Minister Fast highlights benefits of an ambitious Canada-India comprehensive economic partnership agreement (CEPA) for SMEs.

Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird will travel to Ghana, Kenya and Tanzania from May 13 to 16 to strengthen bilateral relations, promote Canadian values and diversify Canada’s trade relations in the region.

The Honourable Diane Ablonczy, Minister of State of Foreign Affairs (Americas and Consular Affairs), will begin a seven-day, seven-country official tour of the Caribbean region on Sunday, May 12, where she will meet key allies and partners as part of the Harper government’s ongoing efforts to deepen Canada’s engagement in the Americas.

Minister Fast and Minister of State (Seniors) Wong conclude a five-day trade mission to China and Japan to promote Canadian expertise in the information and communication technologies sector.

"Canada unequivocally condemns today's car bombing targeting the French embassy in Tripoli, Libya. Our thoughts are with the two people injured and their loved ones."

“Canada welcomes the peaceful and orderly conduct of Paraguay’s presidential election, which demonstrates the Paraguayan people’s commitment to freedom and democracy...”

Minister Fast welcomes new Japanese investment to Vancouver’s vibrant gaming sector.

The second round of negotiations toward a Canada-Japan economic partnership agreement (EPA) will be held in Ottawa from April 22 to 26, 2013.

On February 25, 2013, Ministers Baird and Ablonczy visited Haiti to see first-hand the contributions that Canada has been making to the country’s development.

Minister Fast visits Port Metro Vancouver to highlight how Economic Action Plan 2013 will benefit workers and families in every region of British Columbia and across Canada.

Minister Fast highlights Canada's plan to capitalize on natural resource development during his travels to New York and Washington.

Canadian business people will be able to obtain visas on arrival to Burma. Previously, Canadian business people had to apply before leaving home, resulting in delays as long as several weeks.

The Honourable Diane Ablonczy, Minister of State of Foreign Affairs (Americas and Consular Affairs), departs for Asia where she will meet with local officials and Canadians living and travelling in key Asian travel destinations.

"The North Korean regime’s reckless disregard for the global will is again on display. This test—North Korea’s third—is provocative and marks a serious, misguided threat to regional peace and security."

Minister Fast celebrates with Brazilian students completing their term in schools across Canada.

"Canada is taking further action against the Iranian regime by expanding sanctions."