International Trade Minister Ed Fast (Abbotsford, B.C.) said that deepening educational ties with countries around the world is part of the government’s continued trade expansion plans for large, dynamic and fast-growing global markets. The minister was speaking at the Canadian Bureau for International Education’s annual conference in Vancouver. The full release is available online. Call … Read more
Speaking at a fundraising musical concert by local Filipino-Canadian artists Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of International Development Lois Brown (Newmarket-Aurora, Ont.) commended the compassion and generosity of Canadians for responding time and again to the needs of people affected by natural disasters and other crises around the world. Brown called on Canadians to continue to give … Read more
Minister of State of Foreign Affairs (Americas and Consular Affairs) Lynne Yelich (Blackstrap, Sask.) met with the Filipino community in Winnipeg, Manitoba, and issued a statement on Typhoon Haiyan. Yelich said the government offers condolences to those affected by the destruction caused by the passage of Typhoon Haiyan. She said Canada acted swiftly by providing $5-million in … Read more
International Cooperation Minister and Minister for La Francophonie Christian Paradis (Megantic-L'Erable, Que.) concluded an important visit to France and Senegal. In France, the participation of Paradis in the 29th session of the Ministerial Conference of La Francophonie and in the UNESCO General Conference gave him the chance at these two important forums to promote Canada's … Read more
On behalf of International Cooperation Minister and Minister for La Francophonie Christian Paradis (Megantic-L'Erable, Que.), National Defence Minister Rob Nicholson (Niagara Falls, Ont.) announced the deployment of a Canadian Red Cross 12-person medical team and field hospital to provide urgently needed emergency health support in the Philippines. Canada committed $30,000 ahead of the typhoon to … Read more
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Foreign Affairs and for International Human Rights Deepak Obhrai (Calgary East, Alta.) will visit Sri Lanka from Nov. 11 to 18, 2013. As announced by Prime Minister Stephen Harper on Oct. 7, Obhrai will represent Canada at the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Colombo, Sri Lanka, from Nov.15 to 17. While … Read more
International Cooperation Minister and Minister for La Francophonie Christian Paradis (Megantic-L'Erable, Que.) and Minister of State of Foreign Affairs (Americas and Consular Affairs) Lynne Yelich (Blackstrap, Sask.) issued a statement on people of the Philippines affected by Typhoon Haiyan. "Our thoughts and prayers are with all those affected by this powerful storm and Canada stands … Read more
Minister of State of Foreign Affairs (Americas and Consular Affairs) Lynne Yelich (Blackstrap, Sask.) announced Canada’s continued support for the ongoing peace process in Colombia. Canada is a lead donor to the Mission to Support the Peace Process in Colombia. The contribution announced builds on previous contributions totalling $8.6 million and will allow the mission to continue … Read more
During his visit to France and to Senegal on Nov. 7-12, 2013, International Cooperation Minister and Minister for La Francophonie Christian Paradis (Megantic-L'Erable, Que.) will use Canada's leadership role in La Francophonie to promote sustainable economic growth and poverty reduction. In Paris on Nov. 7-9, Paradis will take part in the 29th session of the … Read more
During his visit to France and to Senegal on November 7-12, 2013, International Cooperation Minister and Minister for La Francophonie Christian Paradis (Megantic-L'Erable, Que.) will use Canada's leadership role in La Francophonie to promote sustainable economic growth and poverty reduction. Paradis will take part in the 29th session of the Ministerial Conference of La Francophonie. The … Read more
