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Slava Ukraini ? as Canadians say these words, we pledge to stand shoulder to shoulder with the people of Ukraine for as long as it takes. The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today visited Kyiv, Ukraine. He was accompanied by the Deputy Prime Minister...

At their meeting in Kyiv on Saturday, June 10, 2023, the President of Ukraine and the Prime Minister of Canada adopted the following declaration. The President of Ukraine and the Prime Minister of Canada reiterated their unequivocal condemnation of...

UkraineThe Prime Minister will visit the Wall of Remembrance of the Fallen for Ukraine. He will be joined by the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Chrystia Freeland. The Prime Minister will participate in a bilateral meeting with the...

In the face of conflict, China prefers to achieve peace via dialogue and mediation, rather than the unilateral use of force or through regime change. Ken Hammond, a professor of Global History and East Asian History at New Mexico State University,...

In his first trip to an autonomous region since the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC) last October, Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, inspected north China's Inner Mongolia...

Every day, LGBTQI+ people around the world face discrimination, persecution, and violence, just because of who they are or who they love. In 2023, we continue to see LGBTQI+ rights under attack ? forcing people out of their homes and their...

Article 1 of the United Nations' Universal Declaration of Human Rights states that "All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights." The observation of Pride Month, which this June celebrates the contribution of lesbian, gay,...

The Minister of Canadian Heritage Pablo Rodriguez issued the following statement: "Stories from here and elsewhere bring communities together and promote the shared values of democracy and openness. "Canada, a State Party to the UNESCO Convention on...

Grounded in their shared history, Canada and the United Kingdom (U.K.) have a long tradition of strategic and robust commercial partnerships. The two countries have also built a strong collaboration on science, technology and innovation across all...

The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, and George Freeman, the United Kingdom's Minister of State (Department for Science, Innovation and Technology), will be making an announcement and participating...

The Government of Canada is taking another step forward in bringing its planned new Indo-Pacific Agriculture and Agri-Food Office to fruition ? by announcing the Office's location. Today, the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of Agriculture...

The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, and George Freeman, the United Kingdom's Minister of State (Department for Science, Innovation and Technology), will be making an announcement and participating...

Today in Brussels, Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, Executive Vice-President Frans Timmermans and High-Representative/Vice-President Josep Borrell met with COP28 President Designate Dr Sultan Al-Jaber to discuss preparations for COP28, the...

The Mongolian parliament has passed into law a number of changes to the country's Constitution that will strengthen its legislature, increase transparency and bring legislators closer to the people they serve. Representatives in the State Great...

The 5th Diplomats' Tour to Shaanxi, themed 'In Love with Shaanxi on the Silk Road', commenced in Yan'an on June 5. The tour is organized by CRI Online Shaanxi Channel and sponsored by the Information Office of Shaanxi Provincial Government as well...

As the war in Ukraine enters its 16th month, Lance Zaal, founder of US Ghost Adventures, announces his fourth trip to the war zone June 6th to continue to support the men he trained and others he met along the way. Some of the fighters include...

The Renew Democracy Initiative announces its plan to commission a comprehensive study of the legal foundations for seizing frozen Russian assets and transferring them to Ukraine. The Making Putin Pay initiative aims to rectify the destruction caused...

Children are not targets. Children are not soldiers. Children are not weapons. As we commemorate the International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression, we call on leaders everywhere to embrace the commitments outlined in the Convention on...

Canada and Poland share a long history of strong relations, including through the vibrant community of nearly one million Canadians of Polish origin. Polish migrants to Canada have contributed to Canada's prosperity and culture. As proud NATO Allies,...

Canada is committed to ending plastic pollution, starting with the launch of the Ocean Plastics Charter during the 2018 G7 Presidency, and followed by ambitious domestic actions driven by Canada's zero plastic waste agenda. At the conclusion of the...

Note: All times local Toronto, Ontario 10:30 a.m. The Prime Minister will participate in a bilateral meeting with the Prime Minister of Poland, Mateusz Morawiecki. Note for media: Pooled photo opportunity at the beginning of the meeting12:00 p.m. The...

Note: All times local Toronto, Ontario 10:30 a.m. The Prime Minister will participate in a bilateral meeting with the Prime Minister of Poland, Mateusz Morawiecki. Note for media: Pooled photo opportunity at the beginning of the meeting12:00 p.m. The...

Places are filling up fast for one of the largest-ever international gatherings for Israel supporters. The Global Conference for Israel will unite thousands of philanthropists, high school and college students, and the Israelis who manage and benefit...

Following is a statement from Eileen O'Reilly, president of the National Press Club, and Gil Klein, president of the National Press Club Journalism Institute, on an open letter signed by leading journalists in support of Chinese journalist Yuyu Dong....

A centre of excellence for agricultural transformation in Malawi is being constructed with funding from Foundation for a Smoke-Free World grant.The new building will support ongoing technical programs that focus on creating an inclusive science,...

