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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>
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							    <title>Harper Government Launches New Technology Accelerator Program in Boston for Canadian Start-Ups </title>
							    
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							    <international:pubDate>03/11/2013</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>Gerald Keddy, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of International Trade, today launched a new Canadian Technology Accelerator (CTA) program in Boston for small, fast-growing companies from the life sciences and information and communications technologies (ICT) sectors. </description>
							    <international:startDate>03/11/2013</international:startDate>
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							    <title>Address by Minister Fast to Canadian Aerospace Summit</title>
							    
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							    <international:pubDate>12/14/2012</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>Canada’s world-class aerospace sector is an international success story that symbolizes Canadian excellence. Supporting tens of thousands of jobs for hard-working Canadians across our country, your industry contributes billions of dollars to the Canadian economy.</description>
							    <international:startDate>12/14/2012</international:startDate>
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							    <title>Minister Fast Celebrates Growing Canada-India Trade and Investment Relationship</title>
							    
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							    <international:pubDate>11/16/2012</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>Minister Fast Celebrates Growing Canada-India Trade and Investment Relationship.</description>
							    <international:startDate>11/16/2012</international:startDate>
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							    <title>Harper Government Highlights Saskatchewan’s Iconic Wheat Industry as Beneficiary of Canada-EU Trade Agreement</title>
							    
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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>Reminder - Minister Fast to Make Job-Creation Announcement</title>
							    
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							    <international:pubDate>10/19/2012</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>The Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, will make a national funding announcement that will help create jobs for Canadians across the country and help businesses reach their full potential in international markets.</description>
							    <international:startDate>10/19/2012</international:startDate>
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							    <title>Minister Fast to Make Job-Creation Announcement</title>
							    
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							    <international:pubDate>10/18/2012</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>The Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, will make a national funding announcement that will help create jobs for Canadians across the country and help businesses reach their full potential in international markets.</description>
							    <international:startDate>10/18/2012</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>11/01/2012</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Minister Fast and Minister Duguid Kick Off Small Business Week</title>
							    
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							    <international:pubDate>10/15/2012</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>The Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, and the Honourable Brad Duguid, Ontario’s Minister of Economic Development and Innovation, today highlighted the benefits a Canada-EU trade and economic agreement would generate for small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) and their workers. </description>
							    <international:startDate>10/15/2012</international:startDate>
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							    <title>Reminder - Minister Moore to Announce a Landmark Step Forward in Trade with Asia-Pacific Region</title>
							    
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							    <international:pubDate>10/09/2012</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>On behalf of International Trade Minister Ed Fast, the Honourable James Moore, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages, will make an announcement on a significant step forward in Canada’s trade with the fast-growing Asia-Pacific region.</description>
							    <international:startDate>10/09/2012</international:startDate>
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							    <title>Minister Moore to Announce a Landmark Step Forward in Trade with Asia-Pacific Region</title>
							    
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							    <international:pubDate>10/08/2012</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>On behalf of International Trade Minister Ed Fast, the Honourable James Moore, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages, will make an announcement on a significant step forward in Canada’s trade with the fast-growing Asia-Pacific region.</description>
							    <international:startDate>10/08/2012</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>10/22/2012</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Minister Fast to Lead Trade Mission to Saudi Arabia and Jordan</title>
							    
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							    <international:pubDate>10/05/2012</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>The Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, will travel to Saudi Arabia from October 5 to 7, 2012, and to Jordan from October 8 to 10 with a delegation of representatives of 22 Canadian companies and organizations from the infrastructure, health-care and education fields. </description>
							    <international:startDate>10/05/2012</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>10/19/2012</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Reminder - International Trade Minister Ed Fast to Speak at Toronto Global Forum</title>
							    
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							    <international:pubDate>10/03/2012</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>The Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, will highlight the many benefits of trade while celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Canada-U.S. Free Trade Agreement in a keynote speech at the Toronto Global Forum.</description>
							    <international:startDate>10/03/2012</international:startDate>
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							    <title>Harper Government Continues Cross-Country Consultation on Refreshed Pro-Trade Plan for Jobs, Growth and Long-Term Prosperity</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/news-communiques/2012/10/02a.aspx?lang=eng</link>
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							    <international:pubDate>10/02/2012</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>International Trade Minister meets with Global Commerce Strategy Advisory Panel to take stock of cross-country consultations on refreshed plan to open new markets for Canadian exporters. </description>
							    <international:startDate>10/02/2012</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>10/16/2012</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>
							    <international:endDate>10/16/2012</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>International Trade Minister Ed Fast to Speak at Toronto Global Forum</title>
							    
