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December

• US, Australia, Canada voice support for South Korea's Indo-Pacific Strategy Radio Free Asia 29 Dec 2022 -- The U.S. has welcomed South Korea's newly launched Indo-Pacific Strategy while China said Beijing "believes that countries should work together... against exclusive coteries."
• Joint Statement from Foreign Ministers on the Taliban's Ban on Afghan Women Working for National and International NGOs US Dept. of State 28 Dec 2022 -- The following is a statement from the Foreign Ministers of Australia, Canada, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Malta, Norway, Spain, Switzerland, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, and the United States and the High Representative of the European Union.
• Joint statement from the International Coordination and Response Group for the victims of Flight PS752 on arbitration Canada 28 Dec 2022 -- The International Coordination and Response Group for the victims of Flight PS752 today issued the following joint statement:
• Canadian Armed Forces Numbers' Shrinking as Departures Outpace Recruitment - Commander Sputnik 28 Dec 2022 -- The number of Canadian service members fell by 1,200 in 2021 and the crisis might deepen as the number of departures has significantly outpaced recruitment, Army Commander Lt. Gen. Joe Paul told Canadian Press.
• Canada condemns arms deal between North Korea and sanctioned Russian entity Canada 23 Dec 2022 -- On December 21, Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Vershinin and officials from related Russian ministries and companies held a regular round of consultations with a UN delegation via video conference.
• Canada Reviews Counterterror Laws to Aid Taliban-Run Afghanistan VOA 22 Dec 2022 -- The Canadian government might have a lot of disagreements with the Taliban leadership in Afghanistan but it is reviewing Canada's counterterrorism laws to find ways to help people under Taliban rule.
• Minister Anand announces Cormorant Mid-Life Upgrade and Simulator Solution Contracts Award to ensure continued Search and Rescue capabilities Canada 22 Dec 2022 -- Today, Minister of National Defence Anita Anand, on behalf of Minister of Public Services and Procurement, Helena Jaczek, announced the award of two contracts to support the CH-149 Cormorant helicopter fleet and ensure the continued contribution of the fleet to Canada's search and rescue (SAR) operations.
• The CH-149 Cormorant: The Royal Canadian Air Force's Search and Rescue Helicopter Canada 22 Dec 2022 -- Canada has one of the world's largest areas of responsibility for search and rescue (SAR) operations, with a territory covering 18 million square kilometres of land and water, and more than 243,000 kilometres of coastline connecting three oceans. The
• Joint Statement from Foreign Ministers on Taliban Decision to Ban Women from Universities US Dept. of State 21 Dec 2022 -- The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America, the Governments of Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom, and the High Representative of the European Union on the occasion of the Taliban's decision to ban women from universities.
• Canada imposes additional sanctions against Haitian elites Canada 20 Dec 2022 -- The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced that Canada is imposing additional sanctions under the Special Economic Measures (Haiti) Regulations in response to acts of significant corruption that are fueling the crisis in the country.
• Deputy Secretary Sherman's Meeting with Canadian Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Morrison US Dept. of State 20 Dec 2022
• Canada starts first process to seize and pursue the forfeiture of assets of sanctioned Russian oligarch Canada 19 Dec 2022 -- The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced that Canada will seize and pursue the forfeiture of US $26 million from Granite Capital Holdings Ltd., a company owned by Roman Abramovich—a Russian oligarch sanctioned under the Special Economic Measures (Russia) Regulations.
• Canada Revokes Sanctions Waiver for Maintenance of Nord Stream 1 Turbine - Statement Sputnik 14 Dec 2022 -- Canada has revoked the sanctions waiver given to German industrial giant Siemens Energy to maintain the Nord Stream 1 turbines in Montreal, Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly said.
• Amid growing discontent, a jump in the number of Chinese seeking to move to Canada Radio Free Asia 11 Dec 2022 -- voting with one's feet," Lin told Radio Free Asia. "There is a deep sense of discontent running through the entire business and political elite and all through the middle class."
• Foreign Ministry statement on imposing personal sanctions on a number of Canadian nationals Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 09 Dec 2022
• Canada and G7-plus partners impose price cap on Russian crude oil Canada 09 Dec 2022 -- The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced that Canada is imposing further measures in response to the Russian regime's illegal invasion and attempted annexation of Ukrainian territory.
• Joint Statement by Canada and United States on the Human Rights Situation in Iran US Dept. of State 09 Dec 2022
• Canada sanctions 22 Iranian individuals IRNA 09 Dec 2022 -- While Canada is accused of wide-ranging human rights abuses and killing of indigenous peoples, Ottawa on Friday imposed sanctions against 22 Iranian individuals accusing them of human rights violations.
• Canada imposes new sanctions on Russian, Iranian and Myanmar regimes Canada 09 Dec 2022 -- Today, on the eve of Human Rights Day, the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, announced that Canada is imposing measures on those complicit in gross and systematic human rights violations in Russia, Iran and Myanmar.
• Seven Nations Meet to Address Space Security DoD 08 Dec 2022 -- The Department of Defense participated in the annual Combined Space Operations (CSpO) Initiative Principals Board, hosted by the New Zealand Defense Force and New Zealand Ministry of Defense, December 6-8.
• Joint Statement Through the Global Partnership for Action on Gender-Based Online Harassment and Abuse on Standing with the Women and Girls of Iran US Dept. of State 08 Dec 2022 -- The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America, Australia, Canada, Chile, Iceland, New Zealand, Republic of Korea, Sweden, and the United Kingdom.
• Minister Anand announces Remote Mine-hunting and Disposal System contract award to increase safety for Royal Canadian Navy ships and crews Canada 08 Dec 2022 -- Today, Minister of National Defence Anita Anand, on behalf of Minister of Public Services and Procurement Canada, Helena Jaczek, announced the award of two contracts for new equipment designed to improve the safety and security of Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) ships and crews.
• Canada imposes sanctions against Haitian economic elites Canada 05 Dec 2022 -- The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced that Canada is imposing additional sanctions under the Special Economic Measures (Haiti) Regulations in response to the egregious conduct of Haitian elites who provide illicit financial and operational support to armed gangs.
• Canada Plans to Increase Traffic of Warships Through Taiwan Strait: Foreign Minister Sputnik 05 Dec 2022 -- Canada intends to send more warships to pass through the Taiwan Strait to demonstrate that the waters claimed by China are international, Canadian Foreign Minister Melanie Joly said on Monday.
• Minister of National Defence announces that permanent residents are welcome to apply now to join the Canadian Armed Forces Canada 05 Dec 2022 -- Permanent residents represent an important, skilled, and diverse workforce in Canada. This is why today, the Minister of National Defence, Anita Anand, announced that permanent residents are welcome to apply to enroll in the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF).
• Permanent Residents May Now Apply to Join Canadian Armed Forces - National Defense Sputnik 05 Dec 2022 -- The Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) will now be accepting applications of enrollment made by permanent residents, the Ministry of National Defense said on Monday.
• Minister Anand welcomes home Royal Canadian Navy ships from operations in the Indo-Pacific Region Canada 05 Dec 2022 -- Today, the Honourable Anita Anand,welcomed home the companies of His Majesty's Canadian Ships (HMCS) Vancouver and Winnipeg as they returned to their homeport of Canadian Forces Base Esquimalt, after successfully completing their deployments on Operation (Op) PROJECTION and Op NEON.
• Russian oil: EU agrees on level of price cap EC/CEU 03 Dec 2022 -- The Council decided today to set an oil price cap for crude oil and petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals (CN code 2709 00) which originate in or are exported from Russia, at USD 60 per barrel.
• G7 agrees oil price cap: reducing Russia's revenues, while keeping global energy markets stable European Commission 03 Dec 2022 -- The international Price Cap Coalition has finalised its work on implementing an oil price cap on Russian seaborne crude oil. EU Member States in the Council have also just approved in parallel its implementation within the EU.
• Questions and Answers: G7 agrees oil price cap to reduce Russia's revenues, while keeping global energy markets stable European Commission 03 Dec 2022
• Price Cap On Russian Oil Should Be Lowered To $30 Per Barrel, Ukraine Says RFE/RL 03 Dec 2022 -- Ukraine has welcomed a $60 price cap on Russian oil agreed by the European Union, the Group of Seven (G7) group of advanced economies, and Australia, but said it should be lowered to $30 per barrel to hit Russia's economy harder.
• Halifax: North America's Next National Security Hub? VOA 02 Dec 2022 -- The quiet Canadian port city of Halifax is looking forward to a high-tech future after having been chosen as the North American host for NATO's latest effort to spur the development of cutting-edge technologies seen as crucial to 21st century warfare.
• Canada imposes additional sanctions on the Iranian regime Canada 02 Dec 2022 -- The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced that Canada is imposing additional sanctions under the Special Economic Measures (Iran) Regulations.

