Foreign Affairs Minister Lawrence Cannon (Pontiac, QC) issued a statement marking the sixth anniversary of the February 14, 2005, assassination of Rafik Hariri, the former prime minister of Lebanon. The full release is available online. Call 613-995-1851. Foreign Affairs Minister Lawrence Cannon (Pontiac, QC) issued a statement condemning the violent crackdown on peaceful demonstrations in … Read more
International Trade Minister Peter Van Loan (York-Simcoe, ON) issued a statement regarding Canada’s response to a softwood lumber ruling by the London Court of International Arbitration on programs administered by Ontario and Quebec saying the "tribunal rejected 97 percent of the United States’ $1.86-billion claim as having no basis." The full release is available online. … Read more
The Harper government announced that it has taken formal action at the World Trade Organization against the European Union’s ban on trade in Canadian seal products. The full release is available online. Call 613-996-2000.
Foreign Affairs Lawrence Cannon (Pontiac, QC) announced the reappointment of Xue Lan as governor to board of governors if the International Development Research Centre. The full release is available online. Call 613-995-1851. Foreign Affairs Lawrence Cannon (Pontiac, QC) issued a statement expressing concern over recent violence in Indonesia, including the burning of two churches in … Read more
Foreign Affairs Minister Lawrence Cannon (Pontiac, QC) announced the creation of the John Diefenbaker Defender of Human Rights and Freedom Award by the Government of Canada. The full release is available online. Call 613-995-1851. Foreign Affairs Minister Lawrence Cannon (Pontiac, QC) issued a statement commending the African Union (AU)’s recent decision to reaffirm recognition of … Read more
Foreign Affairs Minister Lawrence Cannon (Pontiac, QC) issued an update on the situation in Egypt, reiterating Canada's support for the people of Egypt. The full release is available online. Call 613-995-1851. Foreign Affairs Minister Lawrence Cannon (Pontiac, QC) issued a statement on the recent confrontations between Thai and Cambodian security force saying Canada is "very … Read more
Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs Josee Verner (Louis-Saint-Laurent, QC) met with Abdou Diouf, Secretary-General of La Francophonie, during his visit to Canada to follow up on the 13th annual Francophonie Summit. The full release is available online. Call 613-943-2044. Minister of State of Foreign Affairs (Americas and Consular Affairs) Diane Ablonczy (Calgary-Nose Hill, AB) made a … Read more
Foreign Affairs Minister Lawrence Cannon (Pontiac, QC) issued a statement expressing concern over the escalating violence in Egypt. The full release is available online. Call 613-995-1851. Foreign Affairs Minister Lawrence Cannon (Pontiac, QC) issued a statement to Canadian citizens in Egypt advising them the Canadian government plans to continue evacuation efforts. The full release is … Read more
Foreign Affairs Minister Lawrence Cannon (Pontiac, QC) issued a statement on the situation on Egypt saying the "number of Canadians registered with us is now 1,365, up from 1,131…". The full release is available online. Call 613-995-1851.
International Trade Minister Peter Van Loan (York-Simcoe, ON) concluded his visit to Davos, Switzerland, where he led a successful “Invest in Canada” delegation at the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum. The full release is available online. Call 613-992-9304.
