Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird (Ottawa West-Nepean, Ont.) said Canada condemns the terrorist attack on innocent Pakistani civilians. Baird said this latest attack on the Hazara community is a blatant assault on all civilized norms and it underscores the need for swift and determined action by the Government of Pakistan against terrorist groups that prey … Read more
Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird (Ottawa West-Nepean, Ont.) issued a statement as he concluded his second bilateral visit to Mexico. The full statement is available online. Call 613-995-1874. International Trade Minister Ed Fast (Abbotsford, B.C.) welcomed the Government of Burma’s decision, effective Feb. 1, 2013, to offer Canadian business people visas on arrival to Burma. … Read more
Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird (Ottawa West-Nepean, Ont.) announced that he will travel to six Latin American countries from February 14 to 22, 2013. In Mexico, Peru, Panama and the Dominican Republic, the focus will be on expanding cooperation in a variety of areas. In Cuba and Venezuela, Baird will focus especially on democracy, human … Read more
Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird (Ottawa West-Nepean, Ont.) said the North Korean regime’s reckless disregard for the global will is again on display. Baird added that this test—North Korea’s third—is provocative and marks a serious, misguided threat to regional peace and security. Baird said Canada will work with its international partners to pursue all appropriate … Read more
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Foreign Affairs Bob Dechert (Mississauga-Erindale, Ont.) announced plans to consolidate foreign affairs presence in London, U.K. at the Canada House location, and the location adjacent, in Trafalgar Square. More information is available online. Call 613-995-1874.
International Trade Minister Ed Fast (Abbotsford, B.C.) announced the conclusion of the seventh round of negotiations toward a Canada-India comprehensive economic partnership agreement. Negotiations took place in New Delhi on Feb. 5 and 6, 2013. A Canada-India joint study concluded that a trade agreement between the two countries could boost Canada’s economy by at least … Read more
Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird (Ottawa West-Nepean, Ont.) said Canada commends Bulgaria for its thorough investigation of last summer’s heinous attack in Burgas. Baird added that Canada remains a committed partner in the global struggle against terrorism in all of its forms. The full statement is available online. Call 613-995-1874. Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird … Read more
Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird (Ottawa West-Nepean, Ont.) said Canada offers sincere congratulations to John Kerry as he assumes the office of U.S. secretary of state. Baird added that he forwards to working with him. The full statement is available online. Call 613-995-1874. Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird (Ottawa West-Nepean, Ont.) said Canada condemns the … Read more
Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird (Ottawa West-Nepean, Ont.) issued a statement condemning Iran’s continued nuclear proliferation. Baird said Canada strongly condemns reports that Iran intends to further expand its uranium-enrichment capacity. Baird added that such actions by Iran contravene its international obligations, counter the global will and undercut regional security. The full statement is available online. … Read more
Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird (Ottawa West-Nepean, Ont.) issued a statement over Iran’s involvement in terror probe. Baird said he is concerned about the impartiality of any investigation into the 1994 terrorist bombing of the Jewish cultural centre in Argentina that includes Iran, given there is credible evidence to suggest that Iran was implicated in … Read more
