The G7+ Group on Ukraine Energy Sector Support today issued the following statement on the occasion of their fifth Ministerial Meeting on the margins of the 79th United Nations General Assembly
The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today issued the following statement: “Last week marked one year since Azerbaijan launched its military operation in Nagorno-Karabakh, a region populated by ethnic Armenians for centuries.
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 International Day of Peace puts the focus on building a culture of peace, one where dialogue, shared understanding and cooperation are cultivated and practised. A spirit of inclusiveness and respect for diversity are essential, as is respect for the human rights of everyone, without distinction of any kind, including race, gender, religion, political or other opinion, national identity or social origin. These are the preconditions for peace, upon which the survival of our global community depends.
Today marks the 6th annual Military Family Appreciation Day. On this day, we honour those who might not wear the uniform, but play a critical role in keeping Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members and Veterans strong, ready and supported.
Following their landmark meeting in Toronto on September 19 and 20, 2024, the co-chairs, the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Canada, and Senator the Honourable Kamina Johnson Smith, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade of Jamaica, issued the following statement:
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Today, the Honourable Steven MacKinnon, Minister of Labour, the Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, and the Honourable Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages, issued the following statement marking International Equal Pay Day.
“Canada’s position on questions relating to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict are guided by our historic and unwavering commitment to international law and a framework that best guarantees peace and security for both Israelis and Palestinians. Hamas’ horrific terrorist attacks on October 7, which Canada continues to unequivocally condemn, and the catastrophic humanitarian situation in Gaza has made it more urgent than ever to return to a process that leads to a two-state solution."