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The Government of Canada is committed to working with international partners to increase sustainability, uphold human rights and promote and strengthen responsible business practices around the world.
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The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today issued the following statement to mark the second anniversary of the launch of the Declaration Against Arbitrary Detention in State-to-State Relations: “Two years ago today, Canada launched the Declaration Against Arbitrary Detention in State-to-State Relations as part of an international effort to deter and put an end to the practice of arbitrary arrest, detention and sentencing of individuals for leverage over another state.
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We, the participating States of the International Partnership against Impunity for the Use of Chemical Weapons, stand together to preserve the international standards and norms against the use of chemical weapons by anyone, anywhere, under any circumstances.
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The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today issued the following statement: “Canada is concerned by the Government of Israel’s announcement that it will attempt to retroactively legalize nine illegal settlement outposts in the West Bank, as well as its plans to pursue the construction of new housing in existing settlements.
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“No child should ever be made to participate in war, yet children continue to be cruelly exploited in armed conflicts worldwide. Children—including boys and girls—serve as soldiers, cooks, porters, messengers, spies, and sexual slaves."
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The Government of Canada has appealed a decision rendered by the Federal Court on January 20, 2023 in the Bring Our Loved Ones Home litigation. The government is appealing because in our view the Court made errors of law and fact.
| Global Affairs Canada | news releases
As part of International Development Week 2023, the Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister of International Development and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada, today announced a total of $23.4 million in funding to extend programming for Canadian public engagement...
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Today, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and the Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister of International Development and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada, announced that Canada will match donations to the Canadian Red Cross Earthquake in Türkiye and Syria Appeal. Every donation made by individuals to the Canadian Red Cross between February 6 and 22, 2023, will be matched, up to a maximum of $10 million.
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Today, the Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business and Economic Development, spoke with Taiwan’s Minister without Portfolio, John Deng, in the capacity of Trade Representative.
| Global Affairs Canada | news releases
Powerful earthquakes struck Türkiye and Syria on Monday, causing the death of thousands of people and destroying homes, roads, health facilities and other critical infrastructure. To support the international response to this emergency, the Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister of International Development and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada, announced that Canada is providing $10 million in humanitarian assistance. This contribution will help support emergency medical services and provide shelter, food and other essential items.
