Canada declares Zhao Wei persona non grata
| Global Affairs Canada | statements
Canada has decided to declare persona non grata Mr. Zhao Wei.
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Minister Joly to make an important announcement regarding Canada’s leadership on human rights
| Global Affairs Canada | media advisories
The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, will hold a media availability during which she will make an important announcement on Canada’s leadership on human rights. Minister Joly will be joined by the Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister of International Development and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada, the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations; and the Honourable Marci Ien, Minister of Women and Gender Equality and Youth.
Minister Ng to host Indian Minister Piyush Goyal in Canada
| Global Affairs Canada | media advisories
The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business and Economic Development, will host India’s Minister of Commerce and Industry, Consumer Affairs and Food, and Public Distribution and Textiles, Piyush Goyal, in Canada from May 8-11. In Ottawa on May 8, the two ministers will deliver opening remarks during the sixth Canada-India Ministerial Dialogue on Trade and Investment (MDTI).
Canada welcomes release of report by Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe on deportation of Ukrainian children
| Global Affairs Canada | statements
“Today, while Canada welcomes this report, we are outraged by the violations that it documents—violations of international humanitarian law and international human rights. Its findings further support the International Criminal Courts’ arrest warrants for President Putin and Commissioner Maria Lvova-Belova for their alleged war crimes..."
Biographical note: Vivian Abdelmessih
| Global Affairs Canada | backgrounders
Vivian Abdelmessih joined Export Development Canada on March 31, 2023, as Chairperson of the Board of Directors for 4-year term.
Minister Ng announces appointment of Vivian Abdelmessih as Export Development Canada Board Chair
| Global Affairs Canada | news releases
Today, the Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business and Economic Development, announced the appointment of Vivian Abdelmessih as Chairperson of the Board of Directors of EDC for a 4-year term to March 31, 2027.
Canada sanctions Iranian regime for continued human rights violations
| Global Affairs Canada | news releases
The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced that Canada is imposing additional sanctions under the Special Economic Measures (Iran) Regulations. This is the 11th package of sanctions imposed by Canada against the Iranian regime since October 2022, and builds on Canada’s efforts to align with recent designations announced by the European Union, the United Kingdom and the United States.
Media Freedom Coalition Statement: World Press Freedom Day
| Global Affairs Canada | statements
On this World Press Freedom Day, we, the undersigned members of the Media Freedom Coalition, pay tribute to journalists and media workers all over the world and the work they do in informing the public, exposing wrongdoing, revealing untold stories, and holding the powerful to account.
Canada provides humanitarian assistance funding for Sudan and neighbouring countries
| Global Affairs Canada | news releases
Canada is deeply concerned by the conflict in Sudan and its humanitarian impact on the country’s population and those living in neighbouring countries already struggling as a result of poverty, violence, food insecurity and climate change. Canada calls for all parties to protect civilians and civilian infrastructure and facilitate humanitarian access to allow the provision of critical assistance throughout the country.
Minister Joly concludes visit to Kenya
| Global Affairs Canada | news releases
The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, yesterday concluded a productive visit to Kenya, where she met with Canadians who have been recently evacuated from Sudan and with Kenyan and international partners to discuss shared priorities, including the ongoing conflict in Sudan as well as regional peace and security.