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Minister Hussen announces support for development projects in the Caribbean Region

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The relationship between the Caribbean region and Canada is deep and multifaceted. It increases employment opportunities, advances economic growth, and strengthens global stability and security. It aims to reduce global climate change effects, protect ecosystems, empower communities and promote gender equality, benefiting both the Caribbean and Canada.


Announcement of new diplomatic appointment

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Leslie Scanlon becomes Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the State of Israel. Ms. Scanlon replaces Lisa Stadelbauer.


Special Envoy for Syria to visit Egypt, Jordan and Lebanon

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The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced that Omar Alghabra, Canada’s Special Envoy for Syria, will visit Egypt, Jordan and Lebanon from February 22 to 27, 2025, to consult with a range of stakeholders, including government officials, subject matter experts, regional actors and international partners, on promoting inclusive governance and the protection of human rights in Syria.


Minister Ng strengthens trade, investment and nuclear partnerships in Singapore and Brunei under Indo-Pacific Strategy

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Today, the Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development, concluded her visit to Singapore and Brunei after participating in the third annual Canada-in-Asia Conference (CIAC), which was held from February 19 to 21, 2025, and organized by the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada and Universities Canada.


Minister Hussen attends 48th CARICOM and announces new support for the Caribbean region

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Today, the Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of International Development, concluded a visit to Barbados, where he represented Canada at the 48th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and reinforced Canada’s strategic partnerships with the region.


Minister Joly traveling to Johannesburg, South Africa, for G20 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting

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Minister Joly will meet with her counterparts to discuss pressing geopolitical issues, including Russia’s aggression against Ukraine, the situation in the Middle East and the crisis in Haiti. She will also address peace and security issues in Africa, particularly in Sudan and the Democratic Republic of Congo.


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