| Global Affairs Canada | statements
On January 8, 2020, the Islamic Republic of Iran callously shot down Flight PS752 over Tehran. This week, Iran announced the verdicts in the criminal trials against the alleged perpetrators.
| Global Affairs Canada | readouts
The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business and Economic Development, yesterday met with Liesje Schreinemacher, the Netherlands’ Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Cooperation.
| Global Affairs Canada | news releases
The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business and Economic Development, announced that Canada has contributed $1.4 million to the WTO Fisheries Subsidies Trust Fund.
| Global Affairs Canada | statements
Canada deplores the guilty verdict handed down to Russian political activist Vladimir Kara-Murza, who has been sentenced to 25 years’ imprisonment in Russia for making legitimate political comments. This court ruling is yet another gross violation of Russia’s international human rights commitments.
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Canada and the Republic of Korea (Korea), in this year of the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations, reaffirm their strong and historic relations and steadfast friendship. The two countries also commit to supporting the rules-based international order and realizing the full potential of their relationship.
| Global Affairs Canada | news releases
Canada and the Republic of Korea (Korea), in this year of the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations, reaffirm their strong and historic relations and steadfast friendship. The two countries also commit to supporting the rules-based international order and realizing the full potential of their relationship.
| Global Affairs Canada | statements
Canada strongly condemns North Korea’s launch yesterday of an intercontinental ballistic missile. These continued advancements in their missile program and reckless provocations violate United Nations Security Council resolutions, undermine the region’s peace and security and are putting civilian lives at risk.
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Canada and Chile have enjoyed strong diplomatic relations for more than 80 years, bolstered by equally strong commercial and investment relations. Both countries share deep commitments to inclusive trade and gender equality, the inclusion of small and medium-sized enterprises in international trade, responsible business conduct, environmental protection, and labour rights.
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Paul Gibbard (Biblical and Theological Studies, Moody Bible Institute, 1979; BA [Anthropology], University of Calgary, 1983; MA [Development Studies], University of East Anglia, 1985) joined External Affairs and International Trade Canada in 1992. Tamara Mawhinney (BA Hons, Trinity College, University of Toronto, 1987; LLB, University of Toronto, 1991; Political Studies Certificate, Institut d’Etudes Politiques de Paris, 1998; Diploma of Public Administration, École Nationale d’Administration [Paris and Strasbourg], 2000) joined External Affairs and International Trade Canada in 1993.
| Global Affairs Canada | news releases
The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced the following diplomatic appointments: Paul Gibbard and Tamara Mawhinney
