http://www.international.gc.ca/media http://www.international.gc.ca/RSS feed from DFAIT en 2013-02-08 Copyright http://www.international.gc.ca/media/rss/ http://www.international.gc.ca/media http://www.international.gc.ca/media http://www.international.gc.ca/media/aff/news-communiques/2013/02/08a.aspx?lang=eng DFAIT 02/08/2013 Bob Dechert, Parliamentary Secretary to Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird, participated in the following exchange in today’s Question Period: Member of Parliament John Carmichael (Don Valley West): “Mr. Speaker, our government is continuously reviewing our network of diplomatic missions abroad to ensure taxpayers’ dollars are respected. 02/08/2013 02/22/2013 http://www.international.gc.ca/media/state-etat/photos/2013/01/23a.aspx?lang=eng DFAIT 01/23/2013 The Honourable Diane Ablonczy, Minister of State of Foreign Affairs (Americas and Consular Affairs), visits Khaosan Road, one of Bangkok’s most famous streets and a central destination for backpackers and budget travellers looking for accommodations. 01/23/2013 02/06/2013 http://www.international.gc.ca/media/state-etat/photos/2013/01/23b.aspx?lang=eng DFAIT 01/23/2013 The Honourable Diane Ablonczy, Minister of State of Foreign Affairs (Americas and Consular Affairs), meets with Jullapong Nonsrichai, Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs of Thailand, to discuss how Canada and Thailand can further their collaboration on consular matters. 01/23/2013 02/06/2013 http://www.international.gc.ca/media/state-etat/news-communiques/2013/01/18a.aspx?lang=eng DFAIT 01/18/2013 The Honourable Diane Ablonczy, Minister of State of Foreign Affairs (Americas and Consular Affairs), departs today for Asia, where she will meet with local officials and Canadians living and travelling in key Asian travel destinations. 01/18/2013 02/01/2013 http://www.international.gc.ca/media/state-etat/news-communiques/2012/11/23a.aspx?lang=eng DFAIT 11/23/2012 The Honourable Diane Ablonczy, Minister of State of Foreign Affairs (Americas and Consular Affairs), was in Toronto today to announce the launch of the newly revamped Travel.gc.ca, Canada’s official “one-stop shop” for international travel information. 11/23/2012 12/07/2012 http://www.international.gc.ca/media/state-etat/news-communiques/2012/11/20a.aspx?lang=eng DFAIT 11/20/2012 The Honourable Diane Ablonczy, Minister of State of Foreign Affairs (Americas and Consular Affairs), today marked Universal Children’s Day by presenting the Our Missing Children Award of Excellence to the Missing Children’s Network. 11/20/2012 12/04/2012 http://www.international.gc.ca/media/state-etat/news-communiques/2012/11/08a.aspx?lang=eng DFAIT 11/08/2012 The Honourable Julian Fantino, Minister of International Cooperation, and the Honourable Diane Ablonczy, Minister of State of Foreign Affairs (Americas and Consular Affairs), issued the following statement in response to yesterday’s earthquake off the coast of Guatemala: “On behalf of all Canadians, we offer our heartfelt condolences to those who have lost family and friends. The Government of Canada is closely monitoring the situation on the ground.” 11/08/2012 11/22/2012 http://www.international.gc.ca/media/state-etat/news-communiques/2012/10/27a.aspx?lang=eng DFAIT 10/27/2012 The Honourable Diane Ablonczy, Minister of State of Foreign Affairs (Americas and Consular Affairs), today offered Canada’s condolences to the people of the Caribbean affected by Hurricane Sandy, and called on Canadians abroad to be prudent. 