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The year 2025 will be an important one for democracies worldwide: several dozen countries are due to hold national elections in a world profoundly transformed by artificial intelligence (AI). Recent cases ? notably in Romania, Brazil, Gabon and the...

Paris, France The Prime Minister will deliver remarks at Project Syndicate's Sustainable Artificial Intelligence and Energy session.           Note for media:               ?  Open coverage The Prime Minister will attend a reception hosted by the...

Paris, France The Prime Minister will participate in a roundtable discussion on artificial intelligence (AI) hosted by Canada's Ambassador to France and Monaco and Special Envoy to the European Union and Europe, Stéphane Dion. Note for media: ? ...

Yesterday, the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, federal Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, convened provincial and territorial Ministers of Agriculture to discuss several key areas of interest for Canada's agriculture sector in the current context...

After decades of atrocities committed by the Assad regime, its rule has come to an end, starting a new chapter for Syria. The Syrian people have endured unimaginable hardship, and during this period of transition, Canada will continue to stand by...

Since 2016, U.S. mills have added eight billion board feet of production capacity and produced 30 billion additional board feet of softwood lumber, more than offsetting the decline in unfairly traded Canadian imports.The increased U.S. capacity...

One day after meeting and having talks with visiting Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov and Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari in Beijing on Wednesday, Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Prime Minister of Thailand Paetongtarn Shinawatra and Sultan...

Greater Toronto Area, Ontario The Prime Minister will host the Canada-U.S. Economic Summit.      Notes for media: Open coverageMedia interested in participating can contact [email protected] for details.This document is also available at...

Today, the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, concluded his February 4?5 visit to Washington, D.C.   The Minister went to the U.S. capital to work to prevent tariff threats by highlighting the Team Canada...

Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec (CDPQ) announces a new program to encourage Québec companies to launch projects that increase productivity or to strategically pivot to new markets. The program is structured around CDPQ's three pillars of...

The Miyagi Prefectural Government in northeastern Japan invited ambassadors to Japan, representatives, and other officials from 11 countries/regions -- India, South Korea, Vietnam, Kuwait, Cambodia, Indonesia, Australia, France, Germany, Italy, and...

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced that he will travel to Paris, France, and to Brussels, Belgium, from February 8 to 12, 2025, to strengthen transatlantic co-operation and advance global progress on artificial intelligence (AI). In...

While the tariffs proposed by the United States have been paused for 30 days, this is an important opportunity to build a long-term prosperity agenda for Canada. One that is resilient, that breaks down barriers between provinces and territories, and...

Foreign ministers from Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia will speak February 6 at a National Press Club Newsmaker on the latest news and events happening in the Baltic region including its recent actions to disconnect from the Russian electricity grid, a...

MYGroup, a leading UK waste management and recycling company, is embarking on a pioneering sustainable textile production and manufacturing proof-of-concept in Sri Lanka, set to empower local communities while contributing to a socially and...

The National Association for Biomedical Research (NABR) commends the CITES Standing Committee's decision not to enact a trade suspension on long-tailed macaques (Macaca fascicularis) from Cambodia. This decision underscores the international...

The National Association for Biomedical Research (NABR) commends the CITES Standing Committee's decision not to enact a trade suspension on long-tailed macaques (Macaca fascicularis) from Cambodia. This decision underscores the international...

World leaders, Nobel Prize laureates, policymakers, youth leaders, and changemakers from 20 countries convened in Abu Dhabi for the Human Fraternity Majlis on Monday, as part of the celebration of the sixth anniversary of the signing of the Document...

In an era where governance, technology, and economic resilience define the future of nations, the World Governments Summit (WGS 2025), in its 12th edition, gathers the world's most influential leaders?from heads of state to tech visionaries?to shape...

The Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, will provide a keynote address and take part in a fireside chat at the Atlantic Council on the future of North American energy and resource collaboration. A media...

The Canadian Automotive Partnership Council (CAPC) held an emergency meeting to discuss the substantial threat posed on North America's automotive manufacturing industry by the potential introduction of 25 percent tariffs on Canadian goods. CAPC...

National Capital Region, Canada The Prime Minister will speak with the Amir of Qatar, His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani. The Prime Minister will speak with His Majesty King Abdullah II bin Al-Hussein of Jordan. The Prime Minister will...

WaterPower Canada strongly opposes the U.S. administration's decision to impose 10 per cent tariffs on Canadian electricity imports. The introduction of these tariffs will have significant consequences for people and businesses on both sides of the...

Global humanitarian aid charity Human Appeal today announces that its feature-length documentary film, Pot of Gold, has been officially selected to premiere at the world-renowned Manchester Film Festival. In partnership with Manchester-based Chief...

The Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, will provide a keynote address and take part in a fireside chat at the Atlantic Council on the future of North American energy and resource collaboration. A media...

