The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of National Defence, and the Honourable Marco Mendicino, Minister of Public Safety, today issued the following statement:
Minister LeBlanc issued a statement on the tabling of Leaders’ Debates Commission Report on the 2021 federal election. This report summarizes the Commission’s work and shares recommendations that will help shape future leaders’ debates.
May 9-15 marks National Nursing Week, and this year’s theme “We Answer the Call” recognizes the courage and commitment nurses show every day, and especially over the past two years. During this week, we recognize the vital contributions that generations of nurses have made to our health care system.
Indigenous nurses are the bridge between traditional healing and Western medicine, establishing and applying a holistic approach to their healthcare delivery.
The COVID-19 pandemic has disproportionally impacted the mental health of young people. Given the separation from friends and family and the impact of lockdowns on everything from school to recreation to job security, its no surprise that in the past two years, so many young people have reported an increase in stress, worry, sadness, or loneliness.
Minister Hussen honours the role of Canadian armed forces in the liberation of the Netherlands during the Second World War and celebrates the contributions of Dutch Canadians
Canada and Sweden share a close relationship with extensive cooperation based on shared values and priorities. As two likeminded countries, we affirm our strong commitment to democratic principles and will work closely together to stand up for the rules-based world order and multilateralism, support the rule of law, safeguard democracy, protect and promote human rights, and advance gender equality.