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							    <title>Protecting and Promoting Canada’s Interests and Values Around the World</title>
							    
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							    <international:pubDate>05/12/2013</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>This coming week, federal government ministers will demonstrate Canada’s principled foreign policy in action in the Americas, Europe and Africa.</description>
							    <international:startDate>05/12/2013</international:startDate>
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							    <title>Minister Fast Marks New Canada-EU Partnership at Europe Day Celebrations</title>
							    
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							    <international:pubDate>05/09/2013</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>The Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, today celebrated Europe Day by marking Canada’s entry into the Enterprise Europe Network (EEN), an initiative that will provide Canadian businesses with a one-stop point of access for information, contacts and resources for business opportunities in the European market. </description>
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							    <title>Reminder - Ministers Baird and Fast to Highlight Close Canada-European Union Ties</title>
							    
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							    <international:pubDate>05/09/2013</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>The Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, and Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird will attend the annual Europe Day celebrations in Ottawa. They will underline the mutual benefits of a Canada-EU trade agreement, and Minister Fast will also highlight a new initiative that will increase the business-to-business ties between Canadian and European firms.</description>
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							    <title>Ministers Baird and Fast to Highlight Close Canada-European Union Ties</title>
							    
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							    <international:pubDate>05/08/2013</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>The Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, and Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird will attend the annual Europe Day celebrations in Ottawa. They will underline the mutual benefits of a Canada-EU trade agreement, and Minister Fast will also highlight a new initiative that will increase the business-to-business ties between Canadian and European firms.</description>
							    <international:startDate>05/08/2013</international:startDate>
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							    <title>Canada-EU Trade Agreement Will Be a Big Win for British Columbia, says Minister Fast</title>
							    
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							    <international:pubDate>04/03/2013</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>Deeper trade with European Union will bring jobs, growth and long-term prosperity to workers and families in British Columbia</description>
							    <international:startDate>04/03/2013</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>04/17/2013</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Harper Government Committed to Strengthening Economic Ties with Europe’s Emerging Economies</title>
							    
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							    <international:pubDate>03/01/2013</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>Gerald Keddy, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of International Trade, for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency and for the Atlantic Gateway, today addressed foreign policy and business leaders at the Atlantic Council of Canada’s first conference on trade and investment opportunities in Southeastern Europe, where he highlighted Canada’s commitment to open new markets around the world.</description>
							    <international:startDate>03/01/2013</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>03/15/2013</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Parliamentary Secretary Keddy to Highlight New Export Markets at Canada-Europe Conference</title>
							    
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							    <international:pubDate>02/28/2013</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>Gerald Keddy, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of International Trade, for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency and for the Atlantic Gateway, will deliver an address to the Atlantic Council of Canada’s first conference on trade and investment opportunities in Southeastern Europe on Friday, March 1, 2013.</description>
							    <international:startDate>02/28/2013</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>03/14/2013</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Harper Government Advances Pro-Trade Plan to Open New Markets in 2012</title>
							    
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							    <international:pubDate>12/27/2012</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>The Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, today highlighted key accomplishments for 2012 of the most ambitious trade-expansion plan in Canada’s history.</description>
							    <international:startDate>12/27/2012</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>01/10/2013</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Minister Shea Highlights P.E.I.’s Iconic Products as Beneficiaries of Canada-EU Trade Agreement</title>
							    
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							    <international:pubDate>11/16/2012</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>The Honourable Gail Shea, Minister of National Revenue, participated in an event today in Prince Edward Island as part of a week-long series of national outreach activities featuring some of Canada’s most iconic brands and products. Minister Shea showcased P.E.I.’s world-famous potato industry as one of many provincial export sectors that will benefit from a Canada-EU trade agreement.</description>
							    <international:startDate>11/16/2012</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>11/30/2012</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Harper Government Highlights British Columbia’s Iconic Wood and Wood Products Industry as Beneficiary of Canada-EU Trade Agreement</title>
							    
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							    <international:pubDate>11/15/2012</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>Deeper trade with European Union will increase sales of iconic Canadian products, bringing jobs and long-term prosperity to British Columbian families, says Minister Fast.</description>
							    <international:startDate>11/15/2012</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>11/29/2012</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Harper Government Highlights Saskatchewan’s Iconic Wheat Industry as Beneficiary of Canada-EU Trade Agreement</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/news-communiques/2012/11/14a.aspx?lang=eng</link>
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							    <international:pubDate>11/14/2012</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>Brad Trost, Member of Parliament for Saskatoon-Humboldt, and Kelly Block, Member of Parliament for Saskatoon-Rosetown-Biggar, participated in an event today in Saskatchewan as part of a week-long national outreach featuring some of Canada’s most iconic brands and products.</description>
							    <international:startDate>11/14/2012</international:startDate>
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							    <title>Harper Government Highlights Benefits for London of an Ambitious Canada-EU Trade Agreement</title>
							    
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							    <international:pubDate>11/05/2012</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>Deeper trade with the European Union will bring good jobs, growth and long-term prosperity to hard-working Londoners and Ontarians, says Minister Finley</description>
							    <international:startDate>11/05/2012</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>11/19/2012</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Reminder - International Trade Minister Ed Fast to Highlight Benefits of Canada-EU Trade to Ireland-Canada Chamber of Commerce</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/advisories-avis/2012/10/31a.aspx?lang=eng</link>
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							    <international:pubDate>11/01/2012</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>The Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, will meet with Ray Bassett, Ireland’s Ambassador to Canada, and members of the Ireland-Canada Chamber of Commerce on November 1</description>
							    <international:startDate>11/01/2012</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>11/15/2012</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>International Trade Minister Ed Fast to Highlight Benefits of Canada-EU Trade to Ireland-Canada Chamber of Commerce</title>
							    