November

• China's Military Regularly Intercepted Canada's Patrol Jet Over Past Weeks, Ottawa Says Sputnik 30 Nov 2022 -- Fighter jets of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) repeatedly intercepted a Canadian CP-140 Aurora aircraft over the past weeks while it was conducting its sanctions monitoring mission around North Korea, a spokesperson of the Canadian Department of National Defence told CTV News.
• Taiwan welcomes Canada's Indo-Pacific Strategy Radio Free Asia 29 Nov 2022 -- One day after Canada launched its Indo-Pacific Strategy, Taiwan "sincerely" welcomed the document while a Chinese government spokesperson said China "expresses its strong dissatisfaction and firm opposition."
• China lodges stern demarches over Canada's hostile 'Indo-Pacific strategy'; 'further evidence of Ottawa being vassal of Washington' Global Times 28 Nov 2022 -- China has lodged a solemn representation to Canada after its newly released "Indo-Pacific strategy" chided China on issues such as the Taiwan question and diplomacy, and urged Ottawa to show sincerity if it wants to improve ties. Observers also believed the bluntly hostile strategy serves as further proof that Canada is becoming bogged down deeper as the US' vassal in countering China in the region.
• Canada launches Indo-Pacific strategy that talks tough on China Radio Free Asia 28 Nov 2022 -- U.S. ally Canada has launched its own Indo-Pacific strategy "to advance Canada's regional peace and security interests" as a Pacific nation, with indications of a tougher stance against China.
• Minister Anand announces defence and security elements of Canada's Indo-Pacific Strategy Canada 27 Nov 2022
• Canada and the Indo-Pacific Canada 27 Nov 2022 -- The Indo-Pacific is the fastest growing economic region in the world. By 2030, it will be home to two-thirds of the global middle class. By 2040, the region will account for more than half of the global economy. The Indo-Pacific will play a critical role in shaping Canada's future over the next half century.
• Canada launches Indo-Pacific Strategy to support long-term growth, prosperity, and security for Canadians Canada 27 Nov 2022 -- As a Pacific nation, Canada recognizes that the Indo-Pacific region will play a significant and profound role in Canada's future. Every issue that matters to Canadians—national security, economic prosperity, respect for international law and human rights, democratic values, public health, protecting our environment—will be shaped by the relationships that Canada, along with its partners, have with countries throughout the Indo-Pacific. Decisions made in the region will impact Canadians for generations, and it is critical that Canada be at the table.
• Canada Plans to Grow Military Footprint in Asia as Part of Multi-Billion-Dollar Anti-China Strategy Sputnik 27 Nov 2022 -- Relations between Ottawa and Beijing have been strained by back-and-forth trade and technology battles, allegations of alleged human rights violations, and, most recently, the leak of the contents of confidential talks between Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Chinese President Xi Jinping at the G20 Summit.
• Navy brings out the big guns Australia DOD 23 Nov 2022 -- Navy ships from Australia, Japan, and Canada fired their biggest guns during a multinational gunnery exercise (gunex) in the North Pacific Ocean near Japan.
• US, Canada vow 'long-term' military aid to Ukraine Press TV 20 Nov 2022 -- Pentagon chief Lloyd Austin has met with his Canadian counterpart Anita Anand in Halifax, Canada and vowed to provide more military assistance to Ukraine, according to a readout provided by Pentagon press secretary Brigadier General Pat Ryder.
• G7 Foreign Ministers Condemn North Korea's Test Launch, Call For 'Robust' Response by UNSC Sputnik 20 Nov 2022 -- The G7 Foreign Ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the UK, the US, and EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell have condemned the recent missile launch conducted by North Korea.
• G7 Foreign Ministers' Statement US Dept. of State 20 Nov 2022 -- The text of the following statement was released by the G7 foreign ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, the United States of America, and the High Representative of the European Union.
• Defence Minister Anand successfully concludes 14th annual Halifax International Security Forum Canada 20 Nov 2022 -- Defence Minister Anita Anand was in Halifax to cohost the 14th annual Halifax International Security Forum with HFX President Mr. Peter Van Praagh. The Forum brought together decision-makers, military leaders, academics, and industry to address defence and security challenges including climate change, food security, energy, technology, disinformation, as well as the future of democracy and support for Ukraine.
• US, Canadian Defense Ministers Discuss Ukraine Sputnik 19 Nov 2022 -- US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin has met with his Canadian counterpart Anita Anand, discussing Russia's special military operation in Ukraine, among other issues, the Pentagon informs.
• The Governing Council of the Community of Democracies statement regarding protest in Iran Canada 19 Nov 2022
• Canada imposes additional sanctions against Haitian political elites Canada 19 Nov 2022 -- The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced that Canada is imposing additional sanctions under the Special Economic Measures (Haiti) Regulations in response to the egregious conduct of Haitian political elites who provide illicit financial and operational support to armed gangs.
• Keynote address by Minister of National Defence Anita Anand to the Halifax International Security Forum: Canadian Leadership for the 21st Century Canada 19 Nov 2022
• Readout of Defence Minister Anita Anand's Bilateral Meeting with United States Secretary of Defense, Lloyd J. Austin III Canada 19 Nov 2022
• Readout of Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III Bilateral Meeting With Canadian Minister of National Defence Anita Anand DoD 19 Nov 2022
• Canada Will Boost Military Presence in Indo-Pacific, 'Challenge China' When It 'Ought To' Sputnik 19 Nov 2022 -- Canadian Foreign Minister Melanie Joly earlier slammed China as an "increasingly disruptive global power" amid the latest ratcheting up of rhetoric between Ottawa and Beijing.
• Government of Canada proposes Halifax as North American location for NATO's Defence Innovation Accelerator for the North Atlantic Canada 18 Nov 2022 -- Minister of National Defence, Anita Anand, announced today that Canada is proposing the Halifax Regional Municipality, Nova Scotia, to host the North American Regional Office of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization's (NATO) Defence Innovation Accelerator for the North Atlantic (DIANA).
• US, UK, Australian and Canadian Forces Operate as a Combined Force in Exercise Virtual Flag: Coalition US Navy 17 Nov 2022 -- "Fights on" loudly echos across the battlespace kicking off exercise VIRTUAL FLAG: Coalition 23-1 at the Distributed Mission Operations Center at Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico, and distributed sites across four countries, during the first day of an eleven-day exercise.
• Canada Reacts to Alleged Chinese Political Interference VOA 17 Nov 2022 -- The arrest of an employee of Quebec's public electricity provider on suspicion of sending trade secrets to China is prompting the latest in a series of allegations that Beijing is actively spying and conducting clandestine operations within Canada. Beijing has denied wrongdoing.
• Canada should create conditions for improvement of China-Canada ties through concrete actions: Chinese FM Global Times 17 Nov 2022 -- The Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning confirmed on Thursday that the Chinese President Xi Jinping and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau had a brief conversation during the G20 summit, stressing that mutual respect is the foundation of relations between countries and Canada should seek common ground while managing differences and create conditions for the improvement of China-Canada ties.
• PM call with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and President Zelenskyy: 16 November 2022 Gov.UK 16 Nov 2022
• Minister Anand announces additional Canadian military aid to Ukraine at Ukraine Defense Contact Group meeting Canada 16 Nov 2022 -- At today's virtual meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group (UDCG), Defence Minister Anita Anand announced details of Canada's latest tranche of military support for Ukraine.
• Canada further sanctions Iranian regime Canada 16 Nov 2022 -- The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced that Canada is imposing additional sanctions under the Special Economic Measures (Iran) Regulations. This is the fifth package of sanctions imposed by Canada against the Iranian regime this year in response to its ongoing gross and systematic human rights violations and continued actions to destabilize peace and security.
• China's Xi rebukes Trudeau at G20 for leaking informal discussion to media Press TV 16 Nov 2022 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping rebuked Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau for leaking details of their closed-door meeting at the G20 summit in Bali, highlighting the frosty relationship between the two leaders.
• Xi confronts Trudeau on sidelines of G20 over alleged media leaks Radio Free Asia 16 Nov 2022 -- Chinese leader Xi Jinping confronted Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on the sidelines of the Group of 20 summit on Wednesday over alleged leaks about their one-on-one meeting, according to a video of the incident.
• Moscow imposes sanctions on 100 Canadians in tit-for-tat move, barring them from entering Russia Press TV 15 Nov 2022 -- Russia has slapped sanctions on 100 Canadians, banning them from entering the Russian Federation in reprisal for similar sanctions that have been imposed by Ottawa on hundreds of Russians over Moscow's ongoing war in Ukraine.
• Foreign Ministry statement on personal sanctions imposed on a number of Canadian citizens Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 14 Nov 2022
• Canada implements United Nations Security Council sanctions against Haitian gang leader Canada 14 Nov 2022 -- The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced that Canada implemented a recent United Nations Security Council (UNSC) sanctions resolution into Canadian law under the United Nations Act. The measures are in response to the egregious conduct of armed criminal gangs in Haiti.
• Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks with President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy Prime Minister of Canada 10 Nov 2022 -- Today, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau spoke with the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
• Russian-Canadian National Arrested in Ransomware Conspiracy VOA 10 Nov 2022 -- The U.S. Justice Department said Thursday that it had charged a dual Russian-Canadian citizen with allegedly participating in one of the most prolific ransomware operations in the world.
• Uyghur Canadian leaders urge Trudeau to acknowledge 'genocide' in Xinjiang Radio Free Asia 08 Nov 2022 -- Uyghur community leaders in Canada asked Prime Minister Justin Trudeau why his administration has not followed Canada's parliament in recognizing the situation in China's Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region as genocide.
• Not interested: China responds to Trudeau's remarks of 'interfering in Canadian election' Global Times 08 Nov 2022 -- China is not interested in Canada's internal affairs, said a spokesperson for the Chinese Foreign Ministry on Tuesday, urging Canada to stop making remarks that are detrimental to bilateral ties. The response refuted a recent accusation by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau who claimed China and other nations are playing "aggressive games" with so-called democracies.
• Deputy Secretary Sherman's Call with Canadian Deputy Foreign Minister Morrison US Dept. of State 08 Nov 2022
• Readout of U.S. Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Mike Gilday Meeting with Commander, Royal Canadian Navy Vice Adm. Angus Topshee US Navy Press Release 07 Nov 2022
• G7: Foreign Ministers' Statement European External Action Service (EEAS) 04 Nov 2022 -- We, 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, underline our strong sense of unity and our unshakable commitment to uphold the rules-based international order and to protect the rights of all, including the most vulnerable.
• Canada imposes sanctions against Haitian political elites Canada 04 Nov 2022 -- The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, announced in coordination with the United States that Canada is imposing targeted sanctions under the Special Economic Measures (Haiti) Regulations in response to the egregious conduct of Haitian political elites who provide illicit financial and operational support to armed gangs.
• Statement by Minister Joly on North Korea's continued provocations Canada 04 Nov 2022 -- "Canada strongly condemns North Korea's continued ballistic missile launches, including the latest launch of a suspected intercontinental ballistic missile, and its threatening military activity in close proximity to the demilitarized zone."
• Readout of Undersecretary of Defense for Policy Dr. Colin Kahl Bilateral Meeting With Canadian Deputy Minister of National Defence Bill Matthews DoD 03 Nov 2022
• Canada Orders Three Chinese Companies Out of Its Critical Minerals Deals Over 'Security Concerns' Sputnik 03 Nov 2022 -- Earlier in the year, after similar moves by the US, Australia, New Zealand and the UK, Canada became the final member of the Five Eyes intelligence-sharing group to ban or restrict China's telecom giant Huawei's access to the country's 5G networks, citing alleged espionage concerns.
• Iran sanctions several Canadian officials, entity over 'terror support' Press TV 03 Nov 2022 -- Iran's Foreign Ministry has imposed sanctions on eight Canadian officials and one institution over their support for anti-Iran terrorists and acts of terror among other things.
• Joint CANZ Statement for Arria Formula meeting on Iran Protests DFAT 02 Nov 2022 -- "We [Canada, Australia, and New Zealand] thank the Council for today's meeting, and Professor Rehman, Dr Ebadi, and Ms Boniadi for their insightful briefings. We remain deeply concerned with the deteriorating human rights situation in Iran."
• Iran sanctions 8 Canadian individuals, entity IRNA 02 Nov 2022 -- Iran's Foreign Ministry, in a reciprocal move, on Wednesday announced sanctions on a Canadian entity and several individuals over their support for terrorism.
• Royal Canadian Navy ships return from Operation REASSURANCE Canada 01 Nov 2022 -- Today, the ships' companies of His Majesty's Canadian Ships (HMCS) Kingston and Summerside returned to their homeport of Halifax, N.S., after successfully completing their deployment on Operation REASSURANCE in support of NATO assurance and deterrence measures in European waters.

