Canada is committed to a renewed relationship with Indigenous peoples based on a recognition of rights, respect, co-operation and partnership, and rooted in the principles of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.
Canada’s ties with China are built on strong people-to-people connections, educational exchanges, trade and investment, governance, culture and a commitment to tackle climate change. Recognizing China’s increasingly active role in global affairs and its growing economy, the Government of Canada has made it a priority to deepen and broaden its relationship with China.
The Government of Canada is committed to creating jobs, growing the economy and strengthening the middle class. From the Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), to the Canada-Ukraine Free Trade Agreement, to Canada’s substantial efforts to bolster trade with the Asia-Pacific region, our government will continue to diversify our markets and provide greater access for Canadian businesses looking to grow and expand beyond our border.
The Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced nearly $13 million in funding mostly through its Anti-Crime Capacity Building and Counter-Terrorism Capacity Building programs. In addition, the Minister announced almost $7 million in funding for Asia through Canada’s International Humanitarian Assistance program.
Canada’s relationship with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is founded on strong people-to-people ties and continues to grow through economic and security cooperation.
The Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Minister of Foreign Affairs, will hold a media teleconference from Manila, Philippines, following her participation in meetings with counterparts of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).
Canada is committed to combatting poverty and promoting human rights in Southeast Asia, especially the rights of women, girls and migrants. Canada is working closely with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to bring the benefits of economic development to the poorest and most marginalized.
Canada and the United States have built the most peaceful and mutually beneficial partnership in the world—one that supports millions of middle class jobs in both countries.
The Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Minister of Foreign Affairs, announced today that she will participate in the annual Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)-Canada Post-Ministerial Conference and the ASEAN Regional Forum in Manila, Philippines, from August 6 to 7, 2017.