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The Government of Canada is closely following developments in the Middle East. We call on all parties to prioritize the protection of civilians and civilian infrastructure, to return to negotiations, and to advance a diplomatic resolution to the crisis.
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Today, at the Canada–Republic of Korea Foreign and Defence (2+2) Ministerial Meeting, Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and David McGuinty, Minister of National Defence, alongside their counterparts from the Republic of Korea, Cho Hyun, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Ahn Gyuback, Minister of National Defense, issued the following statement:
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Today marks four years since the Russian Federation launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Since then, Ukraine has rightfully defended its independence and territorial integrity. Among the many victims and casualties of this unprovoked war of aggression, one group in particular stands out: the Ukrainian children.
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The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs; the Honourable David J. McGuinty, Minister of National Defence; the Honourable Lena Metlege Diab, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship; and the Honourable Randeep Sarai, Secretary of State (International Development) today issued the following statement
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“We express grave concern over the continued deadly unlawful attacks on civilians, civilian infrastructure and humanitarian operations as heavy fighting across the Kordofan and Darfur states continues. The recent severe escalation in drone and aerial attacks, including those affecting displaced civilians, health facilities, food convoys and areas near humanitarian compounds, have resulted in a significant number of civilian deaths and injuries and is further disrupting humanitarian access and supply lines.
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“On the second commemoration of Alexei Navalny’s death in a Russian penal colony, we once again express our deepest condolences to his family. We underline that the Russian authorities remain solely responsible. The February 3rd judgement by the European Court of Human Rights furthermore underlined that Russia bears responsibility for the inhuman and degrading treatment of Navalny in detention and for the lack of adequate response to his requests. Especially given recent findings published by the United Kingdom, Sweden, France, Germany and the Netherlands, we reiterate our demands for a thorough and transparent investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death.
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“The G7 Rapid Response Mechanism (G7 RRM) welcomes Poland as a new associate member.
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Global Affairs Canada issued the following statement: “Canada strongly condemns the Israeli security cabinet’s recent decision to approve measures to expand Israeli control over the West Bank."
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Yesterday, the Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, issued the following statement: “February 8, 2026, marked the end of the mandate of the Transitional Presidential Council in Haiti.
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“We, the members of the Freedom Online Coalition, express serious concern regarding the human rights violations committed by the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran since December 28, 2025.
