The catastrophic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic cannot be overstated. Major disruptions, especially in education, have occurred, of 9 out of 10 learners worldwide, millions of children live in countries faced with humanitarian crises. This is exceptionally severe for refugees and other forcibly displaced children, youth, and most importantly girls, who are faced with the most...
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Stores, hair salons, museums can reopen Monday; curfew remains
Premier François Legault announced Wednesday 3 February 2021 that the reopening of major small businesses in the Province of Quebec will commence Monday next week, in what he termed a “small deconfinement.” According to Andy Riga who writes for Montreal Gazette, the situation in Quebec has improved considerably in recent weeks, but hospitals are still...
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Foreign Ministers, G7 Condemn the coup in Myanmar
The Honourable Marc Garneau, Minister of Foreign Affairs, issued a statement Monday, February 1, 2021, following the crisis in Myanmar. “Canada is deeply concerned by the Myanmar military’s recent actions, declaring a one-year state of emergency, effectively seizing control of the country’s governance, and detaining senior civilian government leaders. “Canada unequivocally condemns these actions, which jeopardize...
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Minister Ng discusses global trade and economic recovery at World Trade Organization meeting
More than ever, global trade is interconnected, Canadians and citizens around the world depend on open, transparent, and rules-based trade to provide reliable access to essential goods and services during the pandemic. Yesterday, 29 January 2021, the Honorable Mary Ng, Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion, and International Trade, participated in a virtual World Trade...
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Marc Garneau, Minister of Foreign Affairs announces $2 million in donations on International Holocaust Remembrance Day
The Honourable Marc Garneau, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today issued statements in commemoration of Holocaust Memorial Day held on 27 January, that honors the six million Jews brutally massacred during the Holocaust and the millions of other people killed under Nazi persecution. “Today, we honor the more than 6 million Jews who were brutally murdered...
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Canada congratulates newly confirmed U.S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken
On Tuesday, the Honourable Marc Garneau, Minister of Foreign Affairs, spoke to his U.S. counterpart, Secretary of State Antony Blinken. Minister Garneau congratulated Secretary Blinken on his confirmation. Antony John Blinken, 56 who was confirmed Tuesday said it was the honor of his life to serving as the top US diplomat after being sworn in...
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Canada to contribute $15 million to the UnitedNations Peacebuilding Fund
As part of Canada’s continued advocacy for concrete action and commitments from the UN Member States, as well as partners such as the World Bank and civil society, the Honourable Marc Garneau, Minister of Foreign Affairs, announced Tuesday, 26 January 2021 Canada’s contribution of $15 million to the UN Peacebuilding Fund while co-chairing the virtual...
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Canada felicitates with India on its 72nd anniversary of India’s Republic Day
Amid the pandemic that is disrupting the regular lives of Citizens of both countries, it has not stopped the relations on both sides. The Honourable Marc Garneau, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today issued the following statement: “Canada salutes the people of India on the 72nd anniversary of their republic and constitution. “Our countries have a...
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Minister Ng speaks with Anna Hallberg, Sweden’s Minister for Foreign Trade and Nordic Affairs
The European Union (EU) is one of the leading economies in the world and Canada’s second-largest trading affiliate. Through Canada’s COVID-19 Economic Response Plan that includes financial measures and programs to support Canadian businesses impacted by COVID-19, many Canadian small businesses are gradually reviving. On Friday, January 15, the Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Small Business, Export...
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International Development Minister, Karina Gould Appointed to the COVAX Advance Market Commitment Engagement Group
Amid Gavi’s COVAX Advance Market Commitment (AMC) agreement to make accessible COVID-19 vaccines to a total of 92 low- and middle-income countries and economies, host and administer the COVAX Facility, the umbrella mechanism to which 78 countries have already submitted written expressions of interest. The Honourable Karina Gould, Minister of International Development, today issued the...
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Canada- US Land Border to remain closed
Today, Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau confirmed that the current border restrictions will now remain in effect until Feb. 21, 2021. Travel restrictions have been in place since the COVID-19 pandemic struck at the Canada-U.S. land border, this is being extended for another month. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Tuesday, that the current border restrictions will...
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Canada announces support to combat land degradation and desertification in developing countries
Across the world the impact of climate change is being felt; extreme and erratic weather conditions are prevalent. This, in turn, is exacerbating land degradation and desertification. Affecting most people already in situations of poverty and vulnerability, especially women and Indigenous people. Today, the Honourable Karina Gould, Minister of International Development announced that Canada will...