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On the 35th anniversary of International Development Week, Canada continues to proudly support education for youths around the world to build a brighter future for all. Access to quality education improves financial and social opportunities and has a direct impact on the realization of all human rights.
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The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced that Rob Oliphant, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, will visit Paris, France from February 3 and 4, 2025, and Beirut, Lebanon from February 5 to 6, 2025.
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The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced she will travel to Washington, D.C., for a bilateral visit from January 29 to 31, 2025.
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The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced that Canada is imposing new sanctions against 10 individuals and 12 entities under the Special Economic Measures (Belarus) Regulations in response to ongoing gross and systematic human rights violations committed by the Lukashenko regime in Belarus, as well as its support of Russia’s violation of Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.
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The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced the following diplomatic appointment: Robin Wettlaufer becomes Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria. Ms. Wettlaufer replaces Michael Callan.
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The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced she will travel to Washington, D.C., for a bilateral visit from January 15 to 17, 2025.
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The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development, today concluded a 2-day visit to the states of New Jersey and New York.
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Canada continues to be deeply concerned by the dire humanitarian situation in Syria. The Syrian peoples’ needs have reached unprecedented levels after 13 years of crisis, with over 16 million people, almost 70% of the country’s population, urgently requiring assistance.
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Today, the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, announced that Canada is imposing new sanctions against certain Venezuelan officials under the Special Economic Measures (Venezuela) Regulations.
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Today marks five years since the downing of Ukraine International Airlines Flight 752 (Flight PS752), a sombre commemoration of indefensible actions. Fifty-five Canadian citizens and 30 Canadian permanent residents were among the 176 people killed in this tragedy. Canada and its partners in the International Coordination and Response Group— Sweden, Ukraine and the United Kingdom—continue to call on the Islamic Republic of Iran to take full responsibility for its actions, including by making reparation for the harm caused by the downing.
