Minister of State of Foreign Affairs (Americas) Peter Kent (Thornhill, ON) commemorated the 20th anniversary of Canada’s membership in the Organization of American States (OAS) by delivering a speech to the OAS Permanent Council and offering the gift of an inukshuk to the organization. The full release is available online. Call 613-944-7013. Foreign Affairs Minister Lawrence … Read more
Foreign Affairs Minister Lawrence Cannon (Pontiac, QC) issued a statement welcoming the results of the October 31, 2010, presidential and parliamentary elections in Tanzania. The full release is available online. Call 613-995-1851.
Foreign Affairs Minister Lawrence Cannon (Pontiac, QC) issued a statement expressing concern over the Government of Sudan’s reported recent arrests of human rights workers and journalists in Darfur and its closing down of Radio Dabanga in Khartoum. The full release is available online. Call 613-995-1851. Foreign Affairs Minister Lawrence Cannon (Pontiac, QC) issued a statement … Read more
Foreign Affairs Minister Lawrence Cannon (Pontiac, QC) issued a statement expressing concern for the upcoming elections in Burma, scheduled for November 7, 2010. The full statement is available online. Call 613-995-1851.
Foreign Affairs Minister Lawrence Cannon (Pontiac, QC) announced that the Government of Canada has contributed $9.5 million toward the construction of new headquarters for the Haitian National Police. The full release is available online. Call 613-995-1851.
Foreign Affairs Minister Lawrence Cannon (Pontiac, QC) responded to reports that the International Committee against Execution has received information that Iranian authorities have authorized the execution of Sakineh Mohammadi Ashtiani. The full release is available online. Call 613-995-1851.
Foreign Affairs Minister Lawrence Cannon (Pontiac, QC) issued a statement condemning the terrorist attack carried out in Istanbul on October 31, 2010. The full release is available online. Call 613-995-1851.
Foreign Affairs Minister Lawrence Cannon (Pontiac, QC) issued a statement condemning the October 31 terrorist attack in Baghdad. The full release is available online. Call 613-995-1851.
Foreign Affairs Minister Lawrence Cannon (Pontiac, QC) announced that Canada has adopted a controlled engagement policy toward North Korea and will also impose additional economic sanctions against the country under the Special Economic Measures Act. The full release is available online. Call 613-995-1851.
Foreign Affairs Minister Lawrence Cannon (Pontiac. QC) offered Canada’s condolences to the people of Indonesia following the recent natural disasters that have struck the country. The full release is available online. Call 613-995-1851.