October

• Canada imposes new sanctions against Iranian regime Canada 31 Oct 2022 -- The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced that Canada is imposing additional sanctions under the Special Economic Measures (Iran) Regulations. This is the fourth package of sanctions imposed by Canada against the Iranian regime in response to its ongoing gross and systematic human rights violations and continued actions to destabilize peace and security.
• Canada imposes new sanctions on Iran over alleged human rights violations Press TV 31 Oct 2022 -- Canada has imposed additional sanctions on Iran, targeting police and judicial officials over what Ottawa claimed as gross and systematic human rights violations at home and abroad and actions to destabilize peace and security.
• Secretary Antony J. Blinken and Canadian Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly At a Conversation with Rising Leaders US Dept. of State 28 Oct 2022
• Canada confirms 21,810 new COVID-19 cases in one week People's Daily 29 Oct 2022 -- Canada confirmed 21,810 new COVID-19 cases for the week ending Oct. 22, the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) said on Friday.
• His Majesty's Canadian Ship Margaret Brooke commissioned into service Canada 28 Oct 2022 -- Today, the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) officially welcomed His Majesty's Canadian Ship (HMCS) Margaret Brooke into naval service with a commissioning ceremony.
• Readout of the 240th Meeting of the U.S. - Canada Permanent Joint Board on Defense DoD 28 Oct 2022
• Secretary Antony J. Blinken and Canadian Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly at a Tour of Lithion Recycling US Dept. of State 28 Oct 2022
• Secretary Blinken's Meeting with Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau US Dept. of State 27 Oct 2022
• Secretary Antony J. Blinken and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau Before their Meeting US Dept. of State 27 Oct 2022
• Secretary Antony J. Blinken and Canadian Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly at a Joint Press Availability US Dept. of State 27 Oct 2022
• Secretary Antony J. Blinken and Canadian Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly Before Their Meeting US Dept. of State 27 Oct 2022
• Secretary Antony J. Blinken with Canadian Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland and Canadian Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly US Dept. of State 27 Oct 2022
• The Secretary's Upcoming Travel to Canada US Dept. of State 26 Oct 2022
• Readout of Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's Call With Canadian Minister of National Defence Anita Anand DoD 26 Oct 2022
• Statement of the Group of Friends of Women in Afghanistan UK FCDO 19 Oct 2022 -- This statement is endorsed by the following members of the Group of Friends of Women in Afghanistan: United Kingdom, Qatar, Australia, Bangladesh, Belgium, Canada, Chad, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Lebanon, Lithuania, Norway, Poland, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Slovenia, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Turkey, Turkmenistan, United Arab Emirates, United States
• Canada To Host Online Meeting Of Female Foreign Ministers Over Situation In Iran RFE/RL 19 Oct 2022 -- Canada says it will host an online meeting of the world's female foreign ministers on October 20 to discuss the current unrest in Iran, which was sparked by the death of a young woman who was in police custody for "improperly" wearing a hijab.
• Canada to Host Group of World's Female Foreign Ministers to Discuss Iran VOA 19 Oct 2022 -- More than a dozen of the world's female foreign ministers will join a virtual meeting hosted by Canada Thursday to discuss Iran's brutal crackdown against protesters, Canadian Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly said Wednesday in a statement.
• 1.4 million Canadian adults report prolonged COVID-19 symptoms People's Daily 18 Oct 2022 -- About 1.4 million Canadian adults indicated they had symptoms at least three months after a positive COVID-19 test or suspected infection, Statistics Canada said on Monday.
• Canada's recent sanctions on Iran worthless: Kanaani ISNA 18 Oct 2022 -- Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Saeed Kanaani stressed that the issue of sanction removal talks have not been removed from Iran's agenda and the diplomatic developments show that the other parties are also committed to continuing these talks.
• Former San Diego Resident Sentenced to 20 Years for Funding ISIS Terrorist Activities in Syria US Dept. of Justice 17 Oct 2022 -- A Canadian national and former resident of San Diego, California, was sentenced in federal court today to 20 years in prison, followed by 36 months of supervised release, for conspiring with others to provide material support to terrorists engaged in violent activities such as murder, kidnapping and maiming of persons in Syria.
• US, Canada Supply Haitian Police With Armored Vehicles Sputnik 16 Oct 2022 -- The United States and Canada have delivered armored vehicles and other security equipment to Haiti, to help local authorities in the fight against gang violence amid a grave humanitarian crisis, a joint statement from the US and Canadian governments, released by the US State Department, says.
• 'People should not be intimidated,' Canadian MP says after China rebuke CNA 16 Oct 2022 -- Canadian MP Judy Sgro said Friday that people "should not be intimidated by outside sources" after China publicly rebuked the parliamentarian for visiting Taiwan.
• Canada deports more than 200 North Korean escapees who took South Korean citizenship Radio Free Asia 14 Oct 2022 -- Canada has deported 242 North Korean escapees since 2018, and is in the process of sending home 512 more, after finding that many had gained South Korean citizenship before coming to Canada, RFA has learned from two Canadian government agencies.
• G7 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors´ Statement on the global economic impact of Russia´s war of aggression against Ukraine and G7 support to Ukraine US Treasury 12 Oct 2022 -- "We, the G7 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors, met in Washington D.C. We were honoured to be joined by the Ukrainian Finance Minister. We were also joined by the Heads of the International Monetary Fund, World Bank Group, Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development, and Financial Stability Board."
• G7 Statement on Ukraine, 11 October 2022 The White House 11 Oct 2022
• Canadian parliamentary delegation arrives in Taiwan for visit CNA 09 Oct 2022 -- A Canadian cross-party delegation led by member of parliament Judy Sgro arrived in Taiwan on Sunday for a visit during which they will attend National Day celebrations and meet with government leaders, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA).
• US and Canada, Exercise in South China Sea to Support Japan Deployment US Navy 04 Oct 2022 -- Maritime forces from Canada, Japan, and the United States concluded exercises in the South China Sea, Oct. 1, demonstrating a shared commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific.

September

• G7 Foreign Ministers' Statement on the Illegal Annexation of Sovereign Ukrainian Territory US Dept. of State 30 Sep 2022 -- 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.
• Secretary Antony J. Blinken And Canadian Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly At a Joint Press Availability US Dept. of State 30 Sep 2022
• President of Ukraine had a call with the Prime Minister of Canada President of Ukraine 28 Sep 2022
• Canada to Impose New Sanctions on Iran VOA 26 Sep 2022 -- Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Monday that Canada will sanction "dozens" of Iranian individuals and entities, including the morality police, as security forces in Iran continue to crack down violently on protesters.
• United States and Canada Joint Statement on Support for the Haiti Security Basket Fund US Dept. of State 23 Sep 2022 -- The United States and Canada are pleased to contribute to the "Joint Programme for the Haitian National Police," a multi-donor basket fund on security in Haiti, which is managed by the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) in coordination with the Haitian National Police (HNP), UN Integrated Office in Haiti (BINUH), and other stakeholders.
• Statement by Foreign Minister Baerbock in her capacity as Chair of the G7 Foreign Ministers' Meeting at the High-Level Week of the UN General Assembly US Dept. of State 22 Sep 2022
• Canadian warship makes rare Taiwan Strait transit CNA 21 Sep 2022 -- A Canadian warship made a rare transit through the Taiwan Strait, a narrow waterway separating Taiwan and China, with a U.S. counterpart on Tuesday, marking the first time a Canadian military vessel has done so in nearly a year.
• Chinese military slams US, Canadian warships' transit through Taiwan Strait PLA Daily 21 Sep 2022 -- The US navy destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76) and Canadian navy frigate HMCS Vancouver (FFH-331) sailed through the Taiwan Strait on September 20 and hyped it up publicly. Army Senior Colonel Shi Yi, spokesperson for the Eastern Theater Command of the Chinese PLA, denounced such provocative move in a written statement released on Wednesday.
• China calls US-Canada Taiwan Strait transit 'provocative' Radio Free Asia 21 Sep 2022 -- China on Wednesday denounced a Taiwan Strait transit conducted the previous day by two warships from the U.S. and Canada, calling it a "provocative move."
• USS Higgins (DDG 76) Conducts Operations with Royal Canadian Navy in South China Sea US Navy 21 Sep 2022 -- Royal Canadian Navy Halifax-class frigate HMCS Vancouver (FFH 331) concluded exercises in the South China Sea with Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76) Sept. 18.
• HMCS Vancouver begins Operation NEON deployment Canada 20 Sep 2022 -- Today, His Majesty's Canadian Ship (HMCS) Vancouver commenced Operation (Op) NEON, which is Canada's contribution to the monitoring of United Nations Security Council sanctions designed to pressure North Korea to abandon its weapons of mass destruction programs.
• China calls US-Canada Taiwan Strait transit 'provocative' Radio Free Asia 21 Sep 2022 -- China on Wednesday denounced a Taiwan Strait transit conducted the previous day by two warships from the U.S. and Canada, calling it a “provocative move.”
• USS Higgins (DDG 76) Conducts Operations with Royal Canadian Navy in South China Sea US Navy 21 Sep 2022 -- Royal Canadian Navy Halifax-class frigate HMCS Vancouver (FFH 331) concluded exercises in the South China Sea with Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76) Sept. 18.
• US, Canada Warships Transit Taiwan Strait VOA 20 Sep 2022 -- American and Canadian warships sailed through the Taiwan Strait on Tuesday, in the first military freedom of navigation operation since U.S. President Joe Biden said the U.S. would defend Taiwan if it were attacked by China.
• Canada Seen Unlikely to Cut Ties With British Monarchy VOA 20 Sep 2022 -- After the death of Queen Elizabeth II, several nations that have long had a British monarch as their head of state are pondering charting a new course to become republics. In the Americas, this includes Belize, Antigua and Barbuda, Jamaica and the Bahamas, following the decision by Barbados to shed the monarchy earlier this year. Republicanism has also been on the rise in Australia, where a vote on leaving the monarchy could be held in coming years, according to some experts.
• Canada Plans to Increase Spending on North American Defense DoD News 19 Sep 2022 -- The Defense Department welcomes Canada Defense Minister Anita Anand's June 20 announcement of plans to enlarge Canada's defense budget and make significant investments in North American Aerospace Defense Command modernization and continental defense, said Air Force Gen. Glen D. VanHerck, commander of NORAD and U.S. Northern Command.
• Minister Ng speaks with Yulia Svyrydenko, First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy of Ukraine Canada 15 Sep 2022 -- The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business and Economic Development, spoke with Yulia Svyrydenko, First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy of Ukraine on the margins of the G7 trade and investment ministers’ meeting hosted in Neuhardenberg, Germany.
• PM call with Prime Minister Trudeau: 10 September 2022 Gov.UK 12 Sep 2022 -- The Prime Minister spoke to Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Saturday 10 September 2022.
• Telephonic Press Briefing on G7 Price Cap on Russian Oil US Dept. of State 09 Sep 2022
• Statement by the Prime Minister on the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II Prime Minister of Canada 08 Sep 2022 -- The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II:
• Statement by the Prime Minister welcoming the new Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Prime Minister of Canada 06 Sep 2022 -- The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement to welcome the new Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Elizabeth Truss:
• Third new Arctic and Offshore Patrol Ship delivered to Canada Canada 02 Sep 2022 -- Today, Canada celebrated another milestone in renewing the Royal Canadian Navy's (RCN) fleet with the delivery of the third Arctic and Offshore Patrol Ship (AOPS), Her Majesty's Canadian Ship (HMCS) Max Bernays.
• In Tit-For-Tat Move, Russia Imposes Sanctions On 55 Canadian Officials RFE/RL 01 Sep 2022 -- In a retaliatory move, Russia has imposed sanctions on 55 more Canadian military and political officials, barring them from entering the country amid ongoing tension over Moscow's unprovoked invasion of Ukraine.
• Statement by Minister Joly on UN report on human rights situation in Xinjiang Canada 01 Sep 2022 -- "The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today issued the following statement on the release of a report by the UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights on the human rights situation in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region (Xinjiang), China:"

