- Vaccines are a critical part of the global response to the current mpox outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and neighbouring countries. Canada is committed to health security in Africa and vaccine equity, to ensure vaccines reach those who need them most.
- Conflict, economic shocks and extreme weather events continue to drive food insecurity around the world, causing displacement and acute hunger and worsening living conditions. Urgent assistance is needed, and Canada is stepping up.
- The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced the following diplomatic appointments
- The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development, today announced she will visit Washington, D.C., on August 28, 2024.
- The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced the following diplomatic appointments:
- The Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of International Development, concluded his first visit to Ukraine on August 21, 2024. The visit reaffirmed Canada’s solidarity with and ongoing support of Ukraine as it faces the devastation brought by Russia’s war of aggression.
- The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today concluded a successful trip to Côte d’Ivoire and South Africa from August 19 to 22, 2024.
- The Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) is a high-standard, high-ambition agreement that promotes the integration of Canadian SMEs into regional and global supply chains, while advancing the rights of our workers and our environmental priorities. The Agreement provides a stable, rules-based, and predictable trading environment for Canadian enterprises in North America.
- The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, on behalf of the Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of International Development, today announced additional funding to the World Health Organization (WHO) for mpox response in Africa.
- The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced that she will visit Côte d'Ivoire on August 19 to 20, followed by South Africa from August 21 to 22.
- The African continent is a dynamic continent of growing geopolitical and economic importance – a continent with which Canada shares strong people-to-people ties. The Government of Canada is seeking input on the renewed approach for partnerships across the African continent…
- The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced the following diplomatic appointments.
- Today, the Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development, announced the launch of public consultations on potential new measures to advance and defend Canada’s economic security interests.
