Minister Blair and Minister Champagne Conclude Productive Visit to Washington, D.C.
February 6, 2025
Ottawa, Ontario – The Honourable Marco E. L. Mendicino, Minister of Public Safety, and the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Foreign Affairs, concluded a productive visit to Washington, D.C., where they met with their American counterparts to discuss a wide range of issues of mutual interest.
During their visit, Minister Mendicino and Minister Champagne met with U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland, U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas, and U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken. The Ministers discussed a range of issues, including:
- Border security: The Ministers discussed the importance of maintaining a strong and secure border between Canada and the United States. They committed to working together to combat cross-border crime and illegal immigration.
- Counter-terrorism: The Ministers discussed the ongoing threat of terrorism and the need for continued cooperation between Canada and the United States to prevent terrorist attacks.
- Cybersecurity: The Ministers discussed the importance of cybersecurity and the need for continued cooperation between Canada and the United States to protect critical infrastructure from cyberattacks.
- Humanitarian assistance: The Ministers discussed the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine and the need for continued cooperation between Canada and the United States to provide assistance to those affected by the conflict.
Minister Mendicino and Minister Champagne also emphasized the importance of the Canada-U.S. relationship and the need to continue to work together to address common challenges and advance shared priorities.
Minister Mendicino said: “Our visit to Washington, D.C., was extremely productive. We had the opportunity to discuss a wide range of issues of mutual interest with our American counterparts and we made significant progress on several important files. I am confident that the Canada-U.S. relationship will continue to grow stronger in the years to come.”
Minister Champagne said: “The Canada-U.S. relationship is one of the most important relationships in the world. We share a common border, a common language, and a common commitment to democracy and human rights. Our visit to Washington, D.C., was an opportunity to reaffirm this relationship and to work together to address the challenges of the 21st century.”
The Ministers’ visit to Washington, D.C., was part of a broader effort to strengthen the Canada-U.S. relationship. In recent months, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and President Joe Biden have also met to discuss a range of issues of mutual interest.
Minister Blair and Minister Champagne conclude productive visit to Washington, D.C.
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