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							    <international:pubDate>10/31/2012</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>The Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, will meet with Ray Bassett, Ireland’s Ambassador to Canada, and members of the Ireland-Canada Chamber of Commerce on November 1</description>
							    <international:startDate>10/31/2012</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>11/14/2012</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Minister MacKay Highlights Benefits of Canada-EU Trade Agreement for Nova Scotia</title>
							    
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							    <international:pubDate>10/28/2012</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>The Honourable Peter MacKay, Minister of National Defence, participated in an event today at the Halifax airport to highlight the benefits a Canada-EU economic and trade agreement would generate for hard-working Nova Scotians and their families.</description>
							    <international:startDate>10/28/2012</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>11/11/2012</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Harper Government Highlights Benefits for Manitoba of Canada-EU Trade and Economic Agreement</title>
							    
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							    <international:pubDate>10/05/2012</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>The Honourable Vic Toews, Minister of Public Safety and Regional Minister for Manitoba, held a round table today with representatives of Manitoba’s important agriculture and agri-food sector to highlight the benefits a Canada-EU trade and economic agreement would generate for Canadian workers and their families.</description>
							    <international:startDate>10/05/2012</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>10/19/2012</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>EU Ambassadors Show Support for Canada-EU Economic and Trade Agreement</title>
							    
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							    <international:pubDate>10/02/2012</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>Minister Fast accompanied by Steve Verheul (seated, fourth from right), Canada’s Chief Trade Negotiator (Canada-European Union), meets with diplomatic representatives from European Union countries, including Matthias Brinkmann (seated, fifth from right), Ambassador and Head of Delegation of the European Union to Canada, to discuss negotiations toward a Canada-EU comprehensive economic and trade agreement (CETA). </description>
							    <international:startDate>10/02/2012</international:startDate>
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							    <title>Harper Government Committed to Helping Small Businesses Expand and Succeed</title>
							    
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							    <international:pubDate>09/25/2012</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>The Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, today met with his Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises Advisory Board. They discussed Canada’s ambitious pro-trade plan and the crucial role that SMEs play in generating jobs, economic growth and prosperity across Canada.</description>
							    <international:startDate>09/25/2012</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>10/09/2012</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Minister Fast Promotes Canada’s Solid Economic Performance to Global Business Leaders in London</title>
							    
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							    <international:pubDate>08/08/2012</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>The Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, has concluded a four-day trade and investment visit to London, where he promoted Canada’s strong economic fundamentals and world-leading investment advantages. </description>
							    <international:startDate>08/08/2012</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>08/22/2012</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>International Trade Minister Ed Fast to Meet with Global Counterparts at Senior-Level Trade and Economic Meetings in France</title>
							    
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							    <international:pubDate>05/21/2012</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>Minister Fast to attend Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development and World Trade Organization meetings</description>
							    <international:startDate>05/21/2012</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>06/04/2012</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Minister Fast Launches Cross-Country CETA Events </title>
							    
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							    <international:pubDate>04/27/2012</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>Ambitious Canada-EU Trade Agreement will be the cornerstone of Harper Government’s Ambitious Pro-trade Plan </description>
							    <international:startDate>04/27/2012</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>05/11/2012</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Harper Government Highlights Benefits for Northern Territories of a Potential Canada-EU Trade Agreement</title>
							    
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							    <international:pubDate>04/27/2012</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>The Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, Minister of Health, today joined other federal ministers across the country in highlighting the benefits of a trade agreement with the European Union. </description>
							    <international:startDate>04/27/2012</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>05/11/2012</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Harper Government Highlights Benefits for Ontario of a Potential Canada-EU Trade Agreement</title>
							    
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							    <international:pubDate>04/27/2012</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>The Honourable Tony Clement, President of the Treasury Board and Minister for the Federal Economic Development Initiative for Northern Ontario, the Honourable Joe Oliver, Minister of Natural Resources, the Honourable Lisa Raitt, Minister of Labour, and the Honourable Peter Van Loan, Leader of the Government in the House of Commons, today joined other federal ministers across the country in highlighting the benefits of a potential trade agreement with the European Union</description>
							    <international:startDate>04/27/2012</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>05/11/2012</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Harper Government Highlights Benefits for British Columbia of a Potential Canada-EU Trade Agreement</title>
							    
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							    <international:pubDate>04/27/2012</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>The Honourable James Moore, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages, today joined federal ministers across the country in highlighting the benefits of a potential trade agreement with the European Union. The Minister held an event at a local business in British Columbia’s important fish and seafood sector to highlight the benefits a Canada-EU trade agreement would generate for Canadian workers and their families.</description>
							    <international:startDate>04/27/2012</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>05/11/2012</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Harper Government Highlights Benefits for New Brunswick of a Potential Canada-EU Trade Agreement</title>
							    
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							    <international:pubDate>04/27/2012</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>The Honourable Keith Ashfield, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans and Minister for the Atlantic Gateway, and the Honourable Bernard Valcourt, Minister of State (Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency) (La Francophonie), today joined other federal ministers across the country in highlighting the benefits of a potential trade agreement with the European Union. The ministers held events at local businesses in New Brunswick’s important fish and seafood, and wood and wood products sectors to highlight the benefits a Canada-EU trade agreement would generate for Canadian workers and their families.</description>
							    <international:startDate>04/27/2012</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>05/11/2012</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Harper Government Highlights Benefits for Alberta of a Potential Canada-EU Trade Agreement</title>
							    
