Announcement of new diplomatic appointment
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Geoff Gartshore becomes Ambassador to the Republic of Cuba. Mr. Gartshore replaces Perry Calderwood.
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Minister Sajjan to travel to UN headquarters to participate in debate on universal vaccination
| Global Affairs Canada | news releases
The Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister of International Development and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada, today announced that he will travel to New York City to participate in the Galvanizing Momentum for Universal Vaccination debate, on February 25, convened by His Excellency Abdulla Shahid, President of the UN General Assembly.
Minister Ng speaks with Orit Farkash-Hacohen, Israel’s Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology
| Global Affairs Canada | readouts
Today, the Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business and Economic Development spoke with Orit Farkash-Hacohen, Israel’s Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology.
Canada strongly condemns Russia’s move to recognize independence of two regions within Ukraine
| Global Affairs Canada | statements
The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today issued the following statement: “Canada strongly condemns President Putin’s recognition of the non-government controlled areas of Donetsk and Luhansk as independent territories. This constitutes a clear violation of the Minsk agreements, the UN Charter, and a serious threat to the security and stability of the region.
Ministers Joly and Anand conclude their participation at 58th Munich Security Conference
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The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and the Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of National Defence, today concluded a successful trip to Europe, where they attended the 58th Munich Security Conference to discuss the world’s most pressing security challenges.
Statement the by G7 Foreign Ministers on Russia and Ukraine
| Global Affairs Canada | statements
We, the G7 Foreign Ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States of America and the High Representative of the European Union, remain gravely concerned about Russia’s threatening military build-up around Ukraine, in illegally annexed Crimea and in Belarus. Russia’s unprovoked and unjustified massing of military forces, the largest deployment on the European continent since the end of the Cold War is a challenge to global security and the international order.
Reminder - Minister of International Development presents today a Canadian climate partnership initiative with key international partners in the context of Canada’s $5.3B climate finance commitment
| Global Affairs Canada | media advisories
The Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister of International Development and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada, participates today in a panel discussion to demonstrate Canada’s commitment to climate adaptation and climate partnerships, as part of Canada’s 5-year $5.3B climate finance commitment.
Partnering for Climate
| Global Affairs Canada | backgrounders
Over the summer months in 2020, the Government of Canada consulted representatives from domestic and international civil society organizations, academia and the private sector to help shape the future of Canada’s international climate finance for developing countries. The government also met with Indigenous peoples to gain their unique perspectives.
Canada announces new international climate finance funding for nature-based solutions
| Global Affairs Canada | news releases
Climate change and biodiversity loss know no borders. Canada recognizes that urgent action is needed to support people living in regions of the world that are the most vulnerable to the devastating impacts of climate change.
Canada participates in second Global Disability Summit
| Global Affairs Canada | news releases
Today, the Honourable Carla Qualtrough, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Disability Inclusion, participated in the 2022 Global Disability Summit, during which the Minister highlighted past commitments Canada made on disability inclusion in international assistance.