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Effective immediately, Canada is imposing sanctions against four additional individuals in response to the terrorist attack by Hamas in Israel that began on October 7, 2023, and the threat that Hamas and its affiliates pose to regional security.
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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 (Hamas Terrorist Attacks) Regulations.
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Today, Global Affairs Canada issued this statement: “In 1947, the United Nations General Assembly adopted resolution 181 and agreed that the only viable solution for peace in the Middle East was the creation of two states. However, 75 years later, the full promise of that vision has not been fulfilled.
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Today, the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, met with Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, during his visit to Ottawa.
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Today, Anita Vandenbeld, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of International Development, participated in Dignity Network Canada’s Opening Panel Discussion, which included 2SLGBTQI+ human rights defenders.
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Joyce Napier is a former political journalist and foreign correspondent. She reported in both official languages in Canada and abroad for more than 40 years, covering some of the most important news events of the modern era.
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The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced the following diplomatic appointment: Joyce Napier
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The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced that she will host Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, during his visit to Ottawa from May 9-10.
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During their meeting, Minister Joly and Secretary Manalo discussed the strong people-to-people ties that serve as the foundation of our bilateral relationship, as well as shared priorities, such as defence and security cooperation, maritime affairs, climate action, human rights, and economic resilience...
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Global Affairs Canada today issued the following statement:“Canada remains committed to taking every possible step to ensure the safety and security of Canadians both at home and abroad.“The Government of Canada has taken extraordinary measures to repatriate 6 Canadian children from northeastern Syria.
