International Trade Minister Ed Fast (Abbotsford, BC) and Natural Resources Minister Joe Oliver (Eglington-Lawrence, ON) issued a statement in response to a report from Forestry Innovation Investment, a British Columbia Crown agency, that exporters in the province are sending record amounts of lumber to China. Fast said that the government's commitment to expanding Canada’s access … Read more
Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird (Ottawa West-Nepean, ON) issued a statement as he concluded his first official visit to Haiti. Baird said he was pleased to visit Haiti and meet with President Michel Martelly and Prime Minister Garry Conille. Baird also said Canada continues its commitment to supporting the Haitian people. Baird was accompanied by … Read more
Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird (Ottawa West-Nepean, ON) issued a statement on the release of Burmese political prisoners. Baird said Canada welcomes reports that a large number of prisoners, including political activists, religious and ethnic leaders, and reporters, have been released by the Government of Burma. He also said Canada welcomes reports that a ceasefire … Read more
Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird (Ottawa West-Nepean, ON) issued a statement on the assassination of Haji Fazluddin Agha, District Governor of Panjwaii, and members of his family and retinue. Baird said Canada condemns this cowardly and senseless act of violence, which he called a great loss for the people of Afghanistan. The full release is … Read more
Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird (Ottawa West-Nepean, ON) issued a statement on the final report of Sri Lanka’s Lessons Learnt and Reconciliation Commission. Baird said Canada strongly urges the Government of Sri Lanka to implement the commission’s recommendations and develop an implementation road map with clear timelines. Baird added that Canada remains concerned that the … Read more
Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird (Ottawa West-Nepean, ON) issued a statement on the occasion of the 20th anniversary of Canada’s recognition of Armenia’s independence. Baird said that twenty years ago, Canada was among the first Western nations to recognize Armenia as an independent state and, a few days later, to formally establish diplomatic relations. To … Read more
Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird (Ottawa West-Nepean, ON) issued a statement on the latest violent attacks in Nigeria. Baird said that Canada unequivocally condemns the cowardly attacks in Mubi and the separate attack in Gombe on January 5, 2012. Baird added that these people were targeted because of their religious beliefs. Baird said that Boko … Read more
Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird (Ottawa West-Nepean, ON) issued a statement on the recent terrorist attacks in Nasiriya and Baghdad. Baird said that Canada strongly condemns the cowardly attacks in Nasiriya, which killed numerous Shia pilgrims, and the recent bombings in Baghdad. Baird added that Canada calls on the perpetrators to be brought to justice. … Read more
International Trade Minister Ed Fast (Abbotsford, BC) announced the six Canadian business leaders who will take part in the new Canada-Brazil CEO Forum to foster trade and investment between both countries. Prime Minister Stephen Harper (Calgary South West, AB) and Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff announced the CEO Forum and its co-chairs president and Chief Executive … Read more
Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird (Ottawa West-Nepean, ON) and Minister of State of Foreign Affairs (Americas and Consular Affairs) Diane Ablonczy (Calgary-Nosehill, AB) issued a statement calling on Canadians to leave Syria. Baird said that the security situation in Syria is increasingly volatile and the government is reiterating the call to all Canadian citizens still … Read more
