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Canada concerned by escalation of tensions in Jerusalem

| Global Affairs Canada | statements

The Honourable Marc Garneau, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today issued the following statement: “Canada is following the situation in Jerusalem closely. We call for immediate de-escalation of tensions and for all sides to avoid any unilateral actions.


Statement by Minister Ng on intellectual property waiver for COVID-19 vaccines

| Global Affairs Canada | statements

Today, the Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade, issued the following statement:“The Government of Canada remains committed to working with all international partners to reach a speedy and just end to the COVID-19 pandemic.


Canada’s increased contributions to the ACT-Accelerator

| Global Affairs Canada | backgrounders

A global outbreak requires a global response. Canada has made significant investments to ensure that COVID-19 vaccines, therapeutics, and diagnostics are affordable and equitably distributed globally.


Minister Ng speaks with New Zealand counterpart

| Global Affairs Canada | readouts

Yesterday, the Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade, met virtually with Damien O’Connor, New Zealand’s Minister for Agriculture and Minister for and Export Growth, Biosecurity, Land Information and Rural Communities.


Canada to host next International Donors’ Conference in Solidarity with Venezuelan Refugees and Migrants

| Global Affairs Canada | news releases

The number of refugees and migrants leaving Venezuela is increasing daily, making it now the second-largest external displacement crisis in the world, with over 5.6 million individuals having fled the country since 2015. The current global COVID-19 pandemic has compounded an already difficult situation for Venezuelan refugees, migrants and their host communities. Canada is calling on the international community to mobilize much-needed additional resources to help respond to the urgent needs of millions of people.


Minister Ng to highlight science, technology and innovation excellence at virtual kickoff of celebrations for 50th anniversary of Canada-Germany co-operation

| Global Affairs Canada | media advisories

The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade, will deliver remarks at the virtual kickoff of celebrations for the 50th anniversary of Canada-Germany co-operation in science, technology and innovation. The kickoff will be hosted by Germany’s Federal Ministry of Education and Research.


Minister Ng speaks with Indonesia’s Minister of Trade

| Global Affairs Canada | readouts

Yesterday, the Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade, spoke with Muhammad Lutfi, Indonesia’s Minister of Trade, to advance trade and investment relations between the 2 countries.


Minister Ng speaks with Costa Rica’s minister of foreign trade 

| Global Affairs Canada | readouts

Yesterday, the Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade, and Andrés Valenciano, Minister of Foreign Trade, Costa Rica, met bilaterally for the first time, virtually, and discussed expanding Canada and Costa Rica’s already strong trading relationship.


UPDATED - Minister Garneau and Minister Gould to hold media availability following the G7 Foreign and Development Ministers’ Meeting

| Global Affairs Canada | media advisories

The Honourable Marc Garneau, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and the Honourable Karina Gould, Minister of International Development will hold a media availability at the conclusion of the G7 Foreign and Development Ministers’ Meeting. At the meeting, the Ministers engaged with partners on shared priorities, including a sustainable recovery from COVID-19, international peace and security, global health, democracy, and human rights.


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