August

• G7 Non-Proliferation Directors' Group on Nuclear Safety and Security at the Zaporizhzhya Nuclear Power Plant US Dept. of State 30 Aug 2022 -- The text of the following statement was released by the G7 Non-Proliferation Directors Group of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States of America, and the High Representative of the European Union.
• Allied, U.S. Forces conduct Exercise Pacific Vanguard 2022 US Navy 29 Aug 2022 -- Maritime forces from the Royal Australian Navy (RAN), Royal Canadian Navy (RCN), Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF), Republic of Korea (ROK) Navy, and the United States Navy sailed together to conduct cooperative maritime exercise Pacific Vanguard (PV) 2022 that concluded, Aug. 29.
• NATO Secretary General wraps up visit to Canada NATO 26 Aug 2022 -- NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg wrapped up a three-day visit focused on Canada's High North on Friday (26 August 2022) with a visit to the Royal Canadian Air Force base in Cold Lake.
• Stoltenberg Says NATO Interested in Arctic as Ice Melts, Area Becomes Accessible Sputnik 26 Aug 2022 -- NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said on Friday that climate change is making the High North, the Arctic region, more attractive for the alliance militarily and financially.
• Prime Minister and Secretary General of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization Jens Stoltenberg visit Alberta and Nunavut Prime Minister of Canada 26 Aug 2022 -- The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, welcomed the Secretary General of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), Jens Stoltenberg, to Canada from August 24 to 26.
• Prime Minister Justin Trudeau meets with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg Prime Minister of Canada 26 Aug 2022 -- Today, in 4 Wing Cold Lake, Canada's busiest fighter base and a key hub for continental defence, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau met with the Secretary General of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), Jens Stoltenberg, on the last day of his three-day visit to Canada, which included his first visit to the Canadian Arctic.
• China warns Canada over planned visit by lawmakers to Taiwan Press TV 25 Aug 2022 -- China has warned Canada over a planned visit by Canadian parliamentarians to Chinese Taipei, threatening to take "forceful measures" if Ottawa interferes in Beijing's affairs regarding the self-ruled island.
• Statement on Ukraine's Independence Day Canada 24 Aug 2022 -- The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister of International Development and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada,andthe Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of National Defence, today issued the following statement:
• Statement by the Prime Minister on Ukrainian Independence Day Prime Minister of Canada 24 Aug 2022 -- The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on Ukrainian Independence Day:
• Canada Slaps More Sanctions On Russia, Including Regional Heads, Over Ukraine RFE/RL 23 Aug 2022 -- Canada has imposed sanctions on 62 more Russian citizens and one defense company over Moscow's ongoing unprovoked invasion of Ukraine.
• Prime Minister concludes a successful visit by German Chancellor Olaf Scholz Prime Minister of Canada 23 Aug 2022 -- The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, welcomed the Chancellor of Germany, Olaf Scholz, to Canada from August 21 to 23 to further strengthen our close partnership. With stops in Montréal, Quebec, Toronto, Ontario, and Stephenville, Newfoundland and Labrador, the two leaders worked together to make progress on shared priorities, including support for Ukraine, addressing the broader global impacts of Russia's illegal invasion such as food security, strengthening bilateral cooperation on energy and leadership on climate action, promoting trade and investment that benefits everyone, and advancing the transition to the clean economy.
• Prime Minister Justin Trudeau meets with Chancellor of Germany Olaf Scholz Prime Minister of Canada 22 Aug 2022 -- "Today, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau met with the Chancellor of Germany, Olaf Scholz, in Montréal, where he welcomed him yesterday during an informal dinner, as part of his first official visit to Canada."
• Shanghai court jails tycoon Xiao Jianhua for 13 years for financial crimes Radio Free Asia 19 Aug 2022 -- A court in Shanghai on Friday handed down a 13-year jail term to Xiao Jianhua, a Canadian national kidnapped from a Hong Kong hotel in 2017, after finding him guilty of billions' worth of financial offenses.
• HMCS Vancouver and HMCS Winnipeg in Indo-Pacific region for Operations PROJECTION and NEON Canada 15 Aug 2022 -- Following their participation in RIMPAC, Her Majesty's Canadian Ships (HMCS) Vancouver and Winnipeg continue to operate in the Indo-Pacific, where they will remain deployed until December 2022, on Operation (Op) PROJECTION and Operation NEON.
• Statement by Ministers Joly, Fraser, Sajjan and Anand one year after fall of Afghanistan Canada 14 Aug 2022 -- The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, the Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister of International Development and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada, and the Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of National Defence, today, issued the following statement:
• Defence Minister Anand participates in Copenhagen Conference for Northern European Defence Allies of Ukraine Canada 11 Aug 2022 -- Today, Defence Minister Anita Anand, participated virtually in the Copenhagen Conference for Northern European Defence Allies of Ukraine, which aims to determine how Northern European Allies and other partners can strengthen our collaboration and enhance our support for Ukraine in the face of Russia's unprovoked, unjustifiable, and illegal attack.
• G7 Foreign Ministers' Statement in support of the IAEA´s efforts to promote Nuclear Safety and Security at the Zaporizhzhya Nuclear Power Plant in Ukraine European External Action Service (EEAS) 10 Aug 2022 -- We, 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, reiterate our strongest condemnation of the ongoing unprovoked and unjustifiable war of aggression of the Russian Federation against Ukraine. The Russian Federation must immediately withdraw its troops from within Ukraine's internationally recognized borders and respect Ukraine's territory and sovereignty.
• Operational pause ordered on Royal Canadian Air Force CT-114 fleet Canada 10 Aug 2022 -- As a result of the accident involving a 431 (Air Demonstration) Squadron CT-114 Tutor aircraft on August 2, 2022 in Fort St. John, B.C. the Commander of 1 Canadian Air Division has ordered an operational pause on the CT-114 fleet.
• Statement by the Chief of the Defence Staff on the Conclusion of the Arctic Chiefs of Defence Meeting Canada 08 Aug 2022 -- General Wayne Eyre, Chief of the Defence Staff today issued the following statement following the conclusion of the Arctic Chiefs of Defence Meeting in St. John's:
• Readout of Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's Phone Call With Canadian Minister of National Defence Anita Anand DoD 08 Aug 2022
• Russia imposes retaliatory sanctions on 62 Canadians Press TV 06 Aug 2022 -- Russia has imposed retaliatory sanctions against 62 Canadian citizens, barring them from visiting the country, its Foreign Ministry has announced amid the persisting fallout of the Ukraine conflict.
• Canada confirms 957 monkeypox cases People's Daily 06 Aug 2022 -- The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) confirmed 957 cases of monkeypox in the country as of Friday.
• Defence Minister Anita Anand announces deployment of Canadian Armed Forces to train Ukrainian soldiers in the United Kingdom Canada 04 Aug 2022 -- The Minister of National Defence, the Honourable Anita Anand, announced today that Canada has authorized the deployment of Canadian Armed Forces personnel to train new recruits from the Armed Forces of Ukraine, as they seek to increase the size of their ground forces in the face of Russia's ongoing unprovoked, unjustifiable, and illegal invasion.
• Canada's Air Task Force - Romania begins NATO Air Policing mission Canada 04 Aug 2022 -- As part of Canada's support to NATO and European security, Air Task Force Romania (ATF-R) assumed NATO enhanced Air Policing duties today at a ceremony at Mihail Kogalniceanu Air Base, alongside the Romanian Air Force, and other allies.
• G7 Foreign Ministers' Statement on Preserving Peace and Stability Across the Taiwan Strait US Dept. of State 03 Aug 2022 -- 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 Foreign Ministers' Statement on Energy Security European External Action Service (EEAS) 02 Aug 2022 -- We, the 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, are steadfast in our condemnation of Russia's brutal, unprovoked, unjustifiable, and illegal war of aggression against Ukraine. We condemn and will not recognise Russia's continued attempts to re-draw borders by force. This constitutes a blatant violation of international law, in particular a serious breach of the United Nations Charter, and seriously undermines the international rules-based system. We reiterate our demand that Russia put an end to this war of choice, immediately and unconditionally cease all hostilities, and withdraw its troops and military equipment from the entire territory of Ukraine within its internationally recognised borders.

