| Global Affairs Canada | statements
Canada strongly supports the measures taken today by the United States to sanction perpetrators of atrocities and gross human rights violations committed in Myanmar. These measures align with Canada’s unwavering commitment to protect the human rights of Rohingya and other ethnic groups in Myanmar.
| Global Affairs Canada | statements
As we enter the peak of the hurricane season, which extends until November 30, Global Affairs Canada wants to remind Canadians of the importance of making safe travel arrangements.
| Global Affairs Canada | news releases
Today, while meeting with representatives of women’s organizations in Sierra Leone, the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of International Development, announced $7 million in funding over five years to support a pan-African women’s voice and leadership initiative. Women’s movements and women’s rights organizations on the African continent are key agents of change that strengthen the rights of women and girls and help societies achieve gender equality.
| Global Affairs Canada | news releases
From August 14 to 16, 2018, the Honourable Jim Carr, Minister of International Trade Diversification, will visit Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and hold meetings with Pennsylvania’s governor, Tom Wolf, Philadelphia’s mayor, Jim Kenney, and leading U.S. corporate executives to discuss the importance of the Canada-U.S. trade and investment relationship.
| Global Affairs Canada | news releases
Today, the Honourable Jim Carr, Minister of International Trade Diversification, announced the launch of a public consultation on Canada’s foreign investment promotion and protection agreements (FIPAs). This is the first in a series of consultations that will take place as part of Canada’s progressive trade agenda to help the Government of Canada better reflect the views and interests of Canadians, industry and civil society.
| Global Affairs Canada | news releases
During her visit, Minister Bibeau will meet with government officials, woman leaders and development partners to discuss common priorities such as advancing the rights of women and girls, including sexual and reproductive health rights, sustainable and inclusive development, and peace and security.
| Global Affairs Canada | speeches
Just three months ago I was in Bangladesh to address the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation’s Council of Foreign Ministers, and this is actually my fourth visit to Asia in the past year. It is really great to be back again and I’m looking forward to the ASEAN [Association of Southeast Asian Nations] meetings later this week.
| Global Affairs Canada | statements
Canada welcomes the decision to appoint Michelle Bachelet, former president of Chile, as the next UN high commissioner for human rights. Ms. Bachelet brings with her a wealth of experience, including as a champion for gender equality and the rights of women and girls.
| Global Affairs Canada | statements
“On this day, we recognize and celebrate the contributions of Indigenous peoples to communities here and across the globe. As we advance reconciliation in Canada, we are committed to working alongside Indigenous peoples, including Indigenous women and girls, to advance their rights and quality of life at home and abroad.”
| Global Affairs Canada | statements
The Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today issued the following statement:
