Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird (Ottawa West-Nepean, Ont.) said "Canada strongly condemns [May 25th] attack on a convoy of cars carrying local leaders and supporters of India’s ruling Congress party in the country’s east, killing at least 28 people and wounding many others. “This violent extremism is despicable and is a stark reminder of the … Read more
International Trade Minister Ed Fast (Abbotsford, B.C.) marked the conclusion of the 17th round of Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) negotiations, which took place in Lima from May 15 to 24, 2013. The TPP currently comprises 11 countries—Australia, Brunei, Canada, Chile, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Peru, Singapore, the United States and Vietnam. Canada formally joined negotiations on … Read more
International Trade Minister Ed Fast (Abbotsford, B.C.) and Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz (Battlefords-Lloydminster, Sask.) issued a statement on the United States Country of Origin Labelling (COOL). “Canada is extremely disappointed with the regulatory changes put forward by the United States with respect to COOL. These changes will not bring the United States into compliance with … Read more
Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird (Ottawa West-Nepean, Ont.) said that Canada expresses solidarity with the people of Oklahoma. “On behalf of all Canadians, I extend my thoughts and prayers to those affected by yesterday’s devastation in the suburbs of Oklahoma City. We extend sincere condolences to those who have lost loved ones and wish those … Read more
Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird (Ottawa West-Nepean, Ont.) issued a statement calling for the release of Syrian democracy activist Mazen Darwish. The full statement is available online. Call 613-995-1874. Andrew Bennett, Canada’s ambassador for Religious Freedom, made a statement condemning bombings of mosques in Iraq and Pakistan. The full statement is available online. Call 613-995-1874. … Read more
Health Minister Leona Aglukkaq (Nunavut) assumed the chairmanship of the Arctic Council for a two-year period, 2013-2015. The Arctic Council is the leading body for international cooperation in the Arctic region. Aglukkaq thanked the Indigenous Permanent Participant organizations and Arctic Council states for their support for the program to be undertaken during the Canadian chairmanship and … Read more
Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird (Ottawa West-Nepean, Ont.) and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of International Cooperation Lois Brown (Newmarket-Aurora, Ont.) announced that Canada will provide additional support to help Mali restore democracy, regain stability and retain its territorial integrity. Baird is currently visiting nearby Ghana. Ghana has been a regional leader in attempts to … Read more
Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird (Ottawa West-Nepean, Ont.) said Canada congratulates the people of Pakistan for demonstrating their commitment to democracy by voting in the millions in this historic election. “The extremist violence aimed at suppressing the voters should be unequivocally condemned. We send our sincere sympathies to those who lost loved ones. We encourage … Read more
Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird (Ottawa West-Nepean, Ont.) made an address at the Global Dialogue on the Future of Iran. The full address is available online.
International Trade Minister Ed Fast (Abbotsford, B.C.) celebrated Europe Day by marking Canada’s entry into the Enterprise Europe Network, an initiative that will provide Canadian businesses with a one-stop point of access for information, contacts and resources for business opportunities in the European market. Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters (CME) has been named Canada’s lead organization … Read more
