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November 8, 2019 at 5:20 PM

Canada condemns attack on Canadian mining company convoy in Burkina Faso

Canada condemns attack on Canadian mining company convoy in Burkina Faso November 8, 2019 - Ottawa, Ontario - Global Affairs Canada The Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Honourable Jim Carr, Minister of International Trade Diversification, and the Honourable Maryam Monse…
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November 6, 2019 at 7:40 PM

Readout: Minister of Foreign Affairs meets with Chair and members of the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Ways and Means

Readout: Minister of Foreign Affairs meets with Chair and members of the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Ways and Means November 6, 2019 - Ottawa, Ontario - Global Affairs Canada The Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Minister of Foreign Affairs, met in Ottawa today, with a bipartisan U.S. c…
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November 6, 2019 at 12:00 PM

Reminder: Itinerary for Foreign Affairs Minister for Wednesday, November 6, 2019

Reminder: Itinerary for Foreign Affairs Minister for Wednesday, November 6, 2019 November 5, 2019 - The Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Minister of Foreign Affairs, will host a meeting with Richard E. Neal, Chairman of the Committee on Ways and Means of the United States House of Representatives, and …
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November 5, 2019 at 7:30 PM

Itinerary for Foreign Affairs Minister for Wednesday, November 6, 2019

Itinerary for Foreign Affairs Minister for Wednesday, November 6, 2019 November 5, 2019 - The Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Minister of Foreign Affairs, will host a meeting with Richard E. Neal, Chairman of the Committee on Ways and Means of the United States House of Representatives, and other cong…
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November 4, 2019 at 3:30 PM

Announcement of new diplomatic appointments

Announcement of new diplomatic appointments November 4, 2019 - Ottawa, Ontario - Global Affairs Canada The Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced the following diplomatic appointments: Larisa Galadza becomes Ambassador to Ukraine. Ms. Galadza replaces Roman Waschu…
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November 2, 2019 at 1:45 PM

Statement on International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists

Statement on International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists November 2, 2019 - Ottawa, Ontario - Global Affairs Canada The Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today issued the following statement: “On this day, we remember all members of the media killed or…
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October 29, 2019 at 5:10 PM

Canada deeply concerned by election irregularities in Bolivia

Canada deeply concerned by election irregularities in Bolivia October 29, 2019 – Ottawa, Ontario – Global Affairs Canada Global Affairs Canada today issued the following statement: “Bolivians deserve a free, fair and transparent election result. Canada is closely following events in Bolivia and call…
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October 24, 2019 at 2:30 PM

Announcement of new diplomatic appointments

Announcement of new diplomatic appointments October 24, 2019 - Ottawa, Ontario - Global Affairs Canada The Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced the following diplomatic appointments: Caroline Charette becomes Ambassador to Hungary. Ms. Charette replaces Isabelle…
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September 21, 2019 at 1:20 PM

Canadian delegation to attend 74th session of United Nations General Assembly

Canadian delegation to attend 74th session of United Nations General Assembly September 21, 2019 – Ottawa, Ontario - Global Affairs Canada Global Affairs Canada today announced that Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Marta Morgan will lead a Canadian delegation to New York from September 23 to 27, 2…
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September 9, 2019 at 4:01 PM

Announcement of new diplomatic appointments

Announcement of new diplomatic appointments September 9, 2019 - Ottawa, Ontario - Global Affairs Canada The Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced the following diplomatic appointments: Richard Bale becomes High Commissioner in the Republic of Cameroon. Mr. Bale r…
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September 9, 2019 at 11:00 AM

Reminder – Itinerary for Foreign Affairs Minister for Monday, September 9, 2019

Reminder – Itinerary for Foreign Affairs Minister for Monday, September 9, 2019 September 8, 2019 - The Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Minister of Foreign Affairs, will meet with labour leaders and make an announcement on behalf of the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Employment, Workforce Devel…
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September 8, 2019 at 7:55 PM

Itinerary for Foreign Affairs Minister for Monday, September 9, 2019

Itinerary for Foreign Affairs Minister for Monday, September 9, 2019 September 8, 2019 - The Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Minister of Foreign Affairs, will meet with labour leaders and make an announcement on behalf of the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and …
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September 7, 2019 at 9:35 PM

Statement by Minister Freeland on the release of Ukrainian political prisoners

Statement by Minister Freeland on the release of Ukrainian political prisoners September 7, 2019 - Ottawa, Ontario - Global Affairs Canada The Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today issued the following statement on the recent release of Ukrainian political prisoners: “Ca…
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September 7, 2019 at 10:15 AM

