The High Commission of Canada in Singapore celebrates Media Freedom Day today. The media play an essential role in defending and advancing the truth around the world and Canada is proud to honour, and support, journalists who report facts freely and independently.

As the 2024 #CPTPP Chair, Canada hosted a Senior Officials Meeting in Toronto last week where members worked together to advance the three priorities set by Canada for its chair year.

Learn more about Canada’s priorities for 2024: international.gc.ca/trade-commerce…
#CPTPP Canada2024

May is #AsianHeritageMonth 🎉

This year's #AHM2024 theme, 'Preserving the Past, Embracing the Future: Amplifying Asian Canadian Legacy.'
Follow us as we celebrate Asian Canadians' history & contributions, while also featuring the success of the #IndoPacificStrategy in the region.

High Commissioner Ieraci laying a wreath at the dawn ANZAC Day Service in Singapore, commemorating the sacrifice of combatants from each side during WWI and celebrating the spirit of reconciliation since between Australia, New Zealand and Türkiye. 🇦🇺🇳🇿🇹🇷

Statement by Minister Joly on International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace

To read the statement: ow.ly/ZoJU50Rn93y

On #EarthDay , we celebrate the planet that gives us the air we breathe, the water we drink, and the food we eat – and reaffirm our work to protect it. Read Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s statement: ow.ly/pecG50Rl8zC

Dynamic interaction with RSIS by Commander Royal Canadian Navy Admiral Angus Topshee in Singapore to conduct visit with the #republicofsingaporenavy and reinforce bilateral relationship under Canada’s IPS. Fascinating range of questions from faculty/students

New direct flight connecting Singapore and Vancouver inaugurated on April 4 => this will further people-to-people, tourism, business and academic links between 🇨🇦 & 🇸🇬

Statement from Ministers Joly and Blair on NATO’s 75th anniversary

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Statement on release of Foundations for Peace: Canada’s National Action Plan on Women, Peace and Security - 2023 to 2029

Read the full statement: ow.ly/IUlU50R48HS

The Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (ASEAN) 2024-25 is now accepting Proposals!

Details: bit.ly/CFLIASEAN24-25

Deadline: May 3, 2024, 23:59 GMT+7

Disinformation weakens democracy. This is why Canada is stepping up efforts to counter disinformation at home and abroad.

#ThinkBeforeYouShare

✅ Learn how and why foreign disinformation is spread:
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The flag at the High Commission of Canada in Singapore is being flown at half-mast to mark the passing of the Rt. Hon. Brian Mulroney, 18th Canadian Prime Minister from 1984 to 1993. A virtual book of condolences is available at canada.ca/en/canadian-he…

At #APECPeru2024 , Canada is collaborating with APEC Secretariat partners to study how gender and competition policy can boost economic inclusion and growth, as part of our #IndoPacificStrategy .

#IWD2024 #InvestInWomen

When women and girls succeed, we all do. On International Women’s Day, we celebrate their remarkable achievements and recommit ourselves to building a fairer, safer, and more inclusive future. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s statement:
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Everyone benefits when women are empowered and can fully participate in the economy.

On this #IWD2024 , read the statement from Ministers Ng, Joly and Hussen on how Canada is promoting gender equality globally:

#InvestInWomen

Minister Ng shares an inspiring message for #IWD2024 .

When we #InvestInWomen , we foster a healthier, and inclusive future where everyone can thrive. 💪

More on the Women's Entrepreneurship Strategy: ised-isde.canada.ca/site/women-ent…

#WomenInBusiness push boundaries. They’re the visionaries shaping our world, so let's empower every woman to unleash her boundless potential.

Discover how we support women exporters as they seize international opportunities: tradecommissioner.gc.ca/businesswomen-…

#IWD2024 #InspireInclusion

At #CIAC2024 : Agrifood, business leaders across #Canada and #Asia exchanged insights and perspectives on promoting collaborations in #protein innovations and meeting growing #water demands in the #IndoPacific region.

Highlights from the afternoon:

Day 1 of #CIAC2024 : Agrifood concluded with a reception with remarks delivered by the Hon. Pierre Pettigrew, Chair of the Board of APF Canada, and Jean-Dominique Ieraci, High Commissioner of Canada in Singapore. We look forward to continuing the exchange of dialogue in the week ahead!