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

International Trade Minister Ed Fast (Abbotsford, B.C.), Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird (Ottawa West-Nepean, Ont.) and Minister of State (Agriculture) Maxime Bernier (Beauce, Que.) announced that starting Oct. 22, government ministers, members of Parliament, business and industry leaders and other key stakeholders will be holding events highlighting the vast benefits the Canada-European Union trade agreement … Read more

Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird (Ottawa West-Nepean, Ont.) offered condolences to people of the Philippines following an earthquake. The full statement is available online. Call 613-995-1874.

Minister of State (Foreign Affairs and Consular) Lynne Yelich (Blackstrap, Sask.) issued the following statement: “Canada joins the families of Dr. Loubani and Mr. Greyson in welcoming their return to Canada. I thank the Government of Egypt for its considerable assistance in this matter and for providing regular consular access. I would also like to thank Canada’s Ambassador … Read more

The escalating conflict in Syria continues to have devastating humanitarian consequences in Syria and surrounding countries. Minister of International Development and Minister for La Francophonie Christian Paradis (Mégantic-L'Erable, Que.) outlined the details of $47.2 million in Canadian assistance to be provided to humanitarian organizations. Canada's support will provide emergency shelter, food, nutrition, clean water and sanitation, education, and basic … Read more

Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird (Ottawa West-Nepean, Ont.) said Canada is incredibly disappointed, however not surprised, by the decision of the Maldives’ Supreme Court to annul the results of the first round of the presidential elections. “International election observers, including from the Commonwealth, agreed that the September 7, 2013, election was free and fair. This … Read more

Minister of State of Foreign Affairs (Americas and Consular Affairs) Lynne Yelich (Blackstrap, Sask.) continued cross-country consultations on Canada’s extractive sector by meeting industry representatives in Saskatoon. The objective of the consultations is to help guide the Government of Canada as it looks at ways to continue to support the extractive sector and foster success … Read more

Minister of State of Foreign Affairs (Americas and Consular Affairs) Lynne Yelich (Blackstrap, Sask.) said that Canada welcomes the decision to release Tarek Loubani and John Greyson, who were detained in Egypt. "Minister Baird and I were in contact with senior Egyptian officials on numerous occasions concerning this case, and the Embassy of Canada to … Read more

Beginning with the 2010 Muskoka Initiative, Canada has taken a leadership role in improving the lives of mothers, newborns and children in the world's poorest countries. At a symposium hosted by the Canadian Network for Maternal, Newborn and Child Health (CAN-MNCH), International Cooperation Minister and Minister for La Francophonie Christian Paradis (Megantic-L'Erable, Que.) outlined the … Read more

International Trade Minister Ed Fast (Abbotsford, B.C.) announced that he is headed to the 21st APEC ministerial, Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) and CEO summit meetings being held in Nusa Dua, Bali, Indonesia, from Oct. 3 to 6, 2013. He will then join Prime Minister Stephen Harper (Calgary Southwest, Alta.) for the APEC Leaders’ Meeting before travelling to Singapore, where he will participate in the first Canada-Association of … Read more

Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird (Ottawa West-Nepean, Ont.) and Ambassador to France Lawrence Cannon issued a statement during ambassador Cannon’s visit to Saint-Pierre and Miquelon from Sept. 30 to Oct. 1, 2013. “This visit is a tangible demonstration of Canada’s efforts to work effectively with France in bringing about closer cooperation between Saint-Pierre and Miquelon … Read more