Foreign Affairs Minister Rob Nicholson (Niagara Falls, Ont.) issued a statement on the death of Wadysaw Bartoszewski of Poland: “Wadysaw Bartoszewski was a real hero who put aside his horrific experiences during the Holocaust and his role in the Polish resistance to champion Polish-German and Polish-Jewish reconciliation,” said Nicholson. “He also never forgot his wartime experiences when, … Read more
International Cooperation Minister and Minister for La Francophonie Christian Paradis (Megantic-L’Erable, Que.) and Foreign Affairs Minister Rob Nicholson (Niagara Falls, Ont.) announced that the Government of Canada has established the Nepal Earthquake Relief Fund. For every eligible donation made by individual Canadians to registered Canadian charities between April 25 and May 25, the Government of Canada … Read more
Foreign Affairs Minister Rob Nicholson (Niagara Falls, Ont.) said Canada strongly condemns ongoing violations of Minsk agreements by Russia and Russian-backed insurgents in eastern Ukraine. The full statement is available online. 343-203-1851. Foreign Affairs Minister Rob Nicholson (Niagara Falls, Ont.) issued the following statement: “Last night, I spoke to my Nepalese counterpart, Mr. Mahendra Bahadur Pandey, … Read more
Foreign Affairs Minister Rob Nicholson (Niagara Falls, Ont.)announced the diplomatic appointment of David Nathan Alward as Canada’s new consul general in Boston, USA. The full release is available online. Call 343-203-1851.
Foreign Affairs Minister Rob Nicholson (Niagara Falls, Ont.) issued a statement on the centenary of the use of chemical weapons during the Second Battle of Ypres in Belgium on April 22, 1915: “Canada is committed to honouring the memory of those who died as a result of chemical agents in the First World War—and of the thousands … Read more
Foreign Affairs Minister Rob Nicholson (Niagara Falls, Ont.) issued the following statement: “Canada condemns the attack today outside the U.S. consulate in Erbil, the capital of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, that killed and wounded several civilians. Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the victims of this act of terrorism.” Call 343-203-1851. … Read more
International Cooperation Minister and Minister for La Francophonie Christian Paradis (Megantic-L’Erable, Que.) announced a contribution of $120 million to the Global Partnership for Education, aimed at enhancing education in developing countries. Paradis also announced an additional $10 million to UNICEF for education and child protection in humanitarian crises around the world. The full release is available online. Call 343-203-7700.
Foreign Affairs Minister Rob Nicholson (Niagara Falls, Ont.) participated in the Global Conference on Cyberspace in The Hague, Netherlands, where he and his counterparts, other government representatives, as well as members of the private sector and civil society, highlighted the importance of a free, open and secure Internet. The full release is available online. Call 343-203-1851. … Read more
Foreign Affairs Minister Rob Nicholson (Niagara Falls, Ont.) wrapped up a meeting with his G7 counterparts in Lübeck, Germany, where he discussed major international issues affecting global peace and security, particularly the ongoing conflicts in Ukraine, Iraq and Syria. Nicholson will head to The Hague, Netherlands, to participate in the 4th Global Conference on Cyberspace, taking place … Read more
Foreign Affairs Minister Rob Nicholson (Niagara Falls, Ont.) announced that he will join his counterparts at the G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Lübeck, Germany, on April 14 and 15, 2015, to discuss major international issues affecting global peace and security. This year’s meeting will focus on, among other issues, the conflict in Ukraine, global efforts to … Read more
