Announcement of new diplomatic appointments
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The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced the following diplomatic appointments:
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Biographical notes
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Biographical notes
Canada imposes sanctions on Belarusian officials
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In coordination with the United Kingdom and in support of the people of Belarus, Canada is imposing sanctions against Government of Belarus officials, including Aleksandr Lukashenko. These actions are being taken under the Special Economic Measures Act.
Backgrounder: Belarus sanctions
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Effective immediately, Canada is imposing sanctions against Belarusian officials.
Canada deeply disappointed following resignation of Lebanese prime minister-designate
| Global Affairs Canada | statements
Canada was deeply disappointed and concerned to hear about the resignation of Prime Minister-designate Mustapha Adib.
Joint statement by Canada and the United Kingdom on the Armenia-Azerbaijan conflict
| Global Affairs Canada | statements
Canada and the UK are deeply concerned by reports of large scale military action along the Line of Contact in the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict zone. Reports of shelling of settlements and civilian casualties are deeply concerning. We call for the immediate end of hostilities, respect for the ceasefire agreement, and the protection of civilians.
Canada nominates Mr. Bill Morneau as a candidate for Secretary-General of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
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Today, on behalf of the Government of Canada, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Foreign Affairs, announced the nomination of Mr. Bill Morneau, Canada’s former finance minister, as Canada’s candidate for the position of Secretary-General of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).
Media Freedom Coalition’s Executive Group statement concerning media freedom in Belarus
| Global Affairs Canada | statements
The undersigned members of the Media Freedom Coalition’s Executive Group express their concern about continued attacks on media freedom surrounding the August 9, 2020, presidential election in Belarus.
Canada condemns so-called inauguration of Lukashenko in Belarus
| Global Affairs Canada | statements
Since the fraudulent presidential elections of August 2020, Alexander Lukashenko continues to display disdain for the people of Belarus by holding a so-called inauguration ceremony behind closed doors today.
Statement by Minister of Foreign Affairs, Minister of International Development and Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship on International Day of Peace
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Today, as we celebrate the International Day of Peace and as the United Nations marks its 75th anniversary, we are reminded that the rules-based international order offers our best hope of both achieving peace and ending this pandemic. Peaceful cooperation is behind many of our greatest successes globally, nationally and within our communities.
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