Foreign Affairs Minister Lawrence Cannon (Pontiac, QC) announced the entry into force of a new law giving Canada the power to freeze assets of former foreign dictators. Bill C-61, Freezing Assets of Corrupt Regimes Act received Royal Assent. The full statement is available online. Call 613-995-1851.
Minister of International Trade Peter Van Loan (York-Simcoe, ON) highlighted the benefits of the Next Phase of Canada's Economic Action Plan for Toronto and GTA families. The next phase of the plan will focus on supporting job creation, supporting families and communities, as well as investing in innovation, education and training. The full release is … Read more
Foreign Affairs Minister Lawrence Cannon (Pontiac, QC) said that Canada vigorously condemns the increasingly frequent and violent attacks on demonstrators in Yemen, Bahrain and Syria. The full release is available online. Call 613-995-1851. Intergovernmental Affairs Minister Josee Verner (Louis-Saint-Laurent, QC) received the Ordre de la Pléiade from the Parliamentary Assembly of La Francophonie at a … Read more
Foreign Affairs Minister Lawrence Cannon (Pontiac, QC) issued a statement on the death of former U.S. Secretary of State Warren Christopher. The full release is available online. Call 613-995-1851. Foreign Affairs Minister Lawrence Cannon (Pontiac, QC) issued a statement following the deaths of several protesters in Syria. The full release is available online. Call 613-995-1851.
Foreign Affairs Minister Lawrence Cannon (Pontiac, QC) concluded a successful visit to Cairo, where he announced that the Government of Canada will contribute $11 million over five years toward the creation of economic opportunities for young Egyptians and for the development of democratic institutions in Egypt and the broader Middle East and North Africa region. … Read more
Foreign Affairs Minister Lawrence Cannon (Pontiac, QC) issued a statement following the conclusion of the G8 Ministers' meeting in Paris, saying he maintains that all options remain on the table to deal with the violent repression being exercised by Muammar Qadhafi. The full release is available online. Call 613-995-1851. Foreign Affairs Minister Lawrence Cannon (Pontiac, … Read more
International Trade Minister Peter Van Loan (York-Simcoe, ON) visited Canusa Logistics, a company based in Fort Erie, Ontario, to discuss Canada’s economic ties with the United States. The full release is available online. Call 613-992-9304. International Trade Minister Peter Van Loan (York-Simcoe, ON) toured the University of Ontario Institute of Technology’s Automotive Centre of Excellence … Read more
Foreign Affairs Minister Lawrence Cannon (Pontiac, QC) issued a statement condemning the killing of five Israelis, all members of the same family, in the West Bank settlement of Itamar. The full release is available online. Call 613-995-1851. Foreign Affairs Minister Lawrence Cannon (Pontiac, QC) welcomed the Arab League’s resolution calling for the imposition of a … Read more
Foreign Affairs Minister Lawrence Cannon (Pontiac, QC) presented the first annual John Diefenbaker Defender of Human Rights and Freedom Award to the Rev. Benjamin H. Yoon representing the Citizens’ Alliance for North Korean Human Rights and Asma Jahangir of Pakistan in recognition of their outstanding courage and leadership in defending human rights. The full release … Read more
Foreign Affairs Minister Lawrence Cannon (Pontiac, QC) said he is concerned by recent media reports alleging that Zimbabwe is willing to supply uranium to Iran. The full release is available online. Call 613-995-1851. Minister of State of Foreign Affairs (Americas and Consular Affairs) Diane Ablonczy (Calgary-Nose Hill, AB) urged Canadians preparing to travel abroad during … Read more
