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							    <title>Harper Government Welcomes Positive Report on Canada-Japan Trade Negotiations</title>
							    
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							    <description>Gerald Keddy, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of International Trade, for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency and for the Atlantic Gateway, today tabled the government’s response to a report from the House of Commons Standing Committee on International Trade (CIIT) on the Canada-Japan economic partnership agreement (EPA).</description>
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							    <title>Deeper Canada-Japan Trade and Investment Will Create Jobs, Growth and Long-Term Prosperity </title>
							    
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							    <international:pubDate>04/25/2013</international:pubDate>
							    
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April 25, 2013 - The Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, today highlighted the importance of strengthening economic relations with Japan as part of the government’s ambitious pro-trade plan.</description>
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							    <title>Harper Government Continues to Advance Canadian Prosperity and Interests Throughout Fast-Growing Asia-Pacific Region</title>
							    
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							    <international:pubDate>04/21/2013</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>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</description>
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							    <title>Minister Fast Promotes Canada as Tourism Destination</title>
							    
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							    <international:pubDate>04/18/2013</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>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.</description>
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							    <title>Minister Fast Highlights Opportunities for Canada’s Civil Nuclear-Energy Materials, Products and Services in China </title>
							    
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							    <international:pubDate>04/17/2013</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>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. </description>
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							    <title>Strengthening Canada-China Market Access</title>
							    
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							    <description>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).</description>
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							    <title>Minister Fast Promotes World-Class Canadian Wood Products in Tianjin</title>
							    
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							    <description>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.</description>
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							    <title>Strengthening Canada-China Relationship Through People-to-People Ties</title>
							    
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							    <international:pubDate>04/17/2013</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>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.  </description>
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							    <title>A Canadian Success Story: Westport Innovations Helps Improve China’s Air Quality</title>
							    
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							    <international:pubDate>04/16/2013</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>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. </description>
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							    <title>More Success for Canadian Schools in China </title>
							    
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							    <international:pubDate>04/16/2013</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>More success for Canadian Schools in China </description>
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							    <title>A Canadian Success Story: Constructing the Future China</title>
							    
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							    <international:pubDate>04/16/2013</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>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. </description>
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							    <title>A Canadian Success Story: Canadian Company Opens New China Office</title>
							    
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							    <international:pubDate>04/16/2013</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>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.</description>
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							    <title>A Canadian Success Story: Icewine Exports to China</title>
							    
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							    <international:pubDate>04/16/2013</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>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.</description>
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							    <title>Minister Fast Meets New Chinese Counterpart</title>
							    
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							    <international:pubDate>04/16/2013</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>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. </description>
							    <international:startDate>04/16/2013</international:startDate>
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							    <title>Minister Fast Meets Heilongjiang Party Secretary</title>
							    
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							    <international:pubDate>04/15/2013</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>The Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia Pacific Gateway, meets Wang Xiankui, Heilongjiang Party Secretary.</description>
							    <international:startDate>04/15/2013</international:startDate>
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							    <title>Highlighting a Canadian Success Story: Minister Fast Visits McCain Plant in Harbin</title>
							    
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							    <description>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. </description>
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							    <title>Minister Fast Welcomes Newly Arrived Canadian Exports in Hong Kong</title>
							    
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							    <international:pubDate>04/13/2013</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>Minister Fast Welcomes Newly Arrived Canadian Exports in Hong Kong</description>
							    <international:startDate>04/13/2013</international:startDate>
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							    <description>Minister Fast Welcomes Newly Arrived Canadian Exports in Hong Kong</description>
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							    <title>Minister Fast Visits ICT Expo in Hong Kong with Ministers Paradis and Wong</title>
							    
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							    <description>Minister Fast Visits ICT Expo in Hong Kong with Ministers Paradis and Wong</description>
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							    <description>Minister Fast Welcomes Newly Arrived Canadian Exports in Hong Kong</description>
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							    <description>Minister Fast Visits ICT Expo in Hong Kong with Ministers Paradis and Wong</description>
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							    <description>Minister Fast Welcomes Newly Arrived Canadian Exports in Hong Kong</description>
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							    <title>Harper Government Concludes Successful Trade Mission to China and Japan</title>
							    
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							    <description>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. </description>
							    <international:startDate>04/12/2013</international:startDate>
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							    <title>Taking the Canada-Japan Trade Relationship to the Next Level </title>
							    
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							    <description>Minister Fast Meets with Japanese Government Officials</description>
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							    <title>Canadian Companies Excel in Medical Imaging Sector</title>
							    
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							    <description>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.</description>
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							    <title>Japan: Important Consumer of Canadian Lumber</title>
							    
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							    <description>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. </description>
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							    <title>Canadian Agri-Food, Wood and Gaming Companies Making Inroads Into Japanese Market </title>
							    
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							    <description>Minister Fast Highlights Canadian Commercial Success Stories in Japan</description>
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							    <title>Minister Fast Highlights Strong Canada-Japan Friendship </title>
							    
