Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird (Ottawa West-Nepean, Ont.) said that Canada welcomes the European Union’s courageous decision to list the military wing of Hezbollah as a terrorist entity. “The designation made by all 28 member states of the EU exposes Hezbollah for what it is: a terrorist group," said Baird. The full statement is available … Read more
Minister of State of Foreign Affairs (Americas and Consular Affairs) Lynne Yelich (Blackstrap, Sask.) announced Canada’s contribution to two projects that will encourage the participation of women in the political process in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. “Women’s participation in decision-making processes is essential to ensure that democracies are truly representative of … Read more
Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird (Ottawa West-Nepean, Ont.) announced diplomatic appointments. A list of the appointments are available online. Call 613-995-1874. Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird (Ottawa West-Nepean, Ont.) said Canada strongly condemns the reprehensible attack in South Darfur, which killed at least seven UNAMID peacekeepers and wounded many others. The full statement is available … Read more
Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird (Ottawa West-Nepean, Ont.) said Canada is pleased to provide support to an election-assessment mission for Mali’s upcoming presidential elections, scheduled for later this month. "Canada’s support for elections in Mali is an expression of our global commitment to promoting Canadian values of freedom, democracy, human rights and the rule of … Read more
The International Day of Cooperatives serves to recognize and reaffirm the role of cooperatives. Canada has made cooperatives a priority because dynamic, growing economies create more opportunities for people everywhere. To recognize this day, International Cooperation Minister Julian Fantino (Vaughan, Ont.) announced a new initiative that will help smallholder farmers in Ethiopia explore and develop … Read more
Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird (Ottawa West-Nepean, Ont.) released a statement on U.S. Independence Day. "On behalf of Prime Minister Stephen Harper and the people of Canada, it is my great pleasure to extend to the people of the United States our warmest wishes on the occasion of your 237th Independence Day," Minister Baird said. … Read more
International Cooperation Minister Julian Fantino (Vaughan, Ont.) announced that Canada will continue to promote democracy and economic growth in Ukraine through a new project. The announcement was made at a roundtable with representatives of the Ukrainian-Canadian community, hosted by Minister Fantino and Conservative MP Ted Opitz (Etobicoke Centre, Ont.). The full release is available online. … Read more
Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird (Ottawa West-Nepean, Ont.) issued a statement condemning recent sectarian violence in Syria. "Canada is appalled by reports of the beheading of Roman Catholic priest Father François Murad, a Franciscan friar, and others near Gassanieh in northern Syria. This followed an attack on the monastery where Father Murad was staying," said … Read more
Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird (Ottawa West-Nepean, Ont.) will travel to Southeast Asia and China on June 30, 2013, to promote Canada’s interests and values in this fast-growing region. At the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) meetings in Brunei, Baird will meet all 10 ASEAN Foreign Ministers and colleagues from across the Asia-Pacific region, … Read more
