| Global Affairs Canada | news releases
The Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of International Development, accompanied by Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages and Member of Parliament for Edmonton Centre, announced today $35 million in new funding to support gender equality and women’s empowerment initiatives on the African continent.
| Global Affairs Canada | media advisories
November 12, 2024 – The Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of International Development—in collaboration with Terry Teegee, Regional Chief of the British Columbia Assembly of First Nations, and Lewis Archer, Director of the National Reconciliation Program with Save the Children Canada, will make an important announcement to support Indigenous Peoples in Bolivia, Colombia, Guatemala and Peru to build climate resilience through joint advocacy and knowledge sharing with Indigenous Peoples in Canada.
| Global Affairs Canada | statements
During the TPD, Canada and the African Union Commission reaffirmed their commitment to strengthen an open, inclusive and rules-based trade and investment system between Canada and Africa, and to continue deepening and expanding their economic and trade relationship through collaboration in bilateral and multilateral fora, including the Canada-African Union Commission High-Level Dialogue, which will take place in Toronto on November 7, 2024...
| Global Affairs Canada | news releases
Both parties reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening an open, inclusive and rules-based trade and investment system. Highlights from the Trade Policy Dialogue were shared in a joint statement published by Canada and the AUC.
| Global Affairs Canada | backgrounders
Biographical note - Announcement of new diplomatic appointment
| Global Affairs Canada | news releases
November 7, 2024 – Toronto, Ontario - Global Affairs Canada Building on more than 70 years of historical relations with African countries, Canada moves forward on its commitment to build stronger and mutually beneficial partnerships. Home to the world’s youngest population, and fastest growing middle-class, Africa is a dynamic and diverse continent of increasing geopolitical and economic importance.
| Global Affairs Canada | backgrounders
The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development, and the Honourable Ahmed Hussen Minister of International Development announced a series of flagship initiatives which strengthen Canada engagement with African partners.
| Global Affairs Canada | news releases
Canada is committed to supporting young people overcome barriers, whether at home or abroad. Investing in their education and training is key to helping them find good jobs while contributing to their communities.
| Global Affairs Canada | statements
“We, the Foreign Ministers of Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Republic of Korea, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, the United States and the High Representative of the European Union express our grave concerns regarding the deployment of Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) troops to Russia, potentially for the use on the battlefield against Ukraine.
| Global Affairs Canada | news releases
The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development, and the Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of International Development, will meet African Union Commission (AUC) leadership for the second annual Canada-AUC High-Level Dialogue on November 7, 2024. On November 6, Minister Ng will attend a high-level event at the Canada-AUC Trade Policy Dialogue. The events will take place in Toronto, Ontario.
