Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Foreign Affairs Rob Oliphant (Don Valley West, Ont.) will be in Argentina from September 7 to 8. During his visit, he will meet with Argentina’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Santiago Cafiero, and lead a Canadian delegation to the Equal Rights Coalition international conference. Details online. Contact Adrien.Blanchard@international.gc.ca.
Government House Leader Pablo Rodriguez (Honoré-Mercier, Que.) will visit Argentina from March 2-4. He will meet with government officials, business leaders and representatives from the arts and civil society. Call 343-203-7700.
Employment, Workforce Development and Labour Minister Patty Hajdu (Thunder Bay-Superior North, Ont.) will participate in the G20 Education and Employment Ministerial meetings with her counterparts until Sept. 7 in Mendoza, Argentina. She will be joined by Tina Beaudry-Mellor, Saskatchewan Minister of Advanced Education, Minister responsible for Innovation Education, and Minister for the Status of Women. Call 819-654-5611.
Natural Resources Minister Jim Carr (Winnipeg South Centre, Man.) will travel to Bariloche, Argentina, to represent Canada at the G20 Energy Ministers Meeting from June 12 to 16, 2018. During his visit, Carr will support Argentina as a co-chair, along with Brazil, at the G20 Energy Ministerial and participate in a panel at the World … Read more
International Trade Minister François-Philippe Champagne (Saint-Maurice–Champlain, Que.) will participate in the 11th WTO Ministerial Conference in Buenos Aires, Argentina until December 13. He will meet with Argentinian ministers and senior officials, as well as representatives of Canadian companies and the local business community, to discuss opportunities for increased trade and investment between the two countries. Call 343-203-7332.
Treasury Board President Scott Brison (Kings-Hants, N.S.) will attend the Open Government Partnership Americas Regional Meeting 2017 hosted by the Government of Argentina in Buenos Aires on November 21 and 22. As the incoming government co-chair of the OGP Steering Committee, Canada intends to play a prominent role and share its expertise at the Americas Regional Summit. … Read more
The World Farmers’ Organization (WFO) Congress officially opens in Buenos Aires, Argentina bringing together farmers and farm leaders from over 80 countries. The 100 plus WFO members and delegates are gathering to discuss issues common to farmers in all countries – both developed and developing. The Canadian Federation of Agriculture, a founding member of WFO, is … Read more
In his first official trade visit to Argentina, International Trade Minister Ed Fast (Abbotsford, BC) will travel to Buenos Aires from March 19 to 20, 2012. In meetings with Argentinian government ministers, Fast will promote the numerous advantages of a deeper trade and investment relationship with Canada and the corresponding mutual benefits to both countries. … Read more
Minister of State of Foreign Affairs (Americas and Consular Affairs) Diane Ablonczy (Calgary-Nosehill, AB) will attend the inauguration of Cristina Fernández de Kirchner as president. Ablonczy will also meet with representatives of Canadian companies doing business in the country. Call 613-944-2300.
