The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced the following diplomatic appointments:

The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, will travel to Washington, D.C., on August 20, 2026, to meet with her U.S. counterpart, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, to discuss continental security and other global priorities.

Today, the Honourable Steven MacKinnon, Minister of Transport and Leader of the Government in the House of Commons, announced that Transport Canada has awarded a $32-million contract to Dexter Construction, a Canadian company based in Bedford, Nova Scotia, to replace the movable transfer bridge at the Souris ferry terminal on Prince Edward Island.

La ministre des Affaires étrangères, l’honorable Anita Anand, a annoncé aujourd’hui que le Canada imposait des sanctions supplémentaires à l’encontre de cinq personnes en vertu du Règlement sur les mesures économiques spéciales visant l’Iran, en raison de leur participation à des activités militaires, juridiques et de communication qui portent atteinte à la paix, à la sécurité et à la stabilité internationales.

The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced the following diplomatic appointments:

Strong and reliable transportation infrastructure is essential to keeping Northern, Arctic, and Indigenous communities connected. That’s why the first investment through the Arctic Infrastructure Fund (AIF) will be for the Inuvik (Mike Zubko) Airport, which serves as a lifeline for the local economy, ensures access to essential goods and services, and strengthens Canada’s presence in the North.

Canadian steel is helping build the future of this country. When Canadian steel succeeds, Canada succeeds, and that’s why bold new action is being taken to strengthen the movement of Canadian steel within domestic markets.

The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced that Canada is imposing sanctions on Streit Group under the Special Economic Measures (Russia) Regulations.

The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today concluded a successful trip to Cotonou, Benin, and Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, which took place from August 4 to 6, 2026. This visit underscored Canada’s commitment to deepening bilateral cooperation, promoting inclusive economic growth and advancing shared priorities in West Africa as part of Canada’s Africa Strategy.

Expanding Canada's international air transport agreements strengthens trade and investment, improves global connectivity, and creates new opportunities for Canadian businesses and travellers.

The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced the following diplomatic appointments

The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced that she will visit Benin and Côte d’Ivoire from August 4 to 6, 2026, to deepen Canada’s diplomatic, economic and development engagement in West Africa.

In an increasingly complex and competitive global environment, Canadian businesses are looking for greater support as they actively diversify their exports to markets abroad. To support and guide Canadian businesses to grow and expand into global markets, the Honourable Maninder Sidhu, Minister of International Trade, today announced the creation of Canada’s Strategic Exports Office (SEO). Established within Global Affairs Canada and led in close collaboration with Export Development Canada, the new office will strengthen Canada’s ability to secure international business opportunities and coordinate senior-level commercial engagement in strategic sectors, including aerospace and defence, infrastructure and energy.

Rail helped build Canada, connecting people and communities across vast distances and helping unite the country. Today, a modern and resilient passenger rail network is essential to supporting economic growth, strengthening Canadian industry, and keeping Canadians connected.

The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced the following diplomatic appointment

The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced that Robert Oliphant, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, will travel to Lima, Peru, from July 27 to 28, 2026, to represent the Government of Canada at the inauguration of president-elect Keiko Fujimori and unlock new opportunities with one of Canada’s most important partners in South America.

Today, the Honourable Maninder Sidhu, Minister of International Trade, and His Excellency Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of Foreign Trade of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), were in Toronto, Ontario, to welcome the successful conclusion of negotiations toward the Canada-UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA).

The Honourable Maninder Sidhu, Minister of International Trade, and Luis Jaramillo, Ecuador’s Minister of Production, Foreign Trade, and Investments, have signed the Canada-Ecuador Free Trade Agreement (FTA).

The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, concluded a successful visit to Manila, Philippines, to deepen Canada’s strategic partnerships in the Indo-Pacific region.

This week, the Honourable Maninder Sidhu, Minister of International Trade, was in Saskatoon to meet with industry, Indigenous and provincial partners and experience first-hand the important role Saskatchewan plays in Canada’s trade and economic growth.