Laura Lumsden

Minister Anand reached out to her French counterpart, @jnbarrot, to express Canada’s solidarity following the death of French UNIFIL peacekeeper sergent-chef Florian Montorio in Southern Lebanon and the wounding of three others.

Statement by Minister Anand on ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon Read full statement here: canada.ca/en/global-affa…

Canada addressed the UN General Assembly today, condemning Iran’s attacks and affirming the importance of upholding respect for international navigation rights in the Strait of Hormuz.

Canada is deeply saddened by the tragic school shooting in Kahramanmaraş, Türkiye, which has claimed the lives of innocent children and a teacher and left many others injured.

Canadians in #Israel: Commercial flights options are now widely available. If you wish to leave, do so now while these options are available. Register with us to receive important updates: travel.gc.ca/travelling/reg…

Today, Prime Minister Carney spoke with the Prime Minister of Pakistan, Shehbaz Sharif. The leaders discussed the evolving situation in the Middle East and emphasised the importance of de-escalation and a sustained ceasefire. More from their call: pm.gc.ca/en/news/readou…

On this solemn day, we remember the six million Jewish men, women, and children who were systematically and senselessly murdered during the Holocaust and honour the heroes who fought against its horrors. Prime Minister Carney’s statement on Yom HaShoah: pm.gc.ca/en/news/statem…

LIVE: They are coming home. Watch as the Artemis II crew returns to Earth, splashing down at around 8:07pm ET (0007 UTC April 11). twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1…

Canada joined France, Indonesia and more than 60 other states at the United Nations to condemn violence against UN peacekeepers, following the killing of three Indonesian peacekeepers in Lebanon.

Statement by Minister Anand on the situation in Lebanon Read full text here: canada.ca/en/global-affa…

Canadians in #Bahrain: If you assess that it is safe to leave via commercial flight or the King Fahd Causeway to Saudi Arabia, you should do so at the earliest opportunity. Full advice: ow.ly/5shx50YGIze

This evening, the Right Honourable Prime Minister Mark Carney connected with Canadian Space Agency astronaut @astro_jeremy during a live call from the Artemis II mission. More details: canada.ca/en/space-agenc… @CanadianPM

The #MiddleEast conflict has impacted global fuel supply, resulting in travel disruptions. While traveling abroad, you may face: -fuel shortages -essential services disruptions -measures to reduce fuel consumption :ow.ly/eK6750YFR9l

Canada and its international partners welcome the two-week ceasefire agreement between the U.S. and Iran. The priority must now be to negotiate lasting peace through diplomacy, protecting civilians in Iran, and ensuring security in the region. pm.gc.ca/en/news/statem…

Yesterday, Minister Anand spoke with her Egyptian counterpart, Minister Abdelatty, to discuss the latest developments in the Middle East. She underscored Canada’s commitment to de-escalation and reaffirmed our readiness to contribute to these efforts.

We’ve updated Canada’s response to the situation in the #MiddleEast with information on the increased risk of attacks against civilian targets, especially those associated with American interests. #a1" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">international.gc.ca/world-monde/is…

Hello, Moon. It’s great to be back. Here’s a taste of what the Artemis II astronauts photographed during their flight around the Moon. Check out more photos from the mission: nasa.gov/artemis-ii-mul…

Min. Anand spoke with Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Ishaq Dar, to discuss the evolving situation in the Middle East. Progress in ceasefire negotiations was noted, as Minister Anand acknowledged Pakistan’s role in advancing discussions at a critical time.

As the Easter weekend approaches, remember: emergency consular assistance for Canadians remains available 24/7. If you need help, contact us—no matter where you are or what time it is: ow.ly/ynZz50YCure

Canadians in the #MiddleEast: You need valid travel documents to enter Canada and other safe third countries. You may be denied entry to another country if your passport is nearing expiry or you don’t have a valid visa or eTA. ow.ly/v87s50YCzgZ