March 4, 2026 – The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, along with Government of Canada officials, will hold a media availability today on Canada’s response to the situation in the Middle East.

A technical briefing will be held at 5:30 PM (ET) by Government of Canada officials. This briefing is not for attribution, not for broadcast, and no cameras will be permitted.

A press conference with Minister Anand will follow at 6:00 PM (ET).

Event 1: Technical briefing for media (on background not for attribution)
Date: Wednesday, March 4, 2026
Time: 5:30 PM (ET)
Location:  Hybrid – In person and virtual option.

Event 2: Press conference with Minister Anand
Date: Wednesday, March 4, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM (ET)
Location:  Hybrid – In person and virtual option.

Notes to media:

Address for in-person attendance: 125 Sussex Dr. Ottawa, ON, K1A 0G2 (front entrance on Sussex Dr.) Teleconference details to be shared upon registration.

Members of the media who wish to register for this event should please contact media@international.gc.ca for the teleconference details.

Media who are attending on site are asked to arrive no later than 5:00 PM ET.

The press conference will be limited to two cameras only.