A centre of excellence for agricultural transformation in Malawi is being constructed with funding from Foundation for a Smoke-Free World grant.The new building will support ongoing technical programs that focus on creating an inclusive science,...

The International Initiative of Law Enforcement for Climate (I2LEC) which is led by the Ministry of Interior of the United Arab Emirates, in partnership with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, will provide the law enforcement community...

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced the Prime Minister of Poland, Mateusz Morawiecki, will visit Canada on June 2, 2023. During the visit, Prime Minister Trudeau and Prime Minister Morawiecki will hold a bilateral meeting to address...

His Excellency Guðni Th. Jóhannesson, President of Iceland and First Lady, Eliza Reid are scheduled to visit Halifax on May 30 - 31 for an official visit....

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers: "Today, we join the international community to honour the service, dedication, and sacrifice of civilian, military, and...

Note: All times local National Capital Region, Canada Private meetings 11:20 a.m.      The Prime Minister will attend the official welcoming ceremony for the President of Iceland, Guðni Th. Jóhannesson. Notes for media: Open coverageMedia are asked...

Note: All times local National Capital Region, Canada Private meetings 11:20 a.m.      The Prime Minister will attend the official welcoming ceremony for the President of Iceland, Guðni Th. Jóhannesson. Notes for media: Open coverageMedia are asked...

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the result of the presidential election in Türkiye: "On behalf of the Government of Canada, I congratulate the President of Türkiye, Recep Tayyip Erdo?an, on his re-election....

His Excellency Guðni Th. Jóhannesson, President of Iceland and First Lady, Eliza Reid are scheduled for an official visit and will be in Ottawa on Sunday May 28. This will be the first Icelandic state visit to Canada since 2000....

Strong humanitarian partnerships to navigate complex geopolitical realities are crucial in bringing Afghans to safety in Canada. The Government of Canada continues to work with like-minded countries, partners in the region and non-governmental...

The Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, issued the following statement on the opening of the second negotiation session to develop an international, legally binding instrument on plastic pollution (INC-2): "The...

Weatherhaven Global Resources Ltd. ("Weatherhaven"), one of the world's leading providers of interim infrastructure solutions, and Compotech Inc. ("Compotech"), a global leader in blast and ballistic protection have signed a partnership agreement to...

Rahul Gandhi, India's most prominent opposition leader, will speak at a National Press Club in-person Headliners Newsmaker on Thursday, June 1 at 2 p.m. His remarks will focus on the future of Indian democracy, freedom of speech, and sustainable and...

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on Africa Day: "Today, on Africa Day, we mark 60 years since the founding of the Organization of African Unity, now the African Union. We celebrate longstanding friendships and...

Following is a statement from Eileen O'Reilly, president of the National Press Club, and Gil Klein, president of the National Press Club Journalism institute on the killing of journalist Marco Aurelio Ramirez Hernandez early Tuesday morning in...

Canada, the United States and Mexico fulfilled key commitments made by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, President Joseph Biden and President Andrés Manuel López Obrador at the North American Leaders' Summit in Mexico City on January 9-10 to deepen our...

Note: All times local Winnipeg, Manitoba 10:00 a.m. The Prime Minister will meet with Indigenous high school students to discuss the importance of protecting nature. Note for media: Pooled coverage10:30 a.m. The Prime Minister will make an...

Note: All times local Winnipeg, Manitoba 10:00 a.m. The Prime Minister will meet with Indigenous high school students to discuss the importance of protecting nature. Note for media: Pooled coverage10:30 a.m. The Prime Minister will make an...

Today, the Right Honourable David Johnston, Independent Special Rapporteur (ISR) on Foreign Interference, delivered his first report to the prime minister, Opposition leaders, and Canadians. For this first report, the ISR conducted an intensive...

The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business and Economic Development, will be in Vancouver, British Columbia, on May 23 to participate in activities open to media. Event:              Chinatown...

The Ambassadors for Self-Determination ("ASD") have taken up the cause of Nnamdi Kanu and demand his immediate and unconditional release from incarceration by the Nigerian Government as a political prisoner in violation of International Human Rights...

Energy Capital Vietnam (ECV), a project development and holding company established as a platform for direct investment into energy and infrastructure within Vietnam, applauds the approval of PDP8 by the Vietnamese government led by Prime Minister...

Energy Capital Vietnam (ECV), the project development and holding company established as a platform for direct investment into the energy and infrastructure sectors in Vietnam, applauds the approval of PDP8 by the Vietnamese government led by Prime...

ReTo Eco-Solutions, Inc. ("ReTo" or the "Company"), a provider of technology solutions for the improvement of ecological environments, today announced that from May 18 to 19, 2023, Chinese President Xi Jinping hosted the China-Central Asia Leaders...

Amidst the roar of machines, cranes are busy hoisting containers while trucks shuttle back and forth at Xi'an International Trade and Logistics (ITL) Park, China's largest inland port in Xi'an city, Shaanxi Province. Each day, more than a dozen of...