Foreign Affairs Minister Lawrence Cannon (Pontiac, QC) issued a statement on the death of Richard Holbrooke, saying he "will be remembered for his commitment to the peaceful resolution of conflict in the former Yugoslavia." The full release is available online. Call 613-995-1851. International Trade Minister Peter Van Loan (York-Simcoe, ON) announced the appointment of Jeffrey … Read more
Foreign Affairs Minister Lawrence Cannon (Pontiac, QC) issued a statement marking Human Rights Day and the 62nd anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. The full release is available online. Call 613-995-1851. Foreign Affairs Minister Lawrence Cannon (Pontiac, QC) issued a statement on the North American Foreign Ministers Meeting, which took place in Wakefield, … Read more
Foreign Affairs Minister Lawrence Canon (Pontiac, QC) congratulates the newly-elected President of New Guinea Alpha Condé on his victory as well as the people of New Guinea on their participation in the country's first democratic election. The full release is available online. Call 613-995-1851. Foreign Affairs Minister Lawrence Canon (Pontiac, QC) announced the enactment of … Read more
Foreign Affairs Minister Lawrence Cannon (Pontiac, QC) issued a statement expressing concern following the release of results from Haiti’s November 28 presidential elections by the country’s Provisional Electoral Council. The full release is available online. Call 613-995-1851.
Minister of State of Foreign Affairs (Americas) Peter Kent (Thornhill, ON) issued a statement offering condolences to Colombia following widespread flooding and landslides, which have resulted in loss of life and extensive damage in many parts of the country. The full release is available online. Call 613-944-7013. International Trade Minister Peter Van Loan (York-Simcoe, ON) … Read more
Foreign Affairs Minister Lawrence Cannon (Pontiac, QC) issued a statement offering condolences to the families and friends of those who lost loved ones in the forest fire near Haifa, Israel. The full release is available online. Call 613-995-1851.
Minister of State of Foreign Affairs (Americas) Peter Kent (Thornhill, ON) issued a statement expressing his disappointment by the lack of consensus on an action plan at the 2010 Summit of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) held in Astana, Kazakhstan. The full release is available online. Call 613-944-7013.
Foreign Affairs Minister Lawrence Cannon (Pontiac, QC) issued a statement on the presidential election in Côte d’Ivoire, noting the high level of participation but calling on "the institutions responsible for managing the election to observe the neutrality and transparency required in fulfilling their mandate." The full release is available online. Call 613-995-1851.
International Trade Minister Peter Van Loan (York-Simcoe, ON) announced the appointment of Stephen Poloz as President and Chief Executive Officer of Export Development Canada (EDC). The full release is available online. Call 613-992-9304.
Foreign Affairs Minister Lawrence Cannon (Pontiac, QC) issued a statement concerning Haiti’s presidential and legislative elections, which were held November 28, urging Haiti's political actors to show a firm commitment to democracy. The full release is available online. Call 613-995-1851.