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							    <description>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. </description>
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							    <title>Canada’s World-Class Gaming Industry Attracts New Japanese Investment</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/news-communiques/2013/04/10b.aspx?lang=eng</link>
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							    <international:pubDate>04/10/2013</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>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, announced today during a trade mission to Japan that NAMCO BANDAI Studios Inc. (NBS), the digital video games developer that created Pac-Man, will open an online social game development studio in Vancouver.</description>
							    <international:startDate>04/10/2013</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>04/24/2013</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Deeper Trade with World’s Third-Largest Economy Would Create Jobs, Growth and Long-Term Prosperity for Canadians</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/news-communiques/2013/04/10a.aspx?lang=eng</link>
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							    <international:pubDate>04/10/2013</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>The Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, today announced that the second round of negotiations toward a Canada-Japan economic partnership agreement (EPA) will be held in Ottawa from April 22 to 26, 2013. The announcement was made just prior to a meeting between Minister Fast and Toshimitsu Motegi, Japan’s Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry.</description>
							    <international:startDate>04/10/2013</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>04/24/2013</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Canadian Gateway Positions Canada as the “Gateway of Choice” Between Asia and North America</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/release_photo_distribution/2013/04/08c.aspx?lang=eng</link>
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							    <international:pubDate>04/08/2013</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>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. </description>
							    <international:startDate>04/08/2013</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>04/22/2013</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Canadian Seafood Exporters Set Their Sights on Lucrative Chinese Market  </title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/release_photo_distribution/2013/04/08b.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>04/08/2013</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>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. </description>
							    <international:startDate>04/08/2013</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>04/22/2013</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Advancing Canadian Trade and Investment Interests in China and Japan</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/release_photo_distribution/2013/04/07a.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>04/07/2013</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>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. </description>
							    <international:startDate>04/07/2013</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>04/21/2013</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Baird Welcomes Expanded Sanctions Against North Korea </title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media/aff/news-communiques/2013/03/07b.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>03/07/2013</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>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.
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							    <international:startDate>03/07/2013</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>03/21/2013</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Canadian Delegation to Visit Burma to Help Further Democratic Reforms</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media/aff/news-communiques/2013/02/15a.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>02/15/2013</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>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.</description>
							    <international:startDate>02/15/2013</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>03/01/2013</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Harper Government Welcomes Decision to Make it Easier and Faster for Canadians to Do Business in Burma</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/news-communiques/2013/02/15a.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>02/15/2013</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>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.</description>
							    <international:startDate>02/15/2013</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>03/01/2013</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Minister Fast Holds Pre-Budget Consultation with Indo-Canada Chamber of Commerce in Brampton</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/news-communiques/2013/01/22a.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>01/22/2013</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>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.</description>
							    <international:startDate>01/22/2013</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>02/05/2013</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Canada and Japan Conclude Productive First Round of Trade Negotiations</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/news-communiques/2012/11/30a.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>11/30/2012</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>The Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, today announced the productive conclusion of the first full round of negotiations toward a Canada-Japan economic partnership agreement. Negotiations took place in Tokyo from November 26 to 30, 2012.</description>
							    <international:startDate>11/30/2012</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>12/14/2012</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Harper Government Set to Launch First Full Round of Trade Negotiations with Japan</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/news-communiques/2012/10/29a.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>10/29/2012</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>The Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, today announced that Canada will soon begin the first full round of trade negotiations with Japan, the world’s third-largest economy and Canada’s fourth-largest merchandise export market.</description>
							    <international:startDate>10/29/2012</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>11/12/2012</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Canada Formally Joins Trans-Pacific Partnership</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/news-communiques/2012/10/09a.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>10/09/2012</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>The Honourable James Moore, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages, regional minister for British Columbia, on behalf of the Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, who is leading a trade mission to the Middle East, today announced that Canada has formally joined the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) trade negotiations.</description>
							    <international:startDate>10/09/2012</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>10/23/2012</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Reminder - Minister Moore to Announce a Landmark Step Forward in Trade with Asia-Pacific Region</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/advisories-avis/2012/10/08a.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>10/09/2012</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>On behalf of International Trade Minister Ed Fast, the Honourable James Moore, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages, will make an announcement on a significant step forward in Canada’s trade with the fast-growing Asia-Pacific region.</description>
							    <international:startDate>10/09/2012</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>10/23/2012</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Minister Moore to Announce a Landmark Step Forward in Trade with Asia-Pacific Region</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/advisories-avis/2012/10/08a.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>10/08/2012</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>On behalf of International Trade Minister Ed Fast, the Honourable James Moore, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages, will make an announcement on a significant step forward in Canada’s trade with the fast-growing Asia-Pacific region.</description>
							    <international:startDate>10/08/2012</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>10/22/2012</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Minister Fast Welcomes Chinese Counterpart Chen Deming to Canada</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/news-communiques/2012/09/23a.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>09/23/2012</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>The Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, today welcomed Chen Deming, China’s Minister of Commerce, to Vancouver, where they discussed the potential for deepening the trade and economic relationship between their countries in a balanced way.</description>
							    <international:startDate>09/23/2012</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>10/07/2012</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Minister Fast Wraps Up Successful Trade Mission to Southeast Asia</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/news-communiques/2012/09/4a.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>09/04/2012</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>The Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, today wrapped up a four-country trade mission through Southeast Asia, which concluded with his announcement that Canada will establish a permanent trade presence at Canada’s soon to be opened embassy in Burma. </description>
							    <international:startDate>09/04/2012</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>09/18/2012</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/news-communiques/2012/09/4a.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>09/04/2012</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>The Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, today wrapped up a four-country trade mission through Southeast Asia, which concluded with his announcement that Canada will establish a permanent trade presence at Canada’s soon to be opened embassy in Burma. </description>
							    <international:startDate>09/04/2012</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>09/18/2012</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/news-communiques/2012/09/4a.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>09/04/2012</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>The Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, today wrapped up a four-country trade mission through Southeast Asia, which concluded with his announcement that Canada will establish a permanent trade presence at Canada’s soon to be opened embassy in Burma. </description>
							    <international:startDate>09/04/2012</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>09/18/2012</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/news-communiques/2012/09/4a.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>09/04/2012</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>The Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, today wrapped up a four-country trade mission through Southeast Asia, which concluded with his announcement that Canada will establish a permanent trade presence at Canada’s soon to be opened embassy in Burma. </description>
							    <international:startDate>09/04/2012</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>09/18/2012</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Minister Fast Meets President of Burma</title>
							    
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							    <international:pubDate>09/03/2012</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>The Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, meets with Burmese President Thein Sein in Naypyidaw to discuss how Canada and Canadian companies can help Burma on its path to greater democracy and prosperity.</description>
							    <international:startDate>09/03/2012</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>09/17/2012</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Minister Fast Meets with Aung San Suu Kyi</title>
							    