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							    <international:pubDate>04/27/2012</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>The Honourable Ted Menzies, Minister of State (Finance), and the Honourable Rob Merrifield, Chair of the Standing Committee on International Trade and Member of Parliament for Yellowhead, today joined federal ministers across the country in highlighting the benefits of a potential trade agreement with the European Union. The two held events at local businesses in Alberta’s important energy services and agriculture sectors to highlight the benefits a Canada-EU trade agreement would generate for Canadian workers and their families.</description>
							    <international:startDate>04/27/2012</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>05/11/2012</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Harper Government Highlights Benefits for Quebec of a Potential Canada-EU Trade Agreement</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/news-communiques/2012/04/27g.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>04/27/2012</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>The Honourable Christian Paradis, Minister of Industry and Minister of State (Agriculture), and Senator Pierre Claude Nolin, today joined federal ministers across the country in highlighting the benefits of a potential trade agreement with the European Union. The two held events at local businesses in Quebec’s important lumber and shipping sectors to highlight the benefits a Canada-EU trade agreement would generate for Canadian workers and their families.</description>
							    <international:startDate>04/27/2012</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>05/11/2012</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Harper Government Highlights Benefits for Manitoba of a Potential Canada-EU Trade Agreement</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/news-communiques/2012/04/27f.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>04/27/2012</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>The Honourable Vic Toews, Minister for Public Safety, today joined other federal ministers across the country in highlighting the benefits of a potential trade agreement with the European Union. The Minister held an event at a local business in Manitoba’s important agriculture sector to highlight the benefits a Canada-EU trade agreement would generate for Canadian workers and their families.</description>
							    <international:startDate>04/27/2012</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>05/11/2012</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Harper Government Highlights Benefits for Saskatchewan of a Potential Canada-EU Trade Agreement</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/news-communiques/2012/04/27e.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>04/27/2012</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>The Honourable Lynne Yelich, Minister of State (Western Economic Diversification), and Randy Hoback, Member of Parliament for Prince Albert, today joined federal ministers across the country in highlighting the benefits of a potential trade agreement with the European Union. The two held events at local businesses in Saskatchewan’s important scientific research and development and agriculture sectors to highlight the benefits a Canada-EU trade agreement would generate for Canadian workers and their families.</description>
							    <international:startDate>04/27/2012</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>05/11/2012</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Harper Government Highlights Benefits for Nova Scotia of a Potential Canada-EU Trade Agreement</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/news-communiques/2012/04/27d.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>04/27/2012</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>The Honourable Gerald Keddy, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of International Trade, for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency and for the Atlantic Gateway, today joined federal ministers across the country in highlighting the benefits of a potential trade agreement with the European Union. Mr. Keddy held an event at a local business in Nova Scotia’s important shipping sector to highlight the benefits a Canada-EU trade agreement would generate for Canadian workers and their families.</description>
							    <international:startDate>04/27/2012</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>05/11/2012</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Le Commerce Canada-UE sera bon pour l'Île-du-Prince-Édouard (Link to NR) #AECG</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/news-communiques/2012/04/27d.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>04/27/2012</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>The Honourable Gerald Keddy, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of International Trade, for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency and for the Atlantic Gateway, today joined federal ministers across the country in highlighting the benefits of a potential trade agreement with the European Union. Mr. Keddy held an event at a local business in Nova Scotia’s important shipping sector to highlight the benefits a Canada-EU trade agreement would generate for Canadian workers and their families.</description>
							    <international:startDate>04/27/2012</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>05/11/2012</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Harper Government Highlights Benefits for Prince Edward Island of a Potential Canada-EU Trade Agreement</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/news-communiques/2012/04/27c.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>04/27/2012</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>The Honourable Gail Shea, Minister of National Revenue, today joined federal ministers across the country in highlighting the benefits of a potential trade agreement with the European Union. The Minister held an event at a local business in Prince Edward Island’s important agriculture sector to highlight the benefits a Canada-EU trade agreement would generate for Canadian workers and their families.</description>
							    <international:startDate>04/27/2012</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>05/11/2012</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Harper Government Highlights Benefits for Newfoundland and Labrador of a Potential Canada-EU Trade Agreement</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/news-communiques/2012/04/27b.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>04/27/2012</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>The Honourable Peter Penashue, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, and President of the Queen’s Privy Council for Canada, regional minister for Newfoundland and Labrador, today joined other federal ministers in highlighting the benefits of a potential trade agreement with the European Union. The minister held an event at a local business in the province’s important manufacturing sector to highlight the benefits a Canada-EU trade agreement would generate for Canadian workers and their families.</description>
							    <international:startDate>04/27/2012</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>05/11/2012</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Deeper Canada-EU Trade Will Bring Jobs, Growth and Long-Term Prosperity to Hard-working Canadians</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/news-communiques/2012/04/27a.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>04/27/2012</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>The Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, today told the Economic Club of Canada that an ambitious Canada-EU trade agreement will be the cornerstone of the Harper government’s ambitious pro-trade plan, and that benefits will be generated for hard-working Canadians from coast to coast to coast. </description>
							    <international:startDate>04/27/2012</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>05/11/2012</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Reminder - Ministers Fast and Baird to Launch Cross-Country Events that Highlight Benefits of Deeper Canada-EU Trade</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/advisories-avis/2012/04/26a.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>04/27/2012</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>In a keynote address to the Economic Club of Canada on April 27, 2012, the Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, will highlight the benefits an ambitious Canada-EU trade agreement will bring to workers and businesses in every region of the country.</description>
							    <international:startDate>04/27/2012</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>05/11/2012</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Ministers Fast and Baird to Launch Cross-Country Events that Highlight Benefits of Deeper Canada-EU Trade</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/advisories-avis/2012/04/26a.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>04/26/2012</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>In a keynote address to the Economic Club of Canada on April 27, 2012, the Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, will highlight the benefits an ambitious Canada-EU trade agreement will bring to workers and businesses in every region of the country.</description>
							    <international:startDate>04/26/2012</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>05/10/2012</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Communiqué—Canada-Denmark Trade to Receive a Boost from EU Trade Agreement</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/news-communiques/2012/04/23a.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>04/23/2012</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>The Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, and Pia Olsen Dyhr, Minister for Trade and Investment for Denmark, the current holder of the presidency of the Council of the European Union, today issued a joint statement following their meeting in Ottawa.</description>
