November 5, 2024 –The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development and The Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of International Development, will attend the Second Canada-African Union Commission High-Level Dialogue in Toronto. As part of this meeting the Ministers will engage with members of the African Union Commission, including Chairperson Moussa Faki Mahamat, with the aim of building stronger, expanded and more visible partnerships. The Ministers will also make an announcement related to the Government of Canada’s engagement on the continent.   

Family photo and Memorandum of Understanding signing ceremony 

Date: November 7th, 2024
Time: 9:00 am EST 
Location: Toronto, Ontario 

Notes: This event will be open to media for photos and b-roll only. Media representatives who wish to attend the event must arrive by 8:30 am EST.

Joint Ministerial media availability 

Date:  November 7th, 2024 
Time: 1:30 pm EST  
Location: Toronto, Ontario 

Notes: Media representatives who wish to attend the event must arrive by 1:00 pm EST. 

Evening reception opening remarks

*please note the new times below

Date:  November 7th, 2024 
Time: 6:45 pm EST  
Location: Toronto, Ontario 

Notes: The opening remarks at the evening reception will be open to media. Media representatives who wish to attend the event must arrive by 6 pm EST. 

For all events noted above, media are asked to confirm their attendance by contacting media@international.gc.ca. The exact address will be shared following confirmation.