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							    <international:pubDate>09/03/2012</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>International Trade Minister Ed Fast meets with Aung San Suu Kyi, General Secretary of Burma’s National League for Democracy, in the capital, Naypyidaw, where the two discussed Canada’s soon to be opened embassy in Burma.</description>
							    <international:startDate>09/03/2012</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>09/17/2012</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Minister Fast Announces Permanent Canadian Trade Presence in Burma</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/news-communiques/2012/09/3a.aspx?lang=eng</link>
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							    <international:pubDate>09/03/2012</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>The Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, today announced that Canada will have a full-time trade commissioner at Canada’s soon-to-be-open embassy in Burma. The announcement was made during Minister Fast’s trade mission to Burma and three other countries in Southeast Asia.</description>
							    <international:startDate>09/03/2012</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>09/17/2012</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Reminder - International Trade Minister Ed Fast to Hold Media Teleconference to Discuss Trade Mission to Southeast Asia</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/advisories-avis/2012/08/31b.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>09/03/2012</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>The Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, will hold a media teleconference on Monday, September 3, 2012, to share highlights of his four-nation, August 27 to September 3 trade mission to Vietnam, Thailand, Cambodia and Burma.</description>
							    <international:startDate>09/03/2012</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>09/17/2012</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>International Trade Minister Meets with Trade Mission Participants in Burma</title>
							    
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							    <international:pubDate>09/02/2012</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>The Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, is joined in Burma by representatives of Canadian companies participating in Canada’s trade mission to Burma, as well as by the president and members of the Thai-Canadian Chamber of Commerce.</description>
							    <international:startDate>09/02/2012</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>09/16/2012</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Minister Fast Meets with Burmese Business Leaders</title>
							    
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							    <international:pubDate>09/01/2012</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>The Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, meets with Win Aung, President of the Union of Myanmar Federation of Chambers of Commerce (UMFCCI), and other directors of the UMFCCI in Yangon to discuss opportunities and challenges related to Burma’s evolving business environment.</description>
							    <international:startDate>09/01/2012</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>09/15/2012</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>International Trade Minister Ed Fast to Hold Media Teleconference to Discuss Trade Mission to Southeast Asia</title>
							    
