One year since Canadians Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor arbitrarily detained in China
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December 10 marks one year since Canadians Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor were arbitrarily detained in China.
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Joint statement of Canada and the Kingdom of the Netherlands regarding the Gambia’s action to address accountability in Myanmar
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Canada and the Kingdom of the Netherlands welcome the Gambia’s application before the International Court of Justice (ICJ) against Myanmar on the alleged violation of the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide (Genocide Convention). In order to uphold international accountability and prevent impunity, Canada and the Netherlands hereby express their intention to jointly explore all options to support and assist the Gambia in these efforts.
Statement on International Anti-Corruption Day
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“Corruption undermines public trust and the rule of law, disproportionately affects women and vulnerable populations, contributes to inequality and breeds organized crime. It is the greatest obstacle to economic and social development, and it decays the fabric of society.”
Canada condemns escalating violence in Iraq
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Canada strongly condemns the escalating violence in Iraq, which has resulted in the deaths of hundreds of protestors and injured thousands more. We urge all parties to exercise restraint and refrain from violence.
Canada underscores ongoing commitment to mine action under the Ottawa Convention
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Unexploded landmines prevent local populations from living and working on their lands in more than 60 countries. Every year, 7,000 people lose their lives and thousands more are injured in areas contaminated by these weapons around the world.
Canada welcomes ban of Novichoks under Chemical Weapons Convention
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“Today, signatories to the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC) took a strong stance for a safer world when they agreed unanimously to add Novichoks to the list of chemicals banned by the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW).”
Canada concerned by violent crackdown on Iranian protestors
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“Canada is deeply concerned by the violent crackdown on protestors by Iranian security forces, which has resulted in mass arrests and the deaths of demonstrators.”
Statement to mark International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women
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Around the world, in both peace and war, women, girls and vulnerable populations experience sexual assault and its lifelong adverse effects on health, including psychological, physical, sexual and reproductive health.
Canada welcomes the Gambia’s action to address accountability in Myanmar
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Canada welcomes the Gambia’s submission to the International Court of Justice of an application to institute proceedings against the Government of Myanmar for alleged violations of the Genocide Convention.
Canada welcomes results of OAS electoral audit mission to Bolivia
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Canada welcomes results of OAS electoral audit mission to Bolivia
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