International Trade Minister Ed Fast (Abbotsford, B.C.) announced the appointment of the new chair of the Board of Directors of the Canadian Commercial Corporation (CCC), as well as two new members of the board. Ray Castelli becomes chair of CCC, and Sherry Hewler and Derrick Rowe are the two new board members. The full release … Read more
Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird (Ottawa West-Nepean, Ont.) said he is concerned about the escalating number of self-immolations in Tibetan areas of China and the increasingly punitive measures being taken in response, which further exacerbate tensions in the region. Baird added that Canada supports Tibetans’ freedoms of expression, assembly and association. The full statement is … Read more
International Trade Minister Ed Fast (Abbotsford, B.C.) announced that the Canada-Panama Economic Growth and Prosperity Act, Bill C-24, has received royal assent. Once implemented, a Canada-Panama trade agreement will immediately eliminate tariffs on more than 90 per cent of Canadian goods exported to Panama, directly benefiting Canadian exporters in a variety of sectors, including aerospace, … Read more
Minister of State of Foreign Affairs (Americas and Consular Affairs) Diane Ablonczy (Calgary-Nose Hill, Alta.) reminded Canadians of the importance of careful planning for safe travel. Canada’s consular services operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week through a network of more than 260 offices in over 150 countries. This network includes embassies, high … Read more
Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird (Ottawa West-Nepean, Ont.) said Canada unequivocally condemns North Korea’s provocative ballistic missile test. Baird added that North Korea’s reckless actions clearly demonstrate its wilful defiance of its international obligations, outlined in numerous United Nations Security Council resolutions. The full statement is available online. Call 613-995-1874. Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird … Read more
Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird (Ottawa West-Nepean, Ont.) said despite intensive efforts by the international community to engage Iran on its nuclear program, the Iranian regime refuses to comply with its international obligations, cooperate fully with the International Atomic Energy Agency, or enter into meaningful negotiations. Baird added that Canada is taking further action against … Read more
Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird (Ottawa West-Nepean, Ont.) announced that he will travel to Morocco to attend the Friends of the Syrian People meeting on Dec. 12, 2012, where he will announce new support for the people of Syria. Baird will also meet with the newly established Syrian National Coalition of Opposition and Revolutionary Forces. … Read more
Minister of State of Foreign Affairs (Americas and Consular Affairs) Diane Ablonczy (Calgary-Nosehill, Alta.) was at Guatemala’s Archivo Histórico de la Policía Nacional [national police historic archive] to inaugurate new facilities built for the centre with Government of Canada support. Ablonczy was accompanied by Governor General David Johnston. This project, one component of Canada’s overarching … Read more
Minister of State of Foreign Affairs (Americas and Consular Affairs) Diane Ablonczy (Calgary-Nosehill, Alta.) announced the official launch of a new Canadian project that addresses food insecurity and malnutrition in Guatemala. Ablonczy made the announcement while speaking at a round table on food security in Guatemala City, accompanied by Governor General David Johnston. The new three-year project … Read more
Conservative MP-elect Erin O’Toole (Durham, Ont.) said that a Canada-EU trade and economic agreement would greatly benefit the Canada-Italy trading relationship, as well as workers and businesses in both countries. O’Toole was speaking in Montréal to members of the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Canada. A trade and economic agreement with the European Union is … Read more