July

• Canada confirms 803 monkeypox cases People's Daily 30 Jul 2022 -- The Public Health Agency of Canada confirmed 803 cases of monkeypox in the country as of Friday.
• Defence Minister Anand concludes 15th Biennial Conference of Defense Ministers of the Americas, leads effort to denounce invasion of Ukraine Canada 29 Jul 2022-- Yesterday, Defence Minister Anita Anand concluded her participation in the 15th biennial Conference of Defense Ministers of the Americas (CDMA). The CDMA is a forum for defence ministers and secretaries of the Americas to discuss shared defence and security principles, priorities, and values. This was Minister Anand's first official trip to Brazil and the first CDMA to be held since she became Minister of National Defence.
• G7 Foreign Ministers' Statement on the Myanmar Military Junta's Executions US Dept. of State 28 Jul 2022 -- 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.
• Myanmar: Joint Statement on Execution of Pro-Democracy and Opposition Leaders European External Action Service (EEAS) 25 Jul 2022 -- A joint statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union, and the Foreign Ministers of Australia, Canada, Japan, New Zealand, Norway, Republic of Korea, the United Kingdom and the United States, condemning the military regime's execution of pro-democracy and opposition leaders in Myanmar.
• Canadian Citizen Killed in Donbas, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Says Sputnik 24 Jul 2022 -- A Canadian foreign ministry spokesperson has confirmed the death of a Canadian citizen who was fighting as a mercenary in southeastern Ukraine.
• Establishment of 3 Canadian Space Division Canada 22 Jul 2022 -- Today, Lieutenant-General Al Meinzinger, Commander of the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF), and Brigadier-General Mike Adamson, Commander of 3 Canadian Space Division, participated in a ceremony that marked the establishment of the RCAF's newest Division - 3 Canadian Space Division, at National Defence Headquarters Carling in Ottawa, Ontario.
• Canada's Military Creates New Space Division Sputnik 22 Jul 2022 -- The Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) has established the 3 Canadian Space Division as its newest addition to the country's military, the Department of National Defense said in a statement on Friday.
• Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks with President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy Prime Minister of Canada 17 Jul 2022 -- Today, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau spoke with the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
• Canada confirms nearly 25,000 new cases in weekly COVID-19 update People's Daily 16 Jul 2022 -- The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) on Friday confirmed a total of 24,872 new cases of COVID-19 for the week of July 3 to 9, pushing the number of total cases to nearly four million.
• Two Royal Canadian Navy ships return from European NATO missions Canada 15 Jul 2022 -- Today, the ships' companies of Her Majesty's Canadian Ships (HMCS) Halifax and Montréal return to their homeport of Halifax, Nova Scotia after the successful completion of their deployments on Operation REASSURANCE, in support of North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) assurance and deterrence measures in European waters.
• Canada moves forward with the acquisition of aircraft for the Royal Canadian Air Force Canada 14 Jul 2022 -- Today, Defence Minister Anita Anand announced that Canada has finalized a contract to acquire the first two aircraft for the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) that will replace and renew the capability currently fulfilled by the CC-150 Polaris fleet and later become part of the Strategic Tanker Transport Capability (STTC) fleet.
• Joint statement on supporting Ukraine in its proceeding at the International Court of Justice European External Action Service (EEAS) 13 Jul 2022 -- Statement on behalf of Albania, Andorra, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Marshall Islands, Moldova, Monaco, Montenegro, Netherlands, New Zealand, North Macedonia, Norway, Palau, Poland, Portugal, Romania, San Marino, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom, United States and the European Union:
• The United States Supports Canada's Decision to Return Turbine to Germany US Dept. of State 11 Jul 2022 -- The United States is united with our Allies and partners in our commitment to promoting European energy security, reducing our collective dependence on Russian energy, and maintaining pressure on the Kremlin.
• Ukraine 'Disappointed' By Canada's Decision To Grant Waiver To Allow Repair Of Russian Gas Pipeline RFE/RL 10 Jul 2022 -- The Ukrainian Foreign Ministry is "deeply disappointed" by a Canadian government decision to return a repaired Nord Stream 1 gas pipeline turbine to Germany after completing maintenance on the equipment.
• Canada to return Russian gas turbine to Germany amid Europe energy crisis Press TV 10 Jul 2022 -- Canada will return a repaired Russian turbine to Germany necessary for maintenance on the key Russia-Europe natural gas pipeline, despite objections from Ukraine.
• Canada to Return Nord Stream Turbines to Germany Sputnik 10 Jul 2022 -- Ottawa will return to Germany the Nord Stream 1 turbines that Siemens sent to Canada for maintenance, stranded in the country due to sanctions on Russia, Canadian Minister of Natural Resources Jonathan Wilkinson said on Sunday.
• Canada to Broaden Scope of Sanctions Introduced Against Russia - Global Affairs Sputnik 09 Jul 2022 -- Canada intends to expand the sanctions it has imposed against Russia, targeting the Russian industrial manufacturing sector, among others, Canada's Department of Global Affairs has announced.
• Half Canadians infected with Omicron: report People's Daily 07 Jul 2022 -- Half of the Canadian population, or more than 17 million people, were infected with Omicron in only five months starting December 2021, local media reported Wednesday.
• Canada Accuses China of Keeping its Diplomats from Attending Trial of Chinese-Canadian Businessman VOA 05 Jul 2022 -- Canada says its diplomats in China were barred from attending the trial of a Chinese-born Canadian billionaire who disappeared from a Hong Kong hotel in 2017.
• Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks with Chancellor of Germany Olaf Scholz Prime Minister of Canada 05 Jul 2022 -- Yesterday, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau spoke with the Chancellor of Germany, Olaf Scholz.
• Prime Minister Justin Trudeau meets with Prime Minister of Australia Anthony Albanese Prime Minister of Canada 01 Jul 2022 -- Yesterday, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau met with the Prime Minister of Australia, Anthony Albanese, on the margins of the NATO Summit in Madrid, Spain.
• Chinese military spokesperson responds to provocations of Australian, Canadian military aircraft People's Daily 01 Jul 2022 -- A Chinese defense spokesperson on Thursday responded to provocative acts of Australian and Canadian military aircraft, and warned that those who come uninvited will bear the consequences.
• Canada confirms 278 cases of monkeypox People's Daily 01 Jul 2022 -- Canada's Chief Public Health Officer Theresa Tam on Thursday confirmed a total of 278 cases of monkeypox in the country as of June 29.