							    <international:startDate>04/23/2012</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>05/07/2012</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Reminder - Canadian and Danish International Trade Ministers to Hold Media Availability to Highlight Canada-EU Free Trade Talks</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/advisories-avis/2012/04/20a.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>04/23/2012</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>Canadian and Danish International Trade ministers to hold media availability to highlight Canada-EU free trade talks.</description>
							    <international:startDate>04/23/2012</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>05/07/2012</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Canadian and Danish International Trade Ministers to Hold Media Availability to Highlight Canada-EU Free Trade Talks</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/advisories-avis/2012/04/20a.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>04/20/2012</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>Canadian and Danish International Trade ministers to hold media availability to highlight Canada-EU free trade talks.</description>
							    <international:startDate>04/20/2012</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>05/04/2012</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Minister Fast Highlights Benefits of Canada-European Union Trade Agreement for Quebec Workers and Businesses</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/news-communiques/2012/03/16a.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>03/16/2012</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>Minister Fast today met with Quebec-based business leaders to emphasize how a trade agreement with the European Union will bring benefits to their businesses and workers. </description>
							    <international:startDate>03/16/2012</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>03/30/2012</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Minister Fast Highlights Benefits of Canada-European Union Trade Agreement for Quebec Workers and Businesses</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/news-communiques/2012/03/16a.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>03/16/2012</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>Minister Fast today met with Quebec-based business leaders to emphasize how a trade agreement with the European Union will bring benefits to their businesses and workers. </description>
							    <international:startDate>03/16/2012</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>03/30/2012</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Federal, Provincial and Territorial Governments Focus on Trade Agreement with Europe</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/news-communiques/2012/02/28b.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>02/28/2012</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>The Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, and his provincial and territorial counterparts responsible for international trade issued a joint statement following their annual meeting in Ottawa.</description>
							    <international:startDate>02/28/2012</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>03/13/2012</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Annual Trade Meeting Focuses on CETA </title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/release_photo_distribution/2012/02/120228.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>02/28/2012</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description> </description>
							    <international:startDate>02/28/2012</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>03/13/2012</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Canada-European Union Trade Agreement Key Element of Government’s Pro-trade Plan for Jobs and Growth</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/news-communiques/2012/02/03.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>02/03/2012</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description> </description>
							    <international:startDate>02/03/2012</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>02/17/2012</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Reminder - International Trade Minister Ed Fast to Hold Pre-Budget Consultation and Discuss Benefits of Canada-European Union Trade Agreement with Canadian Business Leaders</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/advisories-avis/2012/02/02.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>02/03/2012</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description> </description>
							    <international:startDate>02/03/2012</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>02/17/2012</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>International Trade Minister Ed Fast to Hold Pre-Budget Consultation and Discuss Benefits of Canada-European Union Trade Agreement with Canadian Business Leaders</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/advisories-avis/2012/02/02.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>02/02/2012</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description> </description>
							    <international:startDate>02/02/2012</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>02/16/2012</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>International Trade Minister Ed Fast Meets with Canadian educated Libyan Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/release_photo_distribution/2012/01/30b.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>01/30/2012</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description> </description>
							    <international:startDate>01/30/2012</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>02/13/2012</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>International Trade Minister Ed Fast Meets with Canadian Trade Mission Participants Interested in Doing Business in Libya</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/release_photo_distribution/2012/01/30a.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>01/30/2012</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description> </description>
							    <international:startDate>01/30/2012</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>02/13/2012</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Minister Fast Undertakes Trade Mission to Help Canadian Companies Get Back to Business in the New Libya </title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/news-communiques/2012/01/30a.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>01/30/2012</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description> </description>
							    <international:startDate>01/30/2012</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>02/13/2012</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>International Trade Minister Ed Fast to Discuss Canada’s First Trade Mission to the New Libya</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/advisories-avis/2012/01/30a.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>01/30/2012</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description> </description>
							    <international:startDate>01/30/2012</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>02/13/2012</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>Photo Release - Minister Fast Meets European Union Trade Commissioner</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/release_photo_distribution/2011/111216-01.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>12/16/2011</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>December 16, 2011</description>
							    <international:startDate>12/16/2011</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>12/30/2011</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Statement by International Trade Minister Ed Fast on Russia’s Accession to World Trade Organization</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/news-communiques/2011/379.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>12/16/2011</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. 379 - December 16, 2011 - 11 a.m. ET</description>
							    <international:startDate>12/16/2011</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>12/30/2011</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>Photo Release - Minister Fast Stands Firmly Against Protectionism</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/release_photo_distribution/2011/111215-02.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>12/15/2011</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>December 15, 2011</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 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>Photo Release - Minister Fast Meets with British Minister</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/release_photo_distribution/2011/111215-01.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>12/15/2011</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>December 15, 2011</description>
							    <international:startDate>12/15/2011</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>12/29/2011</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Photo Release - Minister Fast Meets with Chinese Counterpart</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/release_photo_distribution/2011/111214.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>12/14/2011</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>December 14, 2011</description>
