Canada & The World

1. Global Affairs Canada statement on Russian disinformation

   “Canada alongside international partners condemns clandestine activities from the Social Design Agency (SDA) and Structura – two firms funded by the Kremlin – that seek to undermine democracy and weaken Canadian and European support for Ukraine.

2. Media Registration – Canadian and Korean defence and foreign ministers to meet in Ottawa

   October 28, 2024 – The Honourable, Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and The Honourable, Bill Blair, Minister of National Defence, will meet with Republic of Korea Foreign Minister Cho Tae-yul and Minister of National Defence Kim Yong-hyun to deepen our close cooperation and work together as strategic partners in the Indo-Pacific and North Pacific.

3. Statement on Georgia parliamentary election

   Today, Global Affairs Canada issued the following statement on the parliamentary election in Georgia: "As a friend, partner and longstanding supporter of Georgia, Canada notes the official results of the October 26, 2024, parliamentary election as announced by the country’s central election commission.

4. Statement on International Day of Religious Freedom

   “Worldwide, these freedoms are increasingly under threat. All of us have an obligation to speak out against hatred wherever and whenever it occurs. Canada is standing up for the rights of faith and belief communities around the world..."

5. Foreign ministers’ statement on legislation against United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East under consideration by the Israeli Knesset

   We, the Foreign Ministers of Canada, Australia, France, Germany, Japan, Republic of Korea and the United Kingdom, express our grave concern over legislation currently under consideration by the Israeli Knesset, aimed at revoking the privileges and immunities of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East [UNRWA], forbidding any contact between Israeli state entities, officials and UNRWA, and prohibiting any UNRWA presence within Israel.

6. Minister Hussen announces support for financial stability in developing countries at the 2024 Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank Group

   Financial inclusion gives people a fair chance to succeed. However, with the rising cost of living, regional conflicts, and natural disasters caused by climate change, financial pressures have impacted everyday life, especially for the world’s most vulnerable.

7. Statement by Minister Joly on violence in Haiti

   The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today issued the following statement regarding the ongoing violence in Haiti

8. Statement on United Nations Day

   “Today we mark 79 years since the United Nations was founded based on peace, equality and the rule of law. Eight decades later, Canada firmly believes that the United Nations is still the only global institution capable of addressing the challenges of our time. There's no alternative that brings together nations of all sizes on an equal footing to collectively address the complex issues we are all facing..."

9. Minister Joly to participate in ministerial conference on Lebanon in Paris, France

   The conference will focus on three objectives: reaffirming the need for a diplomatic solution to the Israel-Hezbollah conflict in accordance with the United Nations Security Council Resolution 1701, mobilizing the international community to address the urgent needs for protection and emergency relief for the Lebanese people and exploring strategies to enhance support for Lebanon’s institutions, including the Lebanese Armed Forces, which play a crucial role in ensuring the country’s internal stability.

10. Media Accreditation for the Ministerial Conference on the Human Dimension of Ukraine’s Peace Formula

    The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, announced that Canada, together with co-organizers Norway and Ukraine, will host the Ministerial Conference on the Human Dimension of Ukraine's 10-Point Peace Formula on October 30-31, 2024.

11. Minister Hussen concludes visit to Türkiye and United Arab Emirates focused on Canada’s humanitarian assistance

    The Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of International Development, today concluded a 2-day visit to Türkiye and the United Arab Emirates. The visit focused on Canada’s humanitarian assistance in the region and was an opportunity for the Minister to see and hear first-hand from humanitarian partners, how assistance is being delivered to vulnerable civilians in Lebanon, Gaza, and the West Bank.

12. Joint donor statement on humanitarian access in Sudan

    “The people of Sudan are experiencing one of the world’s worst humanitarian crises. 25 million people, half of Sudan’s population, are in urgent need of assistance. Fighting between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has forced approximately 11 million from their homes, fleeing horrific violence and severe hunger since the outbreak of conflict 18 months ago. Women and girls are facing severe protection risks, including widespread sexual violence and other grave human rights violations.

13. Joint statement on establishing Multilateral Sanctions Monitoring Team for implementation of UN Security Council resolutions on Democratic People’s Republic of Korea

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

14. Canada announces $29.4 million in funding to support small-scale financial institutions in developing countries

    Canada is helping companies of every size get a fair chance to succeed. But too often in developing countries around the world, financing, such as loans and insurance, is tough to access. That means that opportunities to grow are scarce.

15. Statement by ministers Joly and Hussen on recent events in Middle East

    The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and the Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of International Development today issued the following statement following recent events in the Middle East.