Canada provides additional emergency support to The Bahamas

Canada provides additional emergency support to The Bahamas  September 7, 2019 - Ottawa, Ontario - Global Affairs Canada The Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister of National Defence, and the Honourable Maryam Monsef, Minister of Interna…
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September 6, 2019 at 11:00 AM

Itinerary for Foreign Affairs Minister for Friday, September 6, 2019

Itinerary for Foreign Affairs Minister for Friday, September 6, 2019 September 6, 2019 - The Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Minister of Foreign Affairs, will participate in an armchair discussion at the Toronto Global Forum. Event: The Minister will participate in an armchair discussion.Date: Septemb…
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September 5, 2019 at 8:30 PM

Minister Carr promotes export opportunities to help small and medium-sized businesses in British Columbia create jobs

Minister Carr promotes export opportunities to help small and medium-sized businesses in British Columbia create jobs September 5, 2019 – British Columbia - Global Affairs Canada Canada’s small and medium-sized enterprises are the backbone of the economy and create jobs for the middle class. Helping…
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September 5, 2019 at 4:37 PM

Minister Ng highlights support for businesses in Richmond Hill, Ontario that will help create well-paying middle class jobs

Minister Ng highlights support for businesses in Richmond Hill, Ontario that will help create well-paying middle class jobs September 5, 2019 - Ottawa, Ontario - Global Affairs Canada Canada’s small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) drive economic prosperity and create jobs for the middle class. O…
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September 5, 2019 at 2:26 PM

Announcement of a new diplomatic appointment

Announcement of a new diplomatic appointment September 5, 2019 - Ottawa, Ontario - Global Affairs Canada The Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced the following diplomatic appointment: Donica Pottie becomes Ambassador to the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. Ms. Potti…
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September 5, 2019 at 11:01 AM

Reminder: Itinerary for Foreign Affairs Minister for Thursday, September 5, 2019

Reminder: Itinerary for Foreign Affairs Minister for Thursday, September 5, 2019 September 4, 2019 - The Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Minister of Foreign Affairs, will visit Kitchener and Waterloo, Ontario, on September 5, 2019, to meet with business leaders to discuss the benefits of the new NAFTA…
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September 5, 2019 at 11:00 AM

Statement by Minister of Foreign Affairs on NAFTA panel decision on Canadian softwood lumber

Statement by Minister of Foreign Affairs on NAFTA panel decision on Canadian softwood lumber September 5, 2019 - Ottawa, Ontario - Global Affairs Canada The Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today issued the following statement regarding the NAFTA Chapter 19 binational panel…
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September 4, 2019 at 9:54 PM

Itinerary for Foreign Affairs Minister for Thursday, September 5, 2019

Itinerary for Foreign Affairs Minister for Thursday, September 5, 2019 September 4, 2019 - The Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Minister of Foreign Affairs, will visit Kitchener and Waterloo, Ontario, on September 5, 2019, to meet with business leaders to discuss the benefits of the new NAFTA. Event: T…
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September 4, 2019 at 9:35 PM

Minister Ng to hold media availability in Richmond Hill

Minister Ng to hold media availability in Richmond Hill September 4, 2019 - The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Small Business and Export Promotion, will meet with representatives of the Richmond Hill Small Enterprise Centre to discuss the Government of Canada’s support to Canadian exporters. Event:…
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September 4, 2019 at 2:33 PM

Itinerary for Foreign Affairs Minister for Wednesday, September 4, 2019

Itinerary for Foreign Affairs Minister for Wednesday, September 4, 2019 September 4, 2019 – The Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Minister of Foreign Affairs, will participate in a roundtable with the Ukrainian community followed by a media scrum. Event: Media scrumDate: September 4, 2019Time: 3:45 p.m.…
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September 4, 2019 at 12:29 PM

Canada stands ready to respond to Hurricane Dorian

Canada stands ready to respond to Hurricane Dorian September 4, 2019 - Ottawa, Ontario - Global Affairs Canada The Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and the Honourable Maryam Monsef, Minister of International Development and Minister for Women and Gender Equality, today is…
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September 3, 2019 at 1:07 PM

Announcement of new diplomatic appointments

Announcement of new diplomatic appointments September 3, 2019 - Ottawa, Ontario - Global Affairs Canada The Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced the following diplomatic appointments: Brahim Achtoutal becomes Consul General in Istanbul (Republic of Turkey). Mr. …
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September 1, 2019 at 1:01 PM

Statement by Minister Carr on modernized Canada-Israel Free Trade Agreement now in force