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							    <international:pubDate>08/31/2012</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>The Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, will hold a media teleconference on Monday, September 3, 2012, to share highlights of his four-nation, August 27 to September 3 trade mission to Vietnam, Thailand, Cambodia and Burma.</description>
							    <international:startDate>08/31/2012</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>09/14/2012</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Minister Fast Announces Creation of Canada-ASEAN Business Council</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/news-communiques/2012/08/31a.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>08/31/2012</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>The Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, today announced the creation of the Canada-ASEAN Business Council (CABC), which will focus on growing private-sector cooperation between Canadian and Southeast Asian businesses.</description>
							    <international:startDate>08/31/2012</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>09/14/2012</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Major Telecom Deal in Cambodia Welcomed by Minister Fast</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/release_photo_distribution/2012/08/30a.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>08/30/2012</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>The Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, welcomes a major sale of wireless equipment, by Canada’s EION Inc., represented by Dale Squires, President of EION Wireless,  to Cambodia’s EMAXX 4G, represented by Sean Ngu, CEO, at a signing ceremony in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.</description>
							    <international:startDate>08/30/2012</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>09/13/2012</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Joint Statement by Ministers Fast and Keat Chhon</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/news-communiques/2012/08/30a.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>08/30/2012</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>The Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, and His Excellency Keat Chhon, Cambodia’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy and Finance, today marked 59 years of Cambodia-Canada relations with a bilateral meeting in Phnom Penh.</description>
							    <international:startDate>08/30/2012</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>09/13/2012</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Canadian Investment Creating Prosperity in Canada and Vietnam</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/release_photo_distribution/2012/08/28a.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>08/28/2012</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description> </description>
							    <international:startDate>08/28/2012</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>09/11/2012</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Asia-Pacific Gateway connects Canada with Vietnam</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/release_photo_distribution/2012/08/27a.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>08/27/2012</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description> </description>
							    <international:startDate>08/27/2012</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>09/10/2012</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>International Trade Minister Deepening Canada’s Ties in Fast-Growing Markets with Trade Mission to Southeast Asia</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/news-communiques/2012/08/26a.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>08/26/2012</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>Minister Fast’s four-nation trade mission includes the first visit to Burma by a Canadian trade minister and sets the stage for deeper trade and economic opportunities for Canadian workers and businesses</description>
							    <international:startDate>08/26/2012</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>09/09/2012</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Canada-China Economic Complementarities Study Released</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/news-communiques/2012/08/15a.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>08/15/2012</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>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.</description>
							    <international:startDate>08/15/2012</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>08/29/2012</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Photo Release - Minister Fast to visit Burma in September</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/release_photo_distribution/2012/25.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>07/25/2012</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description> </description>
							    <international:startDate>07/25/2012</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>08/08/2012</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>World’s Third-Largest Economy an Important Trading Partner for Canada</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/news-communiques/2012/05/19a.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>05/19/2012</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>Gerald Keddy, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of International Trade, for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency and for the Atlantic Gateway, and Pierre Lemieux, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Agriculture, were in Japan on May 18 and 19, 2012, to strengthen Canada’s trade and investment ties while also helping Canadian businesses advance their economic interests.</description>
							    <international:startDate>05/19/2012</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>06/02/2012</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Photo Release - Minister Fast Signs Space Collaboration MOU during Recent Official Visit to Japan</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/release_photo_distribution/2012/03/26a.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>03/26/2012</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>During Prime Minister Harper’s recent official visit to Japan, the Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, signed, on behalf of the Canadian government, a memorandum of understanding between the Canadian Space Agency and the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency that will serve as a framework for collaborative activity in the area of space.</description>
							    <international:startDate>03/26/2012</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>04/09/2012</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Modification - Minister Fast Highlights Commercial Successes in Japan</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/news-communiques/2012/03/26a.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>03/26/2012</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>The Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, today hailed the recent conclusion of a number of commercial agreements as proof of the ever-growing commercial ties between Canada and Japan.</description>
							    <international:startDate>03/26/2012</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>04/09/2012</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Minister Fast Highlights Commercial Successes in Japan</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/news-communiques/2012/03/26a.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>03/26/2012</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>The Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, today hailed the recent conclusion of a number of commercial agreements as proof of the ever-growing commercial ties between Canada and Japan. </description>
							    <international:startDate>03/26/2012</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>04/09/2012</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Photo Release - Minister Fast Highlights RIM Success Story in Thailand</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/release_photo_distribution/2012/03/24a.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>03/24/2012</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>Minister Fast attended the opening of the first Blackberry Lifestyle Store in Thailand.</description>
							    <international:startDate>03/24/2012</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>04/07/2012</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Minister Ed Fast Says Growing Trade with India Fuelled by Strong People-to-People Ties</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/news-communiques/2012/03/13a.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>03/13/2012</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description> </description>
							    <international:startDate>03/13/2012</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>03/27/2012</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Reminder - Minister Fast to Open Ottawa’s Largest Indian Business Expo</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/advisories-avis/2012/03/12a.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>03/13/2012</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description> </description>
							    <international:startDate>03/13/2012</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>03/27/2012</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Minister Fast to Open Ottawa’s Largest Indian Business Expo</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/advisories-avis/2012/03/12a.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>03/12/2012</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description> </description>
							    <international:startDate>03/12/2012</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>03/26/2012</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Minister Fast Highlights Successes of Prime Minister Harper-led Trade Mission to China</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/news-communiques/2012/02/22a.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>02/22/2012</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>The Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, today highlighted in Vancouver to the Dawa Business Group Inc. and the Canada China Business Council the recent accomplishments of his visit to China, which was led by Prime Minister Stephen Harper.</description>
							    <international:startDate>02/22/2012</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>03/07/2012</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Reminder - International Trade Minister Ed Fast to Highlight Accomplishments of Prime Minister Harper’s Successful Trade Mission to China</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/advisories-avis/2012/02/21a.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>02/22/2012</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description> </description>
							    <international:startDate>02/22/2012</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>03/07/2012</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>International Trade Minister Ed Fast to Highlight Accomplishments of Prime Minister Harper’s Successful Trade Mission to China</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/advisories-avis/2012/02/21a.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>02/21/2012</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description> </description>
							    <international:startDate>02/21/2012</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>03/06/2012</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Photo Release - International Trade Minister Ed Fast welcomes Canadian commercial success</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/release_photo_distribution/2012/02/15a.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>02/15/2012</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description> </description>
							    <international:startDate>02/15/2012</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>02/29/2012</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Canada’s TPP Engagement Continues with Minister Fast-led Visits to Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/news-communiques/2012/02/13a.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>02/13/2012</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description> </description>
							    <international:startDate>02/13/2012</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>02/27/2012</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>International Trade Minister Ed Fast Advances Harper Government’s Job-Creating, Pro-Trade Plan in 2011</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/news-communiques/2011/394.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>12/27/2011</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. 394 - December 27, 2011 - 9:30 a.m. ET</description>
							    <international:startDate>12/27/2011</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>01/10/2012</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Reminder - International Trade Minister Ed Fast to Highlight Canada’s Leadership Role at WTO in Media Teleconference</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/advisories-avis/2011/A-100.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>12/16/2011</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. A/100 - December 15, 2011</description>
							    <international:startDate>12/16/2011</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>12/30/2011</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>International Trade Minister Ed Fast to Highlight Canada’s Leadership Role at WTO in Media Teleconference</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/advisories-avis/2011/A-100.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>12/15/2011</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. A/100 - December 15, 2011</description>
							    <international:startDate>12/15/2011</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>12/29/2011</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Canada Welcomes WTO Government Procurement Deal</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/news-communiques/2011/378.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>12/15/2011</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. 378 - December 15, 2011 - 4 p.m. ET</description>
							    <international:startDate>12/15/2011</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>12/29/2011</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Canada Adopts Anti-protectionist Pledge at World Trade Organization</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/news-communiques/2011/377.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>12/15/2011</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. 377 - December 15, 2011 - 1:40 p.m. ET</description>
							    <international:startDate>12/15/2011</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>12/29/2011</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>International Trade Minister Ed Fast Advances Canada’s Economic Interests in Asia-Pacific Region</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/news-communiques/2011/346.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>11/14/2011</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. 346 - November 14, 2011 – 12:20 p.m. ET</description>
							    <international:startDate>11/14/2011</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>11/28/2011</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Expanding Canada’s Trade and Investment Ties in Asia-Pacific Region a Harper Government Priority</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/news-communiques/2011/343.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>11/10/2011</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. 343 - November 10, 2011 - 2:30 p.m. ET</description>
							    <international:startDate>11/10/2011</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>11/24/2011</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>International Trade Minister Ed Fast Concludes Trade Mission to India</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/news-communiques/2011/338.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>11/09/2011</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. 338 - November 9, 2011 - 1:40 p.m. ET</description>
							    <international:startDate>11/09/2011</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>11/23/2011</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>International Trade Minister Ed Fast Encourages Strategic Alliances Between Indian and Canadian Auto Sectors</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/news-communiques/2011/336.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>11/08/2011</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. 336 - November 8, 2011 - 1:45 p.m. ET</description>
							    <international:startDate>11/08/2011</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>11/22/2011</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Harper Government Focused on Economy</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/news-communiques/2011/333.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>11/06/2011</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. 333 - November 6, 2011 - 6 p.m. ET</description>
							    <international:startDate>11/06/2011</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>11/20/2011</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Canada Committed to Opening New Global Markets for Canadian Businesses</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/news-communiques/2011/331.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>11/05/2011</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. 331 - November 5, 2011 - 10:30 a.m. ET</description>
