Minister of State of Foreign Affairs (Americas and Consular Affairs) Lynne Yelich (Blackstrap, Sask.) released the following statement: “Canada is disappointed with Mohamed Fahmy’s conviction today. This decision severely undermines confidence in the rule of law in Egypt. The Government of Canada continues to call on the Egyptian government to use all tools at its disposal … Read more
Foreign Affairs Minister Rob Nicholson (Niagara Falls, Ont.) announced the following diplomatic appointments: Michael Gort becomes Ambassador to the Republic of Costa Rica. Gwyneth A. Kutz becomes Ambassador to the Republic of Peru. Jennifer May Alice Loten becomes Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the Organization of American States in Washington, D.C. Daniel Maksymiuk becomes Ambassador to the Republic of Croatia, with … Read more
Foreign Affairs Minister Rob Nicholson (Niagara Falls, Ont.) announced the following diplomatic appointments: Steve Côté becomes ambassador to the Dominican Republic, Dennis Horak becomes ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Brandon A. Lee becomes consul general in San Francisco, USA, and Sabine Nolke becomes ambassador to the Netherlands and permanent representative to the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons. The full release is available … Read more
Foreign Affairs Minister Rob Nicholson (Niagara Falls, Ont.) met with Zainab Hawa Bangura, UN Under-Secretary-General and Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Sexual Violence in Conflict in Quebec City on July 29. “Canada is making it a priority to support women and girls who are survivors of sexual violence in conflict by providing financial assistance to local … Read more
International Trade Minister Ed Fast (Abbotsford, B.C.) issued a statement on the American decision on Canadian supercalendered paper. “We are disappointed that the U.S. Department of Commerce will impose tariffs on Canadian supercalendered paper due to an unwarranted complaint,” said Fast. “Canada is also concerned that the U.S. Department of Commerce is not conducting a thorough and complete … Read more
Foreign Affairs Minister Rob Nicholson (Niagara Falls, Ont.) announced that he will travel to Québec City for a July 30, 2015, meeting of the political directors of the Small Group of the Global Coalition against the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS). Call 343-203-1851. Foreign Affairs Minister Rob Nicholson (Niagara Falls, Ont.) issued the following statement: “Canada … Read more
Foreign Affairs Minister Rob Nicholson (Niagara Falls, Ont.) issued a statement on learning of the death of the Honourable Flora MacDonald: “I was deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Flora MacDonald.“Canada has lost an important political figure of her generation. Flora MacDonald was the first woman to serve as Canada’s secretary of state for … Read more
Foreign Affairs Minister Rob Nicholson (Niagara Falls, Ont.) announced the launch of a scientific survey that will contribute important data to support Canada’s Arctic continental shelf submission. Scientists with the Geological Survey of Canada and the Canadian Hydrographic Service will be deployed on the Canadian Coast Guard Ship (CCGS) Louis S. St-Laurent to collect data about the seabed in … Read more
On behalf of Foreign Affairs Minister Rob Nicholson (Niagara Falls, Ont.), Associate Minister of National Defence Julian Fantino (Vaughan, Ont.) and Finance Minister Joe Oliver (Eglington-Lawrence, Ont.) announced an agreement in principle for the reciprocal recognition of drivers’ licences between Italy and Canada. Once Canada formally ratifies the agreement, the provinces and territories, or their designated authority, … Read more
Foreign Affairs Minister Rob Nicholson (Niagara Falls, Ont.) issued a statement in advance of Burundi’s presidential election, scheduled for July 21: “President Nkurunziza’s manoeuvre to obtain by force what he could not get through parliament earlier this year—a third term as president of Burundi—shows his complete disregard for the most basic principles of democracy.” Call 343-203-1851. Foreign … Read more
