http://www.international.gc.ca/media http://www.international.gc.ca/RSS feed from DFAIT en 2013-05-24 Copyright http://www.international.gc.ca/media/rss/ http://www.international.gc.ca/media http://www.international.gc.ca/media http://www.international.gc.ca/wet30-1/aff/news-communiques/2013/05/24b.aspx?lang=eng DFAIT 05/24/2013 Canada strongly condemns today’s attack that took place in central Kabul killing at least two people and injuring many others, including members of the Afghan National Security Forces (ANSF), security personnel, the International Organization for Migration and the International Labour Organization. 05/24/2013 06/07/2013 http://www.international.gc.ca/wet30-1/aff/news-communiques/2013/05/24a.aspx?lang=eng DFAIT 05/24/2013 Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird, Jean-François Lisée, Quebec’s Minister of International Relations, La Francophonie and External Trade (and Minister Responsible for the Montréal Region), and Michael Applebaum, Mayor of Montréal, are pleased to learn that the State of Qatar has withdrawn its bid to move the headquarters of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) from Montréal. 05/24/2013 06/07/2013 http://www.international.gc.ca/wet30-1/franco/news-communiques/2013/05/24a.aspx?lang=eng DFAIT 05/24/2013 The Honourable Steven Blaney, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Minister for La Francophonie, visited HEC Montréal (École des hautes études commerciales [school of advanced business studies]) to learn about EDUlib, a new, free, online university-level educational platform geared toward francophone students in Canada and around the world. 05/24/2013 06/07/2013 http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/news-communiques/2013/05/24a.aspx?lang=eng DFAIT 05/24/2013 The Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, today marked the conclusion of the 17th round of Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) negotiations, which took place in Lima from May 15 to 24, 2013. 05/24/2013 06/07/2013 http://www.international.gc.ca/wet30-1/aff/news-communiques/2013/05/23a.aspx?lang=eng DFAIT 05/23/2013 The Government of Canada today inaugurated a consulate in Milan for the regions of Liguria, Piemonte, Valle d’Aosta, Lombardia, Trentino-Alto Adige, Emilia Romagna and Veneto, with Ezio Maria Simonelli appointed as honorary consul. The official ribbon-cutting and inauguration took place at the consulate offices in the presence of the Honourable Julian Fantino, Minister of International Cooperation, James Fox, Ambassador of Canada to Italy, and Mr. Simonelli. 05/23/2013 06/06/2013 http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/news-communiques/2013/05/23a.aspx?lang=eng DFAIT 05/23/2013 The Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, Ed Fast, and the Minister of Agriculture, Gerry Ritz, today issued the following statement on the United States Country of Origin Labelling (COOL) 05/23/2013 06/06/2013 http://www.international.gc.ca/wet30-1/aff/news-communiques/2013/05/22a.aspx?lang=eng DFAIT 05/22/2013 Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird today issued the following statement: “Iranian state media has reported that a mere eight of the 686 people who registered as presidential candidates for the upcoming election have passed the regime’s ideological vetting and been approved to stand. This absurd result further demonstrates how deeply this bankrupt regime distrusts and fears its own people—even its own supporters. 05/22/2013 06/05/2013 http://www.international.gc.ca/wet30-1/aff/news-communiques/2013/05/21b.aspx?lang=eng DFAIT 05/21/2013 Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird today issued the following statement: “I have grown increasingly concerned in recent days as a spate of deadly sectarian violence has rocked cities and towns throughout Iraq. 05/21/2013 06/04/2013 http://www.international.gc.ca/wet30-1/aff/news-communiques/2013/05/21a.aspx?lang=eng DFAIT 05/21/2013 On behalf of all Canadians, I extend my thoughts and prayers to those affected by yesterday’s devastation in the suburbs of Oklahoma City. 05/21/2013 06/04/2013 http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/news-communiques/2013/05/17a.aspx?lang=eng DFAIT 05/17/2013 A Canada-India trade agreement would create new jobs and opportunities for workers and small and medium-sized businesses 05/17/2013 05/31/2013 http://www.international.gc.ca/wet30-1/aff/news-communiques/2013/05/17b.aspx?lang=eng DFAIT 05/17/2013 Andrew Bennett, Canada’s Ambassador for Religious Freedom, today issued the following statement: “Canada is deeply saddened by reports of deadly attacks on three Sunni Muslim mosques this morning in Pakistan and Iraq, which have reportedly killed over 30 innocent people. 