Statement by Minister Carr on modernized Canada-Israel Free Trade Agreement now in force September 1, 2019 - Ottawa, Ontario - Global Affairs Canada The Honourable Jim Carr, Minister of International Trade Diversification, today issued the following statement: “I am proud to announce that the modern…
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August 31, 2019 at 11:48 PM

Canadian Armed Forces conclude peacekeeping mission in Mali

Canadian Armed Forces conclude peacekeeping mission in Mali August 31, 2019 – Ottawa – Department of National Defence/Canadian Armed Forces After more than a year of operations in Mali, the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) air task force (ATF) deployed in Gao completed its mission today. An important asp…
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August 30, 2019 at 12:01 PM

Reminder - Itinerary for Canada’s Foreign Affairs Minister for Friday, August 30th, 2019

Reminder - Itinerary for Canada’s Foreign Affairs Minister for Friday, August 30th, 2019 August 29th, 2019 - The Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Minister of Foreign Affairs, on behalf of the Honourable Kirsty Duncan, Minister of Science and Sport, will visit the University of Toronto and make a fundin…
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August 29, 2019 at 8:52 PM

Itinerary for Canada’s Foreign Affairs Minister for Friday, August 30th, 2019

Itinerary for Canada’s Foreign Affairs Minister for Friday, August 30th, 2019 August 29th, 2019 - The Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Minister of Foreign Affairs, on behalf of the Honourable Kirsty Duncan, Minister of Science and Sport, will visit the University of Toronto and make a funding announcem…
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August 28, 2019 at 10:29 PM

Readout of Foreign Affairs Minister’s meeting with Cuban Minister of Foreign Affairs

Readout of Foreign Affairs Minister’s meeting with Cuban Minister of Foreign Affairs August 28, 2019 - Havana, Cuba - Global Affairs Canada The Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Canada’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, today met with Bruno Eduardo Rodríguez Parrilla, Cuba’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, in …
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August 28, 2019 at 8:00 PM

Canada increases access to gender-sensitive health services for women and girls in Mali

Canada increases access to gender-sensitive health services for women and girls in Mali August 28, 2019 - Sherbrooke, Quebec - Global Affairs Canada As part of its strong commitment to gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls, Canada continues to champion the health and rights of women…
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August 28, 2019 at 2:05 PM

Announcement of new diplomatic appointments

Announcement of new diplomatic appointments August 28, 2019 - Ottawa, Ontario - Global Affairs Canada The Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced the following diplomatic appointments: Graeme C. Clark becomes Ambassador to the United Mexican States. Mr. Clark repla…
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August 27, 2019 at 12:01 PM

Minister of Foreign Affairs to conduct working visit to Cuba

Minister of Foreign Affairs to conduct working visit to Cuba August 27, 2019 - Ottawa, Ontario - Global Affairs Canada The Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Minister of Foreign Affairs, will conduct a working visit to Cuba on August 28, 2019. This will mark the third meeting this year between the Minist…
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August 26, 2019 at 5:29 PM

Canada provides electoral funding support to strengthen democracy in Ethiopia

Canada provides electoral funding support to strengthen democracy in Ethiopia August 26, 2019 - Ottawa, Ontario - Global Affairs Canada The Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced that Canada will provide $1 million in funding to support the 2020 elections in Ethio…
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August 26, 2019 at 1:49 PM

Joint Statement on so-called “presidential elections” in Abkhazia

Joint Statement on so-called “presidential elections” in Abkhazia August 26, 2019 “Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Canada, Estonia, Finland, Ireland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Poland, Romania, Sweden, Ukraine, United Kingdom and United States of America do not recognize the legitimacy of the so-calle…
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August 24, 2019 at 3:23 PM

Government of Canada marks Ukraine’s Independence Day

Government of Canada marks Ukraine’s Independence Day August 24, 2019 - Ottawa, Ontario - Global Affairs Canada The Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and the Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister of National Defence, today issued the following joint statement on Ukraine’s In…
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August 23, 2019 at 7:18 PM

Canada releases summary report on first gender-based analysis plus of free trade agreement

Canada releases summary report on first gender-based analysis plus of free trade agreement August 23, 2019 - Ottawa, Canada - Global Affairs Canada Trade creates wealth and jobs, and Canada is committed to ensuring that everyone can share in that prosperity, including traditionally under-represented…
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August 23, 2019 at 6:06 PM

Minister Carr highlights government support for technology businesses and start-up entrepreneurs to help create jobs in Edmonton

Minister Carr highlights government support for technology businesses and start-up entrepreneurs to help create jobs in Edmonton August 23, 2019 - Ottawa, Ontario - Global Affairs Canada The Government of Canada is focused on supporting Canadian technology companies and entrepreneurs in the developm…
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August 22, 2019 at 9:00 PM