							    <international:startDate>12/14/2011</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>12/28/2011</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>International Trade Minister Ed Fast Promotes World-Class Canadian Technology in Paris</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/news-communiques/2011/374.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>12/13/2011</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. 374 - December 13, 2011 - 1:55 p.m. ET</description>
							    <international:startDate>12/13/2011</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>12/27/2011</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>International Trade Minister Ed Fast Highlights Canada’s Investment Advantages in Germany</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/news-communiques/2011/373.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>12/12/2011</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. 373 - December 12, 2011 - 4:15 p.m.</description>
							    <international:startDate>12/12/2011</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>12/26/2011</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>International Trade Minister Ed Fast Makes Pro-Trade Visit to Germany and France to Promote Canada-European Union Trade Agreement</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/news-communiques/2011/366.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>12/09/2011</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. 366 - December 9, 2011 - 11:45 a.m. ET</description>
							    <international:startDate>12/09/2011</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>12/23/2011</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Minister Fast to Visit Europe to Promote Two-way Benefits of Canada-European Union Trade Agreement</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/advisories-avis/2011/A-097.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>12/08/2011</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. A/97 - December 8, 2011</description>
							    <international:startDate>12/08/2011</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>12/22/2011</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Modification - Canadian Small and Medium-Sized Businesses Support Free Trade Agreement with European Union</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/news-communiques/2011/356.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>11/29/2011</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. 356 - Modification - November 29, 2011 - 9:45 a.m.</description>
							    <international:startDate>11/29/2011</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>12/13/2011</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Minister Fast says Job-creating Canada-European Union Free Trade Talks Moving Forward</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/news-communiques/2011/356.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>11/29/2011</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. 356 - November 29, 2011 - 8:45 a.m.</description>
							    <international:startDate>11/29/2011</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>12/13/2011</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>International Trade Minister Ed Fast and Italian Chamber of Commerce in Vancouver Highlight Benefits of Canada-European Union Trade Agreement</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/news-communiques/2011/355.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>11/28/2011</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. 355 - November 28, 2011 - 1:15 p.m. ET</description>
							    <international:startDate>11/28/2011</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>12/12/2011</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Reminder - Minister Fast to Speak on Next Steps to Strengthen Canada-European Union Trade Relationship</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/advisories-avis/2011/A-093.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>11/28/2011</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. A/93 - November 25, 2011</description>
							    <international:startDate>11/28/2011</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>12/12/2011</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Minister Fast to Speak on Next Steps to Strengthen Canada-European Union Trade Relationship</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/advisories-avis/2011/A-093.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>11/25/2011</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. A/93 - November 25, 2011</description>
							    <international:startDate>11/25/2011</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>12/09/2011</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Canada and European Union Wrap Up Ninth Round of Historic Free Trade Negotiations</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/news-communiques/2011/312.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>10/20/2011</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. 312 - October 20, 2011 – 2:30 p.m. ET</description>
							    <international:startDate>10/20/2011</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>11/03/2011</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Canada Hosts Ninth Round of Negotiations Toward a Trade Agreement with European Union</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/news-communiques/2011/304.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>10/17/2011</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. 304 - October 17, 2011 - 4:30 p.m. ET</description>
							    <international:startDate>10/17/2011</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>10/31/2011</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Photo Release - Canada committed to delivering free trade leadership</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/release_photo_distribution/2011/110915.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>09/15/2011</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>September 15, 2011</description>
							    <international:startDate>09/15/2011</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>09/29/2011</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Minister Fast Says EU Trade Deal Would Benefit P.E.I. Workers and Their Families</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/news-communiques/2011/266.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>09/15/2011</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. 266 - September 15, 2011 - 2:10 p.m. ET</description>
							    <international:startDate>09/15/2011</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>09/29/2011</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Minister Fast Says a Canada-EU Agreement Will Boost Atlantic Canada’s Economy</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/news-communiques/2011/265.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>09/14/2011</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. 265 - September 14, 2011 - 3:15 p.m. ET</description>
							    <international:startDate>09/14/2011</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>09/28/2011</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Reminder - International Trade Minister Fast to Discuss Canada’s Trade Agenda with Nova Scotia Exporters</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/advisories-avis/2011/A-070.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>09/14/2011</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. A/70 - September 13, 2011</description>
							    <international:startDate>09/14/2011</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>09/28/2011</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>International Trade Minister Fast to Discuss Canada’s Trade Agenda with Nova Scotia Exporters</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/advisories-avis/2011/A-070.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>09/13/2011</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. A/70 - September 13, 2011</description>
							    <international:startDate>09/13/2011</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>09/27/2011</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Statement by International Trade Minister Ed Fast Following a Meeting with Federation of Canadian Municipalities</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/news-communiques/2011/258.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>09/09/2011</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. 258 - September 9, 2011 - 7:20p.m. ET</description>
							    <international:startDate>09/09/2011</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>09/23/2011</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Harper Government Stands Up for Jobs and Opportunity in Local Communities</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/news-communiques/2011/250.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>08/31/2011</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. 250 - August 31, 2011 – 10:30 a.m. ET</description>
							    <international:startDate>08/31/2011</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>09/14/2011</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>Minister Fast Welcomes World Trade Organization Panel Findings on Chinese Export Restrictions</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/news-communiques/2011/191.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>07/07/2011</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. 191 - July 7, 2011 - 4:40 p.m. ET</description>
							    <international:startDate>07/07/2011</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>07/21/2011</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Address by Minister Fast to Opening Session of Canada-Russia Intergovernmental Economic Commission Meeting</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/speeches-discours/2011/2011-019.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>06/03/2011</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. 2011/19 - Ottawa, Ontario - June 2, 2011

