October 23, 2017
Ottawa, Ontario
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“Canada is deeply concerned about the urgent humanitarian and security crisis in Myanmar’s Rakhine State, particularly the brutal persecution of the Rohingya Muslim people. I am confident that Bob Rae’s vast experience as a lawyer, advisor, negotiator, arbitrator and public servant will help Canada work more effectively with Myanmar and other international partners to chart a path towards lasting peace and reconciliation.”
— The Rt. Hon. Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada
Quick Facts
- Canada and Myanmar established diplomatic relations when the Southeast Asian country became independent in 1948.
- To date in 2017, Canada has provided more than $25 million in humanitarian assistance funding to partners in Myanmar and Bangladesh to meet the needs of crisis-affected people, including the Rohingya. This amount includes the additional $12 million announced today.
- In June 2017, the Prime Minister met with Her Excellency Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, State Counsellor of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar. During the meeting, the Prime Minister highlighted the need for Myanmar to accelerate efforts to uphold human rights and protect ethnic and religious minorities, and reiterated Canada’s support for ongoing reforms in the country.
- In September 2017, the Prime Minister spoke and wrote to Her Excellency Daw Aung San Suu Kyi to convey his deep concerns over the situation in Rakhine State for Rohingya Muslims and other ethnic minorities.
Biographical notes
Associated Links
- Canada gravely concerned with deteriorating situation in Myanmar
- Canada calls for action on critical situation in Myanmar
- Canada and the crisis in Myanmar’s Rakhine State
- Prime Minister announces support for peace process and humanitarian assistance in Myanmar
- Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks with State Counsellor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi of Myanmar
October 23, 2017
Ottawa, Ontario
October 23, 2017
Ottawa, Ontario
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“Canada and Ukraine have a long history of friendship forged through generations of family ties and shared values. I look forward to meeting with Prime Minister Groysman to discuss how we can work together to build a more prosperous and secure future for both of our countries.”
— The Rt. Hon. Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada
Quick Facts
- There have been many high-level visits between Canada and Ukraine, the most recent being when Prime Minister Trudeau met President Poroshenko on September 22, 2017, in Toronto on the margins of the Invictus Games.
- Canada and Ukraine cooperate in several international organizations, including the United Nations, the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe, and La Francophonie.
- Operation UNIFIER is the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) training mission in Ukraine. Through Operation UNIFIER, the CAF provide military training and capacity-building assistance to Ukrainian Forces personnel in support of Ukraine’s efforts to maintain sovereignty, security, and stability.
- The Canada-Ukraine Free Trade Agreement, which entered into force August 1, 2017, represents a significant milestone in the countries’ bilateral relationship, and will generate commercial benefits for Canadian and Ukrainian businesses alike.
- Canada-Ukraine bilateral merchandise trade increased 34 per cent in 2016.
- In 2016, Canada’s merchandise exports to Ukraine totalled $265.2 million and merchandise imports totalled $107.4 million.
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