International Cooperation Minister and Minister for La Francophonie Christian Paradis (Megantic-L’Erable, Que.) issued a statement on the occasion of World Refugee Day: “Canada has long been a place of solace for refugees. On the occasion of World Refugee Day, Canada is proud to reaffirm its continuing commitment to supporting global efforts to protect the rights of … Read more
International Trade Minister Ed Fast (Abbotsford, B.C.) announced that Canada and Burkina Faso have signed a foreign investment promotion and protection agreement (FIPA). He made the announcement alongside Hippolyte Dah, Burkina Faso’s Minister of Industry, Commerce and Handicrafts. The Prime Minister of Burkina Faso, Yacouba Isaac Zida, is in Ottawa for a bilateral visit. The full … Read more
Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird (Ottawa West-Nepean, Ont.) announced that Canada is contributing $20 million over two years to UNICEF toward ending child, early and forced marriage. “Today’s announcement is the latest step in Canada’s campaign to end child, early and forced marriage”, said Baird. “This troubling practice is a violation of human rights and also hinders … Read more
Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird (Ottawa West-Nepean, Ont.) and Minister of State of Foreign Affairs (Americas and Consular Affairs) Lynne Yelich (Blackstrap, Sask.) issued a statement condemning violence against religious communities in Pakistan. The full statement is available online. International Trade Minister Ed Fast (Abbotsford, B.C.) participated in Africa Day celebrations in Ottawa and invited Canadian business … Read more
Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird (Ottawa West-Nepean, Ont.) said Canada is appalled by reports of the torture and death of Tatar activist Reshat Ametov in the Crimean region of Ukraine. The full statement is available online. Call 613-995-1874. International Trade Minister Ed Fast (Abbotsford, B.C.) praised Canada’s welcoming, low-tax business environment and excellent standard of living for attracting … Read more
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Foreign Affairs and for International Human Rights Deepak Obhrai (Calgary East, Alta.) issued a statement on the detention of the chairman of an election monitoring NGO in Azerbaijan. Obhrai said, “Canada is concerned about the recent arrest and detention of Anar Mammadli, chairman of the Election Monitoring and Democracy Studies Center in Azerbaijan, … Read more
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Foreign Affairs and for International Human Rights Deepak Obhrai (Calgary East, Alta.) said Canada welcomes the recent conclusion of the Kampala Dialogue between the government of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and the M23 armed rebel group. The full statement is available online. Call 613-995-1874. Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird (Ottawa West-Nepean, Ont.) announced that Canada … Read more
Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird (Ottawa West-Nepean, Ont.) released a statement after talks were held between Ahmet Davutolu, Turkey’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Edward Nalbandian, Armenia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs. Baird said, “Canada welcomes the recent talks between Turkey and Armenia, and urges both nations to continue to engage in dialogue that will support peace and … Read more
Helping the most vulnerable to emerge from poverty and to make progress toward prosperity is central to Canada's international assistance program. In an address before the Board of Trade of Metropolitan Montreal, International Cooperation Minister and Minister for La Francophonie Christian Paradis (Megantic-L'Erable, Que.) highlighted Canada's commitment to stimulating sustainable economic growth in developing countries, … Read more
Minister of State of Foreign Affairs (Americas and Consular Affairs) Lynne Yelich (Blackstrap, Sask.) said the Government of Canada welcomes the court decision in the case of the murder of Leo Del Pinto in northern Thailand in 2008 and thanks the Thai government for its ongoing cooperation in resolving this case. "We understand that this … Read more
