The Global Fund plays a key role in meeting the needs of the poorest and most marginalized, while strengthening global and Canadian health security. A longstanding contributor to the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria, Canada has supported the organization since its inception in 2002. The programs it supports have saved an estimated 70 million lives and reduced the combined death rate from these diseases by nearly two thirds (63%) in the countries where it works.
Yesterday, the Honourable Maninder Sidhu, Minister of International Trade, met with Peter Burke, Ireland’s Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment. Minister Sidhu welcomed Minister Burke and congratulated him on a successful trade mission to Toronto and Ottawa. Both ministers noted the importance of trade missions in helping companies grow internationally at a time when diversifying trade is more critical than ever.
“Ahead of UN World Children’s Day, marked on November 20, we, the representatives of the International Coalition for the Return of Ukrainian Children, emphasize that every child has the inalienable right to live in safety, with their family, and in their homeland.
Monday, November 17, 2025 – The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, will welcome Their Majesties King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia of Sweden at a Canada-Sweden event highlighting both countries’ strong and enduring support for Ukraine’s resilience. Minister Anand will participate in a joint discussion with Sweden’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Energy, Business and Industry, Ebba Busch, alongside representatives of the Ukrainian-Canadian community.
The Honourable Maninder Sidhu, Minister of International Trade, today welcomed the signature of the Canadian Commercial Corporation’s (CCC) government-to-government (G2G) contract with Germany’s Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support to equip the German Navy with Lockheed Martin Canada’s combat management system CMS 330.
Canada is investing over $76.45 million in 12 new projects in the Philippines and the region that will strengthen climate resilience, improve health outcomes, and foster inclusive economic growth. Canada is working to expand trade and investment ties, recognizing the Indo-Pacific region—and the Philippines in particular—as central to its efforts to build mutual prosperity and economic resilience.
The Honourable Randeep Sarai, Secretary of State (International Development), has concluded a successful visit to the Philippines, reaffirming Canada’s commitment to strengthening economic ties and exploring future trade opportunities.
The Honourable Maninder Sidhu, Minister of International Trade, has concluded a successful visit to India, reinforcing Canada’s commitment to deepening economic ties diversifying trade, and advancing a relationship grounded in mutual respect.
At the invitation of India’s Minister for Commerce and Industry Shri Piyush Goyal, the Honourable Maninder Sidhu, Canada’s Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development, undertook an official visit to India from 11 to 14 November 2025.
The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today met with Marco Rubio, the United States Secretary of State, during the G7 Foreign Ministers’ meeting in the Niagara Region.