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							    <international:startDate>06/03/2011</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>06/17/2011</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Closer Economic Ties with Russia Will Create Jobs and Opportunity for Canadians</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/news-communiques/2011/153.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>06/02/2011</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. 153 - June 2, 2011 - 6:45 p.m. ET</description>
							    <international:startDate>06/02/2011</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>06/16/2011</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>International Trade Minister Fast to Strengthen Trade Relations with Russia</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/advisories-avis/2011/A-031.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>06/01/2011</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. A/31 - June 1, 2011</description>
							    <international:startDate>06/01/2011</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>06/15/2011</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Canada Reinforces Ties with OECD and WTO Partners and Welcomes Better Living Index</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/news-communiques/2011/147.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>05/27/2011</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. 147 - May 27, 2011 - 6:45 p.m. ET</description>
							    <international:startDate>05/27/2011</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>06/10/2011</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Canada Concludes Second Round of Free Trade Negotiations with Ukraine</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/news-communiques/2011/137.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>05/20/2011</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. 137 - May 20, 2011 - 1:25 p.m. ET
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							    <international:startDate>05/20/2011</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>06/03/2011</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Harper Government Moves Forward to Establish WTO Panel on European Union Seal Ban</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/news-communiques/2011/123.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>03/25/2011</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. 123 - March 25, 2011 - 11:40 a.m. ET</description>
							    <international:startDate>03/25/2011</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>04/08/2011</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Reminder - International Trade Minister Peter Van Loan to Promote Canada’s Free Trade Negotiations with European Union and Highlight Importance of Canada-U.S. Trade</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/advisories-avis/2011/A-023.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>03/18/2011</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. A/23 - March 17, 2011</description>
							    <international:startDate>03/18/2011</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>04/01/2011</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>International Trade Minister Peter Van Loan to Promote Canada’s Free Trade Negotiations with European Union and Highlight Importance of Canada-U.S. Trade</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/advisories-avis/2011/A-023.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>03/17/2011</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. A/23 - March 17, 2011</description>
							    <international:startDate>03/17/2011</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>03/31/2011</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Statement by Minister Cannon on Situation in Belarus</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media/aff/news-communiques/2011/070.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>02/18/2011</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. 70 - February 18, 2011 - 6:45 p.m. ET</description>
							    <international:startDate>02/18/2011</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>03/04/2011</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Harper Government Continues to Stand Up for Canadian Seal Industry</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/news-communiques/2011/061.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>02/11/2011</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. 61 - February 11, 2011 - 9 a.m. ET</description>
							    <international:startDate>02/11/2011</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>02/25/2011</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>International Trade Minister Peter Van Loan Welcomes Sixth Round of Canada-European Union Trade Negotiations</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/news-communiques/2011/026.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>01/17/2011</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. 26 - January 17, 2011 - 12:15 p.m. ET</description>
							    <international:startDate>01/17/2011</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>01/31/2011</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Canada and European Union Take Stock of Historic Trade Agreement Negotiations </title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/news-communiques/2010/396.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>12/15/2010</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. 396 – December 15, 2010 - Noon ET</description>
							    <international:startDate>12/15/2010</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>12/29/2010</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Reminder - International Trade Minister Peter Van Loan and European Commissioner for Trade Karel De Gucht to Hold Joint Media Conference</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/advisories-avis/2010/A-178-Reminder.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>12/15/2010</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. A/178 - December 14, 2010</description>
							    <international:startDate>12/15/2010</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>12/29/2010</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>International Trade Minister Peter Van Loan and European Commissioner for Trade Karel De Gucht to Hold Joint Media Conference</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/advisories-avis/2010/A-178.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>12/14/2010</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. A/178 - December 14, 2010</description>
							    <international:startDate>12/14/2010</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>12/28/2010</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Harper Government Focused on Creating Jobs and Delivering Free Trade with European Union</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/news-communiques/2010/390.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>12/10/2010</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. 390 - December 10, 2010 - 1:15 p.m. ET</description>
							    <international:startDate>12/10/2010</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>12/24/2010</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Reminder - International Trade Minister Peter Van Loan to Hold Teleconference on Trade Mission to Turkey and Greece</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/advisories-avis/2010/A-176.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>12/09/2010</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. A/176 – December 8, 2010</description>
							    <international:startDate>12/09/2010</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>12/23/2010</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>International Trade Minister Peter Van Loan to Hold Teleconference on Trade Mission to Turkey and Greece</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/advisories-avis/2010/A-176.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>12/09/2010</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. A/176 – December 8, 2010</description>
							    <international:startDate>12/09/2010</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>12/23/2010</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>International Trade Minister Peter Van Loan to Visit Turkey and Greece</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/advisories-avis/2010/A-175.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>12/05/2010</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. A/175 – December 5, 2010</description>
							    <international:startDate>12/05/2010</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>12/19/2010</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Minister Van Loan Urges Small and Medium-Sized Businesses to Take Advantage of Canada-EU Trade Agreement</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/news-communiques/2010/373.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>11/24/2010</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. 373 - November 24, 2010 - 3:25 p.m. ET</description>
							    <international:startDate>11/24/2010</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>12/08/2010</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>Minister Van Loan to Lead Trade Mission to Turkey and Greece</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/news-communiques/2010/344.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>10/22/2010</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. 344 - October 22, 2010 - 1:15 p.m. ET</description>
							    <international:startDate>10/22/2010</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>11/05/2010</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Reminder - International Trade Minister Peter Van Loan and Minister of Industry Tony Clement to Address Canada-Germany Conference</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/advisories-avis/2010/A-161.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>10/22/2010</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. A/161 - October 21, 2010</description>
