| Global Affairs Canada | backgrounders
Canada is imposing sanctions against individuals and entities in relation to Russia’s malign interference activities in Moldova ahead of the country’s next parliamentary elections, which will be held on September 28, 2025.
| Global Affairs Canada | news releases
The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced that Canada is imposing sanctions against sixteen individuals and two entities under the Special Economic Measures (Moldova) Regulations for their role in Russia’s malign interference activities in Moldova.
| Global Affairs Canada | news releases
The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced that Christopher Cooter will become High Commissioner for Canada in the Republic of India, a position previously held by Cameron MacKay.
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Christopher Cooter (BA Hons [Political Science], University of Toronto, 1981; MA [Political Science], Columbia University, 1982; BCL, LLB [Common/Civil Law], McGill University, 1986) was called to the British Columbia bar in 1986 and practised law at Campney and Murphy before joining the federal government in 1989 as acting manager of lands for the British Columbia region of the Department of Indian Affairs and Northern Development.
| Global Affairs Canada | statements
On the Independence Day of Ukraine, 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, met virtually with Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Sybiha.
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The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and the Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Minister of Transport and Internal Trade, today announced the appointment of Karine Asselin as Permanent Representative of Canada to the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), effective as of August 25, 2025.
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Anna-Karine Asselin (LLL., University of Ottawa, 1990; Barreau du Québec [Quebec Bar], 1991) joined External Affairs and International Trade Canada in 1994.
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The Honourable Maninder Sidhu, Minister of International Trade, today announced that he will visit Brazil from August 25 to 28, 2025, and Colombia from August 28 to 30, to advance Canada’s trade and investment relationships in Latin America.
| Global Affairs Canada | statements
On the 34th anniversary of Ukraine’s independence, we are inspired by the enduring spirit and strength of the Ukrainian people. Canada supports Ukraine as it defends its sovereignty, freedom and security against Russia’s aggression. We reinforce our commitment to uphold the UN Charter and stand with Ukraine.
| Global Affairs Canada | statements
The Honourable Randeep Sarai, Secretary of State (International Development), today issued the following statement:
