http://www.international.gc.ca/media http://www.international.gc.ca/RSS feed from DFAIT en 2013-05-17 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/2013/05/17b.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/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/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/2013/04/25a.aspx?lang=eng DFAIT 04/25/2013 Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird today issued the following statement regarding the collapse of a ready-made-garment factory building near Dhaka: “On behalf of all Canadians, I offer our sincerest condolences to the people of Bangladesh." 04/25/2013 05/09/2013 http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/news-communiques/2013/04/21a.aspx?lang=eng DFAIT 04/21/2013 Minister Fast’s ninth visit to Asia in less than two years is part of Canada’s focus on opening new markets and creating jobs, growth and long-term prosperity in every region of the country 04/21/2013 05/05/2013 http://www.international.gc.ca/wet30-1/aff/news-communiques/2013/04/20a.aspx?lang=eng DFAIT 04/20/2013 Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird and International Cooperation Minister Julian Fantino today issued the following statement: “On behalf of all Canadians, we extend our deepest sympathies to those affected by the devastating earthquake in Sichuan, China. 04/20/2013 05/04/2013 http://www.international.gc.ca/wet30-1/aff/news-communiques/2013/04/19a.aspx?lang=eng DFAIT 04/19/2013 Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird will travel to Luxembourg, Belgium and the United Kingdom from April 21 to 26, 2013. 04/19/2013 05/03/2013 http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/release_photo_distribution/2013/04/18a.aspx?lang=eng DFAIT 04/18/2013 The Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, together with Chinese-Canadian TV personality "Mai Xiao Long" (Chelsey Mark), launches the second season of the Canada, You Can Be a Star television series during a press conference in Beijing. 04/18/2013 05/02/2013 http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/release_photo_distribution/2013/04/17c.aspx?lang=eng DFAIT 04/17/2013 The Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, highlighted the growing opportunities for Canadian business in the civil nuclear-energy field in China. 04/17/2013 05/01/2013 http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/release_photo_distribution/2013/04/17d.aspx?lang=eng DFAIT 04/17/2013 The Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, meets with Zhi Shuping, China’s Minister of General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine (AQSIQ). 04/17/2013 05/01/2013 http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/release_photo_distribution/2013/04/17b.aspx?lang=eng DFAIT 04/17/2013 Canada is now China’s largest supplier of imported lumber. The value of Canadian wood exports to China has increased almost 24-fold, from $81 million in 2003 to over $1.4 billion in 2012. 04/17/2013 05/01/2013 http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/release_photo_distribution/2013/04/17a.aspx?lang=eng DFAIT 04/17/2013 The Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, and the Honourable Alice Wong, Minister of State (Seniors), receive kites presented by students from Yinghua Bond International College, which is offering a Canadian curriculum program for students who wish to prepare for study overseas. 04/17/2013 05/01/2013 http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/release_photo_distribution/2013/04/16e.aspx?lang=eng DFAIT 04/16/2013 The Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, congratulates Husayn Anwar, President of Westport Innovations Inc. in Asia, on the one-year anniversary of China’s first natural gas engine featuring Westport technology. 04/16/2013 04/30/2013 http://www.international.gc.ca/wet30-1/aff/news-communiques/2013/04/16a.aspx?lang=eng DFAIT 04/16/2013 Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird today issued the following statement: “On behalf of all Canadians, including Canada’s large Iranian and Pakistani communities, I offer our deepest condolences to the people of Iran and Pakistan following the severe earthquake in southeastern Iran. 04/16/2013 04/30/2013 http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/release_photo_distribution/2013/04/16f.aspx?lang=eng DFAIT 04/16/2013 More success for Canadian Schools in China 04/16/2013 04/30/2013 http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/release_photo_distribution/2013/04/16d.aspx?lang=eng DFAIT 04/16/2013 The Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, congratulates representatives of Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers on the company’s first unreserved auction in China, which will take place on April 18, 2013, in the Tianzhu Free Trade Zone in Beijing. 04/16/2013 04/30/2013 http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/release_photo_distribution/2013/04/16c.aspx?lang=eng DFAIT 04/16/2013 The Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, congratulates Ralph Lutes, Teck Resources Ltd.’s Vice President Asian Affairs and Chief Representative in China, on the company’s 100th anniversary and on the opening of its new office in Shanghai. 04/16/2013 04/30/2013 http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/release_photo_distribution/2013/04/16b.aspx?lang=eng DFAIT 04/16/2013 The Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, learns more about the increasing demand for Canadian icewine in China while meeting in Beijing with three Chinese distributors of the product. 04/16/2013 04/30/2013 http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/release_photo_distribution/2013/04/16a.aspx?lang=eng DFAIT 04/16/2013 The Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade and Minister of the Asia-Pacific Gateway, holds his first bilateral meeting with Gao Hucheng, China’s newly appointed minister of commerce. 04/16/2013 04/30/2013 http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/release_photo_distribution/2013/04/15b.aspx?lang=eng DFAIT 04/15/2013 The Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia Pacific Gateway, meets Wang Xiankui, Heilongjiang Party Secretary. 04/15/2013 04/29/2013 http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/release_photo_distribution/2013/04/15a.aspx?lang=eng DFAIT 04/15/2013 The Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, tours the McCain Foods Ltd. processing plant in Harbin, China. 04/15/2013 04/29/2013 http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/release_photo_distribution/2013/04/13b.aspx?lang=eng DFAIT 04/13/2013 Minister Fast Welcomes Newly Arrived Canadian Exports in Hong Kong 04/13/2013 04/27/2013 http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/release_photo_distribution/2013/04/13b.aspx?lang=eng DFAIT 04/13/2013 Minister Fast Welcomes Newly Arrived Canadian Exports in Hong Kong 04/13/2013 04/27/2013 http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/release_photo_distribution/2013/04/13a.aspx?lang=eng DFAIT 04/13/2013 Minister Fast Visits ICT Expo in Hong Kong with Ministers Paradis and Wong 04/13/2013 04/27/2013 http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/release_photo_distribution/2013/04/13b.aspx?lang=eng DFAIT 04/13/2013 Minister Fast Welcomes Newly Arrived Canadian Exports in Hong Kong 04/13/2013 04/27/2013 http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/release_photo_distribution/2013/04/13a.aspx?lang=eng DFAIT 04/13/2013 Minister Fast Visits ICT Expo in Hong Kong with Ministers Paradis and Wong 04/13/2013 04/27/2013 http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/release_photo_distribution/2013/04/13b.aspx?lang=eng DFAIT 04/13/2013 Minister Fast Welcomes Newly Arrived Canadian Exports in Hong Kong 04/13/2013 04/27/2013 http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/news-communiques/2013/04/12a.aspx?lang=eng DFAIT 04/12/2013 The Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, and the Honourable Alice Wong, Minister of State (Seniors), today marked the conclusion of a five-day trade mission to China and Japan to promote Canadian expertise in the information and communication technologies (ICT) sector. 04/12/2013 04/26/2013 http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/release_photo_distribution/2013/04/12b.aspx?lang=eng DFAIT 04/12/2013 Minister Fast Meets with Japanese Government Officials 04/12/2013 04/26/2013 http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/release_photo_distribution/2013/04/12a.aspx?lang=eng DFAIT 04/12/2013 Minister Fast and the Honourable Alice Wong, Minister of State (Seniors), are leading a five-day trade mission to advance the interests of Canadian businesses in China and Japan. Increased trade will in turn lead to more jobs and greater prosperity in Canada. 04/12/2013 04/26/2013 http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/release_photo_distribution/2013/04/11a.aspx?lang=eng DFAIT 04/11/2013 The Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, tours the Tokyo Lumber Terminal pier with Noriyuki Mita, President of Tokyo Lumber Terminal Co. Ltd. 04/11/2013 04/25/2013 http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/release_photo_distribution/2013/04/11c.aspx?lang=eng DFAIT 04/11/2013 Minister Fast Highlights Canadian Commercial Success Stories in Japan 04/11/2013 04/25/2013 http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/release_photo_distribution/2013/04/11b.aspx?lang=eng DFAIT 04/11/2013 The Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway (top left), and Mackenzie Clugston, Canada’s Ambassador to Japan (top right), greet youths at the Canadian embassy. 04/11/2013 04/25/2013 http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/release_photo_distribution/2013/04/08c.aspx?lang=eng DFAIT 04/08/2013 On behalf of the Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, the Honourable Alice Wong, Minister of State (Seniors), attended an Asia-Pacific Gateway round table in Shanghai, China. Participants at this round table included Canadian and Chinese representatives from ports, railways, shipping and logistics companies, as well as local partners of Canadian companies. 04/08/2013 04/22/2013 http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/release_photo_distribution/2013/04/08b.aspx?lang=eng DFAIT 04/08/2013 The Honourable Alice Wong, Minister of State (Seniors), on behalf of the Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, visits a seafood event at Junlai Seafood Restaurant in Shanghai, China, to highlight the world-class fish and seafood Canada exports to China. In the last ten years, the value of fresh-lobster exports from Canada to China rose from $1 million to $35 million. China overtook the European Union as Canada’s second-largest seafood market in 2012, a year when $4.2-billion worth of Canadian seafood products landed on tables in more than 100 countries, with frozen crab the most valuable export. 04/08/2013 04/22/2013 http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/release_photo_distribution/2013/04/07a.aspx?lang=eng DFAIT 04/07/2013 The Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, and the Honourable Alice Wong, Minister of State (Seniors), are leading a five-day trade mission to advance the interests of Canadian businesses in China and Japan. 04/07/2013 04/21/2013 http://www.international.gc.ca/wet30-1/aff/news-communiques/2013/04/7a.aspx?lang=eng DFAIT 04/07/2013 Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird today issued the following statement: “Canada condemns the cowardly attack on a convoy killing American soldiers, a diplomat, and Afghan and American civilians in Zabul province. 04/07/2013 04/21/2013 http://www.international.gc.ca/media/aff/news-communiques/2013/04/05a.aspx?lang=eng DFAIT 04/05/2013 April 5, 2013 - Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird today issued the following statement: “In another series of dangerous actions and rhetoric, North Korea continues to threaten regional and global security. These acts serve as a reminder of why North Korea is among the most isolated regimes in the world. 04/05/2013 04/19/2013 http://www.international.gc.ca/media/aff/news-communiques/2013/03/21b.aspx?lang=eng DFAIT 03/21/2013 Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird today issued the following statement: “Canada welcomes the UN Human Rights Council’s decision to establish a commission of inquiry to investigate ongoing, widespread and systematic human rights violations in North Korea, which may amount to crimes against humanity. It is a measure that Canada pushed for strongly and is proud to have co-sponsored. 03/21/2013 04/04/2013 http://www.international.gc.ca/media/aff/news-communiques/2013/03/21a.aspx?lang=eng DFAIT 03/21/2013 Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird today issued the following statement: “Canada welcomes the adoption of a resolution at the UN Human Rights Council that expresses growing international concern over Sri Lanka’s ongoing failure to address serious allegations of human rights violations that occurred in 2009. 03/21/2013 04/04/2013 http://www.international.gc.ca/wet30-1/aff/photos/2013/03/13a.aspx?lang=eng DFAIT 03/13/2013 Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird delivers an address to the Asia Society of Hong Kong, in which he speaks about Canada’s deepened engagement in the Asia-Pacific region. 03/13/2013 03/27/2013 http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/news-communiques/2013/03/13a.aspx?lang=eng DFAIT 03/13/2013 The Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, today marked the conclusion of the 16th round of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) negotiations, which took place in Singapore from March 4 to 13, 2013. 03/13/2013 03/27/2013 http://www.international.gc.ca/wet30-1/aff/speeches-discours/2013/03/13a.aspx?lang=eng DFAIT 03/13/2013 Address by Minister Baird to the Asia Society of Hong Kong 03/13/2013 03/27/2013 http://www.international.gc.ca/wet30-1/aff/photos/2013/03/12b.aspx?lang=eng DFAIT 03/12/2013 Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird meets civil society members in Hanoi, Vietnam. 03/12/2013 03/26/2013 http://www.international.gc.ca/wet30-1/aff/photos/2013/03/12a.aspx?lang=eng DFAIT 03/12/2013 Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird meets with Vietnam’s President Truong Tan Sang. 03/12/2013 03/26/2013 http://www.international.gc.ca/media/aff/photos/2013/03/11a.aspx?lang=eng DFAIT 03/11/2013 Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird meets Kasiviswanathan Shanmugam, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Minister of Law of Singapore during a 3-country visit to Asia - his seventh as Foreign Minister - in Singapore, (DATE). The two discussed Canada-ASEAN relations, and the strong ties that exist between Canada and Singapore. 03/11/2013 03/25/2013 http://www.international.gc.ca/media/aff/news-communiques/2013/03/09a.aspx?lang=eng DFAIT 03/09/2013 Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird today issued the following statement: “Canada condemns in the strongest terms today’s attack in Lahore, Pakistan, which resulted in the ransacking and burning of dozens of homes targeting Christian families. 03/09/2013 03/23/2013 http://www.international.gc.ca/media/aff/news-communiques/2013/03/08b.aspx?lang=eng DFAIT 03/08/2013 Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird today announced that he will travel to Singapore, Vietnam and Hong Kong to strengthen bilateral relations, project Canadian values and diversify Canada’s trade relations in the Asia-Pacific region. 03/08/2013 03/22/2013 http://www.international.gc.ca/media/aff/news-communiques/2013/03/07b.aspx?lang=eng DFAIT 03/07/2013 Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird today issued the following statement: “Canada welcomes the expanded sanctions against North Korea adopted today at the United Nations Security Council and is proud to have been a co-sponsor. 03/07/2013 03/21/2013 http://www.international.gc.ca/media/aff/news-communiques/2013/03/01a.aspx?lang=eng DFAIT 03/01/2013 Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird today issued the following statement: “Canada is deeply disappointed by Pakistan’s decision to build a new natural gas pipeline with Iran and to purchase Iranian resources through it. 03/01/2013 03/15/2013 http://www.international.gc.ca/media/aff/news-communiques/2013/02/22b.aspx?lang=eng DFAIT 02/22/2013 Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird issued the following statement: “Canada condemns in the strongest terms the bombings in Dilsukhnagar. 02/22/2013 03/08/2013 http://www.international.gc.ca/media/aff/news-communiques/2013/02/16a.aspx?lang=eng DFAIT 02/16/2013 Canada condemns today's terrorist attack on innocent Pakistani civilians. On behalf of all Canadians, I extend our deepest sympathies to the families and friends of the victims, as well as best wishes for speedy recoveries to those injured. 02/16/2013 03/02/2013 http://www.international.gc.ca/media/aff/news-communiques/2013/02/15a.aspx?lang=eng DFAIT 02/15/2013 Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird today announced that his Parliamentary Secretary, Deepak Obhrai, will lead a Canadian multi-party parliamentary delegation to Burma from February 16 to 22, 2013. The visit is the first half of a parliamentary exchange project between the two countries. 02/15/2013 03/01/2013 http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/news-communiques/2013/02/15a.aspx?lang=eng DFAIT 02/15/2013 The Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, welcomed today the Government of Burma’s decision, effective February 1, 2013, to offer Canadian business people visas on arrival to Burma. Previously, Canadian business people had to apply before leaving home, resulting in delays as long as several weeks. 02/15/2013 03/01/2013 http://www.international.gc.ca/media/aff/news-communiques/2013/02/01d.aspx?lang=eng DFAIT 02/01/2013 Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird today issued the following statement: “Canada condemns today’s deadly attack outside two mosques in Hangu, Pakistan, which killed at least 20 and wounded scores more. 02/01/2013 02/15/2013 http://www.international.gc.ca/media/state-etat/news-communiques/2013/01/26a.aspx?lang=eng DFAIT 01/26/2013 The Honourable Diane Ablonczy, Minister of State of Foreign Affairs (Americas and Consular Affairs), today concluded a successful consular outreach trip to Asia, a region that is host to hundreds of thousands of Canadian visitors, residents and students each year. 01/26/2013 02/09/2013 http://www.international.gc.ca/media/state-etat/photos/2013/01/24a.aspx?lang=eng DFAIT 01/25/2013 The Honourable Diane Ablonczy, Minister of State of Foreign Affairs (Americas and Consular Affairs), meets with Lai Tung-Kwok, Hong Kong’s Secretary for Security, to discuss and further strengthen Canada and Hong Kong’s excellent consular collaboration. 01/25/2013 02/08/2013 http://www.international.gc.ca/media/state-etat/photos/2013/01/23a.aspx?lang=eng DFAIT 01/23/2013 The Honourable Diane Ablonczy, Minister of State of Foreign Affairs (Americas and Consular Affairs), visits Khaosan Road, one of Bangkok’s most famous streets and a central destination for backpackers and budget travellers looking for accommodations. 01/23/2013 02/06/2013 http://www.international.gc.ca/media/state-etat/photos/2013/01/23b.aspx?lang=eng DFAIT 01/23/2013 The Honourable Diane Ablonczy, Minister of State of Foreign Affairs (Americas and Consular Affairs), meets with Jullapong Nonsrichai, Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs of Thailand, to discuss how Canada and Thailand can further their collaboration on consular matters. 01/23/2013 02/06/2013 http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/news-communiques/2013/01/22a.aspx?lang=eng DFAIT 01/22/2013 The Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, met today in Brampton, Ontario, with members of the Indo-Canadian business community for pre-budget consultations and to reiterate the Harper government’s commitment to a strengthened Canada-India trade and investment relationship. 01/22/2013 02/05/2013 http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/advisories-avis/2013/01/21a.aspx?lang=eng DFAIT 01/22/2013 The Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, will participate in a pre-Budget consultation with members of the Indo-Canadian business community on Tuesday, January 22, 2013. 01/22/2013 02/05/2013 http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/advisories-avis/2013/01/21a.aspx?lang=eng DFAIT 01/21/2013 The Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, will participate in a pre-Budget consultation with members of the Indo-Canadian business community on Tuesday, January 22, 2013. 01/21/2013 02/04/2013 http://www.international.gc.ca/media/aff/photos/2013/01/11a.aspx?lang=eng DFAIT 01/11/2013 Canada and Republic of Korea Celebrate a Half Century of Diplomatic Relations 01/11/2013 01/25/2013 http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/news-communiques/2012/12/27a.aspx?lang=eng DFAIT 12/27/2012 The Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, today highlighted key accomplishments for 2012 of the most ambitious trade-expansion plan in Canada’s history. 12/27/2012 01/10/2013 http://www.international.gc.ca/media/aff/news-communiques/2012/12/10d.aspx?lang=eng DFAIT 12/10/2012 Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird today issued the following statement: “Canada condemns two high-level assassinations witnessed today in Afghanistan. These are attacks on the basic rights of women and on law and order generally. 12/10/2012 12/24/2012 http://www.international.gc.ca/media/aff/news-communiques/2012/10/26a.aspx?lang=eng DFAIT 10/26/2012 Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird today issued the following statement: “Canada condemns in the strongest terms the brutal and cowardly attack at a mosque in northern Afghanistan. 10/26/2012 11/09/2012 http://www.international.gc.ca/media/aff/news-communiques/2012/09/26a.aspx?lang=eng DFAIT 09/26/2012 In advance of China’s National Day celebrations, Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird today announces that Guy Saint-Jacques will become Canada’s next ambassador to the People’s Republic of China. 09/26/2012 10/10/2012 http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/news-communiques/2012/08/15a.aspx?lang=eng DFAIT 08/15/2012 The Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, today announced the joint release of the Canada-China Economic Complementarities Study, following a telephone conversation this morning with his Chinese counterpart, Minister of Commerce Chen Deming. 