The Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and the Honourable Ralph Goodale, Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, today issued the following statement
Canada is concerned by the escalating violence in eastern Saudi Arabia, which has resulted in civilian and security force casualties. We recognize that Saudi Arabia faces security challenges, but we urge local authorities to work with all communities to defuse tensions. All such challenges must be addressed in a manner that abides by international human rights law.
Helping Canadian businesses succeed in the global market is a priority for the Government of Canada and is key to raising incomes, generating growth and strengthening the middle class in the country.
“Today, we remember the victims of Malaysian Airlines Flight MH17—and a tragic attack that caused indescribable suffering and exposed the profound human cost of conflict.
The Honorable Chrystia Freeland, Canada's Minister of Foreign Affairs, today made the following statement on the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA).
Canada congratulates the people of Venezuela for exercising their democratic rights today during the national unofficial vote on the government’s plan to rewrite the constitution and the political future of their country.
Today, the world mourns the death of Liu Xiaobo, a giant of humanity and a champion of human rights, whose message of hope and freedom will endure for generations to come. Mr. Liu was only the second Nobel Peace Prize winner to die while in custody.