							    <international:startDate>11/05/2011</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>11/19/2011</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>International Trade Minister Ed Fast Highlights Educational Ties Between Canada and India</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/news-communiques/2011/330.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>11/04/2011</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. 330 - November 4, 2011 - 11:15 a.m. ET</description>
							    <international:startDate>11/04/2011</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>11/18/2011</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Canada’s International Trade Minister Ed Fast Holds Second Annual Dialogue with India’s Minister of Commerce and Industry Anand Sharma</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/news-communiques/2011/328.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>11/03/2011</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. 328 - November 3, 2011 - 4:15 p.m. ET</description>
							    <international:startDate>11/03/2011</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>11/17/2011</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>International Trade Minister Undertakes Trade Mission to India to Deepen Canada-India Trade and Investment Ties</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/news-communiques/2011/326.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>11/02/2011</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. 326 - November 2, 2011 – 8:30 a.m. ET</description>
							    <international:startDate>11/02/2011</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>11/16/2011</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Minister Fast Highlights Harper Government’s Pro-trade Plan in Speech to Vancouver Board of Trade</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/news-communiques/2011/322.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>10/28/2011</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. 322 - October 28, 2011 - 4 p.m. ET</description>
							    <international:startDate>10/28/2011</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>11/11/2011</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Minister Ed Fast Wraps Up Successful Six-City Trade Visit to China</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/news-communiques/2011/303.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>10/17/2011</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. 303 – October 14, 2011 – 7:30 p.m. ET</description>
							    <international:startDate>10/17/2011</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>10/31/2011</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Canada’s Exports to China, Including of High-Quality Natural Resources, Increasing Thanks to Asia-Pacific Gateway and Corridor Initiative</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/news-communiques/2011/302.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>10/14/2011</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. 302 - October 14, 2011 - 4:20 p.m. ET</description>
							    <international:startDate>10/14/2011</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>10/28/2011</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Reminder - Minister Fast to Hold Media Teleconference from Qingdao, China</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/advisories-avis/2011/A-080.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>10/13/2011</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. A/80 - October 12, 2011</description>
							    <international:startDate>10/13/2011</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>10/27/2011</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Greater Predictability Will Grow China’s Economy Through Increased Canadian Expertise and Investment</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/news-communiques/2011/294.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>10/11/2011</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. 294 - October 11, 2011 - 10:20 a.m. ET</description>
							    <international:startDate>10/11/2011</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>10/25/2011</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Canada’s World-Class Energy Industry Capability and Resources Can Foster China’s Continued Growth Within a Cooperative Framework</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/news-communiques/2011/291.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>10/10/2011</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. 291 - October 10, 2011 - 10:00 a.m. ET</description>
							    <international:startDate>10/10/2011</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>10/24/2011</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Photo Release - Minister Fast Discusses Benefits of Canada's World-Class Financial Institutions</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/release_photo_distribution/2011/111009.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>10/09/2011</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>October 9, 2011</description>
							    <international:startDate>10/09/2011</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>10/23/2011</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Canada’s World-Class Financial Institutions Providing Benefits to Growing Chinese Middle Class</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/news-communiques/2011/290.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>10/09/2011</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. 290 - October 9, 2011 - 10:00 a.m. ET</description>
							    <international:startDate>10/09/2011</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>10/23/2011</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Minister Fast Highlights Canada’s World-Class Aerospace Capabilities During Visit to China</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/news-communiques/2011/289.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>10/08/2011</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. 289 - October 8, 2011 - 10:00 a.m. ET</description>
							    <international:startDate>10/08/2011</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>10/22/2011</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Reminder - Minister Fast to Discuss Canada’s Trade and Investment with China</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/advisories-avis/2011/A-079.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>10/07/2011</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. A/79 - October 6, 2011</description>
							    <international:startDate>10/07/2011</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>10/21/2011</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Minister Fast to Discuss Canada’s Trade and Investment with China</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/advisories-avis/2011/A-079.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>10/06/2011</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. A/79 - October 6, 2011</description>
							    <international:startDate>10/06/2011</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>10/20/2011</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Speaking Points by Minister Fast to Canadian Media to Wrap Up Asian Visit</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/speeches-discours/2011/2011-035.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>10/04/2011</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. 2011/35 - Jakarta, Indonesia - October 3, 2011</description>
							    <international:startDate>10/04/2011</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>10/18/2011</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Photo Release - Facilitating Trade and Investment with Indonesia </title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/release_photo_distribution/2011/111003.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>10/03/2011</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>October 3, 2011</description>
							    <international:startDate>10/03/2011</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>10/17/2011</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Address by Minister Fast to Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/speeches-discours/2011/2011-033.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>10/03/2011</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. 2011/33 - Jakarta, Indonesia - October 3, 2011</description>
							    <international:startDate>10/03/2011</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>10/17/2011</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Trade with Asia Key to Canada’s Long-term Prosperity and Growth, Says International Trade Minister Ed Fast</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/news-communiques/2011/282.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>10/03/2011</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. 282 - October 3, 2011 - 11:25 a.m. ET</description>
							    <international:startDate>10/03/2011</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>10/17/2011</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Minister Fast Announces Trade and Investment Framework that will Deepen Canada’s Ties with Southeast Asia </title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/news-communiques/2011/281.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>10/02/2011</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. 281 – October 2, 2011 – 10:55 a.m. ET</description>
							    <international:startDate>10/02/2011</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>10/16/2011</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Photo Release - Minister Fast Signs Historic Agreement</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/release_photo_distribution/2011/111001.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>10/01/2011</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>October 1, 2011</description>
							    <international:startDate>10/01/2011</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>10/15/2011</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Photo Release - Engagement and Increased Trade with Asia are Important Drivers of Canada’s Long-Term Prosperity and Growth</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/release_photo_distribution/2011/110930-02.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>09/30/2011</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>September 30, 2011</description>
							    <international:startDate>09/30/2011</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>10/14/2011</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Minister Fast Visits Japan and Indonesia to Drive Canada’s Success in Priority Markets</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/advisories-avis/2011/A-076.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>09/29/2011</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. A/76 - September 29, 2011</description>
							    <international:startDate>09/29/2011</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>10/13/2011</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Closer Canada-China Economic Ties a Harper Government Priority</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/news-communiques/2011/235.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>08/17/2011</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. 235 - August 17, 2011 - 11:40 a.m. ET</description>
							    <international:startDate>08/17/2011</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>08/31/2011</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Reminder - International Trade Minister Fast to Discuss Canada’s Trade and Investment with China</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/advisories-avis/2011/A-058.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>08/17/2011</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. A/58 - August 16, 2011</description>
							    <international:startDate>08/17/2011</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>08/31/2011</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Minister Fast Highlights Benefits Generated by Canada’s Ambitious Free Trade Plan</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/news-communiques/2011/233.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>08/16/2011</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. 233 - August 16, 2011 - 1:40 p.m. ET</description>
							    <international:startDate>08/16/2011</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>08/30/2011</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>International Trade Minister Fast to Discuss Canada’s Trade and Investment with China</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/advisories-avis/2011/A-058.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>08/16/2011</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. A/58 - August 16, 2011</description>
							    <international:startDate>08/16/2011</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>08/30/2011</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Reminder - International Trade Minister Ed Fast to Deliver Keynote Address on Benefits of Trade to Economic Club of Canada</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/advisories-avis/2011/A-057.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>08/16/2011</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. A/57 - August 15, 2011</description>
							    <international:startDate>08/16/2011</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>08/30/2011</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Statement by Minister Fast on Premiers’ Commitment to Broaden Canada’s Access to Foreign Markets</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/news-communiques/2011/211.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>07/22/2011</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. 211 - July 22, 2011 - 7 p.m. ET</description>
							    <international:startDate>07/22/2011</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>08/05/2011</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Media Photo - Creating Jobs and Prosperity Through Closer Canada-China Ties</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/release_photo_distribution/110713.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>07/13/2011</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>June 13, 2011</description>
							    <international:startDate>07/13/2011</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>07/27/2011</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Closer Canada-China Economic Ties Will Create Jobs and Opportunity for Canadians</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/news-communiques/2011/202.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>07/13/2011</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. 202 - July 13, 2011 – 2:30 p.m. ET</description>
							    <international:startDate>07/13/2011</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>07/27/2011</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Reminder - International Trade Minister Fast to Meet with Indo-Canadian Business Community</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/advisories-avis/2011/A-044.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>07/10/2011</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. A/44 - July 8, 2011</description>
							    <international:startDate>07/10/2011</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>07/24/2011</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>International Trade Minister Fast to Meet with Indo-Canadian Business Community</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/advisories-avis/2011/A-044.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>07/08/2011</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. A/44 - July 8, 2011</description>
							    <international:startDate>07/08/2011</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>07/22/2011</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Minister Fast Discusses Job-creating Trade with Key Members of Indo-Canadian Business Community</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/news-communiques/2011/189.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>07/07/2011</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. 189 - July 7, 2011 - 11:00 a.m. ET</description>
							    <international:startDate>07/07/2011</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>07/21/2011</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Reminder - International Trade Minister Ed Fast to Meet with Indo-Canadian Business Community</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/advisories-avis/2011/A-043.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>07/07/2011</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. A/43 - July 6, 2011</description>
							    <international:startDate>07/07/2011</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>07/21/2011</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>International Trade Minister Ed Fast to Meet with Indo-Canadian Business Community</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/advisories-avis/2011/A-043.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>07/06/2011</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. A/43 - July 6, 2011</description>
							    <international:startDate>07/06/2011</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>07/20/2011</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>International Trade Minister Fast Tours Plastics Facility, Highlights Harper Government’s Pro-trade Plan</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/news-communiques/2011/188.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>07/06/2011</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. 188 - July 6, 2011 - 1:45 p.m. ET</description>
							    <international:startDate>07/06/2011</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>07/20/2011</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Address by Minister Fast to Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Convention for the Indian Diaspora</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/speeches-discours/2011/2011-021.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>06/09/2011</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. 2011/21 - Toronto, Ontario - June 9, 2011

