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April 2024 - Canada Special Weapons News
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- India strongly protests 'Khalistan' slogans at a public event attended by Canadian leaders India MEA 29 Apr 2024 -- The Canadian Deputy High Commissioner was today summoned to the Ministry of External Affairs with regard to the raising of separatist slogans on 'Khalistan' at an event which was being personally addressed by the Prime Minister of Canada.
- Iran condemns new sanctions by US, Britain and Canada Press TV 27 Apr 2024 -- Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman has denounced the latest sanctions the United States, Britain and Canada slapped against a number of Iranian individuals and firms, stressing that such moves could by no means undermine the Iranian government and nation's determination.
- Minister Blair announces additional military assistance for Ukraine at the 21st meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group Canada 26 Apr 2024 -- Today, the Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of National Defence, participated in the 21st Ukraine Defense Contact Group (UDCG) meeting, hosted by United States Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III. The meeting was held virtually on the two-year anniversary of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group and brought together representatives from more than 50 countries.
- Joint Statement from the Leaders of the United States, Argentina, Austria, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Colombia, Denmark, France, Germany, Hungary, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Spain, Thailand, and the United Kingdom Calling for the Release of the Hostages Held in Gaza The White House 25 Apr 2024
- Canada imposes further sanctions against Iran Canada 25 Apr 2024 -- Today, the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, announced that Canada is imposing additional sanctions against Iran under the Special Economic Measures (Iran) Regulations.
- Backgrounder: Canada imposes further sanctions against Iran Canada 25 Apr 2024 -- Effective immediately, Canada is imposing sanctions against Iran by listing two individuals and two entities that are part of Islamic Republic of Iran in response to Iran's continued grave breaches of international peace and security, which result in serious international crises.
- G7 Italy 2024 Foreign Ministers' Statement on the Situation in the Middle East US Dept. of State 19 Apr 2024 -- The text of the following statement was released by the G7 foreign ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States of America and the High Representative of the European Union.
- G7 Italy 2024 Foreign Ministers' Statement on Steadfast Support for Ukraine US Dept. of State 19 Apr 2024 -- The text of the following statement was released by the G7 foreign ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States of America and the High Representative of the European Union.
- Joint Statement on the Islamic Republic of Iran's Attack on the State of Israel Australia DFAT 18 Apr 2024 -- The Permanent Representatives of the United States, Albania, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Ecuador, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Moldova, Monaco, Montenegro, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Federated States of Micronesia, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Poland, Portugal, the Republic of Korea, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Ukraine, and the United Kingdom to the United Nations issued the following joint statement condemning the Islamic Republic of Iran's attack on the State of Israel:
- Canada joins NATO air munitions initiative NATO 17 Apr 2024 -- Canada has joined NATO's Air Battle Decisive Munitions (ABDM) framework, which reduces the costs and delivery times of ammunition.
- HMCS Max Bernays arrives in its new homeport Esquimalt, British Columbia Canada 15 Apr 2024 -- Today, His Majesty's Canadian Ship (HMCS) Max Bernays arrived in its new homeport in Esquimalt, British Columbia.
- Canada provides funding for Sudan and neighbouring countries at international conference in Paris to address humanitarian crisis Canada 15 Apr 2024 -- The conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Sudan has reached the one-year mark with no end in sight, resulting in a grave breach of international peace and security and gross and systematic violations of human rights.
- Canada provides funding for Sudan and neighbouring countries at international conference in Paris to address humanitarian crisis Canada 15 Apr 2024 -- Canada is deeply concerned by the dire humanitarian situation in Sudan, which was exacerbated by the outbreak of conflict in April 2023 and has displaced more than 6.5 million people within the country and has forced another 1.8 million to flee to neighbouring countries.
- Minister Joly meets with Belarusian opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya Canada 15 Apr 2024
- Prime Minister Justin Trudeau meets with Opposition Leader of Belarus Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya Prime Minister of Canada 15 Apr 2024 -- Today, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau met with the Opposition Leader of Belarus, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya.
- Sanctions in response to ongoing human rights violations in Belarus Canada 15 Apr 2024 -- Effective immediately, Canada is imposing sanctions on 21 individuals who are involved or complicit in ongoing human rights violations in Belarus since the fraudulent presidential election of 2020.
- Minister Joly announces sanctions in response to ongoing human rights violations in Belarus Canada 15 Apr 2024 -- The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced that Canada is imposing sanctions on 21 individuals under the Special Economic Measures (Belarus) Regulations. These sanctions are in response to the ongoing human rights violations in Belarus since the fraudulent presidential election of 2020.
