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During the week of the United Nations General Assembly, policy leaders, education innovators, and young changemakers in gender equity and climate justice fields will come together to tackle the current educational crisis at Rewrite the Future, an...

Better World Campaign President Peter Yeo issued the following statement on new polling results, as the 77th United Nations General Assembly convenes in New York City: "During a year when the impact of Russia's war in Ukraine has been felt throughout...

"SCO elements" and "international cooperation" are the salient features of the SCO Demonstration Area. This is eloquently illustrated by the data. The SCO Demonstration Area has held nearly 300 economic and trade dialogue events, established a...

Note: All times local National Capital Region, Canada Private meetings 10:00 a.m. The Prime Minister will deliver remarks in the House of Commons as part of a tribute to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. The Prime Minister will speak with the President...

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced that he and Their Excellencies the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, and Mr. Whit Fraser will travel to the United Kingdom on September 16, 2022, to attend the State Funeral...

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the International Day of Democracy: "Today, we join our allies and partners to mark the International Day of Democracy and reiterate our unwavering commitment to upholding...

As the warm days of summer vacation draw to a close, American children will once again feel the familiar anticipation of back-to-school rituals: new backpacks, the latest sneakers, school supplies, reuniting with classmates and teachers. But for...

For his first visits abroad since the COVID-19 pandemic, Chinese President Xi Jinping will be in both Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan and attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit. Experts said such visits not only demonstrate that China...

Argentina's Minister of the Economy, Sergio Massa, announced that following a week of meetings with U.S. officials and executives, he has made significant strides toward bolstering his country's economy, currently undergoing historically high...

Gunster Strategies Worldwide and British University in Georgia are partnering to help educate key decision-makers, upcoming leaders, and university students on how to use international advocacy to influence change....

According to a new cost analysis by the Federation for American Immigration Reform (FAIR), providing for the needs of illegal aliens who entered the country under President Biden adds an additional $20.4 billion annual burden on American taxpayers....

Chinese President Xi Jinping will attend the 22nd meeting of the Council of Heads of State of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) in the city of Samarkand, Uzbekistan, in his first foreign visit since the COVID-19 pandemic, and inject more...

Building on ideas published in the Palestinian press by Jerome Segal, at a press conference in Ramallah, fifty Palestinians from various parts of civil society, including one member of the PLO Executive Committee, and one from the PLO Central...

Shavkat Mirziyoyev, President of Uzbekistan, chair of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), sees the group's summit to be held later this week as a way to repair fraying international ties in the modern world....

There is an increase in the cost and complexity of adhering to anti-money laundering laws and sanctions in high-risk regions including in some lines of business. The flood of new government sanctions issued on Russia enterprises, additional...

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement to welcome the new Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Elizabeth Truss: "On behalf of the Government of Canada, I congratulate Elizabeth Truss on becoming Prime Minister of...

One Young World, the global community for young leaders, announces its 2022 cohort of 50 Peace Ambassadors to attend...

Sinn Féin Leader Mary Lou McDonald is travelling to California this weekend for a series of engagements.  During the visit, she will brief Governor Newsom, Speaker of the US House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi, and a number of state and...

Terry Duguid, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Environment and Climate Change, concluded a productive series of meetings at the G20 Joint Environment and Climate Ministers Meeting on August 31. The Parliamentary Secretary reaffirmed...

Today, the European Union opens its new office in San Francisco, California, a global centre for digital technology and innovation. The office will reinforce the EU's cooperation with the United States on digital diplomacy and strengthen the EU's...

The Government of Canada is committed to prioritizing the protection of the world's most vulnerable. As access to international protection remains a challenge, Canada will continue its commitment to ensure that those in need have clear pathways to...

A new Emerson College poll commissioned by the Association of Marshall Scholars finds that eighty percent of US residents view American and British leadership in NATO as "very" or "somewhat important" to global security. Respondents identified NATO...

Today, the Thailand Board of Investment (BOI) started accepting applications to the new 10-year Long-Term Resident Visa (LTR) which aims to attract investors, talent, remote workers and retirees to live, work or invest in Thailand....

The Committee for Economic Development, the public policy center of The Conference Board (CED), joins world leaders in mourning the passing of Mikhail Gorbachev, whose insightful and courageous leadership recognized that change was vital for the...

Over the last decade, China has witnessed tremendous changes, which could not have been achieved without the hard work of its people. There are many ways to record the last decade, but the story that, at times, leaves a mark on each person is surely...

EXCLUSIVE: In the latest episode of The Chris Cuomo Project, former New Mexico governor and U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Bill Richardson speaks with Chris about the current state of the Democratic Party and U.S. politics. Richardson's wide-ranging...

