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May 2023 - Canada Special Weapons News
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- Global Affairs Canada engages international partners on Myanmar sanctions efforts Canada 27 May 2023
- Defence Minister Anita Anand announces military aid for Ukraine at the twelfth meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group Canada 25 May 2023 -- Today, the Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of National Defence, and General Wayne Eyre, Chief of the Defence Staff, participated via video link in the twelfth Ukraine Defense Contact Group (UDCG) meeting, hosted by United States Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III.
- Canada, Saudi Arabia restore full diplomatic relations People's Daily 25 May 2023 -- Canada and Saudi Arabia have decided to restore diplomatic relations and appoint new ambassadors, Global Affairs Canada, which manages the country's diplomatic and consular relations, said in a statement on Wednesday.
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs Announces Restoration of Diplomatic Relations between Saudi Arabia, Canada to Previous State on the Basis of Mutual Respect and Common Interests SPA 24 May 2023 -- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs announces that, in the light of what has been discussed between His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, and The Right Honorable Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada on the sidelines of the summit of Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Forum in Bangkok on November 18th 2022, and the desire of both sides to restore diplomatic relations between the two countries on the basis of mutual respect, and common interests; it has been decided to restore the level of diplomatic relations with Canada to its previous state.
- Canada and Saudi Arabia Agree to Restore Diplomatic Ties Sputnik 24 May 2023 -- Canada and Saudi Arabia have agreed to restore their diplomatic ties and appoint ambassadors, ending the fallout from a 2018 row, Global Affairs said on Wednesday.
- Canada strengthens economic security with Republic of Korea and advances Indo-Pacific Strategy with Philippines Canada 22 May 2023 -- The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today successfully concluded her visits to Seoul, Republic of Korea (Korea), from May 16 to 17, and Manila, Philippines, from May 18 to 21.
- Prime Minister Justin Trudeau meets with President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy Prime Minister of Canada 21 May 2023
- President of Ukraine met with Prime Minister of Canada in Hiroshima President of Ukraine 21 May 2023
- Prime Minister Justin Trudeau meets with President of Brazil Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva Prime Minister of Canada 21 May 2023
- Zelenskyy Addresses G7 as Leaders Increase Pressure on Russia VOA 21 May 2023 -- In Hiroshima, Japan, the Group of Seven industrial powers Sunday convened the summit's working session on the war in Ukraine, guest starring Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
- Zelenskyy Meets Leaders in Hiroshima as G7 Agrees on F-16s for Ukraine VOA 20 May 2023 -- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in Hiroshima, Japan, Saturday afternoon to participate in the Group of Seven leaders' summit — the farthest he has been outside of his war-torn country since Russia's invasion began in February last year.
- G7 Leaders Urge China To 'Press Russia' To Withdraw From Ukraine RFE/RL 20 May 2023 -- The leaders of the Group of Seven (G7) leading economies have urged China to "press Russia" to end its invasion of Ukraine and withdraw its forces from Ukrainian territory.
- G7 Hiroshima Leaders' Communiqué The White House 20 May 2023
- G7 Communique Amps Up Pressure on China, Russia VOA 20 May 2023 -- The Group of Seven industrial powers Saturday amplified its denunciation of China's rising military and economic security threats, while urging Beijing to press Russia to stop its military aggression and withdraw its troops from Ukraine.
- G7 Agrees on Ukraine Jets, China 'Economic Coercion' Statement VOA 20 May 2023 -- The United States and its allies are planning to provide Ukraine with F-16 fighter jets and train Ukrainian pilots to fly them, the White House said Friday, a turnaround from President Joe Biden's monthslong refusal of requests from his Ukrainian counterpart, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, for the aircraft.