- Canadian-Led CTF 150 Conducts Third Drug Interdiction in a Week US Navy 15 Apr 2024 -- The Royal Navy's HMS Lancaster (F229), operating in support of the Canadian-led Combined Task Force (CTF) 150, carried out its second successful drug seizure in as many days, seizing 2,000 kg of hashish from a dhow in the Arabian Sea, April 11.
- Canadian-Led CTF 150 Seize Nearly 2,000kg of Narcotics in Two Interdictions in a Single Day US Navy 14 Apr 2024 -- The Canadian-led Combined Task Force (CTF) 150 carried out two drug interdictions at sea in a single day as part of Focused Operation Crimson Barracuda in the Arabian Sea, April 10. The two interdictions resulted in the seizure of a combined total of nearly 2,000 kg of drugs.
- HMCS Montréal sets sail for the Indo-Pacific under Operation HORIZON Canada 14 Apr 2024 -- Today, His Majesty's Canadian Ship (HMCS) Montréal'screw bid farewell to their loved ones at a departure ceremony held at HMCS Scotian in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
- China rebukes US and Canada for travel warnings to HK over national security law smears Global Times 14 Apr 2024 -- The Commissioner's Office of the Chinese Foreign Ministry in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR) has expressed firm opposition against smears toward the national security law in Hong Kong and its newly passed Safeguarding National Security Ordinance, after the US and Canada updated travel warnings to the city citing so-called "restrictions" on civil liberties.
- Statement by the Prime Minister on the attacks by the Iranian regime against Israel Prime Minister of Canada 13 Apr 2024 -- The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the attacks by the Iranian regime against Israel:
- Canada provides funding to Sudan and neighbouring countries to respond to humanitarian needs Canada 12 Apr 2024 -- The Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of International Development, accompanied by members of Canada's Sudanese community, announced today in Toronto, Ontario, that Canada is providing $132.2 million in international assistance funding, including $100.7 million in humanitarian assistance funding and $31.5 million in development assistance funding, to address urgent needs in Sudan and its neighbouring countries: the Central African Republic, Chad, Ethiopia and South Sudan.
- Joint Statement by Prime Minister Trudeau and Prime Minister Attal Prime Minister of Canada 11 Apr 2024
- Canada and France reinforce bilateral ties Prime Minister of Canada 11 Apr 2024 -- Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, welcomed the Prime Minister of France, Gabriel Attal, on his first official visit to Canada from April 10 to 11.
- Chinese embassy slams Canadian PM's accusation on Chinese interference in Canadian elections Global Times 11 Apr 2024 -- The Chinese Embassy in Canada slammed the latest remarks made by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau who accused China of trying to "meddle in Canadian elections," urging Canada to respect and face the facts, abandon ideological biases, stop hyping up the lie of "Chinese interference."
- US, Canadian Special Forces Forge Partnerships in Jamaica Army News 08 Apr 2024 -- The District of Columbia Army National Guard joined forces with elite U.S. and Canadian Special Operations Forces for a subject matter expert exchange in Jamaica.
- Our North, Strong and Free: A Renewed Vision for Canada's Defence Canada 08 Apr 2024 -- Today, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Defence Minister Bill Blair released Our North, Strong and Free - a defence policy update that responds to the significant global shifts we have witnessed since Canada's comprehensive defence policy, Strong, Secure, Engaged, was announced in 2017. It is an investment in Canada, Canadians and our shared values, security, and sovereignty.
- Our North, Strong and Free: A Renewed Vision for Canada's Defence Prime Minister of Canada 08 Apr 2024 -- We live in an increasingly complex world, and the security threats faced by Canada are rapidly changing. Growing challenges to the international order that has long protected Canada's prosperity and security, the rising impact of climate change, and the rapid pace of technological change is all affecting Canada's national interests. These trends are also having real and tangible impacts on the daily lives of Canadians.
- Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks with Founder of World Central Kitchen José Andrés Prime Minister of Canada 04 Apr 2024
- Government of Canada expands assisted departures from Haiti Canada 01 Apr 2024 -- As the security situation in Haiti remains extremely volatile, and the Port-au-Prince airport remains closed, the Government of Canada continues to take action to protect the safety and security of Canadians in Haiti.
- Statement by Minister Blair and Minister Petitpas Taylor on the 100th anniversary of the Royal Canadian Air Force Canada 01 Apr 2024 -- Today, the Minister of National Defence, the Honourable Bill Blair, and the Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, the Honourable Ginette Petitpas Taylor, issued the following statement:
- Statement by the Prime Minister on the 100th anniversary of the Royal Canadian Air Force Prime Minister of Canada 01 Apr 2024 -- The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the 100th anniversary of the Royal Canadian Air Force:
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