Announcement of new diplomatic appointments
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The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced the following diplomatic appointments.
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Minister Sajjan visits Ukraine to assess humanitarian and rebuilding response and Ukraine’s future needs
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Days after the Russian attacks on Ukraine on October 10, the Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister of International Development and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada, and Yvan Baker, Member of Parliament for Etobicoke Centre and Chair of the Canada-Ukraine Friendship Group, were on the ground in Ukraine to see and hear directly from Ukrainians about their needs.
Canada imposes additional sanctions on the Iranian regime
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The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced that Canada is imposing additional sanctions under the Special Economic Measures (Iran) Regulations. These sanctions build upon the ones announced on October 3, 2022, and respond to the Iranian regime’s systematic human rights violations and ongoing actions that destabilize regional security.
Minister Ng advances progress on Canada-Indonesia comprehensive economic partnership agreement and reinforces Canada-ASEAN partnership during productive visit to Indonesia
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Today, the Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business and Economic Development, concluded a successful visit to Indonesia during which she met with a number of Indonesian government officials to strengthen bilateral trade as Canada and Indonesia celebrate 70 years of diplomatic relations this year. Minister Ng also met with Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) officials to reinforce Canada-ASEAN relations.
Minister Joly to travel to South Korea and Japan
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As a Pacific nation, Canada recognizes that the Indo-Pacific region is critically important for the long-term prosperity, health and security of Canadians. Decisions made in the region will impact Canadians for generations and it is imperative that Canada is at the table.
Minister Ng strengthens Canada’s presence in the Indo-Pacific at the sixth meeting of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership Commission
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The Government of Canada is committed to diversifying trade and investment with key markets around the world, including the dynamic and fast-growing Indo-Pacific region.
Minister Joly concludes visit to Peru and announces projects in Latin America and the Caribbean
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The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, yesterday concluded her visit to Peru, where she attended the 52nd General Assembly of the Organization of American States (OAS).
Minister Joly will travel to Lima, Peru, for General Assembly of the Organization of American States
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The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced that she will travel to Lima, Peru, from October 5 to 6, 2022 to attend the 52nd regular session of the General Assembly of the Organization of American States (OAS).
Canada imposes sanctions on Iran for systematic human rights violations
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The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced that Canada is imposing new sanctions under the Special Economic Measures (Iran) Regulations. These sanctions are in response to gross human rights violations that have been committed in Iran, including its systematic persecution of women and in particular, the egregious actions committed by Iran’s so-called ‘Morality Police,’ which led to the death of Mahsa Amini while under their custody. Iran’s continued grave and ongoing breaches of international law are well known and documented, including its blatant disregard for human life. Canada will always stand with Iranians and the victims of this regime, including with the families and loved ones of the victims of the downing of Flight PS752.
Canada sanctions Russian regime collaborators complicit in sham referendums in Ukraine
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The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced that Canada is imposing further sanctions in relation to Russia’s unprovoked and unjustifiable invasion of Ukraine, including the sham referendums in and the attempted annexation of the Ukrainian territories of Donetsk, Luhansk, Kherson and Zaporizhzhia.