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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...

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced that the President of Germany, Frank-Walter Steinmeier, will visit Canada from April 23 to 26, 2023. He will be joined by Mrs. Elke Büdenbender. During their visit, the President and Mrs....

The following statement was issued by Dan Stein, president of the Federation for American Immigration Reform (FAIR), regarding today's approval of the Border Security and Enforcement Act by the House Judiciary Committee:...

As next year marks the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between China and Gabon, the two heads of state have decided to elevate the two countries' relationship to a comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership. Following a...

The public perception of the importance of vaccines for children declined during the COVID-19 pandemic in 52 out of 55 countries studied, UNICEF warned today in a new report on immunization....

Note: All times local National Capital Region, Canada 10:00 a.m.  The Prime Minister will attend the National Caucus meeting. 2:00 p.m.  The Prime Minister will attend Question Period. 4:00 p.m.  The Prime Minister will meet with the Chief Executive...

Note: All times local National Capital Region, Canada 10:00 a.m.  The Prime Minister will attend the National Caucus meeting. 2:00 p.m.  The Prime Minister will attend Question Period. 4:00 p.m.  The Prime Minister will meet with the Chief Executive...

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 Evan Gershkovich's appearance in a Moscow courtroom today. "We were encouraged to see Evan...

COP28 President-Designate, Dr. Sultan Al Jaber, concluded a two-day trip to China, where he held a series of bilateral meetings, including with Ding Xuexiang, First Vice Premier of China; Zhao Chenxin, Vice Chairman of the NDRC; HE Huang Runqiu,...

The Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, and the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Natural Resources, have concluded this year's G7 Ministers' Meeting on Climate, Energy, and Environment, which took place...

COP28 President-Designate, Dr. Sultan Al Jaber, attending a Joint Meeting of G7 Ministers of Climate, Energy and the Environment, in Sapporo, Japan, stressed the urgency to increase public finance to fight climate change and accelerate a pragmatic...

Following is text of a letter from Eileen O'Reilly, President of the National Press Club, and Gil Klein, President of the National Press Club Journalism Institute, and co-signed by major journalism organizations calling on the Biden Administration to...

Today, the Honourable François?Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, and Guy Parmelin, Swiss Federal Councillor for Economic Affairs, Education and Research, committed to increasing science, technology and innovation...

Communities across Canada continue to welcome Afghans and are helping them settle in to their new homes, as the Government of Canada works toward resettling at least 40,000 Afghan nationals by the end of this year. Today, the Honourable Sean Fraser,...

Featuring a multitude of artistic disciplines, the celebrations of Jean Paul Riopelle's centenary will extend across the French-speaking world, including to France, where the renowned Canadian artist spent nearly half his life, starting in the summer...

Note: All times local Washington, D.C., United States of America 11:00 a.m. The Deputy Prime Minister will deliver a keynote address on building a values-based global clean economy, hosted by the Peterson Institute for International Economics. A...

Note: All times local Toronto, Ontario 10:15 a.m. The Prime Minister will participate in a bilateral meeting with the Prime Minister of Ukraine, Denys Shmyhal. He will be joined by the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Chrystia Freeland,...

Following is a statement by Eileen O'Reilly, President of the National Press Club, and Gil Klein, President of the National Press Club Journalism Institute, on the announcement by the U.S. Department of State to classify as a wrongful detention, the...

Note: All times local Toronto, Ontario 10:15 a.m. The Prime Minister will participate in a bilateral meeting with the Prime Minister of Ukraine, Denys Shmyhal. He will be joined by the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Chrystia Freeland,...

Portugal offers a wide range of immigration channels to prospective residents, the most prominent being, the golden visa. But another Portuguese immigration option has been gaining popularity in recent years, the D7 visa. What is the D7 The D7 visa...

Cambodia is leading Southeast Asia's transition to cleaner energy, and it's gaining momentum. Following the submission of the country's long-term strategy for carbon neutrality to the United Nations, the Royal Government introduced the Power...

Whether visiting family and friends or shipping goods to markets around the world, Canadians rely on the aviation industry to provide diverse international air services. Expanding Canada's existing air transport relationships allows airlines to...

Today, corporate accountability experts sent a 30-page submission to the UN Human Rights Council ahead of its April 2023 Universal Periodic Review of Canada, denouncing Canada for its continued diplomatic support of mining companies over the safety...

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on Finland's accession to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO): "Finland has long been a close friend and security partner for Canada and NATO, and today we welcome its...

Bahrain today announced the launch of a Golden License, providing incentives and streamlined services to foreign and local businesses with large-scale investment projects in Bahrain, in an important step in the country's pursuit to incentivise...

Heredia Pictures announced that their gripping documentary short, Imelda Is Not Alone, has been accepted to the Oscar®-qualifying 32nd Florida International Film Festival(FIFF) and will be screening on...

Chinese President Xi Jinping and Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez discussed major topics concerning global peace and economic cooperation on Friday. Both agreed that China and Spain should keep upholding multilateralism, safeguarding world peace...

Chinese President Xi Jinping and Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez discussed major topics concerning global peace and economic cooperation on Friday. Both agreed that China and Spain should keep upholding multilateralism, safeguarding world peace...

Singaporean Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong described bilateral relations as "very good" in an interview with China Media Group two weeks ago, before embarking on his official visit to China. Then one day before he wrapped up his week-long trip, the...

The Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, the Honourable Joyce Murray, is travelling to Norway and Iceland from March 30 to April 5, 2023. During her visit, Minister Murray will meet with senior officials from the governments of...

Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen's visit to the United States and Central America carries significance far beyond the handshakes and speeches, given the current tension in the Taiwan Strait. TaiwanPlus, the nation's premier English-language news outlet,...

In a world of uncertainties, China's certainty is a mainstay that safeguards world peace and development, said Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Thursday, calling it "a fact that was true in the past, and even more so at present and in the future." "No...

The world is moving toward a global, net-zero economy in order to address the existential threat of climate change. This transition is generating a significant increase in demand for clean energy and technologies, and the raw materials that enable...