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							    <international:startDate>06/09/2011</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>06/23/2011</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Address by Minister Fast to Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Convention for the Indian Diaspora</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/speeches-discours/2011/2011-021.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>06/09/2011</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. 2011/21 - Toronto, Ontario - June 9, 2011

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							    <international:startDate>06/09/2011</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>06/23/2011</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Reminder - International Trade Minister Ed Fast to Speak on Trade and Investment with India at Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Convention for the Indian Diaspora</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/advisories-avis/2011/A-032-reminder-rappel.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>06/09/2011</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. A/32 - June 8, 2011</description>
							    <international:startDate>06/09/2011</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>06/23/2011</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>International Trade Minister Ed Fast to Speak on Trade and Investment with India at Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Convention for the Indian Diaspora</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/advisories-avis/2011/A-032.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>06/08/2011</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. A/32 - June 8, 2011</description>
							    <international:startDate>06/08/2011</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>06/22/2011</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Address by Minister Van Loan at a Vancouver Press Conference</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/speeches-discours/2011/2011-006.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>03/01/2011</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. 2011/6 - Vancouver, British Columbia - February 23, 2011</description>
							    <international:startDate>03/01/2011</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>03/15/2011</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Harper Government to Make Important Announcement</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/advisories-avis/2011/A-010.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>02/22/2011</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. A/10 - February 22, 2011</description>
							    <international:startDate>02/22/2011</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>03/08/2011</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Address by Minister Van Loan to Indo-Canadian Business Leaders</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/speeches-discours/2011/2011-001.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>01/07/2011</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. 2011/1 - Mississauga, Ontario - January 6, 2011

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							    <international:startDate>01/07/2011</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>01/21/2011</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Launch of Free Trade Talks Highlight of Minister Van Loan’s Trip to India</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/news-communiques/2010/367.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>11/18/2010</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. 367 - November 18, 2010 - 1:40 p.m. ET</description>
							    <international:startDate>11/18/2010</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>12/02/2010</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Address by Minister Van Loan at Bombay Stock Exchange</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/speeches-discours/2010/2010-091.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>11/18/2010</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. 2010/91 - Mumbai, India - November 18, 2010

