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More Canadians would vote to become a republic than remain a constitutional monarchy in a referendum tomorrow, according to new research from Lord Ashcroft Polls. A majority said they would prefer a Canadian head of state even if they disagreed with...

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on World Press Freedom Day: "Journalists work tirelessly to report the truth, help hold governments accountable, and provide Canadians with accurate, reliable, and trustworthy...

More voters in Northern Ireland would choose to become a republic tomorrow than remain a constitutional monarchy ? though the UK as a whole would vote to keep the royals, according to new polling from Lord Ashcroft. Findings from the survey include:...

Most voters in Wales would vote to keep the monarchy in a referendum tomorrow, new polling from Lord Ashcroft has found. However, most believe the royal family needs to be scaled back and modernised, and more believe the monarchy feels like an...

Scots would vote to keep the monarchy in a referendum tomorrow, according to new polling from Lord Ashcroft. However, most see the institution as an English thing rather than something shared by the whole UK, and more said they would want an...

The UK would vote to keep the monarchy in a referendum tomorrow ? but six of the 14 other countries in which King Charles is head of state would vote to become republics, according to new polling from Lord Ashcroft. Findings from the research...

More Australians would vote to become a republic than to keep the monarchy, according to new research from Lord Ashcroft Polls. However, more also think the country would choose to stick with the Crown than make the change in a referendum tomorrow,...

News provided by:  IMPAC On the eve of the UN review, the UAE has much to be proud of in terms of an increasingly impressive portfolio of human rights achievements setting the standard at a high level in a tough neighborhood. The United Arab Emirates...

Human rights attorney Yevgeniy Yavorskiy has released a report alleging that officials in Kazakhstan have denied due process to political prisoner Arman Dzhumageldiev, one of the country's prominent political figures. Dzhumageldiev was arrested...

The Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, concluded a successful one-week trade mission to Japan and Singapore. The mission underscored one of the Government of Canada's top priorities under the Indo Pacific Strategy...

Note: All times local. Washington, D.C., United States of America 1:00 p.m. The Deputy Prime Minister will co-chair the first meeting of the joint Canada-U.S. Energy Transformation Task Force, along with the U.S. Special Presidential Coordinator for...

Note: All times local. Washington, D.C., United States of America 1:00 p.m. The Deputy Prime Minister will co-chair the first meeting of the joint Canada-U.S. Energy Transformation Task Force, along with the U.S. Special Presidential Coordinator for...

Following a nation-wide referendum held on 30 April, the people of Uzbekistan have voted by a margin of 90.2% according to the preliminary results to approve a wide-ranging series of constitutional reforms, committing their country to the rule of...

Note: All times local National Capital Region, Canada Private meetings 2:00 p.m. The Prime Minister will attend Question Period. The Prime Minister will speak with the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy. This document is also available at...

Note: All times local National Capital Region, Canada Private meetings 2:00 p.m.        The Prime Minister will attend Question Period. The Prime Minister will speak with the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy. This document is also available...

Canada continues to call for an end to violence in Sudan and remains deeply concerned for the safety of people in the country. We are working to help those seeking safety in Canada, including Sudanese nationals already in Canada who may not wish to...

Note: All times local. Stockholm, Sweden The Deputy Prime Minister will attend a meeting of European Union Economy and Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors, chaired by Sweden's Minister of Finance, Elisabeth Svantesson. The host broadcaster...

Canada and the United States have an enduring partnership guided by a shared commitment to security, prosperity, and advancing democratic values. Today, Canada's Minister of Public Safety Marco Mendicino and Minister of Justice and Attorney General...

The Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, and the Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of National Defence, will provide an update on the situation in Sudan following recent developments. Date:   Saturday, April 29,...

Note: All times local. Stockholm, Sweden The Deputy Prime Minister will attend a meeting of European Union Economy and Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors, chaired by Sweden's Minister of Finance, Elisabeth Svantesson. The host broadcaster...

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada Today, the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau announced that the Government of Canada has regained market access to Guatemala for Canada's pork, beef and poultry products....

Canada is a global leader in advancing gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls. As women's rights are increasingly threatened around the world, Canada will continue to step up. Over the past two days, the Prime Minister, Justin...

Horizon Capital, a U.S. private-equity firm investing primarily in fast-growing tech and export-oriented companies in Ukraine, announced that...

A report from People's Daily: Chinese President Xi Jinping held phone talks with his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky on Wednesday. The two sides exchanged views on China-Ukraine relations and the Ukraine crisis. The international community...

Note: All times local. Stockholm, Sweden The Deputy Prime Minister will attend a meeting of European Union Economy and Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors, chaired by Sweden's Minister of Finance, Elisabeth Svantesson. The host broadcaster...

