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

International Trade Minister Peter Van Loan (York-Simcoe, ON) announced 17 community organizations in Alberta will receive funding to attract foreign investment. New foreign investment creates jobs and economic growth for Canadians. This year, the Government of Canada is investing $3 million to help local organizations across Canada attract foreign investment to their communities. The full … Read more

Foreign Affairs Minister Lawrence Cannon (Pontiac, QC) issued a statement welcoming the publication by Nigeria’s Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of the timetable for the country’s 2011 general elections. The full release is available online. Call 613-995-1851.

International Trade Minister Peter Van Loan (York-Simcoe, ON) asked Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada’s Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises Advisory Board to prepare a plan on how small and medium-sized enterprises can take advantage of a comprehensive economic partnership between Canada and the European Union. The full release is available online. Call 613-992-9304. Foreign Affairs … Read more

Foreign Affairs Minister Lawrence Cannon (Pontiac, QC) issued a statement welcoming the start of voter registration for Southern Sudan’s self-determination referendum, a critical element of Sudan’s Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA). The full release is available online. Call 613-995-1851. Foreign Affairs Minister Lawrence Cannon (Pontiac, QC) expressed condolences to the people of Cambodia after the devastating … Read more

Foreign Affairs Minister Lawrence Cannon (Pontiac, QC) issued a statement after the successful adoption of a resolution on the human rights situation in Iran following a vote by the Third Committee of the United Nations General Assembly. The full statement is available online. Call 613-995-1851. Foreign Affairs Minister Lawrence Cannon (Pontiac, QC) announced the following diplomatic … Read more

International Trade Minister Peter Van Loan (York—Simcoe, ON) concluded a four-day visit to India. During his visit, Van Loan launched the negotiations toward a free trade agreement between Canada and India and promoted the benefits of trade and investment between the countries. The full release is available online. Call 613-996-2000.

Foreign Affairs Minister Lawrence Cannon (Pontiac, QC) issued the following statement regarding the second round of Guinea’s presidential elections, which were held on November 7. "Canada congratulates Guineans for their strong participation in the second round of the presidential elections held on November 7. Through their large presence at the polls, Guineans demonstrated their determination to see … Read more

International Trade Minister Peter Van Loan (York-Simcoe, ON) launched free trade negotiations with India during his visit to New Delhi. The full release is available online. Call 613-992-9304. Foreign Affairs Minister Lawrence Cannon (Pontiac, QC), Defence Minister Peter MacKay (Central Nova, NS) and International Cooperation Minister Beverley J. Oda (Durham, ON) announced a new role … Read more

Foreign Affairs Minister Lawrence Cannon (Pontiac, QC) issued a statement expressing Canada’s concern over reports that a Pakistani woman has been sentenced to death for blasphemy. The full release is available online. Call 613-995-1851. Foreign Affairs Minister Lawrence Cannon (Pontiac, QC) issued a statement on the explosion at a resort in Mexico, offering condolences to … Read more

Foreign Affairs Minister Lawrence Cannon (Pontiac, QC) and International Trade Minister Peter Van Loan (York—Simcoe, ON) wrapped up their participation in the 22nd Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Ministerial Meeting in Yokohama, Japan, in advance of Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s (Calgary Southwest, AB) participation in the APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting. The full release is available online. Call 613-995-1851.