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							    <international:startDate>11/18/2010</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>12/02/2010</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Reminder - International Trade Minister Peter Van Loan to Highlight Benefits of Free Trade with India</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/advisories-avis/2010/A-172.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>11/16/2010</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. A/172 - November 15, 2010</description>
							    <international:startDate>11/16/2010</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>11/30/2010</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>International Trade Minister Peter Van Loan to Highlight Benefits of Free Trade with India</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/advisories-avis/2010/A-172.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>11/15/2010</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. A/172 - November 15, 2010</description>
							    <international:startDate>11/15/2010</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>11/29/2010</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>International Trade Minister Peter Van Loan to Expand Trade Opportunities in India</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/advisories-avis/2010/A-169.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>11/12/2010</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. A/169 - November 12, 2010</description>
							    <international:startDate>11/12/2010</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>11/26/2010</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Ministers Cannon and Van Loan Advance Canada’s Interests at APEC Ministerial Meeting</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media/aff/news-communiques/2010/360.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>11/12/2010</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. 360 - November 12, 2010 - 12:20 p.m. ET</description>
							    <international:startDate>11/12/2010</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>11/26/2010</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Minister of Foreign Affairs Cannon and Minister of International Trade Van Loan to Participate in APEC Ministerial Meeting</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media/aff/advisories-avis/2010/A-168.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>11/08/2010</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. A/168 - November 8, 2010</description>
							    <international:startDate>11/08/2010</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>11/22/2010</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Reminder - Briefing on Prime Minister’s Participation in G-20 and APEC Meetings</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/advisories-avis/2010/A-167.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>11/05/2010</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. A/167 - November 4, 2010</description>
							    <international:startDate>11/05/2010</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>11/19/2010</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Briefing on Prime Minister’s Participation in G-20 and APEC Meetings</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/advisories-avis/2010/A-167.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>11/04/2010</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. A/167 - November 4, 2010</description>
							    <international:startDate>11/04/2010</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>11/18/2010</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Reminder - International Trade Minister Peter Van Loan to Highlight Canada’s Strategy on Free Trade and Investment</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/advisories-avis/2010/A-165.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>11/01/2010</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. A/165 – October 31, 2010</description>
							    <international:startDate>11/01/2010</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>11/15/2010</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>International Trade Minister Peter Van Loan to Highlight Canada’s Strategy on Free Trade and Investment</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/advisories-avis/2010/A-165.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>10/31/2010</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. A/165 – October 31, 2010</description>
							    <international:startDate>10/31/2010</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>11/14/2010</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Address by Minister Van Loan at India Speakers Series Event</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/speeches-discours/2010/2010-86.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>10/29/2010</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. 2010/86 - Toronto, Ontario - October 29, 2010

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							    <international:startDate>10/29/2010</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>11/12/2010</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Reminder - International Trade Minister Peter Van Loan Promotes Closer Economic Ties with India</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/advisories-avis/2010/A-164.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>10/29/2010</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. A/164 - October 28, 2010</description>
							    <international:startDate>10/29/2010</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>11/12/2010</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>International Trade Minister Peter Van Loan Promotes Closer Economic Ties with India</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/advisories-avis/2010/A-164.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>10/28/2010</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. A/164 - October 28, 2010</description>
							    <international:startDate>10/28/2010</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>11/11/2010</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Remarks by Minister Van Loan at Press Conference with India’s Minister of Commerce and Industry, Anand Sharma</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/speeches-discours/2010/2010-076.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>09/30/2010</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. 2010/76 - Ottawa, Ontario - September 24, 2010

