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October 2023 - Canada Special Weapons News
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- Address by Minister Joly on Canadian Diplomacy Amidst Geopolitical Uncertainty Canada 30 Oct 2023
- Minister Ng meets with Yoko Kamikawa, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan Canada 28 Oct 2023
- Canada to match donations for humanitarian response in Gaza and West Bank Canada 27 Oct 2023 -- Canada continues to actively advocate for humanitarian pauses and the rapid, sustained and unimpeded access of essential humanitarian relief to Palestinian civilians in Gaza and the West Bank.
- Canada allocates funding for partners responding to urgent needs stemming from the crisis in Gaza Strip, West Bank, Israel and neighbouring areas Canada 25 Oct 2023 -- Today, the Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of International Development, announced that Canada is allocating an initial $10 million in funding for humanitarian assistance to address urgent needs stemming from the crisis in the Gaza Strip, the West Bank, Israel and neighbouring areas.
- Canada provides additional humanitarian assistance funding in response to Nagorno-Karabakh crisis Canada 25 Oct 2023 -- Canada is deeply concerned by the refugee crisis in Armenia as more than a hundred thousand individuals have fled from Nagorno-Karabakh.
- Canada Admits Nearly 40,000 Afghans, Willing to Take More VOA 25 Oct 2023 -- Canada is on the brink of fulfilling its commitment to accept 40,000 Afghans before the end of this year.
- US, allies hold naval exercise in South China Sea Radio Free Asia 25 Oct 2023 -- Warships from the United States, Japan, Australia, Canada and New Zealand took part earlier this week in a multilateral exercise following a recent spat between China and the Philippines in the South China Sea.
- India Resumes Canadian Visa Services VOA 25 Oct 2023 -- India has decided to resume visa services for Canadians after suspending them in September amid recent frosty diplomatic relations, India's High Commission in Ottawa announced Wednesday.
- His Majesty's Canadian Ship Moncton departs for Operation CARIBBE Canada 24 Oct 2023 -- Today, His Majesty's Canadian Ship (HMCS) Moncton departs its home port of Halifax, Nova Scotia for a six-week deployment on Operation CARIBBE in the Caribbean Sea and Atlantic Ocean.
- Rapid Response Mechanism Canada detects Spamouflage campaign targeting Members of Parliament Canada 23 Oct 2023 -- Global Affairs Canada's (GAC) Rapid Response Mechanism (RRM) Canada has detected a 'Spamouflage' campaign connected to the People's Republic of China. Beginning in early August 2023 and accelerating in scale over the September long-weekend, a bot network left thousands of comments in English and French on the Facebook and X/Twitter accounts of Canadian Members of Parliaments (MPs).
- Statement by ministers Joly and Hussen on initial delivery of humanitarian aid to Gaza Canada 22 Oct 2023 -- The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and the Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of International Development, today issued the following statement:
- Statement from the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Armed Forces on the recent strike at al-Ahli hospital in Gaza Canada 21 Oct 2023 -- Analysis conducted independently by the Canadian Forces Intelligence Command indicates with a high degree of confidence that Israel did not strike the al-Ahli hospital on 17 October 2023.
- Statement from the Minister of National Defence regarding the explosion at Al Ahli Arab Hospital on October 17, 2023 Canada 21 Oct 2023
- Canada provides additional funding for humanitarian assistance in Gaza Strip and neighbouring areas Canada 21 Oct 2023 -- Today, the Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of International Development, announced that Canada is providing $50 million in funding for humanitarian assistance to address acute needs of Palestinians in the Gaza Strip and neighbouring areas, while ensuring that none of the money goes into the hands of Hamas. This funding will help provide food, water, emergency medical assistance, protection services and other life-saving assistance.
- Canada provides update on assisted departures out of Israel, the West Bank and the Gaza Strip Canada 21 Oct 2023 -- Today, the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs provided an update on assisted departures out of Israel, the West Bank and the Gaza Strip.
- Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks with Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia His Highness Mohammed bin Salman Prime Minister of Canada 20 Oct 2023 -- Today, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau spoke with the Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia, His Highness Mohammed bin Salman.
