial capacity, and governmental support for Poland as it advances discussions on its second nuclear power plant.

Natural Resources Canada2026-02-17T12:59:46-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2026/02/minister-anand-meets-with-italys-deputy-prime-minister-and-minister-of-foreign-affairs.html

The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today met with Antonio Tajani, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Italy, during her visit to Rome, Italy.

Global Affairs Canada2026-02-16T16:50:30-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2026/02/minister-sidhu-meets-with-singapores-deputy-prime-minister-and-minister-for-trade-and-industry.html

The Honourable Maninder Sidhu, Minister of International Trade, met in Singapore with Gan Kim Yong, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade and Industry of Singapore.

Global Affairs Canada2026-02-16T10:32:27-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2026/02/minister-anand-meets-with-indias-external-affairs-minister.html

Yesterday, the Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, met with Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, Minister of External Affairs of India, on the margins of the Munich Security Conference, in Germany.

Global Affairs Canada2026-02-15T19:20:16-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2026/02/canada-welcomes-polands-accession-to-g7-rapid-response-mechanism0.html

The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today met with Radosław Sikorski, Poland’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, at the Munich Security Conference, held from February 13 to 15, 2026, in Germany.

Global Affairs Canada2026-02-14T18:08:15-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2026/02/minister-anand-meets-with-germanys-federal-minister-for-foreign-affairs.html

The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today met with Johann Wadephul, Germany’s Federal Minister for Foreign Affairs, at the Munich Security Conference, held from February 13 to 15, 2026, in Germany.

Global Affairs Canada2026-02-14T15:01:04-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2026/02/minister-anand-meets-with-ukraines-minister-of-foreign-affairs.html

The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today met with Andrii Sybiha, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, at the Munich Security Conference, held from February 13 to 15, 2026, in Germany.

Global Affairs Canada2026-02-14T13:24:44-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2026/02/minister-anand-meets-with-frances-minister-for-europe-and-foreign-affairs.html

The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today met with Jean-Noël Barrot, France’s Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, at the Munich Security Conference, held from February 13 to 15, 2026, in Germany.

Global Affairs Canada2026-02-13T16:21:16-05:00