June

• Defence Minister Anand concludes visit to Madrid, Spain, for the NATO Summit Canada 30 Jun 2022 -- Yesterday, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau met with the Prime Minister of Australia, Anthony Albanese, on the margins of the NATO Summit in Madrid, Spain.
• Canadian Man Admits To Hacking Spree With Russian Cybergang RFE/RL 30 Jun 2022 -- A former Canadian government IT worker has admitted to taking part in a hacking spree with a Russian cybercrime group.
• Prime Minister and NATO Leaders strengthen transatlantic security Prime Minister of Canada 30 Jun 2022 -- The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today concluded a pivotal North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Summit where he met with Allied Heads of State and Government to advance transatlantic security particularly in the face of Russia's ongoing invasion of Ukraine.
• Prime Minister Justin Trudeau meets with President of Finland Sauli Niinistö Prime Minister of Canada 30 Jun 2022 -- Yesterday, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau met with the President of Finland, Sauli Niinistö, on the margins of the NATO Summit.
• Prime Minister Justin Trudeau meets with Prime Minister of Sweden Magdalena Andersson Prime Minister of Canada 30 Jun 2022 -- Yesterday, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau met with the Prime Minister of Sweden, Magdalena Andersson, on the margins of the NATO Summit.
• Prime Minister Justin Trudeau meets with President of South Korea Yoon Suk-yeol Prime Minister of Canada 30 Jun 2022 -- Today, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau met with the President of South Korea, Yoon Suk-yeol, on the margins of the NATO Summit.
• Prime Minister Justin Trudeau meets with Prime Minister of Denmark Mette Frederiksen Prime Minister of Canada 30 Jun 2022 -- Yesterday, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau met with the Prime Minister of the Denmark, Mette Frederiksen, at the margins of the NATO Summit.
• Canada extending current COVID-19 border measures People's Daily 30 Jun 2022 -- The federal government of Canada is extending current COVID-19 border measures for travellers entering the country, the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) announced Wednesday.
• Canada and Latvia sign Joint Declaration to augment NATO's enhanced Forward Presence Latvia Canada 29 Jun 2022 -- Canada's commitment to the NATO Alliance is steadfast. Against the backdrop of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Canada is continuing to strengthen NATO's deterrence and defence posture, including in Latvia.
• Joint declaration between the Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Latvia and the Department of National Defence of Canada concerning augmented forward presence Latvia Canada 29 Jun 2022
• Statement by the Prime Minister on NATO's invitation to Finland and Sweden to join the Alliance Prime Minister of Canada 29 Jun 2022 -- The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on NATO's invitation to Finland and Sweden to join the Alliance.
• Prime Minister Justin Trudeau meets with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg Prime Minister of Canada 29 Jun 2022 -- Today, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau met with the Secretary General of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), Jens Stoltenberg, on the margins of the NATO Summit.
• Prime Minister Justin Trudeau meets with Prime Minister of Italy Mario Draghi Prime Minister of Canada 28 Jun 2022 -- Today, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau met with the Prime Minister of Italy, Mario Draghi, on the margins of the G7 Summit.
• Prime Minister Justin Trudeau meets with President of France Emmanuel Macron Prime Minister of Canada 28 Jun 2022 -- Yesterday, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau met with the President of France, Emmanuel Macron, on the margins of the G7 Summit.
• Prime Minister Justin Trudeau meets with Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi Prime Minister of Canada 28 Jun 2022 -- Yesterday, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau met with the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, on the margins of the G7 Summit.
• Prime Minister Justin Trudeau meets with President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen Prime Minister of Canada 28 Jun 2022 -- Yesterday, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau met with the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, on the margins of the G7 Summit.
• G-7 Countries Offer Alternative to China's Development Juggernaut VOA 28 Jun 2022 -- The world's wealthiest liberal democracies say they're offering developing nations $600 billion in infrastructure funding by 2027, providing what they say is a superior alternative to China's massive, multi-trillion-dollar Belt and Road Initiative (BRI).
• FACT SHEET: President Biden and G7 Leaders Announce Further Efforts to Counter Putin's Attack on Food Security The White House 28 Jun 2022
• Prime Minister announces additional sanctions in support of Ukraine Prime Minister of Canada 27 Jun 2022 -- Canada is committed to standing in unity to support the government and people of Ukraine in their fight for a peaceful, prosperous, and democratic future. We will continue to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with Ukraine as it seeks to defend itself from Russian aggression.
• Prime Minister Justin Trudeau meets with Chancellor of Germany Olaf Scholz Prime Minister of Canada 27 Jun 2022 -- Today, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau met with the Chancellor of Germany, Olaf Scholz, on the margins of the G7 Summit in Elmau, Germany.
• Prime Minister Justin Trudeau meets with Prime Minister of Japan Kishida Fumio Prime Minister of Canada 27 Jun 2022 -- Today, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau met with the Prime Minister of Japan, Kishida Fumio, on the margins of the G7 Summit.
• G7 says will stand by Ukraine 'for as long as it takes', vows new sanctions on Russia Press TV 27 Jun 2022 -- The Group of Seven (G7) countries have voiced unflinching support for Ukraine in the wake of Russia's months-long military operation in the former Soviet state, pledging to further tighten sanctions on Moscow.
• G7 Leaders Call Russian Missile Strike On Shopping Mall A War Crime, Vow To Hold Putin Responsible RFE/RL 27 Jun 2022 -- Leaders of the Group of Seven (G7) major democracies called a Russian missile strike on a crowded shopping center in Ukraine on June 27 a war crime and vowed to hold Russian President Vladimir Putin accountable.
• FACT SHEET: The United States and G7 to Take Further Action to Support Ukraine and Hold the Russian Federation Accountable The White House 27 Jun 2022
• G7 Leaders Look To Adopt Price Cap On Russian Oil To Limit Moscow's Energy Revenues RFE/RL 27 Jun 2022 -- Leaders of the Group of Seven (G7) nations, meeting for a second day at a summit in Germany, are expected to agree to a price cap on Russian oil to limit Moscow's energy revenues as the centerpiece of new sanctions on Russia for its unprovoked invasion of Ukraine.
• G-7 Heightening Russia Sanctions for Ukraine War VOA 27 Jun 2022 -- The United States and the other members of the Group of Seven leading industrialized economies imposed new sanctions Monday against Russia for its four-month invasion of Ukraine. These include measures to cut Moscow off from materials and services needed by its industrial and technology sectors.
• Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks with President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy Prime Minister of Canada 26 Jun 2022 -- Today, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau spoke with the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, while at the G7 Summit, to express Canada's ongoing support for Ukraine against Russia's military aggression.
• Prime Minister Justin Trudeau meets with Prime Minister Boris Johnson of the United Kingdom Prime Minister of Canada 26 Jun 2022 -- Today, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau met with the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Boris Johnson, in advance of the G7 Summit, to discuss their expectations and shared priorities for the Summit.
• G7 Leaders Voice Unity Against Putin's Ukraine Invasion VOA 26 Jun 2022 -- Leaders of the Group of Seven economies met in Germany's Bavarian Alps on Sunday, looking to show they are united against Russian President Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine while discussing ways to minimize the war's effect on rising global food and energy costs.
• Biden urges NATO, G7 to 'stay together' against Russia Press TV 26 Jun 2022 -- US President Joe Biden has urged NATO allies and the world's wealthiest nations (G7) to "stay together" against Russia while visiting Germany for a three-day summit of G7 countries.
• G7 To Ban Russian Gold In A 'Strike At The Heart' Of Putin's War Effort RFE/RL 26 Jun 2022 -- Leaders of the Group of Seven (G7) industrialized democracies gathering for a two-day summit in the German Alps on June 26 will announce a ban on new imports of Russian gold to boost sanctions, according to British and U.S. officials.
• UK sanctions Russian gold exports Gov.UK 26 Jun 2022 -- New exports of Russian gold will no longer be allowed to be enter the UK, Canada, US and Japan thanks to tough new measures to be announced at the G7 Summit.
• PM meeting with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau: 26 June 2022 Gov.UK 26 Jun 2022 -- Prime Minister Boris Johnson met Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau at the G7 Summit today.
• G7 Announces Infrastructure Program To Counter China's Belt And Road Initiative RFE/RL 26 Jun 2022 -- The Group of Seven (G7) has formally launched a global infrastructure and investment partnership aimed at countering a Chinese program that has been embraced by many developing countries.
• Her Majesty's Canadian Ships Kingston and Summerside depart for Operation REASSURANCE Canada 26 Jun 2022 -- Today, Her Majesty's Canadian Ships (HMCS) Kingston and Summerside departed for a four month deployment in the Baltic Sea and North Atlantic region on Operation REASSURANCE. Canada is deploying two Kingston-class Maritime Coastal Defence Vessels to contribute to NATO assurance and deterrence measures in Central and Eastern Europe.
• Canada announces multi-billion spend to upgrade continental defense People's Daily 21 Jun 2022 -- Canada will spend 3.8 billion U.S. dollars over six years to modernize its continental defense as part of its alliance with the United States through the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) and "to protect Canadians from new and emerging threats," Canadian Defense Minister Anita Anand announced on Monday.
• Citing Threat From Russia, Canada Announces Major Investment In Air Defense RFE/RL 21 Jun 2022 -- Canada has announced a major investment to modernize the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD), the joint U.S.-Canadian defense organization designed to detect security threats.
• Minister of National Defence Announces Canada's NORAD Modernization Plan Canada 20 Jun 2022
• Minister Anand announces continental defence modernization to protect Canadians Canada 20 Jun 2022 -- As autocratic regimes threaten the rules-based international order, the security and defence impacts of climate change increase, and our competitors develop new technologies like hypersonic weapons and advanced cruise missiles, there is a pressing need to modernize the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) that has kept Canadians and Americans safe for over 60 years.
• Canadian Armed Forces Marks 5th Anniversary of Canada Leading NATO's enhanced Forward Presence Battle Group Latvia Canada 19 Jun 2022 -- Today, the Canadian Armed Forces marks the 5th anniversary of leading NATO's multinational enhanced Forward Presence Battle Group in Latvia.
• Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks with Prime Minister of the Netherlands Mark Rutte Prime Minister of Canada 18 Jun 2022 -- Today, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau spoke with the Prime Minister of the Netherlands, Mark Rutte.
• Defence Minister Anand concludes visit to Brussels, Belgium, for Ukraine Defense Contact Group and NATO Defence Ministers' Meetings Canada 16 Jun 2022 -- Today, Minister Anand concluded a successful visit to Brussels, Belgium, where she attended a meeting of the United States-led Ukraine Defense Contact Group and a meeting of North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Defence Ministers.
• Facts about Russia-Ukraine conflict: Canada, U.S. to provide further military aid for Ukraine People's Daily 16 Jun 2022 -- The following are the latest developments in the Ukraine crisis:
• Shangri-La Dialogue: New ideas for securing regional stability Canada 16 Jun 2022
• Minister Anand Announces Further Military Aid for Ukraine Canada 15 Jun 2022 -- Today, the Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of National Defence, announced that Canada will provide to Ukraine 10 replacement barrels to enable the sustainment of M777 howitzer artillery guns.
• Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks with President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy Prime Minister of Canada 14 Jun 2022 -- Today, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau spoke with the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, to express Canada's ongoing support for Ukraine against Russia's military aggression and to discuss a range of possible measures of Canadian assistance ahead of the upcoming Commonwealth, G7, and NATO summits.
• Canada and the Kingdom of Denmark, together with Greenland, reach historic agreement on longstanding boundary disputes Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark 14 Jun 2022 -- Today, Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Canada and Jeppe Kofod, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Denmark, along with Múte B. Egede, Prime Minister of Greenland, signed an agreement in Ottawa resolving outstanding boundary issues over Tartupaluk/Hans Island, the maritime boundary on the continental shelf within 200 nautical miles, including Lincoln Sea, and the continental shelf beyond 200 nautical miles in Labrador Sea.
• Canada, Denmark Sign Deal to End 50-Year-Old Border Dispute Sputnik 14 Jun 2022 -- Canada and Denmark signed an agreement on Tuesday to settle a five-decade long border dispute over the Arctic island of Tartupaluk (Hans Island)
• Her Majesty's Canadian Ships Vancouver and Winnipeg to deploy for Exercise RIMPAC 2022 and Operations PROJECTION and NEON Canada 14 Jun 2022 -- Today, Her Majesty's Canadian Ships (HMCS) Vancouver and Winnipeg and their embarked helicopter air detachments departed for a five month deployment in the Indo-Pacific region. Canada is deploying two frigates to work with allies and like-minded partners and to support government objectives to uphold the rules-based international order and international law.
• As Others 'Decouple,' Canada Moves to Mend China Relations VOA 14 Jun 2022 -- At a time when the United States and some of its allies are seeking to reduce their dependence on China for strategic and other goods, Canada is looking to move past an ugly spat that drove relations with Beijing to a historic low.
• Defence Minister Anita Anand concludes visit to Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore Canada 13 Jun 2022 -- Today, Defence Minister Anita Anand accompanied by Chief of the Defence Staff (CDS), General Wayne Eyre, and Associate Deputy Minister of National Defence Stefanie Beck, concluded their trip to the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore. In the margins of this international forum, the Canadian delegation met with counterparts from 13 different countries, as well as the United States-led United Nations Command, to discuss common interests, reflect on shared challenges and explore areas for future collaboration in the Indo-Pacific region.
• Joint Statement on Canada-Mexico-United States Cooperation US Dept. of State 10 Jun 2022 -- "Canada, Mexico, and the United States share a close relationship based on shared values and priorities. We acknowledge that working together as North America we can bring new ideas and energy to the hemisphere, and we commit to reinvigorating how we address together the issues of our time. "
• Secretary Antony J. Blinken With Mexican Foreign Secretary Marcelo Ebrard and Canadian Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly US Dept. of State 10 Jun 2022
• Canadian Military Snipers Getting New Rifles Canada 10 Jun 2022 -- Today, the Minister of National Defence, Anita Anand, announced that 229 new cutting edge multi-calibre bolt-action sniper rifles are on their way to the Canadian Army. This successful procurement milestone represents the final major piece of Canada's Sniper Systems project.
• Prime Minister Justin Trudeau meets with the President of the United States of America, Joe Biden Prime Minister of Canada 09 Jun 2022 -- Today, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau met with the President of the United States of America, Joe Biden, to reiterate their commitment to deepening the Canada-U.S. partnership on a wide range of bilateral, regional, and global challenges.
• Royal Navy Ship makes historic visit to Canada UK MOD 09 Jun 2022 -- As part of the UK's commitment to the Arctic region, HMS Protector has arrived in Montreal, Canada, for the ship's first ever visit to the country.
• Remarks by President Biden and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of Canada Before Bilateral Meeting The White House 09 Jun 2022
• Readout of President Biden's Meeting with Prime Minister Trudeau of Canada The White House 09 Jun 2022
• Austin Meets Prime Minister Trudeau at Joint U.S.-Canada Command DoD News 08 Jun 2022 -- Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III met with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Canadian Minister of National Defense Anita Anand at the command that symbolizes the close bond between the two countries — the North American Aerospace Defense Command in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
• US rallies Canada, Australia for close-in recon on China; 'PLA could do similar to them' as countermeasure Global Times 07 Jun 2022 -- With the participation of Australia and Canada, the US-led Five Eyes alliance has conducted a new trick to provoke China and test the resolve of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) by carrying out aerial close-in reconnaissance near China, analysts said on Tuesday, with data showing dozens of such flights were conducted in the East China Sea and the South China Sea recently.
• China Warns Canadian Spy Planes Against 'Adventurist' Moves Amid Tense Close-in Flights Sputnik 06 Jun 2022 -- The US and Canada have stepped up spy plane flights over the waters near China in recent years, passing dozens of planes each month across the South China and Yellow Seas. At times these have posed as civilian airliners, creating a danger to civilian aircraft flying through the region.
• China deals with provoking Canadian warplanes with 'professional, powerful measures' Global Times 06 Jun 2022 -- Chinese military dealt with Canadian military aircraft's recent close-in reconnaissance and provocation on China with professional but powerful measures, and demanded Canada to desist from further provocations, or Canada shall bear all serious consequences, the Chinese defense and foreign ministries said on Monday.
• Defense spokesperson: Canadian military aircraft's provocations endangers China's national security PLA Daily 06 Jun 2022 -- "Recently, Canadian military aircraft have stepped up close-in reconnaissance and provocations against China under the pretext of implementing the United Nations Security Council Resolutions", said Senior Colonel Wu Qian, spokesperson for China's Ministry of National Defense, on June 6, 2022, when asked by the press to comment on Canadian Defense Ministry's statement on the recent encounters between military aircraft of the two countries.
• Aircraft interception: China warns Canada, Australia it will not allow any country to infringe upon its sovereignty Press TV 06 Jun 2022 -- China has warned Canada and Australia to stop their provocations or face "severe consequences," after Ottawa and Canberra accused Chinese warplanes of intercepting their reconnaissance aircraft in the Pacific Ocean.
• PLA aircraft deal with Canadian, Australian provocative close-in recon in East and South China Seas Global Times 05 Jun 2022 -- Warplanes of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) recently dealt with close-in reconnaissance and provocative activities by surveillance planes from Canada and Australia on China in the East China Sea and South China Sea respectively, Chinese sources and analysts said on Sunday.
• Exclusive: Canadian warplanes provoke China with close-in recon over E.China Sea; claims that China buzzing military flights not true: source Global Times 05 Jun 2022 -- Reports claiming that the Chinese military aircraft "buzzed" Canadian military aircraft are not consistent with the truth: it was the Canadian warplanes that traveled all the way to the East China Sea and conducted close-in reconnaissance, thus provoking China, a source familiar with the matter told the Global Times on Sunday.
• Canada Partially Decriminalizes Opioids VOA 03 Jun 2022 -- The Canadian government is decriminalizing possession of small amounts of cocaine, heroin and other narcotics in the Pacific coast province of British Columbia, the latest step in a battle against deadly drug overdoses.
• Canada protests after aircraft 'buzzed' by Chinese jets Radio Free Asia 02 Jun 2022 -- China's People's Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) fighter jets have repeatedly "buzzed" a Canadian reconnaissance aircraft on a U.N. mission in East Asia, with over two dozen intercepts deemed dangerous, a media outlet in Canada reported.
• Chinese Jet Pilots Reportedly Giving Canadian Recon Plane Middle Finger During Intercepts Near DPRK Sputnik 02 Jun 2022 -- Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) Lockheed CP-140 Aurora maritime patrol aircraft engage in regular patrols near North Korea, with their mission, dubbed 'Operation NEON', meant to support the enforcement of UN Security Council sanctions against Pyongyang. The US, the UK, France, Germany, Japan, Australia and New Zealand are also involved.
• Report: Canada's arms exports to Saudi Arabia spiked in 2021 Press TV 01 Jun 2022 -- Canada's arms exports to Saudi Arabia witnessed a spike in 2021, despite a standing diplomatic rift between the two countries and the kingdom's ongoing war on Yemen.
• Independent External Comprehensive Review of the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Armed Forces - Final Report and Next Steps Canada 01 Jun 2022 -- On April 29, 2021, the former Minister of National Defence announced the launch of an Independent External Comprehensive Review (IECR) of current policies, procedures, programs, practices, and culture within the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) and the Department of National Defence (DND).