							    <international:startDate>10/22/2010</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>11/05/2010</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>International Trade Minister Peter Van Loan and Minister of Industry Tony Clement to Address Canada-Germany Conference</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/advisories-avis/2010/A-161.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>10/21/2010</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. A/161 - October 21, 2010</description>
							    <international:startDate>10/21/2010</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>11/04/2010</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>International Trade Minister Peter Van Loan to Promote Commercial Ties with Turkey</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/advisories-avis/2010/A-160.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>10/21/2010</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. A/160 - October 21, 2010</description>
							    <international:startDate>10/21/2010</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>11/04/2010</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Reminder - International Trade Minister Peter Van Loan Promotes Benefits of Trade Agreement with European Union to Italian Businesses</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/advisories-avis/2010/A-158.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>10/21/2010</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. A/158 - October 20, 2010</description>
							    <international:startDate>10/21/2010</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>11/04/2010</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>International Trade Minister Peter Van Loan Promotes Benefits of Trade Agreement with European Union to Italian Businesses</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/advisories-avis/2010/A-158.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>10/20/2010</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. A/158 - October 20, 2010</description>
							    <international:startDate>10/20/2010</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>11/03/2010</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Canada and the European Union on Track to Trade Deal</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/news-communiques/2010/338.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>10/18/2010</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. 338 - October 18, 2010 - 11:40 a.m. ET</description>
							    <international:startDate>10/18/2010</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>11/01/2010</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Address by Minister Van Loan to Negotiators of Canada-EU Economic and Trade Agreement</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/speeches-discours/2010/2010-79.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>10/18/2010</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. 2010/79 - Ottawa, Ontario - October 18, 2010</description>
							    <international:startDate>10/18/2010</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>11/01/2010</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Reminder - International Trade Minister Peter Van Loan to Open Fifth Round of Canada-European Union Trade Negotiations</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/advisories-avis/2010/A-157.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>10/18/2010</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. A/157 - October 15, 2010</description>
							    <international:startDate>10/18/2010</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>11/01/2010</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>International Trade Minister Peter Van Loan to Open Fifth Round of Canada-European Union Trade Negotiations</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/advisories-avis/2010/A-157.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>10/15/2010</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. A/157 - October 15, 2010</description>
							    <international:startDate>10/15/2010</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>10/29/2010</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>International Trade Minister Promotes Free Trade with European Union  </title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/news-communiques/2010/294.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>09/15/2010</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. 294 - September 15, 2010 - 2 p.m. ET</description>
							    <international:startDate>09/15/2010</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>09/29/2010</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Modification - Minister Van Loan Promotes Free Trade Negotiations with European Union</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/news-communiques/2010/290.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>09/14/2010</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. 290 – September 14, 2010 – 8:30 a.m. ET</description>
							    <international:startDate>09/14/2010</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>09/28/2010</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Parliamentary Secretary Keddy Concludes Visit to Portugal and Spain</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/news-communiques/2010/242.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>07/30/2010</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. 242 - July 30, 2010 – 2:15 p.m. ET</description>
							    <international:startDate>07/30/2010</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>08/13/2010</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>International Trade Parliamentary Secretary Keddy to Promote Canada’s Trade Relations on Visit to Portugal and Spain</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/advisories-avis/2010/A-121.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>07/23/2010</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. A/121 - July 23, 201</description>
							    <international:startDate>07/23/2010</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>08/06/2010</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Minister Van Loan Promotes Benefits of Free Trade with Europe</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/news-communiques/2010/233.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>07/21/2010</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. 233 - July 21, 2010 - 3:50 p.m. ET</description>
							    <international:startDate>07/21/2010</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>08/04/2010</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Minister Van Loan Signs Improved Investment Agreement with Slovakia</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/news-communiques/2010/231.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>07/20/2010</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. 231 - July 20, 2010 - 3 p.m. ET</description>
							    <international:startDate>07/20/2010</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>08/03/2010</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Canada Signs Youth Mobility Agreement with Slovakia</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/news-communiques/2010/230.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>07/20/2010</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. 230 - July 20, 2010 - 10:35 a.m. ET</description>
							    <international:startDate>07/20/2010</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>08/03/2010</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Canada-Slovenia Youth Mobility Agreement Takes Effect</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/news-communiques/2010/228.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>07/19/2010</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. 228 - July 19, 2010 - 10:15 a.m. ET</description>
							    <international:startDate>07/19/2010</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>08/02/2010</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Minister Van Loan to Hold Media Teleconference to Discuss His Visit to Europe</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/advisories-avis/2010/A-117.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>07/15/2010</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. A/117 - July 15, 2010</description>
							    <international:startDate>07/15/2010</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>07/29/2010</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Canada-Estonia Links to Strengthen with Youth Mobility Agreement</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/news-communiques/2010/218.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>07/12/2010</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. 218 - July 12, 2010 - 11:15 a.m. ET</description>
							    <international:startDate>07/12/2010</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>07/26/2010</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Minister Van Loan to Promote Canada’s Trade Relations on Visit to Europe</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/advisories-avis/2010/A-115.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>07/02/2010</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. A/115 - July 2, 2010</description>
							    <international:startDate>07/02/2010</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>07/16/2010</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-Ukraine Free Trade Negotiations Underway</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/news-communiques/2010/190.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>06/15/2010</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. 190 - June 15, 2010 - 2:30 p.m. ET</description>
