Canada deplores the Russian veto during today’s UN Security Council vote. This is Russia’s eighth veto on Syria. This systematic obstruction at the UN callously ignores the suffering of Syrians and prevents the perpetrators of these horrifying atrocities from being held accountable.
The Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Minister of Foreign Affairs, will hold a media teleconference from Lucca, Italy, on April 11, 2017, following her participation in the G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting.
As a member of the Group of Seven (G7), Canada is working to improve the well-being of people at home and around the world. Canada’s priorities at this year’s G7 meetings include the advancement of a progressive international agenda and the promotion of shared values.
The Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today issued the following statement concerning reports that chemical weapons were used in an attack in Syria
The Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Minister of Foreign Affairs, will hold a media teleconference from Brussels, Belgium, on April 5, 2017, following her participation in the Brussels Conference on Supporting the Future of Syria and the Region.
Mr. Pagé has held senior positions at Global Affairs Canada including Director General of the North America Policy Bureau; Director of the Assignments Division (Human Resources Branch); Deputy Director for the European Free Trade Association countries and Council of Europe; and Deputy Director for the Baltic States, Turkey, Cyprus and Malta.
Canada has contributed $237 million over the last decade to mine action around the world. Canada currently supports mine action as part of development assistance and stabilization programming in Afghanistan, Colombia, Iraq, Sri Lanka and Ukraine.