- Parity in Canadian diplomatic presence in India India MEA 20 Oct 2023 -- We have seen the Statement by the Government of Canada on October 19 regarding Canadian diplomatic presence in India.
- Departure of Canadian Diplomats from India US Dept. of State 20 Oct 2023 -- We are concerned by the departure of Canadian diplomats from India, in response to the Indian government's demand of Canada to significantly reduce its diplomatic presence in India.
- Minister Blair officially accepts delivery of first new Armoured Combat Support Vehicles for the Canadian Army Canada 19 Oct 2023 -- Today, the Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of National Defence, and General Wayne Eyre, Chief of the Defence Staff, visited Garrison Petawawa where the first four new Armoured Combat Support Vehicles (ACSVs) were officially accepted by the Canadian Army.
- Statement on expulsion of Canadian diplomats by the Government of India Canada 19 Oct 2023 -- The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship today issued the following statement:
- Canada Sanctions Nine More People, Six TV Stations For Attempts to Destabilize Moldova RFE/RL 18 Oct 2023 -- Canada has sanctioned nine more individuals and six television stations involved in actions to destabilize Moldova and to facilitate Russia's war in Ukraine.
- Canada announces additional sanctions against Russian collaborators in Moldova Canada 17 Oct 2023 -- The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced that Canada is imposing sanctions against Russian collaborators in Moldova under the Special Economic Measures (Moldova) Regulations.
- Canada warned of risky consequences after repeating provocative close-in recon on China's doorstep Global Times 17 Oct 2023 -- Once again, Canada has exaggerated the interception of a Canadian surveillance plane by Chinese fighter jets, calling it "reckless," while Chinese military experts noted on Tuesday that it is simply another attempt by Canada to distort the facts. They also warned that if Canada continues to play along with the US "Indo-Pacific" strategy of frequently provoking China, it could lead to higher risk of a mishap or actual conflict.
- Canada says Chinese fighter jets 'dangerously' intercepted aircraft Radio Free Asia 17 Oct 2023 -- Canadian Defense Minister Bill Blair has accused China of conducting a "dangerous and reckless" interception of a Canadian surveillance aircraft.
- Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks with President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy Prime Minister of Canada 16 Oct 2023 -- Today, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau spoke with the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
- Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks with President of Egypt Abdel Fattah el-Sisi Prime Minister of Canada 16 Oct 2023
- Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks with Emir of Qatar His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani Prime Minister of Canada 16 Oct 2023 -- Today, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau spoke with the Emir of Qatar, His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, about the situation in the Middle East.
- Minister Joly speaks with Minister Riad Malki of the Palestinian Authority Canada 14 Oct 2023
- Minister Joly meets with Jordanian Foreign Affairs Minister Canada 14 Oct 2023
- Statement by the Prime Minister on the humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip Prime Minister of Canada 14 Oct 2023
- Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks with President of the Palestinian Authority Mahmoud Abbas Prime Minister of Canada 13 Oct 2023 -- Today, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau spoke with the President of the Palestinian Authority, Mahmoud Abbas.
- Prime Minister Trudeau convenes the Incident Response Group to discuss Hamas' attacks against Israel and the assisted departures of Canadian citizens Prime Minister of Canada 13 Oct 2023 -- Today, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau convened the Incident Response Group with ministers and senior officials to discuss the situation in the Middle East, Canadian consular support, and the ongoing assisted departure of Canadian citizens, permanent residents, and eligible family members from the region.
- Government of Canada provides funding for humanitarian assistance in response to worsening conditions in Israel, West Bank and Gaza Strip Canada 12 Oct 2023 -- Today, the Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of International Development, announced that Canada is providing an initial $10 million in funding for humanitarian assistance in response to recent appeals from experienced and trusted humanitarian partners to address urgent needs stemming from the crisis in Israel, West Bank and the Gaza Strip.
- Statement of the G7 and Australia on Actions Taken to Enforce Price Caps for Seaborne Russian-Origin Oil and Petroleum Products US Treasury 12 Oct 2023
- Minister of National Defence Bill Blair concludes productive visit to Belgium for Ukraine Defense Contact Group and NATO Defence Ministers' Meetings Canada 12 Oct 2023 -- Today, the Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of National Defence, concluded a productive visit to Brussels, Belgium, where he participated in the 16th United States-led Ukraine Defense Contact Group (UDCG) meeting and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Defence Ministers' Meeting (DMM).
