Global Affairs Canada

The State of Trade document is the Department's report card on the performance of our economy. This comprehensive document reviews and analyzes the key developments in Canada’s international trade and investment performance against the background of economic trends at home and abroad.

The softwood lumber industry is an important sector in the Canadian economy, supporting thousands of jobs in communities across Canada and creating many positive spin-off effects in related industries and services. Natural Resources Canada's Canadian softwood lumber industry webpage provides...

In accordance with the Treasury Board Directive on Internal Audit, Global Affairs Canada publishes key performance results for its internal audit function. These results, or key compliance attributes, demonstrate that the fundamental elements necessary for oversight are in place in the...

This Notice sets out the policies and practices pertaining to the administration of textiles and apparel for import from the United Kingdom under the Canada-United Kingdom Trade Continuity Agreement (Canada-UK TCA).

The Government of Canada is a State Party to the Arms Trade Treaty (ATT or the Treaty) as of September 17, 2019. The ATT establishes standards for international trade in a broad range of conventional arms with the goal of ensuring that states have effective national systems to review and control...

This Notice sets out the policies and practices pertaining to the administration of vehicles for export to the United Kingdom under the Canada - United Kingdom Trade Continuity Agreement (Canada-UK TCA).

The Trade Controls Bureau (TID) is responsible for administering the Export and Import Permits Act (EIPA) which was first enacted in 1947. The EIPA delegates to the Minister of Foreign Affairs (referred to as "the Minister") wide discretionary powers to control the flow of goods contained in...

The Treasury Board of Canada Policy on Internal Audit seeks to contribute to the improvement of public sector management by ensuring a strong, credible, effective and sustainable internal audit function within departments as well as government-wide. In response to this requirement, Global Affairs...

2019: This report provides a comprehensive summary of the main developments in Canada’s commercial activities during the previous year. It describes the events that took place in the global economy and trade in 2018, the main developments in Canada’s economy and those of its most important...

Merry Ulomi started her farm shortly after getting married to support her family and pay for her four daughters’ education.

Solar-power systems provided by the Canada-funded SUSTAIN project have solved a major challenge at the Janda Health Centre in Buhigwe district, Tanzania.

In this article you will learn more about the building’s rich history and enduring legacy.

Canada is contributing to the establishment of standardized guidelines for the construction of sustainable housing in Guatemala.

The Embassy of Canada in Guatemala collaborated with the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA) to implement a Canada Fund project. The project helped 7 rural women cooperatives have access to virtual platforms to improve their production by reaching out to new markets.

The Embassy of Canada to Guatemala commemorated its Canada Day by sharing with those most affected by the COVID-19 emergency.

Canada and Mexico share a dynamic and prosperous relationship: as friends, as North American neighbours, and as strategic partners in the Americas and in the world. Over the years, our cooperation has expanded across a wide range of political, trade, social, environmental and security interests.

The Prime Minister of Canada and the President of Mexico have committed themselves to renew a relationship that draws on the diverse strengths of all citizens, putting their well-being and interests at the centre of our bilateral cooperation. This commitment recognizes a shared vision to build...

The Canada-Mexico Partnership annual reports highlight the work and progress of this important mechanism over the period and outlines its goals for the year ahead.

The #BeHerAmbassador is an initiative driven by Global Affairs Canada employees that identifies, promotes and develops the promising talents of anyone who identifies as a woman. Read our story on this project, which aims for gender balance in leadership positions.

We have come a long way since the first woman to represent Canada abroad, Margaret Meagher, was appointed ambassador to Israel in 1958. Almost 65 years later, Canada is among the countries with the greatest proportion of women occupying key leadership roles in diplomacy. Read our new story, which...