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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...

Tokyo again topped 2ThinkNow's list of the world's most innovative cities on Thursday, ahead of past winners London and New York. The Japanese capital repeated its 2021 feat, with the same placings as first managed in 2018. To be a winning city...

Education Cannot Wait (ECW) Executive Director Yasmine Sherif announced today that ECW intends to expand its investments in Colombia. ECW's support to the current Multi-Year Resilience Programme exceeds US$12 million, and the Fund has allocated an...

A ceremony for the launch of the bureau was held in the presidential palace in Tegucigalpa on Tuesday. The event was attended by nearly 100 people, including Honduran minister-level officials in media and communication field,...

Democracy is facing unprecedented challenges around the world. Since the first Summit for Democracy, in December 2021, we have witnessed Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine ? one of the greatest threats to democracy of our time ? and rising...

Results for Development (R4D) ? a global nonprofit working to improve health care, education and nutrition in low- and middle-income countries ? has published a suite of tools and resources to help donors and other international development...

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 attack Saturday against Indian journalist Lalit K. Jha of the Press Trust of India,...

At around 11 am on March 23, 2013, all eyes were on the podium at the Moscow State Institute of International Relations as the world attentively awaited an important speech that was to be delivered. It was Xi Jinping's first important speech during...

Hosted by the State Council Information Office of China, organized by Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, China Media Group and China International Communications Group, the Second International Forum on "Democracy: The Shared Human Values" was held...

China's diplomacy has pressed the "accelerate button" and sounded the clarion call in the spring of 2023 with a series of major diplomatic activities that bring positive changes to a world in turbulence. Experts said that China has formally started...

A report from People's Daily: "What kind of a world we should build and how to build it" is a profound topic facing mankind as changes of the world, of the times and of history are unfolding in ways like never before and the world has entered a...

Recognizing China for its support during the pandemic, the Senate of the Dominican Republic recently presented China with an award. The Senate's Vice President Santiago Zorrilla said at the award ceremony that the Dominican Republic will always...

The Italian Milling Industry Association (ITALMOPA) hosted nearly 50 Italian dignitaries and U.S. food industry leaders at a March 7, 2023, dinner to celebrate its Pure Flour from Europe program. Co-funded by the European Union, ITALMOPA's program...

A report from People's Daily: "What kind of a world we should build and how to build it" is a profound topic facing mankind as changes of the world, of the times and of history are unfolding in ways like never before and the world has entered a...

Recognizing China for its support during the pandemic, the Senate of the Dominican Republic recently presented China with an award. The Senate's Vice President Santiago Zorrilla said at the award ceremony that the Dominican Republic will always...

Canada and the United States celebrate our progress under the Roadmap for a Renewed U.S.-Canada Partnership over the past two years and reaffirm our historic alliance, steadfast friendship, and commitment to overcome the daunting challenges of today...

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, welcomed the President of the United States of America, Joe Biden, to Canada from March 23 to 24 to continue building on our historic partnership and close friendship to make life better for people on both sides of...

The International Center for Peace Studies hosted a panel discussion: Kashmir - From Turmoil to Transformation: perspectives from the ground, on March 23 at the National Press Club in Washington, DC. Mr. Mir Junaid, President of the Jammu and Kashmir...

Note: All times local Ottawa, Ontario Private meetings. 11:45 a.m. The Deputy Prime Minister will join the Prime Minister for an expanded bilateral meeting with the President of the United States of America, Joe Biden. Note for media: Pooled photo...

Note: All times local National Capital Region, Canada 11:05 a.m. The Prime Minister will welcome the President of the United States of America, Joe Biden, to Parliament Hill. Note for media: Pooled coverage11:15 a.m. The Prime Minister will attend...

Note: All times local Ottawa, Ontario Private meetings. 11:45 a.m. The Deputy Prime Minister will join the Prime Minister for an expanded bilateral meeting with the President of the United States of America, Joe Biden. Note for media: Pooled photo...

Note: All times local National Capital Region, Canada 11:05 a.m. The Prime Minister will welcome the President of the United States of America, Joe Biden, to Parliament Hill. Note for media: Pooled coverage11:15 a.m. The Prime Minister will attend...

"It is with great pride that we have welcomed President Biden and Dr. Biden to Canada this afternoon. Canada's history is interwoven with that of our closest neighbour?as partners and allies in the face of a world filled with challenges, complexities...

On March 23, 2023, the Governments of Ethiopia and the Netherlands announced their endorsement of Nedamco Africa's ground-breaking initiative to improve water management for over ten million people in the metropolitan area of Addis Ababa. The...

As Russia continues its illegal and unjustifiable invasion of Ukraine, Canada will remain steadfast in its support for those who have been forced to flee. This includes helping people find a temporary safe haven in Canada and providing them with the...

A report from People's Daily:During his three-day visit to Russia starting on March 20, Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin had sincere, friendly and fruitful talks on the bilateral ties and major regional and...

The following is a joint statement from National Association of Manufacturers President and CEO Jay Timmons and Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters President and CEO Dennis Darby on the occasion of the first official visit of U.S. President Joe Biden...

The Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, will make an announcement regarding updates to immigration measures for Ukrainians in response to Russia's illegal and unjustifiable invasion of Ukraine. Date: Wednesday...

The Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, will make an announcement regarding updates to immigration measures for Ukrainians in response to Russia's illegal and unjustifiable invasion of Ukraine. Date: Wednesday...

China-Russia relations have been injected with more substance as a new chapter for bilateral ties has been launched after Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Moscow on Monday to meet with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin.   Terming the...

Washington, D.C.-based incubator, Halcyon concluded a week-long program in Abu Dhabi this week with a cohort of 28 founders representing the region's most promising impact-driven businesses. This year's cohort marks the second year of Halcyon's...

The Government of Canada is taking action to keep our democracy strong and stable, ensure our electoral system is safe from outside threats, and uphold Canadians' trust in our democratic institutions. The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today...

The Milton Friedman Institute for Research in Economics (Italy) published a study on March 20th about a new, emerging type of opposition in the Russian political establishment as the conflict in Ukraine drags on and tensions in society grow....

From March 14th to 19th, 7,000 people in the fields of politics, legal profession and religion, education, media, women and youth joined Heavenly Culture, World Peace, Restoration of Light (HWPL) for its 7th Annual Commemoration of the Declaration of...