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Note: All times local Greater Toronto Area, Ontario 1:45 p.m. The Prime Minister will convene the NAFTA Advisory Council meeting. He will be joined by the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Chrystia Freeland, and the Minister of...

A news report from chinadaily.com.cn: Highlighting the significance of advancing whole-process people's democracy, China's top legislator called for great efforts to ensure the full implementation of the Constitution, with sound legislation to...

Note: All times local Greater Toronto Area, Ontario 1:45 p.m. The Prime Minister will convene the NAFTA Advisory Council meeting. He will be joined by the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Chrystia Freeland, and the Minister of...

On Monday, while delivering an important speech at the closing meeting of the first session of the 14th National People's Congress (NPC), Chinese President Xi Jinping pointed out that the relay baton of building a great modern socialist country and...

From 21 to 23 June, Geneva will become the world capital of Chambers of Commerce, when the 13th World Chambers Congress (WCC) will gather 1,500 economic players, business leaders and decision-makers from around the world. A major economic forum, the...

The Parliament of Uzbekistan (Oliy Majlis) has announced its approval of a series of amendments to the country's constitution. These reforms will now be put to the country in a referendum, set for 30 April, for final approval directly by Uzbekistan's...

Chinese President Xi Jinping addressed the closing meeting of the first session of the 14th National People's Congress (NPC) on Monday. His remarks comprehensively covered key topics, including the leadership of the Communist Party of China (CPC),...

Autoworker unions in Canada and Mexico applaud the launch of a trade complaint by the Canadian government to stop labour abuses at a Mexican auto parts facility owned by global automotive supplier Fränkische....

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on Commonwealth Day: "Today, we join 55 other countries across the world to celebrate Commonwealth Day, under the theme 'Forging a sustainable and peaceful common future'. "In...

A report from People's Daily: According to China's government work report 2023, its major task this year is to stabilize grain output and advance rural revitalization, in which promoting the production of oilseed crops and fostering rural industries...

The Government of Canada is committed to championing gender equality and taking action to ensure that women and girls in all their diversity can succeed in Canada and around the world. The Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality...

The process of obtaining citizenship or residency by investment is a simple one. It requires very few steps and very little time compared to other routes of immigration. As an applicant, a person only needs to collect their documents, submit an...

The process of obtaining citizenship or residency by investment is a simple one. It requires very few steps and very little time compared to other routes of immigration. As an applicant, a person only needs to collect their documents, submit an...

With a spring in his step after an uptick in tourists to his region, Wu Guoping, a deputy to the 14th National People's Congress (NPC) from Jiangsu Province, attended the opening meeting of the annual session of China's top legislature in Beijing on...

A news report from chinadaily.com.cn: Ma Xiaolin, member of the 14th CPPCC National Committee and director of Henan Museum, is dedicated to the protection and revitalization of cultural relics. Over the years, he has...

In one proposal by members of the 13th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), the country's top political advisory body, efforts had been urged to consolidate poverty eradication results through the...

The IUU Fishing Action Alliance (the Alliance), a coalition of Governments and leading organizations committed to ending IUU fishing, has announced the addition of Iceland, The Republic of Korea, Norway, New Zealand, Panama, The European Union, and...

As China's important annual political gatherings, the National People's Congress (NPC) and Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), known as the "Two Sessions," will convene on March 5 and March 4 respectively. The Two Sessions are...

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced that the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, will visit Canada from March 6 to 8, 2023. Her visit will include stops in Ottawa, Ontario, and Kingston, Ontario. During the...

After establishing an all-weather comprehensive strategic partnership in September last year, China and Belarus vowed on Wednesday that the two countries will further develop exemplary relations of the partnership in the new era. The agreement was...

Date: March 6, 2023 Time: 11.00 ? 16.00 Venue: National Press Club (Washington, DC) Address: 529 14th St NW, Washington DC 20045, USA Announcement On March 6, 2023, the International GA Professionals Association (IGAPA) will hold the Seventh...

A news report by China.org.cn on Wang Yi's visit to Europe:   From Paris to Rome, from Munich to Budapest and then to Moscow ? Wang Yi was already on his way to Europe right after the Lantern Festival. Wang Yi is a a member of the Political Bureau of...

Metro Productions, LLC owners Karen and Troy Burns announce their desire to donate 100% of the proceeds of the first Real Fungible Tokens to appropriate non-profits serving Ukrainian refugees and the restoration of the Cathedral Notre Dame de Paris....

Titan International, Inc. and United Steelworkers (USW) today called for restrictions on downstream products made from Russian petroleum inputs, citing in particular concerns over imports of off-the-road (OTR) tires from India.  Paul Reitz,...