05/17/2013 05/31/2013 http://www.international.gc.ca/wet30-1/state-etat/news-communiques/2013/05/17a.aspx?lang=eng DFAIT 05/17/2013 The Honourable Diane Ablonczy, Minister of State of Foreign Affairs (Americas and Consular Affairs), today announced increased support for regional security projects in the Caribbean that well help to improve security in the hemisphere and fight the problem of organized crime. 05/17/2013 05/31/2013 http://www.international.gc.ca/wet30-1/aff/news-communiques/2013/05/17a.aspx?lang=eng DFAIT 05/17/2013 Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird today issued the following statement: “Canada is horrified by the ongoing arbitrary detention of Syrian democracy activists for simply exercising their legitimate right to freedom of expression. 05/17/2013 05/31/2013 http://www.international.gc.ca/wet30-1/aff/news-communiques/2013/05/16a.aspx?lang=eng DFAIT 05/16/2013 Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird and Bernard Membe, Tanzania’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Co-operation, today issued the following statement upon signing the Canada-Tanzania Foreign Investment Promotion and Protection Agreement (FIPA) 05/16/2013 05/30/2013 http://www.international.gc.ca/wet30-1/arctic-arctique/news-communiques/2013/05/15a.aspx?lang=eng DFAIT 05/15/2013 The Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, Minister of Health, Minister of the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency and Minister for the Arctic Council, today assumed the chairmanship of the Arctic Council for a two-year period, 2013-2015. 05/15/2013 05/29/2013 http://www.acdi-cida.gc.ca/acdi-cida/acdi-cida.nsf/eng/NAT-51591248-HHK DFAIT 05/15/2013 The Honourable Diane Ablonczy, Minister of State of Foreign Affairs (Americas and Consular Affairs), today announced that Canada will assist young people in the Caribbean to gain greater access to post-secondary education. Minister Ablonczy made the announcement today in Antigua on behalf of the Honourable Julian Fantino, Minister of International Cooperation, as part of her seven-day, seven-country tour of the Eastern Caribbean. 05/15/2013 05/29/2013 http://www.international.gc.ca/wet30-1/orf-blr/news-communiques/2013/05/14a.aspx?lang=eng DFAIT 05/14/2013 Andrew Bennett, Canada’s Ambassador for Religious Freedom, today issued the following statement: “Canada marks with regret the fifth anniversary of the illegitimate arrest and detention of seven Iranian Bahá’í national leaders by the Khamenei regime, and we renew our call for their release. 05/14/2013 05/28/2013 http://www.international.gc.ca/wet30-1/aff/news-communiques/2013/05/14a.aspx?lang=eng DFAIT 05/14/2013 Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird today signalled Canada’s interest in growing trade and investment with Kenya and our intent to meaningfully engage when it comes to shared values. 05/14/2013 05/28/2013 http://www.international.gc.ca/wet30-1/aff/news-communiques/2013/05/13c.aspx?lang=eng DFAIT 05/13/2013 Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird and Lois Brown, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of International Cooperation, today announced that Canada will provide additional support to help Mali restore democracy, regain stability and retain its territorial integrity. 05/13/2013 05/27/2013 http://www.international.gc.ca/wet30-1/aff/news-communiques/2013/05/13b.aspx?lang=eng DFAIT 05/13/2013 Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird today signalled Canada’s intent to deepen trade and investment with Ghana—one of the world’s fastest-growing economies. Baird and his Ghanaian counterpart, Hanna Tetteh, agreed that finalizing a foreign investment promotion and protection agreement is a matter of priority in relations between the two countries. 