| Global Affairs Canada | statements
The adoption of this UN resolution by countries from every region of the world sends a strong message to the Iranian regime that it must respect human rights.
| Global Affairs Canada | statements
Canada is deeply concerned about the proposed repatriation of Rohingya refugees to Myanmar this month. UN bodies and international organizations have been clear that conditions for the Rohingya to return to Myanmar are clearly insufficient. The crisis continues. Violence and impunity persist in Rakhine state, and refugees continue to flee the country. The Rohingya must not be repatriated to an environment where violence and gross human rights abuses continue to be perpetrated.
| Global Affairs Canada | news releases
The Government of Canada recognizes the important role that women-owned companies play in Canada’s economic growth. It is committed to ensuring they have equal opportunity to participate in the economy, leading to inclusive growth that works for everyone.
| Global Affairs Canada | media advisories
The Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Minister of Foreign Affairs, will be in Port Colborne, Ontario, to discuss the benefits of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement. The Minister will tour JTL Integrated Machine Ltd. and hold a media availability.
| Global Affairs Canada | statements
Canada joins its European allies and the United States in unreservedly rejecting the illegitimate and illegal November 11, 2018, elections in Russian-occupied eastern Ukraine.
| Global Affairs Canada | backgrounders
Canada’s announcement of up to $104.4 million at the International Conference on Family Planning in Kigali, Rwanda, will support family planning, advocacy and the prevention of sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV), while improving access to safe and legal abortion. All projects will also ensure the integration of sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) into countries’ health systems.
| Global Affairs Canada | backgrounders
This project aims to tackle gender-equality barriers and improve primary-level education in Ghana, Mozambique and Rwanda. In particular, the project will address challenges in the education sector, especially barriers to girls’ education, and will build on the lessons and results achieved through the Right to Play’s Play for the Advancement of Quality Education project.
| Global Affairs Canada | news releases
Canada recognizes that supporting gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls is the best way to reduce poverty. Empowerment is a key element of sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR), which give women and girls control over their bodies, their lives and futures.
| Global Affairs Canada | media advisories
The Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Minister of Foreign Affairs, will be in the city of Québec, Quebec, to discuss the benefits of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement. The Minister will meet with representatives from Québec International, Jeune Chambre de Commerce de Québec [Québec youth chamber of commerce] and Chambre de Commerce de d’Industrie de Québec [Québec chamber of commerce and industry], as well as tour Eddyfi Technologies and hold a media availability.
| Global Affairs Canada | backgrounders
China’s State Councillor, Wang Yong, and Canada’s Minister of Finance, William Morneau, and Minister of International Trade Diversification, James Carr, concluded the first Canada-China Economic and Financial Strategic Dialogue (EFSD) in Beijing.