10/27/2012 11/10/2012 http://www.international.gc.ca/media/state-etat/news-communiques/2012/06/29b.aspx?lang=eng DFAIT 06/29/2012 The Honourable Diane Ablonczy, Minister of State of Foreign Affairs (Americas and Consular Affairs), today announced that Canada has accepted an invitation from José Miguel Insulza, Secretary General of the Organization of American States (OAS), to join a fact-finding mission to Paraguay related to the recent presidential impeachment. 06/29/2012 07/13/2012 http://www.international.gc.ca/media/state-etat/news-communiques/2012/05/28a.aspx?lang=eng DFAIT 05/28/2012 The Honourable Diane Ablonczy, Minister of State of Foreign Affairs (Americas and Consular Affairs), today issued the following statement upon the successful return of two Canadian children abducted to Mexico three years ago: "Canada is pleased that the Maryk children have been reunited with their mother, Emily Cablek, and have returned home to Winnipeg. I am glad this horrific episode in their lives has come to an end. 05/28/2012 06/11/2012 http://www.international.gc.ca/media/state-etat/photos/2012/05/25b.aspx?lang=eng DFAIT 05/25/2012 The Honourable Diane Ablonczy, Minister of State of Foreign Affairs (Americas and Consular Affairs) meets with John Lynch, Chairman of the Jamaica Tourist Board and Director of Tourism, discuss various issues pertaining the important Canadian tourism in Jamaica. More the 350,000 Canadians visit Jamaica annually. 05/25/2012 06/08/2012 http://www.international.gc.ca/media/state-etat/photos/2012/05/25a.aspx?lang=eng DFAIT 05/25/2012 The Honourable Diane Ablonczy, Minister of State of Foreign Affairs (Americas and Consular Affairs) visits the Polygraph Centre of the Anti-Corruption Branch of the Jamaica Constabulary Force. Since 2007, Canada has supported the work and achievements of the JCF Polygraph Unit and Anti-Corruption branch. This year, Canada is providing $705,000 Canadian dollars to implement training, purchase polygraph equipment and vehicles and facilitate the upgrading of the existing facilities. 05/25/2012 06/08/2012 http://www.international.gc.ca/media/state-etat/photos/2012/05/23a.aspx?lang=eng DFAIT 05/23/2012 The Honourable Diane Ablonczy, Minister of State of Foreign Affairs (Americas and Consular Affairs), visits the Miami-Dade Emergency Operations Center, where she was given an extensive tour of the facility. 05/23/2012 06/06/2012 http://www.international.gc.ca/media/aff/news-communiques/2012/05/10a.aspx?lang=eng DFAIT 05/10/2012 Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird today announced the following diplomatic appointments: Marcel Gaumond becomes High Commissioner to Brunei Darussalam. 05/10/2012 05/24/2012 http://www.international.gc.ca/media/state-etat/news-communiques/2012/03/31a.aspx?lang=eng DFAIT 03/31/2012 The Honourable Diane Ablonczy, Minister of State of Foreign Affairs (Americas and Consular Affairs), made the following statement 03/31/2012 04/14/2012 http://www.international.gc.ca/media/22b.aspx?lang=eng DFAIT 03/22/2012 Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird today announced the following diplomatic appointments 03/22/2012 04/05/2012 http://www.international.gc.ca/media/aff/news-communiques/2012/03/21e.aspx?lang=eng DFAIT 03/21/2012 - Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird today issued the following statement on the situation in Mali: “I am deeply concerned by reports coming out of Bamako, Mali, where certain elements of the Malian military appear to have attacked the presidential palace. We call upon the perpetrators of these attacks to immediately withdraw. 