| Global Affairs Canada | news releases
Women and girls are disproportionately affected over men and boys by crises and are often the primary targets of conflict, with sexual and gender-based violence being used as an act of reprisal and to create fear.
| Global Affairs Canada | media advisories
In March, the Honourable Maryam Monsef, Minister of International Development and Minister for Women and Gender Equality, launched Canada’s National Committee comprising 16 leaders committed to advancing gender equality. The role of the committee is to help inspire and engage Canadians to take action for gender equality, diversity and inclusion leading up to the Women Deliver 2019 Conference, held from June 3 to 6, 2019, in Vancouver, British Columbia.
| Global Affairs Canada | news releases
Canada’s small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) drive economic prosperity and create jobs for the middle class. Opening new markets and expanding existing international markets are central to Canada’s trade diversification strategy, which encourages Canadian businesses to tap into new markets, reach new customers and create new jobs.
| Global Affairs Canada | backgrounders
For nearly 25 years, the WTO has played an indispensable role in facilitating rules-based international trade. But the need to modernize is urgent.
| Global Affairs Canada | statements
This morning, ministers and heads of delegation from the Ottawa Group met to continue our discussions on the state of play at the World Trade Organization, including efforts to strengthen and enhance the organization. With work underway on multiple fronts, today’s meeting was an important check-in and exchange of views on outcomes achieved to date.
| Global Affairs Canada | news releases
Canada’s small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are the engine that drives economic prosperity and creates jobs for the middle class. Opening new international markets and expanding existing ones is central to Canada’s trade diversification strategy, which aims to propel Canadian businesses to tap into new markets, reach new customers and create new jobs.
| Global Affairs Canada | news releases
Trade creates wealth and well-paying middle-class jobs both in Canada and in countries around the world. Modernizing and enhancing our multilateral trading system and ensuring that its rules and institutions remain relevant in the 21st century are key to ensuring continued economic growth and prosperity.
| Global Affairs Canada | backgrounders
On May 23, 2019, Canada filed its submission with the Commission on the Limits of the Continental Shelf regarding its continental shelf in the Arctic Ocean.
| Global Affairs Canada | news releases
Canada is increasing services and programs to Canadian entrepreneurs that allow them to expand and connect with new customers. Canadian companies of all sizes can capitalize on new export opportunities to grow their businesses and create good middle-class jobs at home.
| Global Affairs Canada | news releases
After more than a decade’s worth of scientific and legal work to determine the limits of Canada’s undersea landmass in the Arctic, Canada today filed a 2,100 page submission with the Commission on the Limits of the Continental Shelf at United Nations headquarters in New York.