08/15/2012 08/29/2012 http://www.international.gc.ca/media/aff/news-communiques/2012/07/19a.aspx?lang=eng DFAIT 07/19/2012 July 19, 2012 - Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird today announced that Canada and China have signed a supplementary protocol to the long-standing Canada-China Nuclear Cooperation Agreement that will help Canadian uranium companies increase their exports to China. Baird made the announcement during a signing ceremony with Liu Tienan, head of China’s National Energy Administration, in Beijing. 07/19/2012 08/02/2012 http://www.international.gc.ca/media/aff/news-communiques/2012/07/13a.aspx?lang=eng DFAIT 07/13/2012 Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird today announced Canada’s plans to open an embassy in Burma. The announcement was made during the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Regional Forum and Post Ministerial Conference, where Baird met with his ASEAN counterparts, including Burmese Foreign Minister Wunna Maung Lwin. 07/13/2012 07/27/2012 http://www.international.gc.ca/media/aff/news-communiques/2012/07/09a.aspx?lang=eng DFAIT 07/09/2012 Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird today announced that Canada is investing an additional $18 million to combat the trade in narcotics in Afghanistan. 07/09/2012 07/23/2012 http://www.international.gc.ca/media/aff/news-communiques/2012/04/24a.aspx?lang=eng DFAIT 04/24/2012 Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird today announced that Canada will suspend some sanctions against Burma, which were among the toughest in the world. 04/24/2012 05/08/2012 http://www.international.gc.ca/media/aff/news-communiques/2012/03/28a.aspx?lang=eng DFAIT 03/28/2012 Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird today issued the following statement 03/28/2012 04/11/2012 http://www.international.gc.ca/media/aff/photos/2012/03/27a.aspx?lang=eng DFAIT 03/27/2012 Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird today completed his week-long Asian trip with Prime Minister Stephen Harper. 03/27/2012 04/10/2012 http://www.international.gc.ca/media/aff/news-communiques/2012/03/21a.aspx?lang=eng DFAIT 03/21/2012 Baird Sends Delegation of Parliamentarians to Sri Lanka 03/21/2012 04/04/2012 http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/release_photo_distribution/2012/03/13a.aspx?lang=eng DFAIT 03/13/2012 03/13/2012 03/27/2012 http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/news-communiques/2012/03/13a.aspx?lang=eng DFAIT 03/13/2012 03/13/2012 03/27/2012 http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/advisories-avis/2012/03/12a.aspx?lang=eng DFAIT 03/13/2012 03/13/2012 03/27/2012 http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/advisories-avis/2012/03/12a.aspx?lang=eng DFAIT 03/12/2012 03/12/2012 03/26/2012 http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/advisories-avis/2012/02/21a.aspx?lang=eng DFAIT 02/22/2012 02/22/2012 03/07/2012 http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/advisories-avis/2012/02/21a.aspx?lang=eng DFAIT 02/21/2012 02/21/2012 03/06/2012 http://www.international.gc.ca/media/aff/news-communiques/2012/02/13a.aspx?lang=eng DFAIT 02/13/2012 Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird today issued the following statement following recent attacks targeting Israeli diplomats in India and Georgia 02/13/2012 02/27/2012 http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/news-communiques/2011/389.aspx?lang=eng DFAIT 12/22/2011 No. 389 - December 22, 2011 - 1:40 p.m. ET 12/22/2011 01/05/2012 http://www.international.gc.ca/media/aff/news-communiques/2011/383.aspx?lang=eng DFAIT 12/19/2011 No. 383 - December 19, 2011 - Noon ET 12/19/2011 01/02/2012 http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/news-communiques/2011/379.aspx?lang=eng DFAIT 12/16/2011 No. 379 - December 16, 2011 - 11 a.m. ET 12/16/2011 12/30/2011 http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/advisories-avis/2011/A-100.aspx?lang=eng DFAIT 12/16/2011 No. A/100 - December 15, 2011 12/16/2011 12/30/2011 http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/advisories-avis/2011/A-100.aspx?lang=eng DFAIT 12/15/2011 No. A/100 - December 15, 2011 12/15/2011 12/29/2011 http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/news-communiques/2011/378.aspx?lang=eng DFAIT 12/15/2011 No. 378 - December 15, 2011 - 4 p.m. ET 12/15/2011 12/29/2011 http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/news-communiques/2011/377.aspx?lang=eng DFAIT 12/15/2011 No. 377 - December 15, 2011 - 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