Canada and the United States enjoy the most successful bilateral trading relationship in the world, and the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) is an important component of this relationship. Our two countries not only sell to each other, we make things together to sell at home and abroad and, in doing so, create millions of well-paying jobs on both sides of the border. Our successes are reflected in all aspects of the partnership.
We welcome Nicaragua’s national dialogue, which started on May 16, and encourage all parties to support it. Safeguarding the rights and safety of all Nicaraguans during this dialogue will be key to its success.
As the situation in Venezuela deteriorates, growing numbers of individuals continue to leave the country, heading toward Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru and the Southern Caribbean. The people fleeing this crisis are vulnerable and in need of international protection and humanitarian assistance, particularly access to shelter, health care and other essential services.
The Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Minister of Foreign Affairs, on behalf of the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of International Development and La Francophonie, today announced humanitarian assistance to Latin America and the Caribbean, including to people affected by the crisis in Venezuela.
The Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced she will attend the meeting of Lima Group foreign affairs and finance ministers on the Venezuela crisis to be held in Mexico City, Mexico, on May 14, 2018.
Lieutenant-General (Retired) the Honourable Andrew Leslie, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Foreign Affairs (Canada-U.S. Relations), today announced he will attend events to mark the 60th anniversary of the creation of NORAD, in Colorado Springs, Colorado, on May 11 and 12, 2018.
The Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of International Development and La Francophonie, and the Honourable Bill Morneau, Minister of Finance, along with Stephen Poloz, Governor of the Bank of Canada, will co-host a meeting.
The Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Minister of Foreign Affairs, will hold a bilateral meeting with Mike Pompeo, U.S. Secretary of State, on Friday, May 11, 2018, in Washington, D.C. A photo opportunity will precede the meeting.
