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#Canada is disappointed with the sentencing of pro-democracy media figure Jimmy Lai today in #HongKong.
Mr. Lai is 78 years old and in poor health and we call for his immediate humanitarian release.

Canada will continue to support free and independent media worldwide.
February 9, 2026 at 6:51 PM
Secretary of State Sarai concludes International Development Week after engaging with communities across #Canada. He announced funding that will strengthen inclusive economic growth and help Canadian partners scale their impact at home and abroad. #IDW2026

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February 9, 2026 at 5:09 PM
Minister Anand meets with #Greenland’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and Research and #Denmark’s Minister for Foreign Affairs.

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Minister Anand meets with Greenland’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and Research and Denmark’s Minister for Foreign Affairs
The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, had a trilateral meeting with Vivian Motzfeldt, Greenland’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and Research, and Lars Løkke Rasmussen, Denmark’s Minis...
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February 9, 2026 at 2:11 PM
Canada’s consulate in Nuuk, #Greenland, is officially open!
Because what happens in the #Arctic matters to Canadians. It affects our #security, our #economy and our #climate.

A stronger presence means a stronger #North.
February 7, 2026 at 7:16 PM
Minister Sidhu is crossing the Pacific to attend #CIAC2026 in Singapore and visit Vietnam!

While there, he will help Canadian businesses grow in the Indo-Pacific region, strengthen trade and investment ties and showcase Canadian innovation.

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February 6, 2026 at 10:31 PM
Inclusive healthcare is a basic right. But in crisis areas, women face the steepest barriers to access care. Through partnerships in Burkina Faso, Canada supports strengthening access to #SRHR for women in humanitarian zones. #IDW2026
February 6, 2026 at 9:58 PM
Sharing the North and a building!

Canada’s new consulate in #Greenland is co-located with Iceland’s Consulate General. A great example of Arctic collaboration and northern teamwork in action!

Thank you, #Iceland!
February 6, 2026 at 9:11 PM
Canada is saddened by the horrific bombing of civilians who were at worship in Islamabad and offers its sincere condolences to the families of all the victims.

Canada stands with the people of Pakistan and condemns all acts of violence and terrorism.
February 6, 2026 at 8:47 PM
Canada and Greenland share the world’s longest maritime border, as well as centuries of connections across the Arctic.

Canada’s new consulate in Nuuk, Greenland, will bring us even closer, strengthening Canada’s partnerships with #Greenland and the Kingdom of #Denmark.
February 6, 2026 at 8:26 PM
Why does international development matter to Canada?

We asked students, professors and practitioners at @uottawa.ca — and their message was clear:

🌍 We live in a globalized world
🤝 What happens abroad affects us here
💡 Cooperation shapes our future

#IDW2026 #DevMatters
February 6, 2026 at 5:42 PM
Canada continues to call on all parties to respect their obligations under international humanitarian law. Rapid, unimpeded passage of humanitarian aid is essential to meet urgent needs. #IHL #SouthSudan
February 6, 2026 at 4:48 PM
Canada condemns ongoing strikes on humanitarian assets and facilities in #SouthSudan. Looting of relief supplies and strikes on medical facilities are unacceptable. Humanitarian workers and facilities are lifelines for civilians and must be protected.
#NotATarget
February 6, 2026 at 4:48 PM
Minister Anand to travel to #Denmark and #Greenland

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Minister Anand to travel to Denmark and Greenland
The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, will travel to Copenhagen, Denmark, and Nuuk, Greenland, from February 5 to 7, 2026.
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February 5, 2026 at 4:44 PM
Economic challenges don’t stop at borders and neither do opportunities. #Canada works with partners abroad to reduce #poverty, grow economies, and strengthen markets. Learn how global partnerships help drive shared prosperity and a more stable future for all. #EconomicDevelopment #IDW2026
February 5, 2026 at 4:30 PM
⚠️Last chance for #Canadian businesses to join the #B2B program for the #TeamCanadaTrade Mission to #SouthKorea!

Apply now to explore opportunities in key sectors and tap into new markets across the #IndoPacificRegion ⬇️
www.tradecommissioner.gc.ca/en/trade-eve...
February 4, 2026 at 4:39 PM
#Canada condemns #Russia’s repeated deadly strikes affecting civilians and infrastructure in #Ukraine, including a bus carrying miners, a maternity hospital, homes and energy infrastructure.

These strikes are reprehensible and must stop.
February 4, 2026 at 1:11 PM
Yesterday, Prime Minister Carney announced his intention to appoint Nathalie G. Drouin as #Canada’s Ambassador to #France and #Monaco and Bill Blair as Canada’s High Commissioner to the #UnitedKingdom.

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Prime Minister Carney announces upcoming diplomatic appointments
With their extensive careers in public service, Mr. Blair and Ms. Drouin have the proven expertise, judgement, and leadership to deepen Canada’s relationships with two of our closest and most reliable...
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February 3, 2026 at 8:58 PM
When one community is vulnerable, we all are. #Canada’s Technical Assistance Partnership (TAP) strengthened disaster preparedness in #Jamaica and #Dominica with training, AI mapping, tools, and specialized equipment.

For #IDW2026, we spoke with Head of Cooperation Shehryar Sarwar, watch⬇️
February 3, 2026 at 5:18 PM
#IDW2026 has officially begun!
Join Secretary of State Randeep Sarai and Parliamentary Secretary Yasir Naqvi in celebrating Prosperity through Partnership and the many ways Canadians work with global partners to build a more resilient world.
February 2, 2026 at 3:38 PM
#MexicoCity, #Guadalajara and #Monterrey are set to kick off one of the biggest events in 2026.

You guessed it: from February 15 to 20, #Canadian companies will participate in one of the largest Team Canada trade missions to date!
#TCTM

Learn more⬇️
https://ow.ly/RIos50Y6wC0
January 30, 2026 at 9:00 PM
We welcome the decision by #EU Member States to join #Canada in listing the IRGC as a terrorist entity. Collectively, we stand with the brave people of #Iran and condemn the continuous violations of their basic human rights.
January 30, 2026 at 8:24 PM
Just one week to go until to the #MilanoCortina2026 #Olympic Games kick off in #Italy!

#Canadians planning to attend should:
✔️check our travel advice and advisories
✔️sign up with the Registration of Canadians Abroad service
✔️plan their journey carefully

More advice ⬇️
travel.gc.ca/campaigns/ol...
January 30, 2026 at 6:50 PM
81 years in the making.

From opening our first embassies in 1944 to elevating our relationship to a comprehensive strategic partnership in 2025, #Canada and #Mexico are a significant economic alliance.

#TCTM2026 #Diplomacy #HistoryInTheMaking

www.tradecommissioner.gc.ca/en/market-in...
January 30, 2026 at 2:48 PM
#CanadaTradeMissions are an effective way to help #CanadianBusiness explore new export markets and grow their business.

#Exporting pays off: on average, #SME exporters generate more revenue than non-exporters.

#TradeDiversification

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www.tradecommissioner.gc.ca/en/trade-eve...
January 29, 2026 at 7:33 PM
Minister Anand joined #Nordic partners at the Nordic-Canadian #Arctic Symposium at the University of Ottawa to discuss key issues affecting the Arctic, including #security, #ClimateChange and adaptation and sustainable economic development.
January 29, 2026 at 5:24 PM