Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird (Ottawa West-Nepean, Ont.) said that the Aug. 17 conviction of former minister of the interior Yuri Lutsenko is the latest example of apparent political bias in the prosecution of Ukrainian opposition figures; it raises serious concerns about the rule of law and democracy in Ukraine. Baird added that this trend … Read more
On behalf of International Trade Minister Ed Fast (Abbotsford, B.C.), Minister of State (Western Economic Diversification) Lynne Yelich (Blackstrap, Sask.) attended a consultation session in Saskatoon with industry and business leaders from across Saskatchewan to help the government refresh its Global Commerce Strategy in order to better align Canada’s trade and investment objectives in large, … Read more
On behalf of International Trade Minister Ed Fast (Abbotsford, B.C.), Conservative MP Rod Bruinooge (Winnipeg South, Man.) attended a consultation session in Winnipeg with industry and business leaders from across Manitoba to help the government refresh its Global Commerce Strategy in order to better align Canada’s trade and investment objectives in large, dynamic and fast-growing … Read more
Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird (Ottawa West-Nepean, ON) announced 10 diplomatic appointments. The full release is available online. Call 613-995-1874. Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird (Ottawa West-Nepean, ON) issued a statement over an arrest of a young Pakistani girl. Baird said he is deeply troubled by reports that a young girl with developmental disabilities … Read more
Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird (Ottawa West-Nepean, ON) said Canada welcomes the decision of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation to suspend Syria’s membership. Baird added that the Assad regime continues to prove to the rest of the world that it has no regard for human life. The full release is available online. Call 613-995-1874. … Read more
International Trade Minister Ed Fast (Abbotsford, BC) announced the joint release of the Canada-China Economic Complementarities Study, following a telephone conversation with his Chinese counterpart, Minister of Commerce Chen Deming. The two ministers also issued a joint press release to accompany the study. In 2010, Prime Minister Stephen Harper (Calgary Southwest, AB) and China’s president … Read more
International Trade Minister Ed Fast (Abbotsford, BC) launched a series of consultations with industry and business leaders—including those from small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)—to help refresh the Global Commerce Strategy in order to better align Canada’s trade and investment objectives in large, dynamic and fast-growing priority markets. Fast said he's looking to the valuable contributions … Read more
Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird (Ottawa West-Nepean, ON) and International Cooperation Minister Julian Fantino (Vaughan, ON) announced new Canadian support in response to the crisis in Syria. Baird said Canada is deeply concerned about the impact of the Syrian crisis on neighbouring countries. The announcement provides Jordan with $6.5 million in new assistance to help … Read more
Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird (Ottawa West-Nepean, ON) will travel to Lebanon and Jordan from Aug. 10 to 13, 2012. In Beirut, Baird will meet with prime minister Najib Mikati to discuss security in Lebanon and Syria, as well as in the region more broadly. During his trip to Lebanon and Jordan, Baird will underscore … Read more
Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird (Ottawa West-Nepean, ON) said Canada welcomes the official transfer of power from the National Transitional Council to the democratically elected General National Congress. Baird added that this represents another milestone in Libya’s remarkable transition and is a testament to the determination of the Libyan people to realize a better, brighter … Read more
