As Canada forges a new path forward in its engagement with China, the world’s second-largest economy, it is focused on expanding commercial relations and cooperation, particularly in the areas of energy, clean technology, and climate competitiveness.
The Honourable Randeep Sarai, Secretary of State (International Development), attended the annual convention of the Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) to advance economic growth, and underscore Canada’s commitment to responsible mining and sustainable development.
The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced that the Honourable Mona Fortier, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, will attend the Arctic Circle Rome Forum from March 3 to 4, 2026, in Rome, Italy.
Today, the Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, celebrated the launch of the new Canada-India Talent and Innovation Strategy, including the signing of 13 new partnerships, during her visit to Mumbai, India.
The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and the Honourable David J. McGuinty, Minister of National Defence, welcomed their Republic of Korea counterparts to Ottawa for the second Foreign and Defence 2+2 Ministerial Meeting.
Cuba is facing rapidly worsening conditions driven by severe fuel shortages, prolonged blackouts and growing barriers to accessing food and health care. The energy crisis, further compounded by last year’s challenges, including Hurricane Melissa, has increased the vulnerability of millions of people.
The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced that Robert Oliphant, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, will attend the 2026 Arctic Summit, in Whitehorse, Yukon, from February 23 to 24, 2026.
Canada is pursuing a long-term, whole-of-government approach to strengthening the defence industrial base as a pillar of national security, economic resilience and prosperity.
In Singapore, Minister Sidhu participated in the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada’s 2026 Canada-in-Asia Conference, where he highlighted Canada as a leading investment destination, especially in advanced manufacturing, clean technology and data-driven industries. Meetings with major investors, including RGE, a global investor group building strong global partnerships that support Canadian projects like Woodfibre LNG in British Columbia, demonstrated strong confidence in Canada’s clean energy leadership and its capacity to attract sustainable investment...
The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced that Canada is amending sanctions under the Special Economic Measures (Syria) Regulations (Syria Regulations).