Minister of State of Foreign Affairs (Americas and Consular Affairs) Diane Ablonczy (Calgary-Nosehill, AB) announced that the Government of Canada will contribute more than $5.2 million in funding to help address security challenges and institutional reform in Central America. Ablonczy said that with this contribution, Canada is once again demonstrating its strong commitment to enhancing … Read more
Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada announced that Minister John Baird (Ottawa West-Nepean, ON) tabled more than 4,000 pages of documents containing information about the handling of Canadian-transferred detainees in Afghanistan. Baird said the documents show that the Canadian Government is committed to upholding its international obligations, including the handling and transfer of Taliban prisoners. … Read more
Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird (Ottawa West-Nepean, ON) said Canada was unconvinced by the speech by Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. Baird said Canada joins several allies in saying the president has a choice: he can reform or go. The status quo is no longer acceptable. The full release is available online. Call 613-995-1874.
Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird (Ottawa West-Nepean, ON) made a statement on the occasion of Burmese pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi’s birthday. Baird extended his heartfelt best wishes to Daw Aung San Suu Kyi in celebration of her 66th birthday. This is the first time in several years that she has been able to … Read more
Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird (Ottawa West-Nepean, ON) made a statement regarding the escalating violence in the state of South Kordofan, Sudan. Baird said that Canada condemns the aerial bombings and attacks against civilians that have displaced more than 60,000 people. The full statement is available online. Call 613-995-1874. International Trade Minister Edward Fast (Abbotsford, … Read more
Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada said Minister John Baird (Ottawa West-Nepean, ON) instructed a Canadian delegation to the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva, Switzerland, to lead the way in condemning the Syrian regime's attacks on its own people. Baird said the situation in Syria is completely unacceptable. The full release is available … Read more
Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird (Ottawa West-Nepean, ON), National Defence Minister Peter MacKay (Central Nova, NS) and International Cooperation Minister Beverly J. Oda (Durham, ON) made a joint statement on Canada's extended mission to protect civilians in Libya. The Ministers said that Canada will contribute $2 million in humanitarian assistance to respond to the needs … Read more
Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird (Ottawa West-Nepean, ON) is pleased to announce that Canada proudly boycotted action on a United Nations General Assembly resolution which sets out the details for a high-level meeting to commemorate the 10 year anniversary of the 2001 hateful and anti-Semitic Durban Conference. Baird said that under this government’s leadership, Canada … Read more
International Trade Minister Edward Fast (Abbotsford, BC) and Industry Minister Christian Paradis (Megantic-L'Erable, QC) welcomed to Ottawa, Bruno Ferrari, Mexico’s Secretary of the Economy, and discussed how trade can achieve greater prosperity for Canadians and Mexicans alike. The full release is available online. Call 613-992-7332.
Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird (Ottawa West-Nepean, ON) made a statement condemning violence in Syria and supporting the Nuclear Agency's findings. Baird said that Canada is outraged by the continuing crackdown by the current Syrian regime against Syrian citizens. Baird also said that Syria has been found to be in non-compliance with its Nuclear Non-Proliferation … Read more