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							    <international:startDate>09/30/2010</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>10/14/2010</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Harper Government Opens New Markets for P.E.I.</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/news-communiques/2010/315.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>09/27/2010</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. 315 - September 27, 2010 - 12:35 p.m. ET</description>
							    <international:startDate>09/27/2010</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>10/11/2010</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Ministers Announce Findings of Study on Trade Agreement Between Canada and India</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/news-communiques/2010/313.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>09/24/2010</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. 313 - September 24, 2010 - 2:50 p.m. ET</description>
							    <international:startDate>09/24/2010</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>10/08/2010</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Address by Minister Van Loan to Indo-Canada Chamber of Commerce</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/speeches-discours/2010/2010-65.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>09/15/2010</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. 2010/65 - Toronto, Ontario - September 14, 2010</description>
							    <international:startDate>09/15/2010</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>09/29/2010</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>International Trade Minister Outlines Canada’s Free Trade Leadership to Mississauga Business Community</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/news-communiques/2010/284.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>09/07/2010</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. 284 - September 7, 2010 - 4:40 p.m. ET</description>
							    <international:startDate>09/07/2010</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>09/21/2010</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Invest Canada-Community Initiatives Announcement by Minister Van Loan at District Hall in North Vancouver</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/speeches-discours/2010/2010-53.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>08/16/2010</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. 2010/53 - North Vancouver, British Columbia - August 16, 2010</description>
							    <international:startDate>08/16/2010</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>08/30/2010</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Invest Canada-Community Initiatives Announcement by Minister Van Loan at Coquitlam City Hall</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/speeches-discours/2010/2010-052.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>08/16/2010</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. 2010/52 – Coquitlam, British Columbia - August 16, 2010 </description>
							    <international:startDate>08/16/2010</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>08/30/2010</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Canada responds to release of election date in Burma</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media/aff/news-communiques/2010/257.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>08/14/2010</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. 257 – August 14, 2010 – 4:10 p.m. ET</description>
							    <international:startDate>08/14/2010</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>08/28/2010</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Commercial Signings Create Canadian Jobs, Growth and Prosperity</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/news-communiques/2010/203.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>06/25/2010</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. 203 - June 25, 2010 - 1:15 p.m. ET</description>
							    <international:startDate>06/25/2010</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>07/09/2010</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Minister Van Loan Promotes Canadian Economy and Technologies at G-20 Summit</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/news-communiques/2010/202.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>06/25/2010</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. 202 - June 25, 2010 - 10:40 a.m. ET</description>
							    <international:startDate>06/25/2010</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>07/09/2010</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Canada-China Trade Relationship Growing</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/advisories-avis/2010/A-110.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>06/24/2010</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. A/110 - June 24, 2010</description>
							    <international:startDate>06/24/2010</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>07/08/2010</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Canada Builds Closer Trade and Investment Ties with Asia-Pacific Partners</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/news-communiques/2010/183.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>06/07/2010</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. 183 - June 7, 2010 - 11:45 a.m. ET</description>
							    <international:startDate>06/07/2010</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>06/21/2010</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Address by Minister Van Loan at Friends of Canada Symposium</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/speeches-discours/2010/2010-41.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>06/07/2010</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. 2010/41 - Tokyo, Japan - June 7, 2010</description>
							    <international:startDate>06/07/2010</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>06/21/2010</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Canada’s Economic Success Story Recognized in China</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/news-communiques/2010/181.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>06/03/2010</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. 181 - June 3, 2010 - 11:45 a.m. ET</description>
							    <international:startDate>06/03/2010</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>06/17/2010</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Canada and China Enhance Trade Relations with New Joint Research, Business and Development Projects</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/news-communiques/2010/180.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>06/02/2010</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. 180 - June 2, 2010 - 3:40 p.m. ET</description>
							    <international:startDate>06/02/2010</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>06/16/2010</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Minister Van Loan to Hold Media Teleconference from China</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/advisories-avis/2010/A-97.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>06/02/2010</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. A/97 - June 2, 2010</description>
							    <international:startDate>06/02/2010</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>06/16/2010</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Address by Minister Van Loan to Asia-Pacific Canadian Chambers of Commerce</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/speeches-discours/2010/2010-040.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>06/02/2010</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. 2010/40 - Shanghai, China - June 2, 2010</description>
							    <international:startDate>06/02/2010</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>06/16/2010</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Minister Van Loan Touts Canadian Economy on World Stage</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/news-communiques/2010/179.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>06/01/2010</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. 179 - June 1, 2010 - 4 p.m. ET</description>
							    <international:startDate>06/01/2010</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>06/15/2010</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Minister Van Loan to Visit China and Japan</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/advisories-avis/2010/A-096.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>05/28/2010</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. A/96 - May 28, 2010</description>
							    <international:startDate>05/28/2010</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>06/11/2010</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Minister Day Outlines Plans to Attract Foreign Investment During Winter Games</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/news-communiques/2010/030.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>01/18/2010</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. 30 - January 18, 2010 - 3:40 p.m. ET</description>
							    <international:startDate>01/18/2010</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>02/01/2010</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Modification - Canada Joins WTO Panel on Chinese Export Restrictions</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/news-communiques/2010/003.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>01/06/2010</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. 3 - January 6, 2010 - 9:15 a.m. EST</description>
							    <international:startDate>01/06/2010</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>01/20/2010</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Canada and India Advance Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/news-communiques/2009/348.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>11/17/2009</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. 348 - November 17, 2009 - 2 p.m. EST</description>
							    <international:startDate>11/17/2009</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>12/01/2009</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Minister Day Marks 60th Anniversary of Canada-Philippines Relations</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/news-communiques/2009/344.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>11/13/2009</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. 344 - November 13, 2009 - 11:30 a.m. EST</description>
							    <international:startDate>11/13/2009</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>11/27/2009</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Minister Day Marks 60th Anniversary of Canada-Philippines Relations</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/news-communiques/2009/344.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>11/13/2009</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. 344 - November 13, 2009 - 11:30 a.m. EST</description>
							    <international:startDate>11/13/2009</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>11/27/2009</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Canada Increases Its Southeast Asia Presence</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media/aff/news-communiques/2009/341.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>11/12/2009</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. 341 - November 12, 2009 - 11:45 a.m. EST</description>
							    <international:startDate>11/12/2009</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>11/26/2009</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Canada-Thailand Strategic Energy Partnership</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/news-communiques/2009/337.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>11/10/2009</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. 337 - November 10, 2009 - 11:10 a.m. EST</description>
							    <international:startDate>11/10/2009</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>11/24/2009</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Minister Day Leads Trade Mission to Thailand</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/news-communiques/2009/335.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>11/09/2009</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. 335 - November 9, 2009 - 1:45 p.m. EST</description>
							    <international:startDate>11/09/2009</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>11/23/2009</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Reminder - Minister Cannon to Hold Media Teleconference</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media/aff/advisories-avis/2009/A-109.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>11/08/2009</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. A/109 - November 6, 2009</description>
							    <international:startDate>11/08/2009</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>11/22/2009</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Briefing on Prime Minister’s Participation at APEC Economic Leaders Meeting and Visit to India - Modification 2 (Date and Time)</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media/aff/advisories-avis/2009/a-108-Modification 2.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>11/07/2009</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>(No. A/108 - November 7, 2009) </description>
							    <international:startDate>11/07/2009</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>11/21/2009</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Minister Cannon to Hold Media Teleconference</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media/aff/advisories-avis/2009/A-109.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>11/07/2009</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. A/109 - November 6, 2009</description>
							    <international:startDate>11/07/2009</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>11/21/2009</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Minister Cannon to Visit Republic of Korea and Attend APEC Ministers Meeting</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media/aff/news-communiques/2009/333.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>11/07/2009</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. 333 - November 6, 2009 - 7:30 p.m. EST</description>
							    <international:startDate>11/07/2009</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>11/21/2009</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Minister Day to Visit Southeast Asia</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/advisories-avis/2009/A-107.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>11/06/2009</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. A/107 - November 6, 2009</description>
							    <international:startDate>11/06/2009</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>11/20/2009</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Canada Requests WTO Consultations on EU Seal Products Ban</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/news-communiques/2009/327.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>11/02/2009</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. 327 - November 2, 2009 - 10 a.m. EST</description>
							    <international:startDate>11/02/2009</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>11/16/2009</international:endDate>
							    
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