The Honourable Marco Mendicino, Minister of Public Safety, Alejandro Mayorkas, U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security, the Honourable David Lametti, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada and Merrick Garland, Attorney General of the United...

The Honourable Marco Mendicino, Minister of Public Safety, Alejandro Mayorkas, U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security, the Honourable David Lametti, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada and Merrick Garland, Attorney General of the United...

Note: All times local. Stockholm, Sweden The Deputy Prime Minister will attend a meeting of European Union Economy and Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors, chaired by Sweden's Minister of Finance, Elisabeth Svantesson. The host broadcaster...

Today Global Citizen, the world's...

The Japan Credit Rating Agency (JCR) affirmed the long-term international risk rating of the Central American Bank for Economic Integration (CABEI) at "AA"; with a stable outlook. According to JCR's official statement, the Bank's credit rating is...

Note: All times local New York City, United States of America Private meetings 9:30 a.m. The Prime Minister will meet with the Prime Minister of Barbados, Mia Mottley. Note for media: Pooled photo opportunity at the beginning of the meeting10:00 a.m....

China's commitment to standing on the side of peace over the Ukraine crisis has been proved, once again. During a phone call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday said that dialogue and negotiations...

Note: All times local New York City, United States of America Private meetings 9:30 a.m. The Prime Minister will meet with the Prime Minister of Barbados, Mia Mottley. Note for media: Pooled photo opportunity at the beginning of the meeting10:00 a.m....

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has issued a temporary halt on removals to Sudan. This measure is being taken in recognition of the increasing violence, armed conflict, civil unrest and the volatile security situation. The temporary halt,...

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on Yom Ha'atzmaut, Israel Independence Day: "Today, we join Israelis, Jewish communities, and others in Canada and across the world to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the...

Sixty years have passed since China dispatched its first batch of medical teams to Algeria in 1963. Since then, more than 30,000 medical workers have been sent to 76 countries and regions, providing medical services to 290 million people, said a...

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada To solve the world's most pressing challenges, we need the best and brightest working together. It is through open and collaborative research partnerships with like-minded countries that Canada is...

Canada continues to call for an end to violence in Sudan and stands with the Sudanese people as they strive for peace. We are deeply concerned for the safety of people in the area, and understand that some Sudanese nationals in Canada may wish to...

THE EVALUATION COMMISSION AND JURY MEMBERS OF THE 15TH EDITION OF CATTOLICA CITY'S INTERNATIONAL LITERARY AWARDS 2023 selected Dr. Zekeh Gbotokuma as one of this year's SPECIAL CRITICS PRIZE Winners. The selection was in recognition for the book,...

Note: All times local National Capital Region, Canada 9:00 a.m.        The Prime Minister will welcome the President of Germany, Frank-Walter Steinmeier. Note for media: Open coverage9:05 a.m.        The Prime Minister will attend the welcoming...

The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, and Sylvie Retailleau, French Minister of Higher Education and Research will deliver remarks on collaboration on science, technology and innovation. Date:...

The United States-Japan Foundation (USJF) congratulates Arfiya Eri, an alumna of the organization's US-Japan Leadership Program (USJLP), on her historic election Sunday to Japan's parliament. Eri is the first person with Uyghur heritage to run as a...

Note: All times local National Capital Region, Canada 9:00 a.m.        The Prime Minister will welcome the President of Germany, Frank-Walter Steinmeier. Note for media: Open coverage9:05 a.m.        The Prime Minister will attend the welcoming...

The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, and Sylvie Retailleau, French Minister of Higher Education and Research will deliver remarks on collaboration on science, technology and innovation. Date:...

A meeting presided over by Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday stressed the principal role of enterprises in innovation and reaffirmed the government's support for the private sector. The first meeting of the commission for deepening overall...

Portugal has a lot of different immigration options available, from its residency by investment route (the golden visa), its passive income option (the D7 visa), to its newly christened digital nomad visa. However, there is one option that is...

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) is committed to protecting the Canadian economy and jobs by ensuring a fair playing field when faced with international competition.  The CBSA announced today that it is launching investigations to determine...

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced he will travel to New York City, United States of America to participate in the Global Citizen NOW summit to advance collective efforts in addressing some of the most pressing global challenges and...

A news report from China.org.cn on China's Global Security Initiative:   After seven years of severed relations, decades of political confrontation and centuries of religious divide, Iran and Saudi Arabia, two major Middle Eastern powers, finally...

On Saturday, April 15th, the once-promising day for Sudan turned into a nightmare as violence and military confrontations erupted between the Sudan Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Sudan's capital, Khartoum, and several other...