The Government of Canada is closely following developments in the Middle East. We call on all parties to prioritize the protection of civilians and civilian infrastructure, to return to negotiations, and to advance a diplomatic resolution to the crisis.
Today, the Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, celebrated the launch of the new Canada-India Talent and Innovation Strategy, including the signing of 13 new partnerships, during her visit to Mumbai, India.
The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and the Honourable David J. McGuinty, Minister of National Defence, welcomed their Republic of Korea counterparts to Ottawa for the second Foreign and Defence 2+2 Ministerial Meeting.
Today, at the Canada–Republic of Korea Foreign and Defence (2+2) Ministerial Meeting, Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and David McGuinty, Minister of National Defence, alongside their counterparts from the Republic of Korea, Cho Hyun, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Ahn Gyuback, Minister of National Defense, issued the following statement:
Cuba is facing rapidly worsening conditions driven by severe fuel shortages, prolonged blackouts and growing barriers to accessing food and health care. The energy crisis, further compounded by last year’s challenges, including Hurricane Melissa, has increased the vulnerability of millions of people.
Today marks four years since the Russian Federation launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Since then, Ukraine has rightfully defended its independence and territorial integrity. Among the many victims and casualties of this unprovoked war of aggression, one group in particular stands out: the Ukrainian children.
The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs; the Honourable David J. McGuinty, Minister of National Defence; the Honourable Lena Metlege Diab, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship; and the Honourable Randeep Sarai, Secretary of State (International Development) today issued the following statement
The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, will deliver a speech and participate in a fireside chat to mark four years since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine...