Le premier ministre Trudeau rencontre la première ministre Mia Amor Mottley au Siège de l’ONU à New York. 24 septembre 2018.
Ottawa, CMC: The Authorities of Canada says Prime Minister Justin Trudeau met with the Prime Minister of Barbados, Mia Mottley, on Friday, on the margins of the first-ever Canada-Caribbean Group (CARICOM) Summit on Canadian soil.
The Canadian Authorities assertion stated Trudeau was joined within the assembly on Thursday by Minister for Ladies and Gender Equality and Youth Marci Ien.
“The prime ministers underscored the launch of the Canada-CARICOM Strategic Partnership and the way it will assist construct on the already robust, longstanding relationship between Canada and CARICOM members,” the assertion stated. “Prime Minister Mottley thanked Prime Minister Trudeau for his dedication towards regional collaboration and for Canada’s internet hosting of CARICOM leaders.”
The Canadian Authorities stated the 2 leaders “highlighted their collaboration on shared priorities,” notably advancing the United Nations (UN) Sustainable Improvement Objectives and local weather resilience, constructing inclusive and sustainable economies, defending the rules-based worldwide order, and strengthening regional safety and stability.
Additionally they spoke concerning the significance of enhancing entry to concessional financing, together with by exploring channeling Particular Drawing Rights to local weather funds which are accessible to small-island creating states, the assertion stated.
It stated Trudeau reiterated Canada’s dedication to working with CARICOM, the UN, and different worldwide companions to re-establish peace and safety in Haiti.
“Prime Minister Trudeau and Prime Minister Mottley regarded ahead to creating progress on shared priorities and remaining in common contact,” the assertion stated.
It stated Canada and Barbados had loved “vibrant bilateral relations since 1966” when Barbados gained independence.
“Our wealthy cooperation is constructed on shared values, commerce, and funding,” stated the assertion, stating that about 31,440 Barbadian-Canadians are “an integral a part of Canada’s social material” and that Canada welcomed 138 non permanent staff from Barbados throughout the 2021–2022 season.
“We’re like-minded companions in regional and multilateral fora on all kinds of essential points, from local weather to financial resilience to the promotion of gender equality,” the assertion added.
It stated Barbados and Canada collaborate carefully in key regional and multilateral boards and establishments, such because the Caribbean Improvement Financial institution, and that Canada additionally represents Barbados on the Board of Governors on the World Financial institution and the Worldwide Financial Fund (IMF).
Canada is represented in Barbados by the Excessive Fee of Canada, which opened in 1967.
However, Barbados is represented in Canada by a Excessive Fee in Ottawa and a Consulate Normal in Toronto.
The assertion stated that, in 1907, the Canadian Commerce Commissioner Service established an workplace in Barbados, “which laid the inspiration for the shut commerce partnership that Barbados and Canada have at the moment.”
In 2022, the Canadian Authorities stated Canada’s merchandise exports to Barbados amounted to CAN$47.3 million, primarily animal and meals, equipment, and mechanical merchandise.
The assertion stated that imports from Barbados have been price CAN$23.1 million, primarily consisting of meals merchandise.
As a result of Commonwealth Caribbean Nations Tariff (CARIBCAN) – an financial and commerce improvement help program for the Commonwealth Caribbean nations and territories established by Canada in 1985 – and Canada’s different Tariff desire measures, 94 p.c of all Caribbean exports to Canada enter duty-free.
The assertion stated whereas Barbados is ineligible for Official Improvement Help, “it advantages from Canada’s help by way of regional initiatives which have strengthened nationwide statistics for policy-making, public monetary administration, entry to justice and personal sector improvement.”
Following the devastating 2017 hurricane season within the Caribbean, Canada introduced a 5-year CAN$100 million Pledge for Caribbean Reconstruction and Financial and Local weather Resilience to help Barbados and the area.
The Canadian Authorities stated the pledge was fulfilled in 2022 and included help to strengthen pure catastrophe planning and response by way of the Barbados-based Caribbean Catastrophe Emergency Administration Company (CDEMA).
“Canada’s help to CDEMA and the World Meals Program has additionally supplied for a regional logistics hub in Barbados to facilitate the supply of help in response to emergencies, comparable to pure disasters and the COVID-19 pandemic, throughout the Japanese Caribbean,” the assertion stated.
On the 2023 CARICOM Heads of Authorities Assembly in The Bahamas, Canada introduced CAN$44.8 million in new initiatives to assist help CARICOM in addressing the local weather disaster by defending extra biodiversity and enhancing local weather resilience and catastrophe preparedness.
“Canada continues to advocate for small island and low-lying states within the Caribbean, who’re notably weak to the impacts of local weather change like rising sea ranges and excessive climate occasions,” the assertion stated.
On regional safety, it stated Canada helps the Regional Safety System (RSS), a regional group based mostly in Barbados, comprised of each navy and police personnel that gives “a collective response to safety threats on request.” Member States embody Barbados, nations of the Group of Japanese Caribbean States, and Guyana (joined in 2022). The mission of the RSS is to contribute to peace and stability within the area.
The Canadian Authorities stated its present dedication to Barbados by way of the Anti-Crime Capability Constructing Program (ACCBP) is CAN$2M (2022).
Barbados has been a Canada’s Army Coaching and Cooperation Program (MTCP) member since 1973.
So far, the Canadian Authorities stated nearly 400 officers from Barbados have participated in MTCP coaching and actions.
It stated coaching has centered on areas like military operations, peace help operations, language, Data Know-how (IT) safety, and cyber and forensics.
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