The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business and Economic Development, today issued the following statement regarding Canada’s intention to join Mexico as a complaining party against the U.S. interpretation of the automotive rules of origin under Chapter 31 of the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA):
The Honourable Pablo Rodriguez, Minister of Canadian Heritage, issues statement on postponing the National Summit on the Arts, Culture and Heritage, due to recent developments in the COVID-19 pandemic.
Over the past 4 years, the Ortega regime has dismantled democratic institutions in Nicaragua. It has manipulated the electoral process to cling to power by arresting and detaining political opponents, repressing independent media and forcing journalists and civil society leaders into exile. As a result, Nicaragua’s November 7 elections lacked democratic legitimacy as does the inauguration taking place today.
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It is with great sadness that we learned that Mr. Earl Muldon has passed away. On behalf of the Government of Canada, we would like to extend our most sincere condolences to the family, clan, friends and colleagues of Mr. Muldon.
The International Coordination and Response Group for the victims of Flight PS752 today issued the following joint statement: “Almost two years ago, in the early morning of January 8, 2020, the Iranian military fired two surface-to-air missiles and destroyed Ukraine International Airlines Flight 752 near Tehran.
“Canada is closely monitoring the situation in Kazakhstan. We emphasize the importance of upholding democratic values, respecting human rights, and refraining from violence and destruction..."
Canada regrets the resignation of Abdalla Hamdok, Prime Minister of Sudan, and recognizes his efforts during the early years of the country’s transition to democracy.
