Ministers Joly, Ng and Hussen to attend the Canada-African Union Commission High-Level Dialogue
Media advisory
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.
Family photo and Memorandum of Understanding signing ceremony
Date: November 7th, 2024
Time: 9:00 am EST
Location: Toronto, Ontario
Notes: This event will be open to media for photos and b-roll only. Media representatives who wish to attend the event must arrive by 8:30 am EST.
Joint Ministerial media availability
Date: November 7th, 2024
Time: 1:30 pm EST
Location: Toronto, Ontario
Notes: Media representatives who wish to attend the event must arrive by 1:00 pm EST.
Evening reception opening remarks
*please note the new times below
Date: November 7th, 2024
Time: 6:45 pm EST
Location: Toronto, Ontario
Notes: The opening remarks at the evening reception will be open to media. Media representatives who wish to attend the event must arrive by 6 pm EST.
For all events noted above, media are asked to confirm their attendance by contacting media@international.gc.ca. The exact address will be shared following confirmation.
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