Anita Anand: “They must stop obstructing their return, provide information about where these children are (and) stop altering their…”

Canada is an open, pluralistic society, with a public square full of robust and civil debate. Our success is underpinned by this civility, by our democratic institutions and by respect for our differences," she said.

This agreement is yet another reminder that North America and Europe are stronger together. And as a founding member of NATO, our commitment to the transatlantic alliance is ironclad," Anand said.

Ottawa is pursuing 'values-based realism' while advocating for democracy in Iran, the return of Ukrainian children kidnapped by Russia and work to end Haiti's gruesome gang crisis," Anand said.

We have pledged to find Ukrainians who have been taken from their homes. We have pledged to bring them back, knowing that it can be dangerous, complex, difficult, but above all necessary.