Jess Dutton (BA Hons [Political Studies], Queen’s University, 1994; MPA, Queen’s University, 1995) joined Foreign Affairs Canada in 2005. At Headquarters, he has worked as the director of federal-provincial-territorial relations and deputy head of the Stabilization and Reconstruction Task Force. Abroad, he has served at the Embassy to the Republic of Korea and in 2 postings in Afghanistan: one as the director of the Kandahar Provincial Reconstruction Team and the other as deputy head of mission in Kabul. He has also served as the deputy high commissioner in India and as Canada’s ambassador to Egypt. Most recently, he was the director general of the Middle East Bureau.
“The Government of Canada maintains the strength and resilience of Canada’s democratic institutions through vigilance, including by monitoring the digital information environment for threats, such as foreign interference.
October 23, 2023 - The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs will hold a press conference to discuss the situation in Israel and the Gaza Strip.
“Canada welcomes the initial crossing of humanitarian assistance that was delivered through the Rafah border crossing yesterday. We extend our thanks and commend our partners and those who worked tirelessly to facilitate this delivery. Allowing essential assistance to reach those in need is critical to saving lives.
Today, the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and the Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of International Development, announced that they will be in Cairo, Egypt, from October 21 to 22, 2023, to take part in the Cairo Peace Summit. They will meet counterparts and foreign officials at the summit. They will reiterate Canada’s unequivocal condemnation of the terror attack by Hamas on Israel and also exchange views with the international community on the risks that an escalation of violence poses for regional security.
Today, the Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of International Development, announced that Canada is providing $50 million in funding for humanitarian assistance to address acute needs of Palestinians in the Gaza Strip and neighbouring areas, while ensuring that none of the money goes into the hands of Hamas.
Today, the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs provided an update on assisted departures out of Israel, the West Bank and the Gaza Strip.
The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced that she will welcome Margus Tsahkna, Estonia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, to Ottawa on October 20, 2023.
Officials from Global Affairs Canada, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, the Department of National Defence and Public Safety will offer a technical briefing on the situation in Israel, the Gaza Strip and the West Bank following recent developments.