May

• Office of the Minister of National Defence Press Conference Remarks for the Release of the Final Arbour Report Canada 30 May 2022
• G7 Foreign Ministers' Statement on the Launch of an Intercontinental Ballistic Missile by the DPRK US Dept. of State 30 May 2022 -- 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.
• Bishkek Court Cancels $3.2 Billion Fine Imposed On Centerra Over Kumtor Mine RFE/RL 25 May 2022 -- A court in Kyrgyzstan has canceled a lower court decision to fine Canadian company Centerra Gold 261.7 billion soms ($3.2 billion) for what were described as violations of environmental laws when it ran the Kumtor gold mine.
• Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks with President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy Prime Minister of Canada 24 May 2022 -- Today, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau spoke with the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, to reconfirm Canada's strong ongoing support for Ukraine against Russia's military aggression.
• Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks with Prime Minister of Australia Anthony Albanese Prime Minister of Canada 24 May 2022 -- Today, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau spoke with the Prime Minister of Australia, Anthony Albanese, and congratulated him on his recent election victory.
• Joint statement on Ukraine's application against Russia at the International Court of Justice Germany Federal Foreign Office 24 May 2022 -- Statement on behalf of Albania, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Canada, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Marshall Islands, Micronesia (Federated States of), Montenegro, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom, United States, European Union:
• Exercise MAPLE RESOLVE 22: Canadians and allies successfully tackle new challenges and complexities Canada 22 May 2022 -- Today, more than 3,200 soldiers from Canada, United States, and the United Kingdom successfully completed Exercise MAPLE RESOLVE 22 (Ex MR 22), which began here on May 10, 2022.
• Joint statement on Ukraine's application against Russia at the International Court of Justice Germany Federal Foreign Office 20 May 2022 -- Statement on behalf of Albania, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Canada, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Marshall Islands, Micronesia (Federated States of), Montenegro, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom, United States, European Union
• Prime Minister Justin Trudeau convenes the Incident Response Group on the situation in Ukraine Prime Minister of Australia 20 May 2022 -- Yesterday, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau convened the Incident Response Group with ministers and senior officials to discuss the latest developments of the situation in Ukraine.
• Canada Slaps New Sanctions On Russian Oligarchs, Including Formula One Driver Mazepin RFE/RL 20 May 2022 -- Canada has announced new sanctions on 14 Russians - including Formula One race-car driver Nikita Mazepin - and a ban on the importing and exporting of certain luxury goods from Russia in response to what it called President Vladimir Putin's "continued aggression" against Ukraine.
• Taiwan's voice needs to be heard internationally: Canadian PM Trudeau CNA 19 May 2022 -- Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau told the House of Commons Wednesday that his government's longstanding position was to ensure Taiwan's voice was heard in multilateral forums.
• Russia Closes Moscow Bureau Of Canadian Public Broadcaster RFE/RL 18 May 2022 -- Russia has announced that it will close the Moscow offices of the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) in retaliation for Ottawa's ban of Russian state media outlet RT.
• Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks with Prime Minister Sanna Marin of Finland Prime Minister of Canada 18 May 2022 -- Today, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau spoke with the Prime Minister of Finland, Sanna Marin, to express Canada's support for Finland's accession to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Alliance.
• G7 Foreign Ministers' Statement on Russia's War Against Ukraine US Dept. of State 14 May 2022 -- 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.
• Commitments on the Global Food Security Consequences of Russia's War of Aggression against Ukraine - G7 Foreign Ministers, May 2022 UK FCDO 14 May 2022 -- G7 Foreign Ministers discussed the implications of Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine on global food security during their meeting in Germany on 14 May 2022.
• Statement on Strengthening Anticipatory Action in Humanitarian Assistance - G7 Foreign Ministers, May 2022 UK FCDO 14 May 2022 -- Foreign Ministers from G7 countries released a joint statement on humanitarian assistance following their meeting in Germany, May 2022.
• G7 Foreign Ministers' Action Plan on COVID-19 Germany Federal Foreign Office 13 May 2022 -- "We, 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, have endorsed the following Action Plan:"
• Joint Statement of Foreign Ministers on increased Restrictions on the Human Rights of Afghan Women and Girls Germany Federal Foreign Office 13 May 2022 -- Statement by the Foreign Ministers of Australia, Canada, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Italy, Japan, the Republic of Korea, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom, United States:
• G7 Foreign Ministers' Statement on the Situation of Women and Girls in Afghanistan US Dept. of State 12 May 2022 -- 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.
• Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks with President of France Emmanuel Macron Prime Minister of Canada 12 May 2022 -- Today, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau spoke with the President of France, Emmanuel Macron.
• Prime Minister meets with Prime Minister of Latvia Krišjanis Karinš Prime Minister of Canada 12 May 2022 -- The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today held a bilateral meeting with the Prime Minister of Latvia, Krišjanis Karinš, during his visit to Canada from May 10 to 12, 2022.
• Canada Looks to Fill Global Energy Gap With Renewables, Fossil Fuels VOA 12 May 2022 -- Canadian energy experts see the global spike in oil prices - exacerbated by the war in Ukraine - as a two-edged sword, spurring a rush to develop renewable energy sources while simultaneously encouraging increased production of environmentally damaging fossil fuels.
• Statement on Russia's malicious cyber activity affecting Europe and Ukraine Canada 10 May 2022 -- The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of National Defence, and the Honourable Marco Mendicino, Minister of Public Safety, today issued the following statement:
• Facts about Russia-Ukraine conflict: Canadian PM meets Ukrainian president in Kiev People's Daily 09 May 2022 -- The following are the latest developments regarding the conflict between Russia and Ukraine:
• Statement of the G7 Non-Proliferation Directors Group Germany Federal Foreign Office 09 May 2022
• G7 Foreign Ministers' Statement on the Hong Kong Chief Executive Selection US Dept. of State 09 May 2022 -- 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.
• Statement by the Prime Minister on Europe Day Prime Minister of Canada 09 May 2022 -- The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on Europe Day:
• Volodymyr Zelenskyy together with Justin Trudeau took part in a video conference of G7 leaders President of Ukraine 08 May 2022
• Ukraine President Attends Virtual Meeting with G7 Leaders VOA 08 May 2022 -- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is meeting virtually Sunday with the Group of 7 leaders, who head the world's largest economies.
• Speech by the President of Ukraine at the video conference of the G7 leaders President of Ukraine 08 May 2022
• G7 Leaders' Statement The White House 08 May 2022 -- "Today, on 8 May, we, the Leaders of the Group of Seven (G7), alongside Ukraine and the wider global community, commemorate the end of the Second World War in Europe and the liberation from fascism and the National Socialist reign of terror, which caused immeasurable destruction, unspeakable horrors and human suffering. We mourn the millions of victims and offer our respect, especially to all those who paid the ultimate price to defeat the National Socialist regime, including the western Allies and the Soviet Union."
• Background Press Call by a Senior Administration Official on the U.S. and G7 Actions to Impose Additional Severe Costs for Putin's War Against Ukraine The White House 08 May 2022
• FACT SHEET: United States and G7 Partners Impose Severe Costs for Putin's War Against Ukraine The White House 08 May 2022
• US, Allies Bolster Ukraine Support VOA 08 May 2022 -- The United States and other leading economies in the Group of Seven nations Sunday agreed to ban or phase out the purchase of Russian oil, directly targeting a major source of income for Moscow to pay for its 10-week invasion of Ukraine.
• PM call with G7 and European leaders and President Zelenskyy: 8 May 2022 Gov.UK 08 May 2022 -- The Prime Minister addressed G7 and European leaders, alongside President Volodymyr Zelenskyy this afternoon, telling them the world must go further and faster to support Ukraine.
• Prime Minister visits Kyiv, Ukraine Prime Minister of Canada 08 May 2022 -- "Today, Canada sends a resounding message to the world that we continue to stand shoulder to shoulder with Ukraine and its people. The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today visited Kyiv, Ukraine, where he met with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The Deputy Prime Minister, Chrystia Freeland, and the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mélanie Joly, accompanied the Prime Minister."
• Canadian Prime Minister Announces New Military Aid, Sanctions After Meeting In Kyiv With Zelenskiy RFE/RL 08 May 2022 -- Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced new weapons and equipment for Ukraine after meeting with President Volodymyr Zelenskiy in Ukraine on May 8.
• Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks with the President of the United States of America Joe Biden Prime Minister of Canada 07 May 2022 -- Yesterday, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau spoke with the President of the United States of America, Joe Biden, to discuss the current situation in Ukraine, and further steps Canada and the U.S. can take to support the government and people of Ukraine.
• Readout of President Biden's Call with Prime Minister Trudeau of Canada The White House 06 May 2022
• Readout of U.S. Attorney General Merrick B. Garland's Meeting with Five Eyes Partners and Ukraine's Prosecutor General US Dept. of Justice 05 May 2022 -- U.S. Attorney General Merrick B. Garland met virtually yesterday with Ukraine's Prosecutor General, Iryna Venediktova, together with the Attorneys General of the Five Eyes countries: the United Kingdom's Attorney General, Suella Braverman; Australia's Attorney General, Michaelia Cash; Canada's Minister of Justice and Attorney General, David Lametti; and New Zealand's Attorney General, David Parker.
• Government of Canada provides an update on the operationalization of the CC-295 Kingfisher Canada 04 May 2022 -- A modern and capable military is critical to Canada's domestic security and our contribution on the world stage. This includes our role in domestic maritime search and rescue. That's why the Government of Canada is acquiring a fleet of 16 new fixed-wing search and rescue sensor-equipped aircraft - the CC-295 Kingfisher - to replace existing fixed-wing search and rescue (SAR) aircraft.

