Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird (Ottawa West-Nepean, ON) said Canada strongly condemns the recent attacks in Nigeria. Baird said in a meeting with his Nigerian counterpart earlier this week, he reiterated Canada’s commitment to strengthening security cooperation between the two countries. Baird said that Canada has strong ties to Nigeria and the two countries share … Read more
Minister of State of Foreign Affairs (Americas and Consular Affairs) Diane Ablonczy (Calgary-Nosehill, AB) reminded Canadians that, as of April 30, 2012, the Dominican Republic will require Canadians to present a passport on arrival in the country. The full release is available online. Call 613-944-1291. Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird (Ottawa West-Nepean, ON) issued a … Read more
Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird (Ottawa West-Nepean, ON) announced that Canada will suspend some sanctions against Burma, which were among the toughest in the world. Baird said that Canada is encouraged by the changes that have taken place in Burma, especially in the last year. Baird added that Canada has been closely monitoring developments in … Read more
Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird (Ottawa West-Nepean, ON) welcomes UN Security Council resolution authorizing observer mission in Syria. Baird said he welcomes the unanimous adoption by the United Nations Security Council of the resolution authorizing a mission to supervise the ceasefire in Syria. Baird added that he sincerely hope that the Syrian regime will understand … Read more
Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird (Ottawa West-Nepean, ON) issued a statement at the conclusion of the ministerial meeting on Syria in Paris. Baird said that the Syrian people have faced countless months of repression and violence inflicted by the Assad regime. Baird added that while Canada is pleased that the Annan plan resulted in some … Read more
Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird (Ottawa West-Nepean, ON) issued a statement at the conclusion of the transatlantic dialogue meeting with Catherine Ashton, vice-president of the European Commission and high representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy. Baird said that he took the opportunity to discuss the negotiations toward the Canada-European Union … Read more
Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird (Ottawa West-Nepean, ON) wrapped up a working visit to Berlin that saw him advance Canada’s interests on a number of files. Among the highlights was Baird’s substantial meeting and working dinner with Germany’s Foreign Minister Guido Westerwelle, which provided an opportunity to discuss a range of bilateral and international issues, … Read more
Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird (Ottawa West-Nepean, ON) issued a statement condemning the coup in Guinea-Bissau. Baird said that Canada condemns the recent military coup in Guinea-Bissa and the perpetrators of this coup must immediately withdraw and allow the democratic process to continue. Baird added that he is concerned that many senior figures from the … Read more
Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird (Ottawa West-Nepean, ON) issued a statement condemning North Korea's rocket launch. Baird said the launch was reckless and provocative and it ignores not only international will, but also the basic needs of the North Korean people. Baird added that Canada will continue to work with its international partners with a … Read more
International Trade Minister Ed Fast (Abbotsford, BC) visited Lima, where he highlighted the benefits of a deepened Canada-Peru trade and investment partnership as well as the government’s extensive prosperity agenda throughout the hemisphere. Fast said that deeper trade and investment benefits hard-working Canadians and Peruvians alike by providing new sources of jobs and growth, lower … Read more
