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Human rights violations allegations in Belarus to be investigated 

| Global Affairs Canada | statements

The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today issued the following statement on the establishment of a mission of experts to report on the fraudulent Belarusian presidential election and the ongoing violent aftermath:


Joint statement on Internet shutdowns in Belarus 

| Global Affairs Canada | statements

We, the signatories, are deeply troubled by and condemn the recently reported and ongoing use of partial and complete Internet shutdowns, as well as targeted content blocking, by the Government of Belarus in the aftermath of the fraudulent 2020 Belarusian presidential elections. Shutdowns and blocking or filtering of services unjustifiably limit the rights of peaceful assembly and freedoms of association and expression, especially when they lack procedural fairness and transparency. In conjunction with restrictive measures and intimidation employed against opposition candidates and the mass arrests and detentions of Belarusian civil society members and journalists, actions to limit access to the Internet, including social media and other digital communication platforms, further erode civic space. We will continue to stand with the people of Belarus, who are making their voices heard in spite of these oppressive measures, and we are especially heartened by the critical and central role women are playing in calling for fairness and accountability.


Opinion editorial by the CNSC’s President about drug and alcohol testing in the nuclear industry

| Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission | statements

This fall, the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) will be implementing an additional layer of vigilance to ensure even better protection for Canadians. As part of a broad review of workplace roles and responsibilities, we will be mandating drug and alcohol testing for workers who occupy critical positions at high-security nuclear facilities, such as power plants.


Canada congratulates Israel, United Arab Emirates and Bahrain on bilateral deals 

| Global Affairs Canada | statements

The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today issued the following statement: “Canada welcomes the historic signing of the Abraham Accords at the White House, establishing full diplomatic relations between Israel and the United Arab Emirates, and Israel and Bahrain.


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2025-12-23