- Prime Minister Justin Trudeau meets with Prime Minister of the Cook Islands Mark Brown Prime Minister of Canada 20 May 2023
- Prime Minister Justin Trudeau meets with United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres Prime Minister of Canada 20 May 2023
- Prime Minister Justin Trudeau meets with European Council President Charles Michel Prime Minister of Canada 20 May 2023
- Prime Minister Justin Trudeau meets with President of Indonesia Joko Widodo Prime Minister of Canada 20 May 2023
- Prime Minister Justin Trudeau meets with Prime Minister of Vietnam Pham Minh Chinh Prime Minister of Canada 20 May 2023
- Prime Minister announces new sanctions in support of Ukraine and funding for nuclear safety and security Prime Minister of Canada 19 May 2023 -- Canada stands shoulder-to-shoulder with Ukraine as it defends itself in the face of Russia's war of aggression, and we will continue to support the Ukrainian people for as long as it takes.
- Canada joins Register of Damage for Ukraine Canada 17 May 2023 -- Canada is working alongside its international partners to hold Russia to account as it continues to attack Ukraine's territorial integrity and the rules-based international order.
- Trudeau says Canada ready to partner with S Korea against North Press TV 17 May 2023 -- Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has pledged his country's military commitment to South Korea's hostile campaign against North Korea, joining the US-led alliance of surging assertiveness in the Asia-Pacific region.
- Canadian Armed Forces donate $6.5 million in equipment to the Lebanese Armed Forces Canada 16 May 2023 -- On April 26 2023, the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) and the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) held a ceremony in Beirut, Lebanon, where $6.5 million in non-lethal equipment was donated to the LAF.
- Arctic Council Statement on the Occasion of the Thirteenth Meeting of the Arctic Council Canada 12 May 2023
- Canada's statement on escalation between Israel and Gaza Canada 12 May 2023
- Statement from the Minister of National Defence on the 65th Anniversary of the Creation of NORAD Canada 12 May 2023 -- The Minister of National Defence, the Honourable Anita Anand, issued the following statement today to recognize the 65th anniversary of the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD):
- Canada's accusation of China's interference in others' internal affairs is akin to 'a thief crying stop thief': Chinese Embassy in Canada Global Times 11 May 2023 -- Canada's accusation of China's interference in others' internal affairs is akin to "a thief crying sop thief," the Chinese Embassy in Canada said on Thursday, urging Canada to stop attacking China but reflect on its own interference of others' domestic affairs after the country expelled a Chinese diplomat and kept hyping "Chinese interference."
- Canadian Armed Forces to train Ukrainian junior officers in Latvia Canada 10 May 2023 -- Today, Defence Minister Anita Anand welcomed the Minister of Defence of Latvia, Ms. Ināra Mūrniece, to Ottawa. During the visit, Minister Anand reaffirmed Canada's commitment to Latvia's security. Approximately 800 Canadian Armed Forces members are currently deployed to Latvia, where Canada has served as Framework Nation of the NATO enhanced Forward Presence Battle Group Latvia since 2017.
- Canada on Track to Host Largest Afghan Resettlement Program VOA 09 May 2023 -- The government of Canada says it is determined to reach its target of admitting at least 40,000 Afghan refugees by the end of the year.
- China, Canada in tit-for-tat expulsions of diplomats over interference report Radio Free Asia 09 May 2023 -- China expelled a Canadian diplomat in Shanghai on Tuesday, a day after Ottawa announced it would expel a Chinese diplomat accused of trying to intimidate a Canadian politician.
- China urges Canada to stop its erroneous action: spokesperson People's Daily 10 May 2023 -- China urges Canada to stop its ill-founded and erroneous action which has seriously harmed the lawful rights and interests of Chinese diplomatic and consular personnel, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said on Tuesday.
- China says reciprocal expulsion of Canadian diplomat 'just and necessary' Press TV 09 May 2023 -- China has expelled a Canadian diplomat in a tit-for-tat move after Canada declared a Chinese envoy 'persona non grata' over allegations he was involved in efforts to intimidate a Canadian politician.
- China Expels Canadian Diplomat in Tit-for-Tat Measure After Zhao Expulsion Sputnik 09 May 2023 -- China has been accused by the Canadian government of trying to influence its politicians and elections.
