Press Release Department: Federal - Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada

Andrew Bennett, Canada’s Ambassador for Religious Freedom, said Canada condemns the terrible attack near Mombasa, Kenya, which has killed six people attending a church service. The full statement is available online. Call 613-995-1874. Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird (Ottawa West-Nepean, Ont.) and Israel’s Minister of Intelligence Yuval Steinitz announced that Canada and Israel will partner on … Read more

Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird (Ottawa West-Nepean, Ont.) said Canada welcomes Ukraine’s signature of Association Agreement with the EU. “This is a historic milestone on Ukraine’s path toward a European future,” said Baird. The full statement is available online. Call 613-995-1874. Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird (Ottawa West-Nepean, Ont.) announced that Canada and Israel will partner on a project … Read more

Andrew Bennett, Canada’s Ambassador for Religious Freedom, issued a statement. “I was sincerely saddened to learn of the death of His Excellency Bishop Joseph Fan Zhongliang, Bishop Emeritus of Shanghai, who died on Sunday at the age of 95. Bishop Fan’s life was a testament to religious freedom,” Bennett said. The full statement is available online. Call 613-995-1874. Foreign … Read more

Conservative Newfoundland and Labrador Senators Norman Doyle and David Wells, gathered at the St. John’s Port Authority to highlight the many benefits the Canada-Korea Free Trade Agreement will bring to businesses and workers in Newfoundland and Labrador. The full statement is available online. Call 613-992-7332. International Trade Minister Ed Fast (Abbotsford, B.C.) and Teresa Wat, British Columbia’s Minister of International … Read more

Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of International Trade Erin O’Toole (Durham, Ont.) and Conservative MP Rick Norlock (Northumberland-Quinte West, Ont.) held an event at Viceroy Homes in Port Hope, Ontario, to highlight the many benefits the Canada-Korea Free Trade Agreement will bring to businesses and workers in Ontario. In business for over 55 years, Viceroy Homes is a … Read more

Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird (Ottawa West-Nepean, Ont.) said “We remain extremely concerned about the ongoing crisis in Ukraine, including the recent acts of provocation and violence carried out by pro-Russia groups in the eastern parts of the country. We send our condolences to the families and friends of those killed and wounded. Such violence is … Read more

Minister of State (Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency) Rob Moore (Fundy Royal, N.B.), accompanied by Conservative MP Rodney Weston (Saint John, N.B.) held an event at the Port of Saint John to highlight the many benefits the Canada-Korea Free Trade Agreement will bring to businesses and workers in New Brunswick. Prime Minister Stephen Harper (Calgary Southwest, Alta.) … Read more

Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird (Ottawa West-Nepean, Ont.) said Canada condemns the rocket attacks on Israel launched from Gaza.” These attacks underscore the importance of Israel’s recent seizure of a cargo of Iranian rockets headed for Gaza,” said Baird. The full statement is available online. Call 613-995-1874. International Trade Minister Ed Fast (Abbotsford, B.C.) announced that federal … Read more

Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird (Ottawa West-Nepean, Ont.) said: “Canada, alongside our G-7 partners, is gravely concerned by news that Russia may be proceeding with draft legislation aimed at the absorption of Ukraine’s Crimea region into the Russian Federation. Russia appears to be preparing the ground for outright, illegal annexation of Crimea.” The full statement … Read more

Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Foreign Affairs and for International Human Rights Deepak Obhrai (Calgary East, Alta.) said Canada is deeply troubled by the decision of the Maldives Supreme Court to dismiss the head and deputy head of the Election Commission of the Maldives. The full statement is available online. Call 613-995-1874. International Trade Minister Ed Fast (Abbotsford, B.C.) and … Read more