16. Minister Hussen to make an announcement in support of small-scale financial institutions in developing countries

    The Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of International Development—accompanied by President and CEO, Desjardins International Development (DID), Gerardo Almaguer, will make an important announcement related to improving the availability of financial products and services for micro, small and medium entrepreneurs in developing countries.

17. Minister Joly announces expulsion of Indian diplomats related to ongoing investigation on violent criminal activity linked to the Government of India

    Global Affairs Canada, today announced that six Indian diplomats and consular officials had received a notice of expulsion from Canada in relation to a targeted campaign against Canadian citizens by agents linked to the Government of India.

18. Statement on World Day Against the Death Penalty

    The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today issued the following statement

19. Canada announces $15 million in additional assistance for Lebanon and matching of donations to Canadian Red Cross and Humanitarian Coalition

    This funding will help trusted and experienced Canadian and international organizations provide food, water, emergency health care, protection services and other life-saving assistance...

20. Address by Minister Joly at the General Debate of the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly

    Check against delivery. This speech has been translated in accordance with the Government of Canada’s official languages policy and edited for posting and distribution in accordance with its communications policy.

21. Statement by Minister Joly to mark one year since Hamas’s terrorist attacks against Israel

    The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today issued the following statement marking one year since Hamas’s terrorist attacks against Israel: “Today we commemorate one year since Hamas’s horrific terrorist attack on October 7.

22. Canada-France Joint Ministerial Statement on Ukrainian Children

    We, the Ministers of Foreign Affairs of France, Mr. Jean-Noël Barrot, and of Canada, Ms. Mélanie Joly, reaffirm our strongest condemnation of the war of aggression waged by Russia against Ukraine in violation of international law.

23. Minister Joly to attend the 19th Francophonie Summit in France

    The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced that she will travel to Villers-Cotterêts and Paris, France, from October 3 to 5, 2024, to participate in the 19th Francophonie Summit.

24. Joint Statement by co-chairs of the International Coalition for the Return of Ukrainian Children

    Building on the Joint Declaration on the creation of the International Coalition for the Return of Ukrainian Children, issued on February 2, 2024, as well as on the productive dialogue during the 3rd Plenary Meeting of the International Coalition for the Return of Ukrainian Children, we, co-chairs Canada and Ukraine, reaffirm our unwavering commitment to address the problem of the deportation and forced transfer of Ukrainian children in the context of the ongoing armed conflict of the Russian Federation against Ukraine, which is in violation of international law.

25. Joint Statement by Ministers of the Global Coalition to Defeat Daesh

    The text of the following statement was released by the Ministers of the Global Coalition to Defeat Daesh

26. G7 foreign ministers’ statement marking two years since Russia’s illegal attempted annexation of Ukrainian territories

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

27. Joint statement following the Strategic Dialogue between Canada, Kingdom of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden

    Between September 27 and 29, 2024, the foreign ministers of Canada and the Nordic countries met in New York and Iqaluit, Nunavut, for the Canada-Nordic Strategic Dialogue.

28. Canada provides funding for humanitarian needs in Lebanon

    Canada is deeply concerned by the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah, a terrorist organization, in Lebanon, which has caused a rapid increase of humanitarian needs. More than 90,000 people have been displaced within Lebanon since early September.

29. Independent Afghan journalists and media organizations win 2024 Canada-U.K. Media Freedom Award

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

30. Minister Joly to host Nordic counterparts in New York and Iqaluit

    The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced that Canada will host the Canada-Nordic Strategic Dialogue from September 27 to 29, 2024, in New York City and Iqaluit.

31. Joint Statement on the Security and Resilience of Undersea Cables in a Globally Digitalized World

    The following joint statement was endorsed by the United States of America, Australia, Canada, the European Union, the Federated States of Micronesia, Finland, France, Japan, the Marshall Islands, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Portugal, Republic of Korea, Singapore, Tonga, Tuvalu, and the United Kingdom on the occasion of the 79th annual United National General Assembly:“Communications networks underpin almost every aspect of our lives. Yet the rapid development of communication technologies and massive scale of these networks increases our dependency on these systems and introduces vulnerabilities.

32. Canada calls for de-escalation and protection of civilians amid escalating violence in Lebanon and Israel

    The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today issued the following statement:

33. Joint statement on the situation in Venezuela

    The following is the text of a joint statement by the governments of Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Canada, Costa Rica, Croatia, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Estonia, European Union, Germany, Guatemala, Guyana, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Kosovo, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Panama, Peru, Portugal, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Ukraine, the United Kingdom, and the United States:

34. Canada–France Declaration on a Stronger Defence and Security Partnership

    On September 26, 2024, in Ottawa, the Right Honourable Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada, and Emmanuel Macron, President of the French Republic, called on our countries to work together towards a stronger defence and security partnership.

