Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird (Ottawa West-Nepean, Ont.) issued a statement on the electoral situation in Bangladesh. “Canada joins the United States and the European Union in expressing regrets that the major political parties in Bangladesh were unable to negotiate a solution that would have enabled a fully participatory election on January 5, 2014. The availability of … Read more
Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird (Ottawa West-Nepean, Ont.) said that the Canada-led resolution on the situation of human rights in Iran was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly. “Canada welcomes this clear demonstration of support for the people of Iran and their desire for meaningful human rights reforms,” Baird added. The full release is available … Read more
Minister of State of Foreign Affairs (Americas and Consular Affairs) Lynne Yelich (Blackstrap, Sask.) encouraged Canadians to consult Travel.gc.ca, the Government of Canada’s one-stop online shop for international travel information, as they head into the holiday travel season. Yelich’s statement is available online. Call 613-995-1874. International Trade Minister Ed Fast (Abbotsford, B.C.) welcomed the arrival of two C-130K … Read more
Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird (Ottawa West-Nepean, Ont.) said Canada is concerned by the recent fighting in Juba and appeals for calm. “We call for the rule of law to be obeyed, for the lives and property of civilians to be fully respected and for the political differences that may have led to this violence to … Read more
International Cooperation Minister and Minister for La Francophonie Christian Paradis (Megantic-L'Erable, Que.) announced Canada's support for a joint initiative with the International Labour Organization entitled "Improving Working Conditions in the Ready-Made Garment Sector" in Bangladesh. Canada's assistance will help ensure that Bangladesh's garment factories are properly assessed for fire and building safety, unsafe factories are … Read more
International Trade Minister Ed Fast (Abbotsford, B.C.) said foreign direct investment (FDI) is playing an important role in Canada’s dynamic automotive sector, ensuring that Canada remains a world leader in this vital sector. “With one in 10 Canadian jobs linked to foreign investment, our government understands that attracting new investment in the important automotive sector … Read more
International Cooperation Minister and Minister for La Francophonie Christian Paradis (Megantic-L'Erable, Que.) issued a statement on Human Rights Day. The full statement is available online. International Trade Minister Ed Fast (Abbotsford, B.C.) said foreign direct investment (FDI) is playing an important role in Canada’s dynamic information and communications technologies (ICT) sector, ensuring that Canada remains … Read more
International Trade Minister Ed Fast (Abbotsford, B.C.) concluded his participation at the World Trade Organization’s Ninth Ministerial Conference in Bali, Indonesia, by welcoming progress that will re-establish the WTO as an organization that advances trade liberalization around the world. A new trade facilitation agreement will reduce border transaction costs for Canadians doing business abroad by up to … Read more
Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird (Ottawa West-Nepean, Ont.) announced the diplomatic appointment of Rajani Alexander, who has become Consul General in Chandigarh (Republic of India). The full release is available online. Call 613-995-1874. Fisheries and Oceans Minister Gail Shea (Egmont, P.E.I.) was in St. John's to highlight the benefits the Canada-European trade agreement will bring to workers, businesses and … Read more
International Trade Minister Ed Fast (Abbotsford, B.C.) issued a following during at the Ninth World Trade Organization (WTO) Ministerial Conference in Bali, Indonesia. Fast said Canada congratulates Yemen on becoming the WTO’s 160th member and Yemen’s membership in the WTO will play an important role in facilitating its continued development by ensuring a more secure and … Read more
