International Trade Minister Ed Fast (Abbotsford, BC) announced the successful conclusion of a fourth round of negotiations to modernize the Canada-Costa Rica Free Trade Agreement. Negotiations took place in San José, Costa Rica, from June 11 to 15, 2012. Fast said the efforts to modernize previously existing trade agreements are further proof that the government … Read more
International Trade Minister Ed Fast (Abbotsford, BC) announced that six promising Canadian digital media start-ups have completed their participation in the Canadian Technology Accelerator initiative in New York City, and six new participants have begun. Fast said the Canadian Technology Accelerator initiative is already producing results for the first round of participants. The full release … Read more
Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird (Ottawa West-Nepean, ON) issued a statement on the horrific violence in Syria. Baird said he is deeply disturbed by the dangerous escalation of violence in Syria. Baird added that the Assad regime’s use of helicopters to attack civilians and its reported plans for further massacres demonstrate yet again that it … Read more
Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird (Ottawa West-Nepean, ON) announced the diplomatic appointment of Marcy Grossman as consul general in Denver, U.S. The full release is available online. Call 613-995-1874. Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird (Ottawa West-Nepean, ON) Issued a statement on the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Canada and Russia. … Read more
International Trade Minister Ed Fast (Abbotsford, BC) met with deputy prime minister of Russia and newly appointed co-chair of the Canada-Russia Intergovernmental Economic Commission Arcady Dvorkovich. The IEC, which Fast also co-chairs, is a key forum for Canada-Russia commercial and economic cooperation. Call 613-992-7332. Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird (Ottawa West-Nepean, ON) issued a statement … Read more
Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird (Ottawa West-Nepean, ON) issued a statement in response to reports of renewed violence in Hama, Syria. Baird said the international community must act swiftly and decisively to ensure that Syria adheres to Joint Special Envoy Kofi Annan’s six-point plan, or move to implement other diplomatic solutions to the crisis and … Read more
International Trade Minister Ed Fast (Abbotsford, BC) marked Canada’s 70 years of diplomatic relations with Russia while leading a trade mission of nearly 30 companies there. Fast said as the government celebrates 70 years of diplomatic relations, and, in 2015, 100 years of trade relations, the government looks forward to deepening and broadening its trade … Read more
Intergovernmental Affairs Minister Peter Penashue (Labrador, NL) and Minister of Tourism, Culture and Recreation for Newfoundland and Labrador Derrick Dalley announced the opening of a public exhibition of the Francis William Drake Indenture at The Rooms, the largest public cultural space in St. John’s. The province of Newfoundland and Labrador has secured a five-year loan … Read more
International Trade Minister Ed Fast (Abbotsford, BC) announced he is leading a trade mission to Russia with nearly 30 companies selected by the Canadian Trade Commissioner Service from the building products and construction, aerospace, and mining sectors. The trade mission takes place from June 4 to 8, 2012. The full release is available online. Call … Read more
International Trade Minister Ed Fast (Abbotsford, BC) and Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird (Ottawa West-Nepean, ON) announced the launch of negotiations toward foreign investment promotion and protection agreements between Canada and both Benin and Burkina Faso. Fast said when he met with the heads of African missions to Canada several months ago, he promised that … Read more
