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“Canadian citizenship is highly valued around the world. As Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, I’m committed to making the citizenship process as fair and transparent as possible"
The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development today issued the following statement following the U.S. reimposition of Section 232 25 percent tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum as of March 12, 2025.
“Canada congratulates Albert Ramdin on his election as the new secretary general of the Organization of American States [OAS.] Minister Ramdin is a seasoned diplomat with extensive multilateral experience, having previously served as the assistant secretary general of the OAS from 2005 to 2015..."
Today, the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and the Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of International Development issued the following statement:
The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today issued the following statement following a meeting between Ukraine and the United States that took place in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia on March 11:
The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs; and the Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of International Development, today issued the following statement:
This year’s theme is: “For ALL women and girls: Rights. Equality. Empowerment”. Many women in Canada continue to experience barriers to care and health inequalities that limit their access to essential health services. To break down these barriers and improve access to health care—like breast cancer screening and affordable and accessible birth control options—we must adopt solutions that reflect the diverse needs of people in Canada.
“Today, on International Women’s Day, we celebrate the strength, achievements, and voices of women across Canada. Their stories shape our communities, inspire change, and move us closer to a future where equality and opportunity are truly shared by all."
The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs; the Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development; and the Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of International Development, today issued the following statement.
The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development, the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, and the Honourable Diane Lebouthillier, Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, today issued the following statement in response to China’s announcement of tariffs against Canadian agricultural, fish and seafood products.