Prime Minister appoints the Honourable Bob Rae as Special Envoy to Myanmar
October 23, 2017
Ottawa, Ontario
The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today named the Honourable Bob Rae as his Special Envoy to Myanmar. Mr. Rae will begin his work immediately, engaging in diplomatic efforts to address the crisis regarding the country’s Rakhine State.
As Special Envoy, Mr. Rae will reinforce the urgent need to resolve the humanitarian and security crisis in Myanmar and to address the situation affecting vulnerable populations, including the Rohingya Muslim community, other religious and ethnic minorities, and women and girls. He will also advise the Prime Minister on how Canada can best support efforts to respond to the needs of those affected and displaced by the recent violence.
Canada’s efforts in the region will continue to address both the immediate and long-term political, socio-economic and humanitarian challenges facing the people in Rakhine State and Myanmar. To help address these challenges, Prime Minister Trudeau also announced that Canada will provide an additional $12 million in humanitarian assistance to meet the needs of those affected by this crisis.
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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.
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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
Statement by the Prime Minister on the Japanese general election
October 23, 2017
Ottawa, Ontario
The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the Japanese general election:
“On behalf of the Government of Canada, I congratulate Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on his victory in today’s general election in Japan.
“Canada and Japan are close partners with deep ties and shared values. We are both dynamic, prosperous democracies with citizens eager to thrive in the global economy.
“I look forward to continue working closely with Prime Minister Abe on a progressive trade agenda that will create good, middle class jobs on both sides of the Pacific and make it easier for Canadian and Japanese businesses to trade goods and services with one another.
“We will continue our close cooperation on security and defence, including measures to press North Korea to halt its nuclear and ballistic missile tests, which pose serious threats to international peace and security.
“Canada and Japan understand that many of the challenges we face as countries, we face as a world. We collaborate closely as members of the G7, the United Nations, and the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum. We are united in the fight against climate change, and will continue to face pressing global issues together.”
October 23, 2017
Ottawa, Ontario
Ukrainian Prime Minister Volodymyr Groysman to visit Canada
October 23, 2017
Ottawa, Ontario
The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced that he will meet with the Prime Minister of Ukraine, Volodymyr Groysman, in Ottawa on October 31.
During the meeting, Prime Minister Trudeau and Prime Minister Groysman will explore ways to deepen the relationship between Canada and Ukraine, including through the trade and business opportunities created by the Canada-Ukraine Free Trade Agreement.
Prime Minister Trudeau will also reiterate Canada’s unwavering support for the people of Ukraine, its sovereignty and territorial integrity, and its democratic, economic, and legal reform efforts.
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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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