Parliamentary Secretary Fortier to participate in General Assembly of Organization of American States
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June 24, 2025 - Ottawa, Ontario - Global Affairs Canada
The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced that the Honourable Mona Fortier, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, will attend the 55th Regular Session of the General Assembly of the Organization of American States (OAS) in Saint John’s, Antigua and Barbuda, from June 25 to 27, 2025.
During the session, Parliamentary Secretary Fortier will deliver Canada’s national statement. She will also engage in discussions with heads of delegations to emphasize the value of regional collaboration on key priorities such as safeguarding democratic institutions; upholding human rights; advancing health, including mental health; and promoting gender equality, inclusion and diversity.
Parliamentary Secretary Fortier will advance Canada’s ongoing contributions to international efforts to address the humanitarian and security challenges in Haiti. She will also highlight the deteriorating human rights situations and democratic backsliding in Venezuela and Nicaragua.
Quick facts
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The OAS is the oldest regional organization in the world; it was founded in 1948 and has 4 pillars: democracy, human rights, security, and development. Canada became a full member of the OAS in 1990 and is the second-largest financial contributor to the organization.
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The OAS is the key multilateral institution for advancing Canada’s goals in the hemisphere of defending democracy, protecting human rights, increasing regional economic opportunities and fostering lasting relationships.
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