Canada & The World

1. In Manila, Philippines, Minister Ng concludes Canada’s largest Team Canada Trade Mission

   The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development, concluded her highly successful visit to the Philippines. While in Manila, she welcomed more than 300 representatives of over 190 Canadian organizations who were taking part in the Team Canada Trade Mission to Indonesia and the Philippines, the Canada’s largest trade mission...

2. Minister Ng announces significant support to help Canadian businesses succeed in the Philippines

   During the Team Canada Trade Mission to the Philippines, from December 4 to 6, 2024, which was led by the Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development, Canadian companies announced several key initiatives and partnerships that will help advance trade and investment and create well-paying middle-class jobs for Canadians...

3. Minister Joly launches Canada’s Arctic Foreign Policy

   The Arctic is experiencing major change. The shifting geopolitical landscape, evolving security threats and acceleration of climate change are impacting the Arctic in unique ways and highlight the need for strong Canadian leadership to respond to the changing reality in the region.

4. Ministers Joly, Blair and Vandal to launch the Arctic Foreign Policy

   Officials from Global Affairs Canada, the Department of National Defence and Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada will offer a technical briefing to media on Canada’s Arctic Foreign Policy.

5. Statement by the Minister of International Development Ahmed Hussen on International Volunteer Day

   The Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of International Development today issued the following statement: “Today, on International Volunteer Day, we celebrate the tireless volunteers in Canada and around the world, who dedicate their time, energy and expertise to serve others."

6. Backgrounder: Minister Ng announces significant support to help Canadian businesses succeed in Indonesia

   From December 1 to 3, 2024, during the mission to Indonesia as part of the Team Canada Trade Mission to Indonesia and the Philippines, the Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development, concluded the negotiations for a Canada-Indonesia Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), and signed two memorandums of understanding (MOUs) under CEPA. The minister also witnessed the signing of a number of MOUs between Canadian and Indonesian companies.

7. Statement by Minister Joly and Minister Hussen on situation in Sudan

   Canada condemns in the strongest possible terms the ongoing conflict in Sudan, and is gravely concerned by its widespread impact on civilians. There is an alarming escalation of violence in regions such as Darfur and Gezira, including horrific conflict-related sexual violence. We are appalled by reports of shelling near the Zamzam displacement camp in North Darfur.

8. Canada’s response to the crisis in Sudan

   Since the outset of the conflict in Sudan in April 2023, Canada has been working with its regional and international partners to address the deteriorating situation.

9. Minister Joly to hold teleconference following participation in 3+1, and in Advance of the NATO Foreign Ministers’ meeting in Brussels, Belgium.

   The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, will hold a media call back following her participation in the 3+1, and in advance of the NATO Foreign Ministers’ meeting scheduled to take place in Brussels, Belgium from December 03-04, 2024.

10. Minister Joly to travel to Latvia and Belgium

    The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced that from December 1 to 4, 2024, she will travel to Riga, Latvia, to attend the second Canada-Baltic “3+1” Foreign Ministers’ Meeting and to Brussels, Belgium, to attend the NATO Foreign Ministers’ Meeting.

11. Parliamentary Secretary Oliphant to attend Cairo conference on humanitarian response in Gaza

    The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced that Rob Oliphant, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, will travel to Egypt to represent Canada at the Cairo conference on the humanitarian response in Gaza on December 2, 2024. This conference is co-convened by the Government of Egypt and the UN.

12. Canada hosts meeting of Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership Commission, advancing key priorities to grow and support free, open and rules-based trade

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

13. Statement following the 21st Kimberley Process plenary on conflict diamonds

    Global Affairs Canada today issued the following statement: Canada participated in the 21st Plenary Meeting of the Kimberley Process on Conflict Diamonds held from November 12 to 15, 2024, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. As a founding member, Canada values this multilateral forum for the role that it has played in breaking the link between conflict and diamonds since its founding in 2003.

14. Minister Hussen announces $50 million for humanitarian assistance in Gaza and West Bank

    Canada continues to be deeply concerned by the persistent and worsening catastrophic humanitarian conditions and the imminent risk of famine in Gaza. The human suffering at this scale and severity requires urgent attention and an immediate response. Canada remains committed to ensuring that Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank receive the life-saving assistance they desperately need.

15. Minister Hussen to make an important announcement on November 29, 2024

    The Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of International Development will hold a press conference to make an important announcement.

16. Joint statement between Canada and the Democratic Forces of Belarus

    "Participants expressed grave concern over the continued lack of respect of the will of the Belarusian people, especially as we move towards Belarus’s 2025 presidential election, that is expected to be neither free nor fair.