35. Minister Joly participates in the Summit of the Global Coalition to Address Synthetic Drug Threats

    The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, participated in a summit of the Global Coalition to Address Synthetic Drug Threats hosted by the President of the United States, Joe Biden, on the margins of the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly.

36. Canada to Host Ministerial Conference on the Human Dimension of Ukraine's 10-Point Peace Formula

    The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced that Canada, together with co-organizers Norway and Ukraine, will host the Ministerial Conference on the Human Dimension of Ukraine's 10-Point Peace Formula on October 30-31, 2024.

37. Joint Statement on Creation of Joint Task Force to Negotiate Beaufort Sea Boundary

    The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of Canada and the United States of America on the occasion of the creation of a joint task force on the Beaufort Sea Boundary:

38. Joint readout – Canada and Egypt strengthen bilateral relations

    Following the meeting held today between the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Canada, and His Excellency Dr. Badr Abdelatty, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Egyptian Expatriates of Egypt, on the margins of the UN General Assembly meetings in New York the following joint readout was issued

39. Statement of G7+ Ministerial Meeting on Ukraine Energy Sector Support held on margins of 79th Session of UN General Assembly

    The G7+ Group on Ukraine Energy Sector Support today issued the following statement on the occasion of their fifth Ministerial Meeting on the margins of the 79th United Nations General Assembly

40. Minister Joly and Parliamentary Secretary Oliphant to attend UN General Assembly High-Level Week

    The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced that she will join Prime Minister Justin Trudeau as part of Canada’s delegation to the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) High-Level Week in New York City, New York. Rob Oliphant, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, will also travel to New York as part of Canada’s delegation.

41. Statement by Minister Joly one year after Azerbaijan’s military operation in the Nagorno-Karabakh region

    The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today issued the following statement: “Last week marked one year since Azerbaijan launched its military operation in Nagorno-Karabakh, a region populated by ethnic Armenians for centuries.

42. Statement on International Day of Peace

    The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and the Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of International Development, today issued the following statement: “This year’s International Day of Peace puts the focus on building a culture of peace, one where dialogue, shared understanding and cooperation are cultivated and practised. A spirit of inclusiveness and respect for diversity are essential, as is respect for the human rights of everyone, without distinction of any kind, including race, gender, religion, political or other opinion, national identity or social origin. These are the preconditions for peace, upon which the survival of our global community depends.

43. Co-chairs’ statement from the Women Foreign Ministers’ Meeting

    Following their landmark meeting in Toronto on September 19 and 20, 2024, the co-chairs, the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Canada, and Senator the Honourable Kamina Johnson Smith, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade of Jamaica, issued the following statement:

44. Canada announces new support for global polio eradication efforts

    The world is on the verge of eradicating polio, but humanitarian crises, overstretched health systems and the aftershocks of the COVID-19 pandemic have created new challenges. Canada has played a leading role in the global health response to polio, and we are stepping up once again.

45. Minister Hussen to make an important announcement related to global polio eradication

    The Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of International Development, will be delivering remarks and announcing Canada’s continued funding for supporting the Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI).

46. Biographical notes

    Karen Mollica (BA Hons [Political Science], McMaster University, 2000; MA [International Affairs], Carleton University, 2003) joined the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade in 2003 following internships in Guyana and Costa Rica.

47. Announcement of new diplomatic appointments

    The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced the following diplomatic appointments:

48. Minister Joly to co-host women foreign ministers’ meeting in Toronto

    The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced that she will co-host a women foreign ministers’ meeting (WFMM) in Toronto on September 19 and 20, 2024, with Kamina Johnson Smith, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade of Jamaica.

49. Minister Joly and Jamaican Foreign Minister Johnson Smith, to co-host Women Foreign Ministers’ Meeting

    The Honourable Melanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and the Honourable Kamina Johnson Smith, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade of Jamaica, will co-host a Women Foreign Ministers’ Meeting from September 19 to 20, 2024, in Toronto, Ontario.

50. Canada abstains from United Nations General Assembly resolution on the Advisory opinion of the International Court of Justice on the legal consequences arising from Israel’s policies and practices in the Occupied Palestinian Territory

    “Canada’s position on questions relating to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict are guided by our historic and unwavering commitment to international law and a framework that best guarantees peace and security for both Israelis and Palestinians. Hamas’ horrific terrorist attacks on October 7, which Canada continues to unequivocally condemn, and the catastrophic humanitarian situation in Gaza has made it more urgent than ever to return to a process that leads to a two-state solution."