Every year on March 20, francophones and francophiles around the world celebrate the International Day of La Francophonie. This year, with the theme of En français… s’il vous plaît ;-) [In French…please ;-)], we celebrate our commitment to promote the French language and francophone culture, so rich and dynamic, and encourage peace, democracy, respect for human rights and sustainable development which are all values promoted within La Francophonie.
Global Affairs Canada today issued the following statement following recent action by the United States affecting the International Criminal Court (ICC):
Canada has a proud tradition of international leadership. Whether confronting climate change, terrorism and radicalization, or international conflicts, the need for effective Canadian multilateral leadership has never been greater than it is today.
The Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced that Canada will co-host the third Ukraine Reform Conference with Ukraine from July 2 to 4, 2019, in Toronto. This conference will bring together foreign ministers from a number of countries, including the European Union, the G7 and NATO to support Ukraine in realizing its ambitious democratic and economic reforms.
The Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister of National Defence, and the Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Minister of Foreign Affairs, will make an important announcement and hold a press conference.
Today marks the fifth anniversary of Russia’s illegal invasion and annexation of Crimea. We continue to condemn this violation of Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity in the strongest terms.
The Special Economic Measures (Ukraine) Regulations impose asset freezes and dealings prohibitions on listed persons by prohibiting persons in Canada and Canadians outside of Canada from dealing in any property of these individuals or providing financial or related services to them.
In coordination with the European Union and the United States, Canada is today announcing new sanctions in response to Russia’s aggressive actions in the Black Sea and Kerch Strait and Russia’s illegal annexation of Crimea.
On behalf of the Honourable Maryam Monsef, Minister of International Development and Minister for Women and Gender Equality, Pamela Goldsmith-Jones, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, announced $50.35 million in support to address humanitarian needs in Syria, Lebanon, Jordan and Iraq...
Canada’s announcement of $50.35 million in funding will help experienced humanitarian partners provide life-saving assistance to millions of people in Syria, Lebanon, Jordan and Iraq...