							    <international:startDate>06/15/2010</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>06/29/2010</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Address by Minister Van Loan to Spain-Canada Business Association</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/speeches-discours/2010/2010-038.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>05/28/2010</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. 2010/38 - Toronto, Ontario - May 28, 2010</description>
							    <international:startDate>05/28/2010</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>06/11/2010</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Minister Van Loan Promotes Freer Trade with European Union at Spanish Business Association</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/news-communiques/2010/176.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>05/28/2010</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. 176 - May 28, 2010 - 1:10 p.m. ET</description>
							    <international:startDate>05/28/2010</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>06/11/2010</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Minister Van Loan in Spain Promoting Canada’s Economic Advantage</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/news-communiques/2010/154.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>05/06/2010</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. 154 - May 6, 2010 - noon ET</description>
							    <international:startDate>05/06/2010</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>05/20/2010</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Reminder - Minister Van Loan to Hold Media Call Back on EU Summit and European Visit</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/advisories-avis/2010/A-79.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>05/06/2010</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. A/79 - May 5, 2010</description>
							    <international:startDate>05/06/2010</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>05/20/2010</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Minister Van Loan to Hold Media Call Back on EU Summit and European Visit</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/advisories-avis/2010/A-79.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>05/05/2010</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. A/79 - May 5, 2010</description>
							    <international:startDate>05/05/2010</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>05/19/2010</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Minister Van Loan Concludes Successful Visit to Sweden</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/news-communiques/2010/151.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>05/04/2010</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. 151 - May 4, 2010 - 3:45 p.m. ET</description>
							    <international:startDate>05/04/2010</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>05/18/2010</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Address by Minister Van Loan at Signing of Canada-Sweden Science and Technology Memorandum of Understanding</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/speeches-discours/2010/2010-23.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>05/03/2010</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. 2010/23 - Stockholm, Sweden - May 3, 2010</description>
							    <international:startDate>05/03/2010</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>05/17/2010</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Minister Van Loan Deepens Canada-Sweden Ties Through Science and Technology Partnerships </title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/news-communiques/2010/150.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>05/03/2010</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. 150 - May 3, 2010 - 11:30 a.m. ET</description>
							    <international:startDate>05/03/2010</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>05/17/2010</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Minister Van Loan to Promote Canada-Europe Trade Relations During European Visit</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/advisories-avis/2010/A-76.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>04/30/2010</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. A/76 - April 30, 2010</description>
							    <international:startDate>04/30/2010</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>05/14/2010</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Minister Van Loan Updates Business Community on Progress Toward Canada-EU Economic and Trade Agreement and Its Potential to Grow the Economy</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/news-communiques/2010/147.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>04/30/2010</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. 147 - April 30, 2010 - 1 p.m. ET</description>
							    <international:startDate>04/30/2010</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>05/14/2010</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Canada and Russia Seek to Strengthen Trade Ties</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/news-communiques/2010/144.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>04/28/2010</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. 144 - April 28, 2010 - 1:30 p.m. ET</description>
							    <international:startDate>04/28/2010</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>05/12/2010</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Reminder - Minister Van Loan to Speak at the Canada-EU Forum</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/advisories-avis/2010/A-071-reminder.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>04/28/2010</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. A/71 - April 28, 2010</description>
							    <international:startDate>04/28/2010</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>05/12/2010</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Minister Van Loan to Speak at the Canada-EU Forum</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/advisories-avis/2010/A-071.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>04/27/2010</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. A/71 - April 27, 2010</description>
							    <international:startDate>04/27/2010</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>05/11/2010</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Canada Begins Third Round of Economic and Trade Negotiations with European Union</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/news-communiques/2010/138.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>04/20/2010</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. 138 - April 20, 2010 - 4:30 p.m. ET</description>
							    <international:startDate>04/20/2010</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>05/04/2010</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Minister Van Loan to Speak at Latvian Canadian Cultural Centre</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/advisories-avis/2010/A-64.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>04/16/2010</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. A/64 - April 16, 2010</description>
							    <international:startDate>04/16/2010</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>04/30/2010</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Reminder - Minister Van Loan is Proud to Celebrate 100 Years of Trade with Germany</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/advisories-avis/2010/A-53.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>03/29/2010</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. A/53 - March 26, 2010</description>
							    <international:startDate>03/29/2010</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>04/12/2010</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Canada Congratulates Ukraine on Successful Election</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media/aff/news-communiques/2010/061a.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>02/09/2010</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. 61 – February 9, 2010 – 5:30 p.m. ET</description>
							    <international:startDate>02/09/2010</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>02/23/2010</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Reminder - Briefing on Prime Minister’s Participation at Davos World Economic Forum </title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/advisories-avis/2010/A-020.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>01/25/2010</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. A/20 – January 23, 2010</description>
							    <international:startDate>01/25/2010</international:startDate>
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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>
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							    <title>Second Round of Canada-EU Economic and Trade Negotiations Starts Today</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/news-communiques/2010/026.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>01/18/2010</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. 27 - January 18, 2010 - 10 a.m. ET</description>
							    <international:startDate>01/18/2010</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>02/01/2010</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Minister Day to Speak to Chambre de Commerce Haute‑Yamaska et Région</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/advisories-avis/2009/a-114.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>11/26/2009</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. A/114 - November 26, 2009</description>
							    <international:startDate>11/26/2009</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>12/10/2009</international:endDate>
							    
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