- China takes necessary, legitimate countermeasure against Canada's unreasonable expulsion of diplomat Global Times 09 May 2023 -- China and Canada are engaged in a rare, high-profile diplomatic row as Beijing declared a consul of the Consulate General of Canada in Shanghai as "persona non grata" on Tuesday and asked the Canadian diplomat to leave China before May 13, a necessary and legitimate countermeasure in response to the unreasonable move by the Canadian side of hyping "China's interference" and expelling a Chinese diplomat.
- China declares a Canadian diplomat in Shanghai as "persona non grata" in countermeasure Global Times 09 May 2023 -- In response to Canada's unreasonable expulsion of a Chinese diplomat, the Chinese Foreign Ministry announced on Tuesday that consul of the Consulate General of Canada in Shanghai as "persona non grata" and has asked the Canadian diplomat to leave China before May 13.
- Canada Expels Chinese Diplomat VOA 09 May 2023 -- Canada has expelled a Chinese diplomat accused of attempting to intimidate a Canadian lawmaker who has been critical of Beijing.
- China strongly condemns, lodges solemn protest and vows to take countermeasure as Canada expels Chinese diplomat Global Times 09 May 2023 -- China strongly condemned and firmly opposed the Canadian side declaring a Chinese diplomat as "persona non grata" expelling the diplomat on Monday, which serious violates international law and basic principles of international relations, as well as relevant bilateral agreements between China and Canada, the Chinese Embassy in Canada said. It also vowed to take resolute countermeasures.
- Canada is a reliable friend and ally of Poland Republic of Poland 08 May 2023 -- Canada is a reliable friend and ally of Poland. Our countries have a long history of cooperation. Canada was the first country to support Poland's NATO membership. (...) Today, we work together to support Ukraine and to strengthen security on NATO's eastern flank" Deputy Prime Minister Mariusz Blaszczak said after meeting with Canadian Defense Minister Anita Anand.
- Minister Anand and Deputy Prime Minister Błaszczak Reaffirm Strength of Canada-Poland Defence Relationship Canada 08 May 2023 -- Today, Defence Minister Anita Anand welcomed her Polish counterpart, Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Mariusz Błaszczak, to Ottawa for a bilateral meeting.
- Exercise MAPLE RESOLVE 23: Canadians and allies build military readiness during challenging field training exercise Canada 08 May 2023 -- From May 8 until May 22, 2023, approximately 2,500 Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) and partner military personnel will take part in Exercise MAPLE RESOLVE 23 in Wainwright, Alberta.
- PM meeting with Prime Minister Trudeau of Canada: 6 May 2023 Gov.UK 06 May 2023
- Prime Minister Justin Trudeau meets with Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Rishi Sunak Prime Minister of Canada 06 May 2023
- Canada Accuses China of Intimidating Politician, Summons Ambassador VOA 05 May 2023 -- China's Foreign Ministry on Friday angrily protested a Canadian intelligence report that asserted Chinese diplomats tried to intimidate a Canadian member of parliament for his criticism of Bejing.
- Canada welcomes release of report by Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe on deportation of Ukrainian children Canada 04 May 2023
- Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks with President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen Prime Minister of Canada 04 May 2023 -- Today, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau spoke with the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen.
- China has no interest in interfering in Canada's internal affairs: Chinese FM Global Times 04 May 2023 -- China never has any interest in interfering in Canada's internal affairs, the Chinese Foreign Ministry said on Thursday, after a Canadian lawmaker called on the Canadian government to expel a Chinese diplomat accused of having sought to "intimidate" him and his family in Hong Kong region over the lawmaker's criticisms of China.
- Canada provides humanitarian assistance funding for Sudan and neighbouring countries Canada 03 May 2023 -- Canada is deeply concerned by the conflict in Sudan and its humanitarian impact on the country's population and those living in neighbouring countries already struggling as a result of poverty, violence, food insecurity and climate change.
- Prime Minister Trudeau speaks with President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy Prime Minister of Canada 01 May 2023 -- Today, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau spoke with the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
- Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks with the President of Djibouti, Ismaïl Omar Guelleh Prime Minister of Canada 01 May 2023 -- Yesterday, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau spoke with the President of Djibouti, Ismaïl Omar Guelleh, about the situation in Sudan.
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