Canada's aluminium industry finds unfortunate and highly disruptive the 25% tariffs announced by the US administration. "We are disappointed, but we were expecting this and are ready for it," said Jean Simard, President and CEO of the Aluminium...

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on International Development Week, which runs from February 2 to 8, 2025: "Today, as we mark the beginning of International Development Week, we reflect on Canada's efforts to...

Note: All times local National Capital Region, Canada The Prime Minister will chair the Cabinet meeting. The Prime Minister will host a virtual meeting with provincial and territorial premiers. The Prime Minister will speak with the President of...

Trade measures against unfairly traded Canadian lumber imports are strengthening domestic supply lines by maximizing long-term lumber output by U.S. workers to build U.S. homes.Since 2016, U.S. mills have added eight billion board feet of production...

Note: All times local National Capital Region, Canada The Prime Minister will chair the Cabinet meeting. The Prime Minister will host a virtual meeting with provincial and territorial premiers. The Prime Minister will speak with the President of...

The Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) strongly condemns new U.S. tariffs on Canadian products and warns of the severe consequences they will have on local economies across the country. "Municipalities are the backbone of the Canadian...

The 25% tariffs on Canadian products, announced by President Trump, are deeply disappointing and will hit small businesses hard on both sides of the border. It shouldn't have come to this....

In a preliminary victory for the U.S. industry, the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) decided on Friday, January 31, 2025, that there is a reasonable indication that the establishment of the domestic active anode has been materially retarded...

The World Bank and the Global Labor Market Conference (GLMC) have struck a new three-year partnership to shape labor regulation and policy into the middle of the 21st century.     GLMC already had a strategic Knowledge Partnership with the World...

Estonia has achieved a remarkable milestone by becoming the first nation to provide 100% digital government services, reflecting its commitment for innovation and efficiency in governance. Similarly in the MENA region, Saudi Arabia is making...

During the Mission 300 Africa Energy Summit, The Rockefeller Foundation announced an additional US$15.9 million to support the African Development Bank Group's (AfDB) and the World Bank Group's ambitious goal of providing access to electricity to 300...

Canada and Poland's relationship is steadfast, from our mutual commitment to transatlantic and energy security to our common pursuit of a more sustainable planet. Together, we stand united and determined to create a safer and more prosperous world...

Today, the Honourable Ruby Sahota, Minister of Democratic Institutions and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario, and the Honourable David McGuinty, Minister of Public Safety, issued the following...

Yevhenii Berezovskyi, a financial advisor of SENDS, played a pivotal role in a groundbreaking democracy development program aimed at fostering international cooperation and promoting innovative solutions to global challenges. The program brought...

As the United States prepares to commemorate its 250th anniversary in 2026, plans have taken shape for a monumental celebration in the Port of New York and New Jersey. Sail4th 250, the non-profit organization leading the charge, today revealed more...

Estonia marks a new era in citizen-centric governance by eliminating bureaucracy and achieving 100% digitalization of its government services with the addition of online divorce filing capability. Estonian citizens can now easily access all...

Sewa International, in response to the deadly wildfires in the Los Angeles area, has launched a fundraiser and has sent volunteers to deliver essential aid and coordinate efforts to address urgent needs. At least 28 people have died, nearly 22...

Kraków, Poland The Prime Minister will meet with Canadian Holocaust survivors of the Auschwitz Birkenau German Nazi Concentration and Extermination Camp. Note for media:     ?  Pooled photo opportunity at the beginning of the meeting O?wi?cim, Poland...

Today, the U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) announced its preliminary finding that Chinese producers have sold low-speed personal transportation vehicles (LSPTVs) into the United States at less than fair value, violating U.S. international...

Michael Gargiulo, CEO of VPN.com and former candidate for State Senate in Georgia, has been selected as a Cabinet-Level Advisor for President Donald J. Trump. This prestigious opportunity recognizes Gargiulo's leadership, business acumen, and...

As devastating wildfires rage across California, consuming neighborhoods from Malibu to Altadena, the HBCU Green Fund urges President Donald Trump to reconsider his decision to withdraw the United States from the Paris Climate Agreement as it sends a...

Girl Rising, the international nonprofit dedicated to advancing gender equity and quality education, has achieved a major milestone in Kenya: the official accreditation of RISE Kenya, its 24-week Life Skills and Gender Rights Education Curriculum by...

Open for four days on the iconic Promenade of Davos for the second consecutive year, the Belgium House was packed during the World Economic Forum 2025. Belgium therefore stood out in Davos, and the success of this Belgian showcase helped strengthen...

Open for four days on the iconic Promenade of Davos for the second consecutive year, the Belgium House was packed during the World Economic Forum 2025. Belgium therefore stood out in Davos, and the success of this Belgian showcase helped strengthen...

On January 27, 1945, Allied forces liberated the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration and extermination camp. As the largest camp under Hitler's regime, it became one of the most important symbols of the Holocaust ? the genocide that killed six million...