Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Foreign Affairs Deepak Obhrai (Calgary East, AB) will attend the funeral of the late John Evans Atta Mills, former president of Ghana, alongside dignitaries from various nations. Mills will be remembered for strengthening Ghana’s economy and cementing Ghana as a model of democracy and stability within Africa. Call 613-947-4566. … Read more
Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird (Ottawa West-Nepean, ON) said Canada welcomes reports that Sudan and South Sudan have reached an understanding on financial arrangements for oil exports. Baird said the government recognizes the spirit of compromise necessary to reach this agreement, but call on both sides to use this momentum and continue to negotiate comprehensive … Read more
Minister of State of Foreign Affairs (Americas and Consular Affairs) Diane Ablonczy (Calgary-Nosehill, AB) will travel to Kingston, Jamaica, to participate in celebrations marking the 50th anniversary of the country’s independence on Aug. 6, 2012. Ablonczy said on behalf of all Canadians, she would like to extend congratulations to the government and people of Jamaica … Read more
Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird (Ottawa West-Nepean, ON) said Canada welcomes the return of interim president Dioncounda Traoré to Mali after medical treatment for injuries he sustained during an attack. Baird added that Canada stands ready to work with international partners, including the Economic Community of West African States and the African Union, to find … Read more
Minister of State of Foreign Affairs (Americas and Consular Affairs) Diane Ablonczy (Calgary-Nosehill, AB) was in Montréal, QC, to meet with Pina Arcamone, director general of the Missing Children’s Network, a non-profit organization whose mission is to assist parents in the search for their missing children in Canada or in a foreign country. Ablonczy said … Read more
Minister of State of Foreign Affairs (Americas and Consular Affairs) Diane Ablonczy (Calgary-Nosehill, AB) will be in Montréal, Toronto and London, ON, reaching out to Canadians to raise awareness of the various services the government provides to Canadians travelling abroad. Millions of Canadians visit countries around the globe each year, and sometimes problems or emergency … Read more
International Trade Minister Ed Fast (Abbotsford, BC) released a report showing that international students contributed more than $8 billion to the Canadian economy in 2010, up from $6.5 billion in 2008. Fast said the government is committed to continuing to attract the best and brightest students to Canada. The report found there were 218,000 full-time … Read more
Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird (Ottawa West-Nepean, ON) said he was saddened to learn of the sudden passing of Ghana’s president, John Evans Atta Mills. Baird added that under Mills’ stewardship, Ghana experienced unprecedented economic growth and prosperity and cemented its reputation as a model of democracy and stability within Africa. The full release is … Read more
International Trade Minister Ed Fast (Abbotsford, BC) highlighted the outcomes of his recent visit to Australia and how Canada’s participation in the Trans-Pacific Partnership will deepen commercial relations between Canada and Australia, creating jobs and prosperity in both countries. Fast made the remarks in a keynote address at the opening session of the second Australia-Canada … Read more
International Trade Minister Ed Fast (Abbotsford, BC) issued a statement after Russia’s president, Vladimir Putin, signed legislation ratifying Russia’s accession to the World Trade Organization (WTO). Fast said Russia’s accession to the WTO is another milestone in the country’s history and an important development for the WTO. Fast added that as one of the world’s … Read more
