Minister of State of Foreign Affairs (Americas and Consular Affairs) Lynne Yelich (Blackstrap, Sask.) issued a statement at the conclusion of her visit to Rome, where she attended the Rome Ministerial Conference on Libya, convened to reconfirm international support for that country’s democratic transition: “Canada is proud to join with the international community in support of … Read more
Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird (Ottawa West-Nepean, Ont.) spoke with Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoğlu, and Italian Foreign Minister Federica Mogherini about the current situation in Ukraine. Baird briefed the two ministers separately on his trip to Kyiv, and discussions he held with Ukrainian leaders last week. Baird briefed the two ministers separately on his trip … Read more
Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird (Ottawa West-Nepean, Ont.) issued a statement. Baird said “Canada is deeply concerned by reports of the seizure of an Iranian arms shipment destined for Gaza. Today’s seizure by Israel demonstrates Iran’s continued blatant support of terrorists who threaten the lives of innocent Israeli civilians.” The full release is available online. Call 613-995-1874.
Minister of State of Foreign Affairs (Americas and Minister of State of Foreign Affairs (Americas and Consular Affairs) Lynne Yelich (Blackstrap, Sask.) issued a statement on the start of the Afghan Provincial Council election campaign. “The provincial council elections will mark another key milestone in the advancement of Afghanistan’s democracy. The participation of so many candidates in … Read more
International Trade Minister Ed Fast (Abbotsford, B.C.) and Emmanuel Nganou Djoumessi, Cameroon’s Minister of Economy, Planning and Regional Development, signed the Canada-Cameroon Foreign Investment Promotion and Protection Agreement (FIPA). The signing took place at the Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) International Convention, Trade Show and Investors Exchange in Toronto. The full release is available … Read more
During a panel discussion co-hosted by Aga Khan Foundation Canada and the Global Partnership for Education, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of International Development Lois Brown (Newmarket-Aurora, Ont.) emphasized that Canada, working with its experienced partners, is ensuring that children, especially girls, have access to quality education and safe places to learn, play and grow. The full release … Read more
Minister of State of Foreign Affairs (Americas and Consular Affairs) Lynne Yelich (Blackstrap, Sask.) concluded a four-day visit to Hong Kong, Guangzhou and Beijing, China, where she engaged with government and business leaders to help position Canada as a partner of choice for trade and investment and to highlight the strong and growing ties between Canada … Read more
Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird (Ottawa West-Nepean, Ont.) wrapped up a series of meetings in Sydney, Canberra and Melbourne. The trip concluded with a speech to the Australia-Canada Economic Leadership Forum, a conference bringing together key government and business figures to promote trade and cooperation between the two countries. While in Australia, Baird met with Prime … Read more
Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird (Ottawa West-Nepean, Ont.) said Canada welcomes political change taking place in the Ukraine. Baird’s full statement is available online. Call 613-995-1874. Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird (Ottawa West-Nepean, Ont.) said Canada is alarmed by rising violence in Venezuela. “Canada is alarmed by the rising violence in Venezuela and increasing detentions, injuries and deaths during protests. Our … Read more
International Trade Minister Ed Fast (Abbotsford, B.C.) announced that the foreign investment promotion and protection agreement (FIPA) between Canada and Kuwait came into force on Feb. 19, 2014. A FIPA is a treaty designed to protect Canadian investment abroad and promote foreign investment in Canada through reciprocal, legally binding provisions. By ensuring greater protection against discriminatory and … Read more
