| Global Affairs Canada | media advisories
The Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Minister of Foreign Affairs, will hold a media teleconference from Fairbanks, Alaska, following her participation at the Arctic Council Ministerial.
| Global Affairs Canada | speeches
It’s a great pleasure to be here with you tonight to celebrate the global impact that Canadian civil society has had on international development.
| Global Affairs Canada | speeches
It’s a great honour to have this opportunity to speak to you about Canada’s strong and growing relationship with its friends and partners in the Americas.
| Global Affairs Canada | media advisories
As per Government of Canada security policy, Global Affairs Canada will be holding a lockdown emergency drill at the Lester B. Pearson Building, 125 Sussex Drive, Ottawa on Tuesday, May 9, 2017. This advisory is for information purposes only, and media are not invited to attend the drill.
| Global Affairs Canada | news releases
As partners and allies, Canada and Denmark have a long-standing relationship. Our ties are rooted in a mutual commitment to multilateral cooperation, and international peace and security, as well as inclusive, middle-class prosperity through investment and trade. Together we work on Northern issues and are active members of the Arctic Council. Canada and Denmark also collaborate closely on global security, and both were founding members of NATO in 1949.
| Global Affairs Canada | news releases
Deepening trade and investment between Canada and our partners throughout the Americas is part of Canada’s progressive trade agenda. Further growing these ties will lead to greater opportunities for Canadian businesses and result in more, well-paying jobs for Canadians and Canada’s middle class.
| Global Affairs Canada | news releases
Canada believes that investments in clean technology, agriculture, sustainable forestry and climate-resilient infrastructure can assist in green economic growth.
| Global Affairs Canada | news releases
The Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of International Development and La Francophonie, today announced the headquarters for Canada’s new Development Finance Institute (DFI) will be located in Montréal.
| Global Affairs Canada | statements
The Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today issued the following statement on Venezuela: “Canada is very troubled by the announcement by Venezuela’s President Nicolás Maduro that he will establish a constituent assembly to change the Venezuelan constitution, which will further escalate tensions in the country. This announcement follows the Venezuelan government’s concerning decision to withdraw from the Organization of American States [OAS].
| Global Affairs Canada | statements
Today, World Press Freedom Day, is an opportunity to underscore the essential role the media play in defending and advancing free speech in Canada and around the world.