17. Statement by ministers Joly and Hussen on International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women

    “Gender-based violence is among the most pervasive violations of human rights worldwide. Women and girls are subjected to particularly high rates of violence at home, online and in public and political spaces. When women who are politicians, activists or human rights defenders face violence, their right to safety is violated and democracy is threatened. Amid a growing global backlash against women’s and girls’ rights, Canada is working to protect civic space and promote women’s full participation in public life.

18. Minister Joly to hold teleconference following the G7 Foreign Ministers’ meeting in Italy

    November 25, 2024 - The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, will hold a media call back to discuss her participation in the G7 Foreign Ministers’ meeting that took place in Italy from November 25-26, 2024.

19. Minister Joly to travel to Italy to attend G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting

    The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced that she will travel to Anagni and Fiuggi, Italy, from November 25 to 26, 2024, to attend the G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting.

20. Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly to hold media availability in Washington D.C.

    November 20, 2024 – The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, will hold a media availability on November 21, 2024, in Washington, D.C.

21. Minister Joly to travel to Washington, D.C. 

    While in Washington, Minister Joly will meet with U.S. leaders, including Republican and Democratic senators, to discuss trade, investment and security.

22. Statement by Minister Joly on sentencing of Hong Kong pro-democracy advocates

    “Canada is deeply concerned following the sentencing today of 45 people in a national security trial of pro-democracy advocates known as the Hong Kong 47. The prosecution of these individuals and the lengthy prison sentences that ranged from 4 to 10 years are troubling.

23. Statement on 1,000 days since start of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine

    The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today issued the following statement: “A thousand days ago, Russia escalated its war on Ukraine into a brutal, full-scale invasion. Russia’s President Vladimir Putin thought a victory would be swift and decisive."

24. Canada and Zambia lead on UN resolution to end child, early and forced marriage

    The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and the Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of International Development, today issued the following statement: “Today, the United Nations General Assembly adopted its sixth resolution on ending child, early and forced marriage. This is the 10th anniversary of Canada and Zambia’s partnership leading this resolution together. While good progress has been made, we must continue to collectively accelerate efforts to prevent, address and eliminate child, early and forced marriage by 2030.

25. Statement by ministers Joly and Hussen on persistent risk of famine in Gaza

    The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and the Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of International Development, today issued the following statement

26. Media Registration – Important announcement to support housing in Canada

    The Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of International Development—in collaboration with Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, will make an important announcement to support housing in Canada

27. Announcement of new diplomatic appointment

    The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced the following diplomatic appointment: Cameron MacKay becomes Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the United Mexican States. Mr. MacKay replaces Graeme Clark.

28. Minister Hussen to make an announcement related to Indigenous climate projects in Latin America

    November 12, 2024 – The Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of International Development—in collaboration with Terry Teegee, Regional Chief of the British Columbia Assembly of First Nations, and Lewis Archer, Director of the National Reconciliation Program with Save the Children Canada, will make an important announcement to support Indigenous Peoples in Bolivia, Colombia, Guatemala and Peru to build climate resilience through joint advocacy and knowledge sharing with Indigenous Peoples in Canada.

29. Backgrounder – Minister Hussen announces more than $35 million for international assistance projects in Africa

    The Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of International Development, accompanied by Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages and Member of Parliament for Edmonton Centre, announced today $35 million in new funding to support gender equality and women’s empowerment initiatives on the African continent.

30. Minister Hussen announces more than $35 million for international assistance projects in Africa

    The Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of International Development, accompanied by Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages and Member of Parliament for Edmonton Centre, announced today $35 million in new funding to support gender equality and women’s empowerment initiatives on the African continent.

31. Government of Canada to announce new partnership with United States and Finland to support shipbuilding and create more middle-class jobs

    The Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Public Services and Procurement and Quebec Lieutenant, will be joining the United States Secretary of Homeland Security, Alejandro Mayorkas, and Finland Minister of Economic Affairs, Wille Rydman, in Washington, D.C., to sign a new partnership to support shipbuilding and create more middle-class jobs.

32. Minister Joly to travel to Chile and Peru

    The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced she will travel to Santiago, Chile, for a bilateral visit, and to Lima, Peru, for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Annual Ministerial Meeting.

33. Canada and African Union Commission conclude second Trade Policy Dialogue

    Both parties reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening an open, inclusive and rules-based trade and investment system. Highlights from the Trade Policy Dialogue were shared in a joint statement published by Canada and the AUC.

34. Joint Statement of the 2nd Trade Policy Dialogue between Canada and the African Union Commission

    During the TPD, Canada and the African Union Commission reaffirmed their commitment to strengthen an open, inclusive and rules-based trade and investment system between Canada and Africa, and to continue deepening and expanding their economic and trade relationship through collaboration in bilateral and multilateral fora, including the Canada-African Union Commission High-Level Dialogue, which will take place in Toronto on November 7, 2024...