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							    <international:pubDate>10/02/2012</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>The Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, will highlight the many benefits of trade while celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Canada-U.S. Free Trade Agreement in a keynote speech at the Toronto Global Forum.</description>
							    <international:startDate>10/02/2012</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>10/16/2012</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Harper Government Helps Communities Attract Global Investors, Which Creates Good Jobs and Economic Growth</title>
							    
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							    <international:pubDate>10/01/2012</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>The Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, today announced that the Harper government is providing $3 million in funding to 86 communities and local organizations across Canada to help them attract, retain and expand foreign direct investment. He was accompanied by Karen Leibovici, President of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM), and Bruce Lazenby, President and CEO of Invest Ottawa.</description>
							    <international:startDate>10/01/2012</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>10/15/2012</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Reminder - Minister Fast to Make Investment Attraction Announcement</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/advisories-avis/2012/09/28a.aspx?lang=eng</link>
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							    <international:pubDate>10/01/2012</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>September 28, 2012 - The Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, will make an announcement on Monday, October 1, 2012, highlighting the ways attracting global investment to communities across Canada contributes to jobs, growth and long-term prosperity for Canadian workers, businesses and families.</description>
							    <international:startDate>10/01/2012</international:startDate>
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							    <title>Minister Fast to Make Investment Attraction Announcement</title>
							    
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							    <international:pubDate>09/28/2012</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>September 28, 2012 - The Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, will make an announcement on Monday, October 1, 2012, highlighting the ways attracting global investment to communities across Canada contributes to jobs, growth and long-term prosperity for Canadian workers, businesses and families.</description>
							    <international:startDate>09/28/2012</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>10/12/2012</international:endDate>
							    
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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>
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							    <title>Minister Fast Welcomes Chinese Counterpart Chen Deming to Canada</title>
							    
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							    <international:pubDate>09/23/2012</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>The Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, today welcomed Chen Deming, China’s Minister of Commerce, to Vancouver, where they discussed the potential for deepening the trade and economic relationship between their countries in a balanced way.</description>
							    <international:startDate>09/23/2012</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>10/07/2012</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Reminder - Minister Fast to Announce Milestone in Harper Government’s Plan to Open New Markets for Canadian Exports</title>
							    
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							    <international:pubDate>09/21/2012</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>The Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, will hold a media availability on Friday, September 21, 2012, to announce the latest example of the Harper government opening new markets and creating new competitive advantages around the world for Canadian exporters.</description>
							    <international:startDate>09/21/2012</international:startDate>
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							    <title>Modification - Minister Fast to Announce Milestone in Harper Government’s Plan to Open New Markets for Canadian Exports</title>
							    
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							    <international:pubDate>09/20/2012</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>The Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, will hold a media availability on Friday, September 21, 2012, to announce the latest example of the Harper government opening new markets and creating new competitive advantages around the world for Canadian exporters.</description>
							    <international:startDate>09/20/2012</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>10/04/2012</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <international:pubDate>09/20/2012</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>The Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, will hold a media availability on Friday, September 21, 2012, to announce the latest example of the Harper government opening new markets and creating new competitive advantages around the world for Canadian exporters.</description>
							    <international:startDate>09/20/2012</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>10/04/2012</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Showcasing Canada’s Strengths and Capabilities in Dominican Republic and Haiti</title>
							    
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							    <international:pubDate>09/07/2012</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>The Honourable Bernard Valcourt, Associate Minister of National Defence and Minister of State (Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency) (La Francophonie), today concluded a trade mission to the Dominican Republic and Haiti on behalf of the Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway. </description>
							    <international:startDate>09/07/2012</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>09/21/2012</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Harper Government Helps More Innovative Canadian Start-ups Access Capital, Know-how and Key Contacts in Dynamic New York City Market</title>
							    
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							    <international:pubDate>09/07/2012</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>The Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, today announced that six promising Canadian digital media start-ups have successfully completed their participation in the Canadian Technology Accelerator (CTA) initiative in New York City and an additional six new companies have entered the program.</description>
							    <international:startDate>09/07/2012</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>09/21/2012</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Canada Broadens and Deepens Trade Relationships with Asia-Pacific Markets </title>
							    
