Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird (Ottawa West-Nepean, Ont.) said Canada strongly warns North Korea against this provocation, which clearly violates its obligations under successive UN Security Council resolutions and constitutes a threat to regional peace and security. Baird added that while the North Korean people struggle to find the basic necessities to survive, their government … Read more
International Trade Minister Ed Fast (Abbotsford, B.C.) announced that Canada has officially joined the latest round of Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) trade negotiations, now under way in Auckland, New Zealand. The full release is available online. Call 613-992-7332.
Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird (Ottawa West-Nepean, Ont.) said that Canada would review relations with the Palestinian Authority following UN General Assembly Vote to accept "Palestine" as a non-member observer state. Baird said that the Canadian government’s position is clear: the only way to achieve a just and lasting peace is through negotiations, not unilateral … Read more
Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird (Ottawa West-Nepean, Ont.), Health Minister Leona Aglukkaq (Nunavut) and Villy Søvndal, Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Denmark, met in Ottawa to discuss a range of issues of common interest and, in particular, engagement in Arctic matters. The ministers announced that negotiators have reached a tentative agreement on where … Read more
Minister of State of Foreign Affairs (Americas and Consular Affairs) Diane Ablonczy (Calgary-Nose Hill, Alta.) announced the launch of the newly revamped Travel.gc.ca, Canada’s official “one-stop shop” for international travel information. Travel.gc.ca is a single website where Canadians will find, easily and efficiently, the information they need to travel or live abroad safely and to … Read more
Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird (Ottawa West-Nepean, Ont.) issued a statement on the recent release of political prisoners in Burma. Baird welcomed reports that a number of political prisoners had been released by Burmese authorities, and the government’s stated commitment to allow the International Committee of the Red Cross to resume prisoner visits. More information … Read more
Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird (Ottawa West-Nepean, Ont.) said Canada is deeply concerned by the deteriorating humanitarian situation in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo and the forced displacement of 650,000 civilians since April. Baird added that these attempts by armed groups and others to destabilize the country and occupy its territory are unacceptable. The full … Read more
Minister of State of Foreign Affairs (Americas and Consular Affairs) Diane Ablonczy (Calgary-Nosehill, Alta.) marked Universal Children’s Day by presenting the Our Missing Children Award of Excellence to the Missing Children’s Network. The Our Missing Children Award of Excellence is presented to an individual or group that has demonstrated dedication and sustained excellence in their … Read more
Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird (Ottawa West-Nepean, Ont.) announced a diplomatic appointment. Patricia Fortier becomes Ambassador to the Republic of Peru, with concurrent accreditation to the Plurinational State of Bolivia. The full release is available online. Call 613-995-1874. Treasury Board President Tony Clement (Parry Sound-Muskoka, Ont.) and Labour Minister Lisa Raitt (Halton, Ont.) participated in events … Read more
National Revenue Minister Gail Shea (Egmont, P.E.I.) participated in an event in Prince Edward Island as part of a week-long series of national outreach activities featuring some of Canada’s most iconic brands and products. Shea showcased P.E.I.’s world-famous potato industry as one of many provincial export sectors that will benefit from a Canada-EU trade agreement. … Read more
