On July 11, 2024, Prince Edward Island (PEI) first detected multinucleate sphere unknown (MSX) – an oyster disease caused by the Haplosporidium nelsoni parasite. Since that time, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO), and the Province of PEI have increased sampling and testing of oysters in PEI.
Today, Canada’s National Security and Intelligence Advisor, Nathalie G. Drouin, issued the following statement: “Today I spoke with Japan’s National Security Advisor, Mr. Masataka Okano, to discuss bilateral cooperation
“In our increasingly complex and interconnected world, Canada has a responsibility do our part to build a brighter future for everyone. From tackling climate change to strengthening health systems, international assistance is an investment that will create stronger communities for generations to come. When people have the tools to lift themselves out of poverty and strengthen local economies, it not only impacts individuals and their communities, it also benefits the global economy and our security and prosperity here at home.
One year ago today, Ukraine and Canada launched the International Coalition for the Return of Ukrainian Children and held its first plenary meeting in Kyiv. Since then, 41 States as well as the Council of Europe have joined the Coalition in a collective commitment to bring Ukrainian children home.
This year marks 30 years since the House of Commons officially recognized February as Black History Month in Canada. Throughout the month of February and all-year round, I am honoured to recognize and celebrate the history, culture, and contributions of Black Canadians, including Black Defence Team members.
We, the G7 Foreign Ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States of America and the High Representative of the European Union, strongly condemn the Rwanda-backed M23 offensive in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, and in particular, the capture of Minova, Saké and Goma.
January 31, 2025 - Ottawa, Ontario - Global Affairs Canada
“Today marks 4 years since the Myanmar military regime overthrew the democratically elected government in Myanmar, creating one of the largest crises in the Indo-Pacific. Since the coup, the people of Myanmar remain subject to military rule that has deprived many of their rights, democratic aspirations and, for thousands, their liberty and their lives.
The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Transport and Internal Trade, today offered the following statement concerning the incident involving a United States military Black Hawk helicopter and American Airlines flight 5342, a Bombardier CRJ-700, in Washington, D.C.