On February 24, 2023, the leaders of the G7 announced that they would be working on additional measures to address rough and polished diamonds of Russian Federation origin. This announcement was significantly timed in conjunction with the first...

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 decision by the Bangladeshi government to revoke the printing license of the...

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on Ukraine's Day of Resistance to the Occupation of the Autonomous Republic of Crimea and the City of Sevastopol: "Today, we mark Ukraine's Day of Resistance and reaffirm our...

Note: All times local National Capital Region, Canada Private meetings The Prime Minister will speak with the Prime Minister of Jamaica, Andrew Holness. This document is also available at https://pm.gc.ca SOURCE Prime Minister's Office

Note: All times local National Capital Region, Canada Private meetings The Prime Minister will speak with the Prime Minister of Jamaica, Andrew Holness. This document is also available at https://pm.gc.ca SOURCE Prime Minister's Office

The E2 visa is a non-immigrant treaty visa that allows foreign nationals of certain countries to enter the United States to invest in and manage a business. The visa is typically valid for one, two, or five years depending on the applicant's...

One year ago today, Putin launched a brutal full-scale invasion of Ukraine. In the face of the immense human suffering, appalling human rights violations, and cruelty inflicted upon the people of an independent and sovereign nation, Ukraine still...

Concern Worldwide helped over 65,000 people in Ukraine during the first year of the conflict, but the humanitarian toll from the fighting continues to grow.   "Supporting the needs of internally displaced people is a major...

The American Primary Aluminum Association (APAA), the leading voice for America's primary aluminum industry and its workers, today released the following statement applauding the Biden administration's implementation of a 200% tariff on U.S. imports...

The results of the 34th auction of greenhouse gas (GHG) emission units held on February 15 jointly with the California Air Resources Board (CARB) were released today. During the sale, 56,395,720 current vintage emission units were sold at $37.17 CA...

Russia's withdrawal from the U.S.-Russia arms control treaty this week signals the end of the last remaining peace dividend of the Cold War and the last remaining area of agreement and collaboration between the U.S. and Russia, said Philip Baxter, a...

Capstone LLC is sharing its outlook on the most underappreciated policy developments that will play a big role in how investors and companies operate in China....

Lockheed Martin delivered the first of five C-130J-30 Super Hercules tactical airlifters to the Indonesian Air Force (IDAF) during a ceremony here today, commemorating a new era in Hercules operations for this longtime C-130 operator....

The Israel-U.S. Binational Industrial Research and Development (BIRD) Foundation has issued a Call for Proposals to U.S. and Israeli entities in the Homeland Security sector, to submit joint proposals for the development of advanced Homeland Security...

Note: All times local National Capital Region, Canada Private meetings The Prime Minister will speak with the President of Türkiye, Recep Tayyip Erdo?an. This document is also available at https://pm.gc.ca SOURCE Prime Minister's Office

A report from People's Daily: Recent reports issued by the United Nations (UN), the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and other organizations pointed out that the world economy will face greater downward pressure and increasing risks of recession. To...

Note: All times local National Capital Region, Canada Private meetings The Prime Minister will speak with the President of Türkiye, Recep Tayyip Erdo?an. This document is also available at https://pm.gc.ca SOURCE Prime Minister's Office

UAE foreign minister H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, concluded his visit to Washington, DC after meeting with senior US government officials and Congressional leaders. During...

Stagwell today released the results of the February Harvard CAPS / Harris Poll, a monthly collaboration between the Center for American Political Studies at Harvard (CAPS) and the Harris Poll and HarrisX. President Biden's approval rating remains at...

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, will join Her Excellency Yuliya Kovaliv, Ambassador of Ukraine, as well as members of the diplomatic community and Canadian supporters to mark one year since the full-scale...

Note: All times local Nassau, The Bahamas 8:30 a.m.        The Prime Minister will depart for Ottawa, Canada. Closed to media National Capital Region, Canada Private meetings 3:00 p.m.        The Prime Minister will deliver remarks and hold a media...

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today concluded his visit to Nassau, The Bahamas, where he worked with leaders of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) to continue advancing support for the Haitian people amidst the crisis in their country, while...

Note: All times local Nassau, The Bahamas Private meetings 8:25 a.m. The Prime Minister will meet with the Prime Minister of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas, Philip Davis. Note for media: Pooled photo opportunity at the beginning of the...

Ukraine urgently needs a 'Marshall Plan for Mines' after 12 months of war and mine laying has left the country with the biggest explosives problem of the 21st century. ...

Note: All times local Nassau, The Bahamas Private meetings 8:25 a.m. The Prime Minister will meet with the Prime Minister of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas, Philip Davis. Note for media: Pooled photo opportunity at the beginning of the...

H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, on Tuesday met with Antony Blinken, US Secretary of State, in Washington....