International

Today, the Honourable Marc Garneau, Minister of Foreign Affairs, met virtually with Antony Blinken, U.S. Secretary of State, to advance work on the Roadmap for a Renewed U.S.-Canada Partnership launched by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and President Joe Biden following their virtual meeting on February 23, 2021. Today, the Honourable Marc Garneau, Minister of Foreign…

The governments of Canada, British Columbia and the Tlowitsis Nation have signed a new agreement that will further advance reconciliation and treaty negotiations. February 26, 2021 — Campbell River, BC — Tlowitsis Nation — Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada — British Columbia Ministry of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation The governments of Canada, British Columbia and the Tlowitsis Nation have signed…

Today, the Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade, attended a virtual ceremony for the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade’s inaugural Business Reinvention Awards, where she presented the day’s biggest award and namesake, the Reinvention Award, to Novo Textiles. February 26, 2021 – Ottawa, Ontario Today, the Honourable Mary Ng,…

Video message by SJ at 46th session of UN Human Rights Council (with photos/video) **********************************************************************************      Following is the full text of the video message by the Secretary for Justice, Ms Teresa Cheng, SC, at the 46th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council today (February 26): Madam President,      After the enactment…

Statistics for COVID-19 Vaccination Programme *********************************************      The COVID-19 Vaccination Programme started today (February 26) for members of the public to get vaccinated.        A total of about 6 000 persons received their first doses of the vaccine today, while a cumulative total of about 6 600 persons have been vaccinated since February 22.   …

COVID-19 Vaccination Programme officially launched (with photos/videos) ***********************************************************************      The COVID-19 Vaccination Programme was officially launched today (February 26), with people belonging to the priority groups who have made appointments receiving the Sinovac vaccine at five Community Vaccination Centres (CVCs) and 18 general out-patient clinics of the Hospital Authority (HA).      The Secretary for the…

The Government of Canada is taking steps to ensure more people in Canada are vaccinated more quickly, and continues to work to give Canadians access to safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines as soon as possible. February 26 2021 - Gatineau, Quebec - Public Services and Procurement Canada The Government of Canada is taking steps to…