The impacts of the rise of geopolitical tensions, threats to democracy, attacks on human rights and the existential threat of climate change can be felt by all Canadians and all global citizens.
Canada firmly believes that promoting gender equality and empowering women and girls is the most effective approach to eradicating poverty and building a more peaceful, inclusive and prosperous world.
The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, met today in Brasilia with Mauro Vieira, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Brazil. The ministers discussed ways to enhance the collaboration between the two countries on shared priorities. The meeting also provided an opportunity to discuss Brazil’s priorities for its upcoming 2024 G20 presidency.
While in Brazil, Minister Joly will meet with Brazilian officials, including Minister of Foreign Affairs Mauro Vieira, to discuss ways that Canada and Brazil can deepen our engagement and collaborate on shared priorities, including democracy and human rights in the region, gender equality and Indigenous rights, climate action, and inclusive trade...
Providing humanitarian assistance and responding to the needs of Palestinian refugees is part of the path toward peace and prosperity in the Middle East. Canada is committed to meeting the basic needs of the poorest and most vulnerable among this population.
The Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister of International Development and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada, concluded trips to London, United Kingdom, where he attended the Ukraine Recovery Conference, and Paris, France, where he attended the Summit for a New Global Financing Pact.
The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, concluded her visit to Washington, D.C., where she attended the 53rd General Assembly of the Organization of American States (OAS).
The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, announced today that she will participate in the 53rd Regular Session of the General Assembly of the Organization of American States (OAS) in Washington, D.C., from June 21 to 22, 2023.
Canada values its deep, long-standing relationships with the countries and peoples of the Caribbean, as well as with the region’s multilateral organizations. Canada remains committed to working with its Caribbean partners to help build more inclusive, prosperous and resilient societies.
The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and the Honourable Omar Alghabra, Minister of Transport, today announced the appointment of Annick Goulet as Permanent Representative of Canada to the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), effective as of July 3, 2023.