| Global Affairs Canada | statements
The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today issued the following statement on the passing of the Amir of Kuwait, His Highness Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al Jaber Al-Sabah:
| Global Affairs Canada | statements
“Canada has been closely monitoring recent developments following the consultative referendum on the Essequibo region that took place in Venezuela on December 3, 2023, and has been deeply concerned by growing tensions in the territorial dispute between Venezuela and Guyana. Canada stands with the Guyanese people and government in calling for the application of and respect for international law and strongly supports Guyana’s territorial integrity..."
| Global Affairs Canada | media advisories
The Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of International Development, will hold a press conference to announce development funding to address gender-based violence and protect the rights of women, youth and children in the Eastern Caribbean...
| Global Affairs Canada | news releases
With the arrival of colder winter weather, many Canadians are planning their escape to warmer destinations. The Government of Canada is taking this opportunity to remind Canadians of the information and advice available to them on Travel.gc.ca to help them plan a safe and successful trip, including the following:
| Global Affairs Canada | news releases
The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced the appointment of the Honourable Ralph Goodale, High Commissioner of Canada in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Permanent Representative to the International Maritime Organization, as the new representative of Canada to the Ismaili Imamat.
| Global Affairs Canada | news releases
The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced the following diplomatic appointment:
| Global Affairs Canada | backgrounders
Julie Crowley (LLB, Laval University, 1998; Certificate [Journalism], Laval University, 1999; MA [Political Science], University of Quebec in Montréal, 2003) joined the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade in 2003.
| Global Affairs Canada | news releases
The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced that Canada is imposing new sanctions against 30 Russian nationals under the Special Economic Measures (Russia) Regulations.
| Global Affairs Canada | news releases
Global Affairs Canada today announced upcoming improvements to its authentication services for documents to be used outside Canada.
| Global Affairs Canada | readouts
Today, the Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development, met virtually with H.E. Mohamed bin Hadi Al Hussaini, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Minister of State for Financial Affairs. The ministers discussed the shared priority of negotiations towards a Canada-UAE foreign investment promotion and protection agreement (FIPA).