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							    <international:pubDate>09/06/2012</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>The Honourable Ed Fast (right), Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, meets trade ministers from the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP), among them Bruno Ferrari (left), Mexico’s Secretary of Economy, on the margins of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Ministerial Meeting being held in Vladivostok, Russia, to discuss progress in the TPP negotiations. </description>
							    <international:startDate>09/06/2012</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>09/20/2012</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>09/04/2012</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>The Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, today wrapped up a four-country trade mission through Southeast Asia, which concluded with his announcement that Canada will establish a permanent trade presence at Canada’s soon to be opened embassy in Burma. </description>
							    <international:startDate>09/04/2012</international:startDate>
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							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>09/04/2012</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>The Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, today wrapped up a four-country trade mission through Southeast Asia, which concluded with his announcement that Canada will establish a permanent trade presence at Canada’s soon to be opened embassy in Burma. </description>
							    <international:startDate>09/04/2012</international:startDate>
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							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>09/04/2012</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>The Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, today wrapped up a four-country trade mission through Southeast Asia, which concluded with his announcement that Canada will establish a permanent trade presence at Canada’s soon to be opened embassy in Burma. </description>
							    <international:startDate>09/04/2012</international:startDate>
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							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/news-communiques/2012/09/4a.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>09/04/2012</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>The Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, today wrapped up a four-country trade mission through Southeast Asia, which concluded with his announcement that Canada will establish a permanent trade presence at Canada’s soon to be opened embassy in Burma. </description>
							    <international:startDate>09/04/2012</international:startDate>
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							    <title>Minister Fast Welcomes Canadian Success in Burma</title>
							    
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							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>09/04/2012</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>International Trade Minister Ed Fast today congratulated Ottawa-based Optelian on its announcement that Myanmar Posts and Telecommunications is using Optelian’s products to set up Burma’s wireless infrastructure.</description>
							    <international:startDate>09/04/2012</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>09/18/2012</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Minister Valcourt Leads Trade Mission to the Dominican Republic and Haiti</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/release_photo_distribution/2012/09/03c.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>09/03/2012</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>The Honourable Bernard Valcourt, Associate Minister of National Defence and Minister of State (Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency) (La Francophonie), is joined by representatives of Canadian companies participating in Canada’s trade mission to the Dominican Republic and Haiti.</description>
							    <international:startDate>09/03/2012</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>09/17/2012</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Minister Fast Meets President of Burma</title>
							    
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							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>09/03/2012</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>The Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, meets with Burmese President Thein Sein in Naypyidaw to discuss how Canada and Canadian companies can help Burma on its path to greater democracy and prosperity.</description>
							    <international:startDate>09/03/2012</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>09/17/2012</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>International Trade Minister Meets with Trade Mission Participants in Burma</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/release_photo_distribution/2012/09/02a.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>09/02/2012</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>The Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, is joined in Burma by representatives of Canadian companies participating in Canada’s trade mission to Burma, as well as by the president and members of the Thai-Canadian Chamber of Commerce.</description>
							    <international:startDate>09/02/2012</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>09/16/2012</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Minister Fast Meets with Burmese Business Leaders</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/release_photo_distribution/2012/09/01a.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>09/01/2012</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>The Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, meets with Win Aung, President of the Union of Myanmar Federation of Chambers of Commerce (UMFCCI), and other directors of the UMFCCI in Yangon to discuss opportunities and challenges related to Burma’s evolving business environment.</description>
							    <international:startDate>09/01/2012</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>09/15/2012</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Canada and Costa Rica Conclude Fifth Round of Talks to Update Trade Agreement</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/news-communiques/2012/08/31d.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>08/31/2012</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>The Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, today announced the successful conclusion of a fifth round of negotiations to modernize the Canada-Costa Rica Free Trade Agreement. Negotiations took place in Ottawa from August 28 to 31, 2012.</description>
							    <international:startDate>08/31/2012</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>09/14/2012</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Major Telecom Deal in Cambodia Welcomed by Minister Fast</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/release_photo_distribution/2012/08/30a.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>08/30/2012</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>The Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, welcomes a major sale of wireless equipment, by Canada’s EION Inc., represented by Dale Squires, President of EION Wireless,  to Cambodia’s EMAXX 4G, represented by Sean Ngu, CEO, at a signing ceremony in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.</description>
							    <international:startDate>08/30/2012</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>09/13/2012</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Joint Statement by Ministers Fast and Keat Chhon</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/news-communiques/2012/08/30a.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>08/30/2012</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>The Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, and His Excellency Keat Chhon, Cambodia’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy and Finance, today marked 59 years of Cambodia-Canada relations with a bilateral meeting in Phnom Penh.</description>
							    <international:startDate>08/30/2012</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>09/13/2012</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Asia-Pacific Gateway connects Canada with Vietnam</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/release_photo_distribution/2012/08/27a.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>08/27/2012</international:pubDate>
							    
