Minister of Foreign Affairs leads Ministerial Coordination Group on COVID-19 

December 7, 2020 - Ottawa, Ontario - Global Affairs Canada

Today, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Foreign Affairs, hosted the 12th call of the Ministerial Coordination Group on COVID-19 with counterparts from Brazil, Germany, Italy, Mexico, South Africa and the United Kingdom.

With many member states continuing to experience a second wave of COVID-19 infections, the group discussed their respective domestic and international efforts on vaccines and economic recovery.

Minister Champagne, along with foreign ministers, reiterated the importance of stopping the accelerating number of COVID-19 cases many of their countries are facing.

Foreign ministers mentioned upcoming vaccination campaigns and finding ways to assist with global access to vaccines.