Minister of State of Foreign Affairs (Americas and Consular Affairs) Diane Ablonczy (Calgary-Nosehill, Alta.) concluded a successful consular outreach trip to Asia, a region that is host to hundreds of thousands of Canadian visitors, residents and students each year. Through stops in India, Thailand and China, the Ablonczy met with key stakeholders and held high-level … Read more
Health Minister Leona Aglukkaq (Nunavut), Minister of the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency and Minister for the Arctic Council, wrapped up a successful working visit to Iceland, Denmark, Finland and Norway, during which she advanced Canada’s priorities for its upcoming Arctic Council chairmanship. Aglukkaq takes the chair for two years beginning May 2013. Her visit … Read more
Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird (Ottawa West-Nepean, Ont.) issued a statement urging North Korea to abandon nuclear weapons program. Baird said that the regime in Pyongyang had repeatedly violated its international obligations and posed a grave threat to the security and stability of the region, even as the people of North Korea starve and suffer. … Read more
International Trade Minister Ed Fast (Abbotsford, B.C.) met in Brampton, Ont., with members of the Indo-Canadian business community for pre-budget consultations and to reiterate the government’s commitment to a strengthened Canada-India trade and investment relationship. Fast also announced that a seventh round of negotiations toward a Canada-India trade agreement will be held in New Delhi … Read more
Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird (Ottawa West-Nepean, Ont.) said Canada condemns the deplorable and cowardly attacks by terrorists in Ain Amenas, Algeria. Baird added that while the full scale and exact details of the situation remain unclear, Canadian officials remain in close contact with Algerian authorities to seek further information. The full statement is available … Read more
Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird (Ottawa West-Nepean, Ont.) announced that he will travel to Washington, D.C., to participate in events related to the presidential inauguration. While in Washington, Baird will also meet with U.S. political leaders, U.S.-based ambassadors accredited to Canada and other leading players in the Canada-U.S. relationship. More information is available online. Call … Read more
Minister of Health, Minister of the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency and Minister for the Arctic Council Leona Aglukkaq (Nunavut) will travel to Iceland, Denmark, Finland and Norway from Jan. 14 to 22, 2013, in advance of Canada’s two-year chairmanship of the Arctic Council. Aglukkaq will participate in bilateral meetings in each country and in … Read more
Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird (Ottawa West-Nepean, Ont.) issued a statement condemning judicial interference by Sri Lankan Parliament, and urges Commonwealth action. The full statement is available online. Call 613-995-1874.
Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird (Ottawa West-Nepean, Ont.) said Canada strongly condemns the deadly attacks in Pakistan that have killed scores of innocent people. Baird added that Canada will continue to work with the people of Pakistan and Canada's allies to help Pakistan address the challenges it faces. The full statement is available online. Call … Read more
Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird (Ottawa West-Nepean, Ont.) issued a statement following the United Nations General Assembly's adoption of the Canada-led resolution on the situation of human rights in Iran. The full statement is available online. Call 613-995-1874.
