| Global Affairs Canada | backgrounders
The Invest Canada-Community Initiatives (ICCI) program provides support to Canadian communities seeking to improve their capacity to attract, retain and expand foreign direct investment (FDI) in order to create jobs for Canadians, support innovation and increase exports.
| Global Affairs Canada | news releases
International trade and investment are vital to Canada’s economic growth and prosperity. More international investments in Canada mean more jobs for Canadian workers, more growth for our economy and a stronger middle class.
| Global Affairs Canada | statements
We are deeply saddened by the news that dozens of people have been killed and hundreds others injured in a suicide attack in close proximity to the diplomatic quarter of Kabul. Our thoughts are with the front-line workers who are responding to the traumatic scene and we grieve with the families affected.
| Global Affairs Canada | media advisories
The Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of International Development and La Francophonie, will be joined by the Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, to make an announcement regarding Canada’s continuing efforts to address the unprecedented food crises in Nigeria, Somalia, South Sudan and Yemen. A media availability will follow.
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According to United Nations estimates, over 20 million people will face starvation over the next six months in northeast Nigeria, Somalia, South Sudan and Yemen. These people desperately need food; water and sanitation assistance; health care support, including treatment for acute malnutrition; protection of vulnerable livelihoods; and education.
| Global Affairs Canada | news releases
More than 20 million people in northeast Nigeria, Somalia, South Sudan and Yemen are at risk of starvation as a result of severe drought and conflict. South Sudan is experiencing famine, and unless immediate action is taken, others could slide into a similar situation. This is an unprecedented situation.
| Global Affairs Canada | speeches
By starting our trade negotiations for CETA where our relationship started, our people, governments created a new and progressive agreement that puts them first.
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Canada is deeply concerned by the rapidly deteriorating political and economic crisis in Venezuela and reaffirms its commitment to the promotion and protection of democracy and human rights.
| Global Affairs Canada | media advisories
On behalf of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, and the Honourable Diane Lebouthillier, Minister of National Revenue, will make an announcement and deliver remarks to community representatives in La Malbaie, Quebec.
| Global Affairs Canada | news releases
Canada and Italy enjoy a history of strong people-to-people connections based on shared values and cooperation in cultural, social, economic and political areas. These links form a solid foundation on which to expand the two countries’ trading relationship and create more opportunities for the middle class.
