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Minister Joly announces support for human rights defenders and media freedom

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As the world marks Human Rights Day this week, Canada reiterates the importance of the protection and promotion of human rights defenders and their critical work. Canada is also committed to defending media freedom and its vital role as a pillar of society.


Canada sanctions Chinese officials for human rights violations

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The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced sanctions under the Special Economic Measures (People’s Republic of China) Regulations against 8 former or current senior officials involved in grave human rights violations in the country.


Minister Hussen announces multi-year funding for Central Emergency Response Fund

| Global Affairs Canada | news releases

Global humanitarian needs have reached unprecedented levels. Global cooperation is essential in helping the estimated 300 million people worldwide who currently need humanitarian assistance and protection. Canada is working with its UN, Red Cross and NGO partners to meet the critical needs of those suffering around the world.


Minister Joly launches Canada’s Arctic Foreign Policy

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The Arctic is experiencing major change. The shifting geopolitical landscape, evolving security threats and acceleration of climate change are impacting the Arctic in unique ways and highlight the need for strong Canadian leadership to respond to the changing reality in the region.


In Manila, Philippines, Minister Ng concludes Canada’s largest Team Canada Trade Mission

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The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development, concluded her highly successful visit to the Philippines. While in Manila, she welcomed more than 300 representatives of over 190 Canadian organizations who were taking part in the Team Canada Trade Mission to Indonesia and the Philippines, the Canada’s largest trade mission...


Minister Ng strengthens trade relations with Indonesia during Team Canada trade mission

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The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development, has concluded her visit to Indonesia, the first stop of the largest ever Team Canada Trade Mission to Indonesia and the Philippines. The mission, a key initiative under Canada’s Indo-Pacific Strategy, opened doors to an important market for a diverse group of Canadian exporters and innovators.


Minister Joly to travel to Latvia and Belgium

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The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced that from December 1 to 4, 2024, she will travel to Riga, Latvia, to attend the second Canada-Baltic “3+1” Foreign Ministers’ Meeting and to Brussels, Belgium, to attend the NATO Foreign Ministers’ Meeting.


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