Backgrounder: Belarus sanctions
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Effective immediately, Canada is imposing sanctions against Belarusian officials.
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Canada imposes sanctions on Belarusian officials
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In coordination with the United Kingdom and in support of the people of Belarus, Canada is imposing sanctions against Government of Belarus officials, including Aleksandr Lukashenko. These actions are being taken under the Special Economic Measures Act.
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Announcement of new diplomatic appointments
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The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced the following diplomatic appointments:
Statement by Minister Ng on U.S. decision to appeal WTO panel report on Canadian softwood lumber
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The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade, today issued the following statement regarding the United States decision to appeal the World Trade Organization (WTO) panel report on U.S. countervailing duties on Canadian softwood lumber:
Joint statement by Canada and the United Kingdom on the Armenia-Azerbaijan conflict
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Canada and the UK are deeply concerned by reports of large scale military action along the Line of Contact in the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict zone. Reports of shelling of settlements and civilian casualties are deeply concerning. We call for the immediate end of hostilities, respect for the ceasefire agreement, and the protection of civilians.
Canada deeply disappointed following resignation of Lebanese prime minister-designate
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Canada was deeply disappointed and concerned to hear about the resignation of Prime Minister-designate Mustapha Adib.
Canada nominates Mr. Bill Morneau as a candidate for Secretary-General of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
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Today, on behalf of the Government of Canada, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Foreign Affairs, announced the nomination of Mr. Bill Morneau, Canada’s former finance minister, as Canada’s candidate for the position of Secretary-General of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).
Canada condemns so-called inauguration of Lukashenko in Belarus
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Since the fraudulent presidential elections of August 2020, Alexander Lukashenko continues to display disdain for the people of Belarus by holding a so-called inauguration ceremony behind closed doors today.
Media Freedom Coalition’s Executive Group statement concerning media freedom in Belarus
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The undersigned members of the Media Freedom Coalition’s Executive Group express their concern about continued attacks on media freedom surrounding the August 9, 2020, presidential election in Belarus.
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