Wednesday, September 23, 2026

Minister Anand to welcome Germany’s Foreign Minister to Canada

September 23, 2026 - Ottawa, Ontario - Global Affairs Canada

The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, will welcome Germany’s Federal Minister for Foreign Affairs, Johann Wadephul, to Canada from September 24 to 25, 2026.

Canada and Germany are close transatlantic partners and Allies, working together to advance international peace and security, and support Ukraine. Both countries are committed to strengthening transatlantic ties, promoting sustainable economic growth and

Statement from Minister Hajdu ahead of WorldSkills Shanghai 2026

September 23, 2026          Gatineau, Quebec          Employment and Social Development Canada

Today, the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Jobs and Families and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario, issued the following statement for the WorldSkills Competition in Shanghai, China:

“Canada’s economy is growing and our government is investing in the skilled trades

Minister Anand announces additional sanctions against Iranian individuals and entities

New York City, New York - Global Affairs Canada

The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced that Canada is imposing additional sanctions against five individuals and five entities under the Special Economic Measures (Iran) Regulations for their role in the Iranian regime’s brutal repression of its population.

These sanctions target senior Iranian security and government officials, as well as state-

Pays Plat First Nation marks milestone with new addition to reserve lands

September 23, 2026 — Pays Plat First Nation, Robinson-Superior Treaty — Indigenous Services Canada, Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada, Ontario Ministry of Indigenous Affairs and First Nations Economic Reconciliation, and Pays Plat First Nation. 

Today, Chief David Mushquash of Pays Plat First Nation, the Honourable Rebecca Alty, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, the Honourable Mandy Gull-Masty, Minister of Indigenous Services, and the Honourable Greg Rickford, Ontario's Minister of Indigenous Affairs and First Nations Economic Reconciliation, announced a 4,203-acre increase - to Pays Plat First Nation's land base through the Additions to Reserve process.

The addition of 4,203 acres of land to the Pays Plat reserve supports future growth and

Canada Army Run 2026: Bringing Canadians Together in Support of the People Behind the Army

September 22, 2026 – Ottawa – National Defence / Canadian Armed Forces

This past weekend, downtown Ottawa transformed into a vibrant military hub as thousands came together for the 19th edition of Canada Army Run, presented by BMO. From Friday to Sunday, events such as the Canadian Tire Race Expo and BMO Kids' Zone welcomed participants and visitors ahead of the culminating races on Sunday, September 20th.

With great enthusiasm, more than 17,000 participants took part in Canada Army Run 2026,

Joint Statement on the Canada-Nordic-Baltic Eight meeting

September 22, 2026 – New York City, New York - Global Affairs Canada

Today, Margus Tsahkna, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Estonia, and Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Canada, convened the foreign ministers of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway and Sweden to the first Canada-Nordic-Baltic Eight (NB8) ministerial meeting.

During the meeting, the Nordic-Baltic countries and Canada reaffirmed their commitment to

Minister Anand meets with Haiti’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and Religious Affairs

September 22, 2026 - New York City, New York - Global Affairs Canada

The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, met with Raina Forbin, Haiti’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and Religious Affairs, during the United Nations General Assembly High-Level Week in New York City.

During the meeting, Minister Anand announced Canada’s new funding of $25.4 million to