Parliamentary Secretary Alghabra highlights new International Education Strategy and visits Windsor businesses

Parliamentary Secretary Alghabra highlights new International Education Strategy and visits Windsor businesses August 22, 2019 - Ottawa, Ontario - Global Affairs Canada International education strengthens the Canadian economy by giving students valuable global experience and developing the skills th…
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August 22, 2019 at 8:19 PM

Minister Carr unveils new International Education Strategy to help Canada compete in global markets and create jobs

Minister Carr unveils new International Education Strategy to help Canada compete in global markets and create jobs August 22, 2019 - Ottawa, Ontario - Global Affairs Canada To thrive in today’s global economy, young Canadians need to be adaptable, resilient, and able to work with people from diffe…
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August 22, 2019 at 6:13 PM

Canada announces increased commitment to Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria

Canada announces increased commitment to Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria August 22, 2019 - Toronto, Ontario - Global Affairs Canada Canada is at the forefront of international efforts to improve the health of the poorest and most vulnerable, especially women, girls and adolesce…
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August 22, 2019 at 1:00 PM

Revised – Minister Carr to announce support for students that will help grow the economy and create jobs for Canadians

Revised – Minister Carr to announce support for students that will help grow the economy and create jobs for Canadians August 21, 2019 – The Honourable Jim Carr, Minister of International Trade Diversification, will make an education-related announcement in Edmonton, Alberta. Event: Minister Carr wi…
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August 22, 2019 at 10:00 AM

Reminder - Minister of Foreign Affairs to welcome U.S. Secretary of State to Canada

Reminder - Minister of Foreign Affairs to welcome U.S. Secretary of State to Canada August 21, 2019 - The Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Minister of Foreign Affairs, will welcome Mike Pompeo, United States Secretary of State, for an official visit to Ottawa, on Thursday, August 22, 2019. Informatio…
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August 22, 2019 at 10:00 AM

Reminder – Canada announces its Pledge ahead of the Sixth Replenishment Conference of the Global Fund

Reminder – Canada announces its Pledge ahead of the Sixth Replenishment Conference of the Global Fund August 21, 2019 – The Honourable Maryam Monsef, Minister of International Development and Minister for Women and Gender Equality, will announce Canada’s pledge to the Global Fund to fight AIDS, tube…
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August 21, 2019 at 10:48 PM

Minister of Foreign Affairs to welcome U.S. Secretary of State to Canada

Minister of Foreign Affairs to welcome U.S. Secretary of State to Canada August 21, 2019 - The Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Minister of Foreign Affairs, will welcome Mike Pompeo, United States Secretary of State, for an official visit to Ottawa, on Thursday, August 22, 2019. Information for media…
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August 21, 2019 at 2:21 PM

Announcement of new diplomatic appointments

Announcement of new diplomatic appointments August 21, 2019 - Ottawa, Ontario - Global Affairs Canada The Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced the following diplomatic appointments: Sébastien Beaulieu becomes Ambassador to the Republic of Senegal. Mr. Beaulieu r…
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August 21, 2019 at 1:01 PM

Minister Carr to announce support for students that will help grow the economy and create jobs for Canadians

Minister Carr to announce support for students that will help grow the economy and create jobs for Canadians August 21, 2019 – The Honourable Jim Carr, Minister of International Trade Diversification, will make an education-related announcement in Edmonton, Alberta. Event: Minister Carr will make an…
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August 21, 2019 at 1:01 PM

Canada announces its Pledge ahead of the Sixth Replenishment Conference of the Global Fund

Canada announces its Pledge ahead of the Sixth Replenishment Conference of the Global Fund August 21, 2019 – The Honourable Maryam Monsef, Minister of International Development and Minister for Women and Gender Equality, will announce Canada’s pledge to the Global Fund to fight AIDS, tuberculosis an…
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August 20, 2019 at 2:09 PM

Canada to increase the deployment of Canadian experts abroad

Canada to increase the deployment of Canadian experts abroad August 20, 2019 - Ottawa, Ontario - Global Affairs Canada Canada is home to internationally recognized and sought-after expertise in various sectors that advance poverty reduction—sectors such as gender equality, education and vocational t…
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August 20, 2019 at 11:00 AM

Reminder - Itinerary for Foreign Affairs Minister for Tuesday, August 20, 2019

Reminder - Itinerary for Foreign Affairs Minister for Tuesday, August 20, 2019 August 20, 2018 - The Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Minister of Foreign Affairs, will be in Quebec City, Québec, to deliver a speech at the UNIFOR Convention on the benefits of the new NAFTA. Time: 4:20 p.m. ETLocation: E…