April

• Foreign Ministry statement on the publication of the names of Canadian citizens added to the stop list Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 28 Apr 2022
• Canadian, UK lawmakers advance measures on China's repression of Uyghurs in Xinjiang Radio Free Asia 28 Apr 2022 -- A Canadian parliamentary committee advanced a motion to offer special immigration procedures now granted to Ukrainian refugees to Uyghurs and other ethnic minorities fleeing persecution in Xinjiang, while lawmakers in the United Kingdom moved to ban medical imports from the region in western China.
• Readout of a meeting in Washington between Defence Minister Anita Anand and U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin Canada 28 Apr 2022
• Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III Remarks Welcoming Canadian Minister of National Defence Anita Anand to the Pentagon DoD 28 Apr 2022
• Canada, U.S. in Lockstep for Support to Ukraine, NATO DoD News 28 Apr 2022 -- Canada and the United States are in lockstep in their support for Ukraine in its fight against Russia, defense leaders said following Pentagon meetings today.
• Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks with President of Moldova Maia Sandu Prime Minister of Canada 26 Apr 2022 -- Today, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau spoke with the President of Moldova, Maia Sandu.
• Secretary Blinken's Call with Canadian Foreign Minister Joly US Dept. of State 26 Apr 2022
• Statement by the Prime Minister on the result of France's presidential election Prime Minister of Canada 24 Apr 2022
• Ex-Guantanamo prisoner sues Canadian authorities over role in his detention Press TV 24 Apr 2022 -- A former prisoner at the United States' infamous prison at Guantanamo Bay in Cuba has filed a lawsuit against the Canadian government for its alleged role in his detention.
• US, Canada, UK Walk Out of G-20 Meeting Over Russia's Participation VOA 20 Apr 2022 -- Senior leaders of the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom walked out of a meeting of the Group of 20 major economies on Wednesday in protest of the G-20's decision to allow Russian officials, including Finance Minister Anton Siluanov, to participate.
• Finance Ministers From Western Countries Walk Out Of G20 Meeting As Russian Delegates Speak RFE/RL 20 Apr 2022 -- U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and her Canadian and European counterparts on April 20 led a walkout of a meeting of Group of 20 finance officials in protest against Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.
• CISA, FBI, NSA, and International Partners Issue Advisory on Demonstrated Threats and Capabilities of Russian State-Sponsored and Cyber Criminal Actors CISA 20 Apr 2022 -- The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), along with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), National Security Agency (NSA), Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC), Canadian Centre for Cyber Security (CCCS), National Cyber Security Centre New Zealand (NZ NCSC), and the United Kingdom's National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC-UK) and National Crime Agency (NCA), with contributions from industry members of the Joint Cyber Defense Collaborative, issued a joint Cybersecurity Advisory on Russian state-sponsored and criminal cyber threats to critical infrastructure that could impact organizations both within and beyond Ukraine.
• US, Britain, Canada pledge artillery for Ukraine, leaders say Press TV 20 Apr 2022 -- The US, the UK and Canada will send more military weaponry to Ukraine, their leaders have announced as the Russian military operation reached a new phase.
• Canada imposes additional sanctions on close associates of Russian regime Canada 19 Apr 2022 -- The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced that Canada is imposing new sanctions under the Special Economic Measures (Russia) Regulations in response to the Russian regime's illegal and unjustifiable invasion of Ukraine.
• Readout of the President's Call with Allies and Partners The White House 19 Apr 2022
• PM call with world leaders: 19 April 2022 Gov.UK 19 Apr 2022 -- Prime Minister Boris Johnson spoke with leaders of the United States, Canada, France, Germany, Poland, Italy, Romania, Japan, European Commission, European Council, and the NATO Secretary General
• Prime Minister Justin Trudeau participates in teleconference meeting with President of the United States of America Joe Biden, Prime Minister of Japan Kishida Fumio, and European leaders on the war in Ukraine Prime Minister of Canada 19 Apr 2022 -- Today, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau spoke with the President of the United States of America, Joe Biden, and the leaders of the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Romania, Japan, the European Commission, the European Council, and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) to discuss collective efforts to date, assess the current situation on the ground in Ukraine, and discuss critical actions allies must undertake to effectively support Ukraine.
• Minister Anand announces the immediate deployment of Canadian Armed Forces Personnel to Poland in response to the Ukrainian Refugee Crisis Canada 14 Apr 2022 -- The Canadian Armed Forces are engaged around the world in a number of military operations ranging from humanitarian and relief efforts to peacekeeping to keep Canada and North America safe and to support our partners and NATO allies.
• Foreign Ministry statement on introducing personal sanctions as regards Canadian senators Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 13 Apr 2022
• Russia Sanctions 398 Members Of U.S. Congress, 87 Canadian Senators In Tit-For-Tat Moves RFE/RL 13 Apr 2022 -- Russia has introduced sanctions against 398 members of the U.S. Congress in retaliation against punitive measures announced by Washington over Ukraine.
• Canada imposes additional sanctions on Russian defence sector Canada 11 Apr 2022 -- The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced that Canada is imposing new sanctions under the Special Economic Measures (Russia) Regulations in response to the Russian regime's illegal and unjustifiable invasion of Ukraine.
• Deputy Secretary Sherman's Meeting with Canadian Deputy Foreign Minister Morgan US Dept. of State 08 Apr 2022
• Readout of Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's Phone Call With Canadian Minister of National Defence Anand DoD 30 Mar 2022
• Canada moves closer to delivering 88 advanced fighter jets for the Royal Canadian Air Force as it begins negotiations with the top-ranked bidder, the United States government and Lockheed Martin, for the F-35 Public Services and Procurement Canada 28 Mar 2022 -- The Government of Canada has reached another milestone in the competitive process to purchase 88 advanced fighter jets for the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF), which will ensure the requirements of the RCAF are met while also providing value for Canadians, generating high-value jobs in Canada as well as further growth for the Canadian aerospace and defence sector for decades to come.

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