03/21/2012 04/04/2012 http://www.international.gc.ca/media/aff/news-communiques/2012/01/31b.aspx?lang=eng DFAIT 01/31/2012 Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird and the Honourable Diane Ablonczy, Minister of State of Foreign Affairs (Americas and Consular Affairs), today issued the following statement regarding Canada’s embassy in Syria. 01/31/2012 02/14/2012 http://www.international.gc.ca/media/state-etat/news-communiques/2012/01/26a.aspx?lang=eng DFAIT 01/26/2012 The Honourable Diane Ablonczy, Minister of State of Foreign Affairs (Americas and Consular Affairs), today made the following statement on learning that the five-year sentence imposed on Canadian Naser Al-Raas has been upheld. 01/26/2012 02/09/2012 http://www.international.gc.ca/media/aff/speeches-discours/2011/2011-044.aspx?lang=eng DFAIT 12/16/2011 No. 2011/44 - Ottawa, Ontario - December 15, 2011 12/16/2011 12/30/2011 http://www.international.gc.ca/media/aff/news-communiques/2011/327.aspx?lang=eng DFAIT 11/03/2011 No. 327 - November 2, 2011 - 8:45 p.m. ET 11/03/2011 11/17/2011 http://www.international.gc.ca/media/aff/news-communiques/2011/325.aspx?lang=eng DFAIT 11/02/2011 No. 325 - November 1, 2011 - 8:15 p.m. ET 11/02/2011 11/16/2011 http://www.international.gc.ca/media/aff/news-communiques/2011/313.aspx?lang=eng DFAIT 10/21/2011 No. 313 – October 21, 2011 – 1:35 p.m. ET 10/21/2011 11/04/2011 http://www.international.gc.ca/media/aff/news-communiques/2011/306.aspx?lang=eng DFAIT 10/18/2011 No. 306 – October 18, 2011 – 6 p.m. ET 10/18/2011 11/01/2011 http://www.international.gc.ca/media/state-etat/news-communiques/2011/295.aspx?lang=eng DFAIT 10/11/2011 No. 295 - October 11, 2011 - 1:45 p.m. ET 10/11/2011 10/25/2011 http://www.international.gc.ca/media/state-etat/news-communiques/2011/286.aspx?lang=eng DFAIT 10/05/2011 No. 286 - October 5, 2011 - 3:40 p.m. ET 10/05/2011 10/19/2011 http://www.international.gc.ca/media/state-etat/news-communiques/2011/268.aspx?lang=eng DFAIT 09/17/2011 No. 268 - September 16, 2011 - 9 p.m. ET 09/17/2011 10/01/2011 http://www.international.gc.ca/media/state-etat/advisories-avis/2011/A-072.aspx?lang=eng DFAIT 09/15/2011 No. A/72 - September 14, 2011 09/15/2011 09/29/2011 http://www.international.gc.ca/media/state-etat/advisories-avis/2011/A-072.aspx?lang=eng DFAIT 09/14/2011 No. A/72 - September 14, 2011 09/14/2011 09/28/2011 http://www.international.gc.ca/media/aff/news-communiques/2011/260.aspx?lang=eng DFAIT 09/12/2011 No. 260 - September 12, 2011 - 9:30 a.m. 09/12/2011 09/26/2011 http://www.international.gc.ca/media/aff/news-communiques/2011/243.aspx?lang=eng DFAIT 08/20/2011 No. 243 – August 20, 2011 – 4:15 p.m. ET 08/20/2011 09/03/2011 http://www.international.gc.ca/media/state-etat/news-communiques/2011/241.aspx?lang=eng DFAIT 08/19/2011 No. 241 - August 19, 2011 - 5 p.m. ET 08/19/2011 09/02/2011 http://www.international.gc.ca/media/aff/news-communiques/2011/238.aspx?lang=eng DFAIT 08/18/2011 No. 238 - August 18, 2011 - 4:10 p.m. ET 08/18/2011 09/01/2011 http://www.international.gc.ca/media/state-etat/news-communiques/2011/236.aspx?lang=eng DFAIT 08/17/2011 No. 236 - August 17, 2011 - 4 p.m. ET 08/17/2011 08/31/2011 http://www.international.gc.ca/media/state-etat/news-communiques/2011/226.aspx?lang=eng DFAIT 08/11/2011 No. 226 - August 11, 2011 - 2:50 p.m. ET 08/11/2011 08/25/2011 http://www.international.gc.ca/media/aff/news-communiques/2011/225.aspx?lang=eng DFAIT 08/09/2011 No. 225 - August 8, 2011 - 9:30 p.m. ET 08/09/2011 08/23/2011 http://www.international.gc.ca/media/state-etat/news-communiques/2011/222.aspx?lang=eng DFAIT 08/06/2011 No. 222 - August 5, 2011 - 8:15 p.m. ET 08/06/2011 08/20/2011