Press Release Department: Federal - Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada

Foreign Affairs Minister Lawrence Cannon (Pontiac, QC) issued a statement on the International Criminal Court Prosecutor’s decision to investigate Muammar Qadhafi for grave crimes committed against the Libyan people, welcoming the decision. The full release is available online. Call 613-995-1851. Foreign Affairs Minister Lawrence Cannon (Pontiac, QC) issued a statement concerning the increasing violence in … Read more

Foreign Affairs Minister Lawrence Cannon (Pontiac, QC) and Justice Minister Rob Nicholson (Niagra Falls, ON) tabled the Bill C-61, Freezing Assets of Corrupt Regimes Act in Parliament aimed at freezing assets that former repressive foreign leaders may hold in Canada. The full release is available online. Call 613-995-1851. Foreign Affairs Minister Lawrence Cannon (Pontiac, QC) … Read more

Foreign Affairs Minister Lawrence Cannon (Pontiac, QC) says he applauds the decision of the 65th session of the UN General Assembly to suspend Libya’s membership in the UN Human Rights Council. The full release is available online. Call 613-995-1851. Foreign Affairs Minister Lawrence Cannon (Pontiac, QC) expressed condolences following assassination of Pakistani Minister for Minorities, … Read more

Foreign Affairs Minister Lawrence Cannon (Pontiac, QC) issued a statement saying Canada has suspended its diplomatic presence in Libya. The full release is available online. Call 613-995-1851.

Foreign Affairs Minister Lawrence Cannon (Pontiac, QC) delivered a statement in Rome, Italy saying that the situation in Libya is becoming more dangerous and that the department is coordinating with allies to get Canadian citizens out of the country. The full release is available online. Call 613-995-1851. Foreign Affairs Minister Lawrence Cannon (Pontiac, QC) says … Read more

Foreign Affairs Minister Lawrence Cannon (Pontiac, QC) says that the Canadian government is taking action to ensure that Canadian citizens in Libya can depart that country safely and as quickly as possible. The full release is available online. Call 613-995-1851.

Foreign Affairs Minister Lawrence Cannon (Pontiac, QC) released a statement on the situation in Libya condemning all use of force against innocent protesters. The full release is available online. Call 613-995-1851. International Trade Minister Peter Van Loan (York-Simcoe, ON) announced the launch of a Joint Study to examine the potential for an Economic Partnership Agreement … Read more

Foreign Affairs Minister Lawrence Cannon (Pontiac, QC) issued a statement deploring the Belarusian authorities’ lack of respect for the fundamental rights of freedom of assembly condemning the ongoing persecution of Belarusian citizens. The full release is available online. Call 613-995-1851. Foreign Affairs Minister Lawrence Cannon (Pontiac, QC) issued a statement concerning the protests taking place … Read more

Foreign Affairs Minister Lawrence Cannon (Pontiac, QC) condemned Iranian authorities' abuse of human rights and called on Iranian authorities to allow for peaceful gatherings. The full release is available online. Call 613-995-1851.

Intergovernmental Affairs Josee Verner (Louis-Saint-Laurent, QC) offered her most sincere condolences to the family and friends of Jean-Marc Léger, who passed away February 13, 2011, in Montreal. The full release is available online. Call 613-943-2044.