- Government of Canada helping Canadians affected by crisis in Israel, West Bank and Gaza Strip Canada 11 Oct 2023 -- The situation in Israel and the West Bank and the Gaza Strip remains volatile and is deteriorating rapidly. Canada's missions in the region are actively monitoring the situation and working with partners and like-minded governments, as well as with the international community, to address the situation.
- Six Countries Participating in Samasama Joint Navy Drills With Philippines - Reports Sputnik 10 Oct 2023 -- The navies of Australia, Canada, France, Japan and the United Kingdom are taking part in Day 2 of the US-Philippine joint sea exercise Samasama 2023, while Indonesia and New Zealand are attending as observers, The Manila Times reported on Tuesday.
- Chinese Dissident Receives Asylum in Canada After Fleeing China VOA 10 Oct 2023 -- A Chinese dissident who was stranded in the transit area of a Taiwanese airport has arrived in Canada after Ottawa granted him asylum — but some observers say his path to safety, including stops in Laos, Thailand, and Taiwan, reflects the growing hardship that Chinese activists face when they try to leave China.
- Statement by the Prime Minister on attacks against Israel Prime Minister of Canada 08 Oct 2023
- Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks with President of the United Arab Emirates His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan Prime Minister of Canada 08 Oct 2023 -- Today, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau spoke with the President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
- Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks with Prime Minister of Israel Benjamin Netanyahu Prime Minister of Canada 08 Oct 2023 -- Today, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau spoke with the Prime Minister of Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu.
- PM call with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of Canada: 6 October 2023 Gov.UK 06 Oct 2023
- US wary of potential 'to reduce contact' with India over Delhi-Ottawa row: Report Press TV 06 Oct 2023 -- The US ambassador to India has reportedly told his team that Washington may "need to reduce contact" with New Delhi's officials, US media reported.
- Prime Minister Justin Trudeau participates in a meeting with President of the United States of America Joe Biden and other world leaders on Russia and the situation in Ukraine Prime Minister of Canada 03 Oct 2023 -- Today, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau spoke with the President of the United States of America, Joe Biden; the Chancellor of Germany, Olaf Scholz; the Prime Minister of Italy, Giorgia Meloni; the Prime Minister of Japan, Kishida Fumio; the President of Poland, Andrzej Duda; the President of Romania, Klaus Iohannis; the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Rishi Sunak; the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen; the President of the European Council, Charles Michel; the Secretary General of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, Jens Stoltenberg; and the Minister of Foreign Affairs of France, Catherine Colonna, in a call convened by President Biden.
- Lithuania and Canada will from now on pursue a closer military cooperation, says Minister of National Defence A. Anušauskas Lithuania MND 03 Oct 2023 -- October 3, Minister of National Defence Arvydas Anušauskas had a meeting with the first Ambassador of Canada accredited to Lithuania HE Jeanette Sautner. Minister praised the intensified cooperation between Lithuania and Canada, especially in security and defence, discussed Canada's contribution to the NATO Force Integration Unit in Lithuania, engagement in Baltic Defence College activities, joint training and exercises.
- Talks between the International Coordination and Response Group and Iran regarding accountability for the downing of Flight PS752 Canada 03 Oct 2023 -- "Canada, Sweden, Ukraine and the United Kingdom, members of the International Coordination and Response Group for the victims of Flight PS752 today issued the following joint statement:
- India Demands That Canada Withdraw Some 40 Diplomats by October 10 - Reports Sputnik 03 Oct 2023 -- India has demanded that Canada repatriate roughly 40 diplomats from the country by October 10, following Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's remark that New Delhi may have been linked to the murder of a Sikh independence activist in Canada, media reported, citing people familiar with the demand.
- India Orders Canada to Remove Diplomats VOA 03 Oct 2023 -- India has ordered Canada to remove 41 of its 62 diplomats in the country, a Canadian official, speaking on the condition of anonymity, said Tuesday.
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