| Global Affairs Canada | news releases
Export Development Canada (EDC) and the Canadian Commercial Corporation (CCC) are a vital part of the Government of Canada’s commitment to helping Canadian businesses of all sizes grow and succeed, including in diversified export markets. This is more important than ever as we work to build a strong economic recovery from COVID-19.
| Global Affairs Canada | statements
The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade, today issued the following statement regarding Canada’s request for a panel review under Chapter 10 of the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement regarding U.S. countervailing duties on imports of Canadian softwood lumber: “On November 24, 2020, the U.S. Department of Commerce established, through its first administrative review process, a 7.42% countervailing duty rate for most Canadian producers of softwood lumber.
| Global Affairs Canada | statements
The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and the Honourable Karina Gould, Minister of International Development, today issued the following statement: “This past year has presented some serious challenges, particularly when it comes to human rights. The pandemic has exposed inequalities and worsened the situation of many groups, including minorities. In some cases, pandemic-related measures have been used to restrict human rights.
| Global Affairs Canada | backgrounders
The Government of Canada has announced that it is providing over $32 million to support the economic empowerment of women and the most vulnerable and marginalized groups in Ukraine.
| Global Affairs Canada | news releases
Canada is unwavering in its support for Ukraine as it secures its future as a stable, democratic and prosperous country. This includes supporting the Government of Ukraine to enhance the economic security of women, especially those affected by the conflict in eastern Ukraine.
| Global Affairs Canada | media advisories
December 9, 2020 - Government of Canada officials will offer a technical briefing on the Canada-United Kingdom Trade Continuity Agreement (Canada-U.K. TCA) following the tabling of its implementation legislation.
| Global Affairs Canada | statements
The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade, today issued the following statement regarding the signing of the Canada-United Kingdom Trade Continuity Agreement:
| Global Affairs Canada | media advisories
The Honourable Karina Gould, Minister of International Development, will be joined by Elly Vandenberg, Director Global Office Canada, World Food Programme; Jon Elvedal Fredriksen, Norway’s Ambassador to Canada; and Nicolas Moyer, President and CEO of Cooperation Canada, to celebrate the awarding of the Nobel Peace Prize 2020 to the World Food Programme.
| Global Affairs Canada | statements
The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today issued the following statement: “December 10 marks two years since Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor were arbitrarily detained in China.
| Global Affairs Canada | news releases
The Government of Canada has been working hard on a trade agreement between Canada and the United Kingdom that will support good, middle-class jobs in Canada and provide predictability and stability for businesses of all sizes, which is more important than ever during the COVID-19 pandemic.
