International Trade Minister Edward Fast (Abbotsford, BC) said that he participated in a round table discussion on business prospects between Canada and India. During the discussion, Fast said he underscored the Harper government's aim to complete free trade negotiations with India in 2013. Fast also said the Government of Canada is committed to creating economic … Read more
Minister of State of Foreign Affairs (Americas and Consular Affairs) Diane Ablonczy (Calgary-Nosehill, AB) announced that a $1 million contribution from the Government of Canada will help fight crime and human trafficking in El Salvador. Ablonczy said the contribution will be allocated to projects implemented by the Justice Education Society of British Columbia that focus … Read more
Minister of State of Foreign Affairs (Americas and Consular Affairs) Diane Ablonczy (Calgary-Nose Hill, AB) announced that the Government of Canada is contributing $4.92 million to the Organization of American States to help address security challenges and implement institutional reforms in the Americas. The full release is available online. Call 613-944-1291.
International Trade Minister Edward Fast (Abbotsford, BC) announced that the eighth Canada-Russia Intergovernmental Economic Commission session with First Deputy Prime Minister Viktor Zubkov of Russia wrapped up in Ottawa. Fast said that the two ministers signed a joint ministerial statement that committed both countries to increased bilateral trade as well as commercial and scientific collaboration. … Read more
International Trade Minister Edward Fast (Abbotsford, BC) made a speech that highlighted the Harper's strong commitment to protecting and strengthening the financial security of hard-working Canadians by broadening Canada's trading relationships. Fast said that the Harper government will never forget that one in five Canadian jobs is directly or indirectly dependent on exports and that … Read more
Minister of State of Foreign Affairs (Americas and Consular Affairs) Diane Ablonczy (Calgary-Nosehill, AB) made a statement following Canada lifting its suspension of Honduras from the Organization of American States. Ablonczy said that Canada is pleased that Honduras will once again be engaged as a full member of the organization, which is the principle vehicle … Read more
Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird (Ottawa West-Nepean, ON) issued a statement on the International Day of UN Peacekeepers. Baird said this important day acknowledges the men and women who serve in United Nations peacekeeping operations and honours the memory of those who have lots their lives in the cause of peace, including 45 more brave … Read more
Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird (Ottawa West-Nepean, ON) made a statement on the recent increase of violence in Yemen. Baird said that Canada is concerned about the increase of violence and urges President Saleh and his supporters to step down to allow a peaceful transition to occur. The full statement is available online. Call 613-995-1874.
On behalf of International Trade Minister Edward Fast (Abbotsford, BC) and Finance Minister Jim Flaherty (Whitby-Oshawa, ON), Minister of State (Finance) Ted Menzies (Macleod, AB) attended the 50th anniversary of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Fast said Canada is committed to continuing to be a world leader in promoting free and open trade … Read more
Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada said on May 24, 2011 the Governor in Council enacted the Special Economic Measures (Syria) Regulations under the Special Economic Measures Act. These regulations apply to everyone in Canada and any Canadian outside Canada. The Special Economic Measures Syria Regulations impose new searching, freezing, monitoring, blocking and disclosure obligations … Read more