Human Appeal is highlighting the urgent need for donations to support aid for Pakistan, following unprecedented floods killing over 1000 people and displacing over 33 million.  A quarter of Pakistan is flooded and underwater, equal to the area of...

International NGO Human Appeal is highlighting the urgent need for donations to support aid for flood-stricken Pakistan, following unprecedented floods killing over 1000 people and displacing over 33 million.  A quarter of Pakistan is flooded and...

The Center for Humanitarian Technology (CFHT), a nonprofit providing technology and operations solutions to global humanitarian organizations at no cost, today announced its partnership with Zendesk. Together, CFHT and Zendesk are leveraging...

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, welcomed the Secretary General of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), Jens Stoltenberg, to Canada from August 24 to 26. With stops in Edmonton, Alberta, Cambridge Bay, Nunavut, and Cold Lake, Alberta,...

The EB-5 program is officially back in operation after several EB-5 industry stakeholders reached a settlement agreement with the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services ("USCIS") that safeguards EB-5 investors and re-authorizes previously...

Since the beginning of the war in Ukraine 6 months ago there have been more than 600 attacks on hospitals and clinics. 450 hospitals and clinics have been damaged or destroyed[1] and as a result, access to critical health care for the injured and...

Multiple EB-5 industry stakeholders have entered into a settlement agreement with the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services ("USCIS") that protects EB-5 investors and re-authorizes previously approved regional centers, effectively...

Safi Rauf, a former prisoner of the Taliban who put his medical career on hold to establish Human First Coalition with his brothers, held their first fundraiser at New York City's Metropolitan Pavilion on August 15, the one-year anniversary of the...

August 24 marks six months since Ukraine has been fighting for its freedom against Russia. Ukraine also happens to celebrate Independence Day on August 24. Due to the threat of shelling, all mass events are canceled for this day. But nothing can...

A delegation from the Republic of Chad in central Africa landed recently in Israel marking the first official visit from Chad to Israel since former Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu renewed diplomatic ties between the two countries for the first...

As Russia continues to weaponize energy in its illegal war with Ukraine, Canada is working with European partners to strengthen global energy security and accelerate the global clean energy transition. To these ends, Canada's allies in Europe have...

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, welcomed the Chancellor of Germany, Olaf Scholz, to Canada from August 21 to 23 to further strengthen our close partnership. With stops in Montréal, Quebec, Toronto, Ontario, and Stephenville, Newfoundland and...

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today participated in the virtual Summit for Heads of State and Government of the International Crimea Platform, where he announced new sanctions against supporters of the Russian regime, as well as additional...

The Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services, will travel to Aotearoa-New Zealand from August 22 to 28, 2022. Minister Hajdu will be accompanied by a delegation representing Indigenous Peoples in Canada for a visit that will reinforce...

World Energy, a carbon-net-zero solutions provider,...

Note: All times local Montréal, Quebec Private meetings. 6:00 p.m. The Deputy Prime Minister will welcome the Chancellor of Germany, Olaf Scholz, to Canada. Montréal-Trudeau International Airport Notes for media: Photo opportunity only.Media wishing...

Note: All times local Montréal, Quebec Private meetings. 6:00 p.m. The Deputy Prime Minister will welcome the Chancellor of Germany, Olaf Scholz, to Canada. Montréal-Trudeau International Airport Notes for media: Photo opportunity only.Media wishing...

International Medical Relief (IMR) signed an agreement to partner with LUX MED Group to strengthen humanitarian support for Ukrainian citizens who are suffering as a result of the armed conflict in Ukraine. IMR and LUX MED are...

Note: All times local Montréal, Quebec Private meetings. 6:00 p.m. The Deputy Prime Minister will welcome the Chancellor of Germany, Olaf Scholz, to Canada. Montréal-Trudeau International Airport Notes for media: Photo opportunity only.Media wishing...

Mayors from European cities travelled to Kyiv on Friday 19 August to sign a political agreement to support the sustainable rebuilding of Ukrainian cities. The agreement outlines plans to match rebuilding needs in Ukraine with capabilities of other...

Note: All times local Montréal, Quebec Private meetings. 6:00 p.m. The Deputy Prime Minister will welcome the Chancellor of Germany, Olaf Scholz, to Canada. Montréal-Trudeau International Airport Notes for media: Photo opportunity only.Media wishing...

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced that the Secretary General of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), Jens Stoltenberg, will travel to Canada from August 24 to 26, 2022. He will visit Edmonton, Alberta, Cambridge Bay,...

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on World Humanitarian Day: "Today, on World Humanitarian Day, we honour all the workers who selflessly put the needs of others before their own to deliver health care, food,...

Small businesses are at the heart of Canadian communities and are the engines that drive local economies. Their success is critical to accelerating inclusive growth that benefits everyone. The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of International Trade,...