35. Backgrounder - Canada’s flagship initiatives to support its partnership with Africa

    The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development, and the Honourable Ahmed Hussen Minister of International Development announced a series of flagship initiatives which strengthen Canada engagement with African partners.

36. Canada reinforces partnerships with African countries and institutions to strengthen diplomatic relations, collaboration, economic development and stronger ties, in Canada and on the global stage

    November 7, 2024 – Toronto, Ontario - Global Affairs Canada Building on more than 70 years of historical relations with African countries, Canada moves forward on its commitment to build stronger and mutually beneficial partnerships. Home to the world’s youngest population, and fastest growing middle-class, Africa is a dynamic and diverse continent of increasing geopolitical and economic importance.

37. Biographical note - Announcement of new diplomatic appointment

    Biographical note - Announcement of new diplomatic appointment

38. Canada providing $10 million in funding to support young entrepreneurs in Egypt’s agribusiness sector

    Canada is committed to supporting young people overcome barriers, whether at home or abroad. Investing in their education and training is key to helping them find good jobs while contributing to their communities.

39. Ministers Joly, Ng and Hussen to attend the Canada-African Union Commission High-Level Dialogue

    November 5, 2024 –The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development and The Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of International Development, will attend the Second Canada-African Union Commission High-Level Dialogue in Toronto. As part of this meeting the Ministers will engage with members of the African Union Commission, including Chairperson Moussa Faki Mahamat, with the aim of building stronger, expanded and more visible partnerships. The Ministers will also make an announcement related to the Government of Canada’s engagement on the continent.

40. Canada and African Union Commission to host High-Level and Trade Policy dialogues

    The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development, and the Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of International Development, will meet African Union Commission (AUC) leadership for the second annual Canada-AUC High-Level Dialogue on November 7, 2024. On November 6, Minister Ng will attend a high-level event at the Canada-AUC Trade Policy Dialogue. The events will take place in Toronto, Ontario.

41. Statement by the CRTC’s Vice-President of Consumer, Analytics and Strategy, Scott Hutton, on recent actions to protect Canadians

    Today, the CRTC is taking action to remind service providers of their obligations to their customers.

42. Statement by the Foreign Ministers of Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Republic of Korea, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, the United States and the High Representative of the European Union on the deployment of Democratic People’s Republic of Korea troops to Russia

    “We, the Foreign Ministers of Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Republic of Korea, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, the United States and the High Representative of the European Union express our grave concerns regarding the deployment of Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) troops to Russia, potentially for the use on the battlefield against Ukraine.

43. Minister Hussen announces multi-year funding for United Nations Refugee Agency (UNHCR)

    Forced displacement of individuals has reached record levels worldwide this year, as millions are driven from their homes by escalating conflicts, emerging crises, persecution and the effects of climate change. This has resulted in unprecedented humanitarian needs, requiring global cooperation to help the world’s most vulnerable.

44. G7 foreign ministers’ statement on the Launch of an Intercontinental Ballistic Missile by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea

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

45. Minister Joly congratulates Moldova’s President Maia Sandu on her re-election

    The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today issued this statement: “Canada congratulates Maia Sandu on her re-election as President of the Republic of Moldova.

46. Minister Joly and Minister Blair meet with Korean counterparts

    The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and the Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of National Defence, met today in Ottawa with their Republic of Korea counterparts, Minister of Foreign Affairs Cho Tae-yul and Minister of National Defence Kim Yong-hyun for the inaugural Canada-ROK Foreign and Defence Ministerial Meeting.

47. Canada-Republic of Korea Foreign and Defence (2+2) Ministerial Meeting joint statement

    We, the ministers of foreign affairs and ministers of national defence of Canada and the Republic of Korea (ROK) met on November 1, 2024, in Ottawa, Canada, for the inaugural Canada-ROK Foreign and Defence (2+2) Ministerial Meeting (“the ministerial”). The ministerial builds upon the elevation of our diplomatic relationship to that of a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership (CSP) and is a key deliverable of the CSP Action Plan launched in July 2024.

48. Canada concludes the Ministerial Conference on the Human Dimension of Ukraine's 10-Point Peace Formula

    The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, yesterday concluded the Ministerial Conference on the Human Dimension of Ukraine’s 10-Point Peace Formula, which she co-hosted in Montréal with Ukrainian Minister of Foreign Affairs Andrii Sybiha and Norwegian Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide.

49. Joint communiqué on the Human Dimension of Ukraine’s Peace Formula

    We are committed to promoting international peace and security as well as upholding international law.

50. Announcement of new diplomatic appointment

    The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced the following diplomatic appointment.