Andrew Bennett, Canada’s Ambassador for Religious Freedom, issued the following statement: “Canada strongly condemns the attack that took place in a busy market in an Iraqi town on Friday, killing at least 110 people, including children, celebrating Eid al-Fitr, which marks the end of the Muslim Holy month of Ramadan. On behalf of all Canadians, … Read more
Foreign Affairs Minister Rob Nicholson (Niagara Falls, Ont.) issued the following statement on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr:“Muslims around the world and in Canada are gathering to celebrate Eid al-Fitr, which marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan, a spiritual journey of prayer, reflection and fasting that commemorates the revelation of the Quran. … Read more
International Cooperation Minister and Minister for La Francophonie Christian Paradis (Megantic-L’Erable, Que.) promoted the importance of blended finance to financing development on the margins of the Third International Conference on Financing for Development in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. As chair of the Redesigning Development Finance Initiative (RDFI) Steering Committee, Paradis demonstrated how the RDFI has enabled the … Read more
Minister of State (Social Development) Candice Bergen (Portage-Lisgar, Man.) announced the successful organization based in Manitoba selected through the Partnerships for Strengthening Maternal, Newborn and Child Health (PSMNCH) call for proposals. Funding for the initiative announced today is part of Canada’s $3.5-billion commitment to maternal, newborn and child health for the period 2015–2020 announced by Prime … Read more
Andrew Bennett, Canada’s Ambassador for Religious Freedom, issued the following statement: “I was deeply saddened to hear of the death of Tenzin Delek Rinpoche, the Tibetan monk who died Sunday in Chuandong prison in Chengdu. I extend my heartfelt condolences to his family and community. Tenzin Delek Rinpoche was widely regarded for his spiritual leadership … Read more
Foreign Affairs Minister Rob Nicholson (Niagara Falls, Ont.) issued the following statement: “Canada condemns the cowardly terrorist attack in downtown Cairo this morning, reportedly claimed by a group linked to ISIS. Canada stands firmly with Egypt in its fight against terror. ISIS will not succeed in destabilizing Egypt.” Call 343-203-1851. Foreign Affairs Minister Rob Nicholson (Niagara … Read more
Foreign Affairs Minister Rob Nicholson (Niagara Falls, Ont.) issued a statement calling on Iran to respect the religious freedom of Bahá’ís. “As Iran’s Bahá’í community gathers with Bahá’ís worldwide to commemorate the Martyrdom of the Báb […] Iranian authorities continue to persecute the Bahá’í community,” said Nicholson. “Canada calls upon Iran to uphold its international and domestic … Read more
On behalf of International Cooperation Minister and Minister for La Francophonie Christian Paradis (Megantic-L’Erable, Que.), National Revenue Minister Kerry-Lynne D. Findlay (Delta-Richmond, B.C.) announced the successful organizations based in British Columbia selected through the Partnerships for Strengthening Maternal, Newborn and Child Health call for proposals. “Communities in the developing world will be stronger and more prosperous because of … Read more
Foreign Affairs Minister Rob Nicholson (Niagara Falls, Ont.) concluded a meeting with the Julie Bishop, Australia’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, on the margins of the Australia-Canada Economic Leadership Forum. During the meeting, the two ministers signed the Glasgow-Burchell Declaration on Enhanced Diplomatic Network Cooperation, further expanding Canada and Australia’s multifaceted bilateral relations. The aim of the … Read more
Andrew Bennett, Canada’s Ambassador for Religious Freedom, issued the following statement on the occasion of the 80th birthday of His Holiness the Dalai Lama: “I extend my warmest wishes to His Holiness the Dalai Lama as he marks his 80th birthday today. An internationally respected spiritual leader, Nobel laureate and honorary Canadian citizen, His Holiness … Read more