05/13/2013 05/27/2013 http://www.international.gc.ca/wet30-1/aff/news-communiques/2013/05/13a.aspx?lang=eng DFAIT 05/13/2013 Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird today issued the following statement: “Canada congratulates the people of Pakistan for demonstrating their commitment to democracy by voting in the millions in this historic election. 05/13/2013 05/27/2013 http://www.international.gc.ca/wet30-1/arctic-arctique/news-communiques/2013/05/12a.aspx?lang=eng DFAIT 05/12/2013 The Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, Minister of Health, Minister of the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency and Minister for the Arctic Council, will travel to Kiruna, Sweden, this week for the May 15 meeting of ministers of the Arctic Council states. 05/12/2013 05/26/2013 http://www.international.gc.ca/wet30-1/aff/news-communiques/2013/05/12a.aspx?lang=eng DFAIT 05/12/2013 This coming week, federal government ministers will demonstrate Canada’s principled foreign policy in action in the Americas, Europe and Africa. 05/12/2013 05/26/2013 http://www.international.gc.ca/wet30-1/state-etat/news-communiques/2013/05/10a.aspx?lang=eng DFAIT 05/10/2013 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. 05/10/2013 05/24/2013 http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/news-communiques/2013/05/09a.aspx?lang=eng DFAIT 05/09/2013 The Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, today celebrated Europe Day by marking Canada’s entry into the Enterprise Europe Network (EEN), an initiative that will provide Canadian businesses with a one-stop point of access for information, contacts and resources for business opportunities in the European market. 05/09/2013 05/23/2013 http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/news-communiques/2013/05/08a.aspx?lang=eng DFAIT 05/08/2013 The Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, today issued the following statement on the appointment of Roberto Carvalho de Azevêdo of Brazil as the next director-general of the World Trade Organization. 05/08/2013 05/22/2013 http://www.international.gc.ca/wet30-1/aff/news-communiques/2013/05/6a.aspx?lang=eng DFAIT 05/06/2013 May 6, 2013 - Andrew Bennett, Canada’s Ambassador for Religious Freedom, today issued the following statement: “Canada strongly condemns the cowardly attack on the newly inaugurated Saint Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church in the northern Tanzanian town of Arusha, which killed at least two persons and injured more than 50 others. 05/06/2013 05/20/2013 http://www.international.gc.ca/wet30-1/aff/news-communiques/2013/05/04a.aspx?lang=eng DFAIT 05/04/2013 Andrew Bennett, Canada’s Ambassador for Religious Freedom, today issued the following statement: “Canada condemns the ongoing violence in Syria in light of the rise in attacks on religious groups over the last few weeks. 05/04/2013 05/18/2013 http://www.international.gc.ca/wet30-1/aff/news-communiques/2013/05/03b.aspx?lang=eng DFAIT 05/03/2013 Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird today issued the following statement: “Canada is increasingly concerned over the persistent lawlessness in Libya, notably the armed groups that have besieged a number of government offices. 05/03/2013 05/17/2013 http://www.international.gc.ca/wet30-1/orf-blr/news-communiques/2013/05/03.aspx?lang=eng DFAIT 05/03/2013 Andrew Bennett, Canada’s Ambassador for Religious Freedom, today issued the following statement: “Canada condemns the arrest of Azad Sally, leader of Sri Lanka’s newly formed Muslim Tamil National Alliance. Mr. Sally was reportedly taken into custody by Sri Lankan authorities on May 2. 05/03/2013 05/17/2013 http://www.international.gc.ca/wet30-1/aff/news-communiques/2013/05/03a.aspx?lang=eng DFAIT 05/03/2013 Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird, Jean-François Lisée, Quebec’s Minister of International Relations, La Francophonie and External Trade (and Minister Responsible for the Montréal Region), and Montréal Mayor Michael Applebaum today showed a united front and common purpose in working to keep the headquarters of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) in Montréal. 05/03/2013 05/17/2013