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The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, and His Excellency Dr. Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology of the United Arab Emirates, issued the following joint statement today:
At COP28, leaders from around the world have the opportunity to discuss the importance of adapting our health systems as our climate continues to change. This aligns with the Government of Canada's plan to address the health effects of climate change and our commitment to work with other nations to safeguard the well-being of everyone.
December 1 marks World AIDS Day and the beginning of Indigenous AIDS Awareness Week. We remember those we lost to human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and recognize the strength and resilience of those living with HIV. This year's global theme “Let Communities Lead” acknowledges the fundamental role that community organizations play in supporting those at risk of, or affected by, HIV.
The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development, today issued the following statement regarding the results of the sunset review by the U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) regarding softwood lumber products from Canada.
We, the G7 Foreign Ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, the United States of America, and the High Representative of the European Union, welcome the release of some of the hostages seized on October 7, 2023, by Hamas and other terrorist organizations and the recent pause in hostilities that has allowed a surge in humanitarian assistance to reach Palestinian civilians in Gaza. We, as the G7, urge the release of all hostages immediately and unconditionally. We call for the facilitated departure of all foreign nationals. We emphasize Israel’s right to defend itself and its people, in accordance with international law, as it seeks to prevent a recurrence of the October 7 attacks.
Today, the Honourable Kamal Khera, Minister of Diversity, Inclusion and Persons with Disabilities, issued a statement on the anniversary of the birth of Guru Nanak
The Honourable Carla Qualtrough, Minister of Sport and Physical Activity, celebrates Team Canada’s accomplishments as the Santiago 2023 Parapan American Games conclude.