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							    <international:startDate>08/27/2012</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>09/10/2012</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Consultations on Next Phase of Government’s Pro-Trade Plan Take Place in Calgary</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/news-communiques/2012/08/23a.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>08/23/2012</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>Devinder Shory, Member of Parliament for Calgary Northeast, on behalf of the Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, today attended a consultation session in Calgary with industry and business leaders from across Alberta to help the government refresh its Global Commerce Strategy (GCS) in order to better align Canada’s trade and investment objectives in large, dynamic and fast-growing priority markets.</description>
							    <international:startDate>08/23/2012</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>09/06/2012</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Consultations on Next Phase of Government’s Pro-Trade Plan Take Place in Winnipeg</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/news-communiques/2012/08/21a.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>08/21/2012</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>Rod Bruinooge, Member of Parliament for Winnipeg South, on behalf of the Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, today attended a consultation session in Winnipeg with industry and business leaders from across Manitoba to help the government refresh its Global Commerce Strategy (GCS) in order to better align Canada’s trade and investment objectives in large, dynamic and fast-growing priority markets.</description>
							    <international:startDate>08/21/2012</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>09/04/2012</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Consultations on Next Phase of Government’s Pro-Trade Plan Take Place in Toronto </title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/news-communiques/2012/08/16a.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>08/16/2012</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>Mark Adler, Member of Parliament for York Centre, on behalf of the Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, today attended a consultation session in Toronto with industry and business leaders from across southern Ontario to help the government refresh its Global Commerce Strategy (GCS) in order to better align Canada’s trade and investment objectives in large, dynamic and fast-growing priority markets. </description>
							    <international:startDate>08/16/2012</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>08/30/2012</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Harper Government Kicks Off Cross-Country Consultations on Next Phase of Canada’s Pro-Trade Plan</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/news-communiques/2012/08/14a.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>08/14/2012</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>The Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, today launched a series of consultations with industry and business leaders—including those from small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)—to help refresh the Global Commerce Strategy (GCS) in order to better align Canada’s trade and investment objectives in large, dynamic and fast-growing priority markets. </description>
							    <international:startDate>08/14/2012</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>08/28/2012</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Modification - Minister Fast to Launch Key Part of Canada’s Pro-Trade Plan for Jobs, Growth and Long-Term Prosperity</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/advisories-avis/2012/08/13a.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>08/14/2012</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>The Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, will meet with industry and business leaders, as well as other stakeholders, in Halifax on August 14, 2012, to highlight Canada’s pro-trade plan for jobs, growth and long-term prosperity.</description>
							    <international:startDate>08/14/2012</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>08/28/2012</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Minister Fast to Launch Key Part of Canada’s Pro-Trade Plan for Jobs, Growth and Long-Term Prosperity</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/advisories-avis/2012/08/13a.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>08/13/2012</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>The Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, will meet with industry and business leaders, as well as other stakeholders, in Halifax on August 14, 2012, to highlight Canada’s pro-trade plan for jobs, growth and long-term prosperity.</description>
							    <international:startDate>08/13/2012</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>08/27/2012</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Minister Fast Promotes Canada’s Solid Economic Performance to Global Business Leaders in London</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/news-communiques/2012/08/08a.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <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>Canada’s Bixi Cycle Rental System Used During London 2012 Olympic Games</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/release_photo_distribution/2012/08/06a.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>08/06/2012</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>August 6, 2012</description>
							    <international:startDate>08/06/2012</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>08/20/2012</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Canada’s World-Class Aviation Firms Succeed Abroad and Provide High-Value Jobs in Canada</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/news-communiques/2012/07/25a.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>07/25/2012</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>The Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, and Mark Adler, Member of Parliament for York Centre, today toured Bombardier Aerospace’s facility in Toronto and highlighted the important role the Canadian aerospace sector plays in generating jobs and prosperity in Canada.</description>
							    <international:startDate>07/25/2012</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>08/08/2012</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Canada Pleased with World Trade Organization Appellate Decision on United States Country-of-Origin Labelling</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/news-communiques/2012/06/29a.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>06/29/2012</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>Appeal decision agrees with findings in favour of Canadian livestock industry, farm families and North American economies that COOL is discriminatory.</description>
							    <international:startDate>06/29/2012</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>07/13/2012</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Minister Fast Welcomes New Job-Creating Investments by Leading German Companies Mercedes-Benz and K+S</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/news-communiques/2012/06/21a.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>06/21/2012</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>The Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, today highlighted Canada’s strong economic fundamentals and world-leading investment advantages by welcoming investments in Canada by two prominent German companies.</description>
							    <international:startDate>06/21/2012</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>07/05/2012</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Canada and Costa Rica Conclude Fourth Round of Talks to Expand Trade Agreement</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/news-communiques/2012/06/15a.aspx?lang=eng</link>
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							    <international:pubDate>06/15/2012</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>The Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, today announced the successful conclusion of a fourth round of negotiations to modernize the Canada-Costa Rica Free Trade Agreement. Negotiations took place in San José, Costa Rica, from June 11 to 15, 2012.</description>
							    <international:startDate>06/15/2012</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>06/29/2012</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>International Trade Minister Ed Fast Concludes Successful Trade Mission to Russia</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/news-communiques/2012/06/08a.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>06/08/2012</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>The Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, today concluded a trade mission to Russia, on which he was accompanied by nearly 30 Canadian companies in the fields of construction and building products, aerospace and mining. </description>
							    <international:startDate>06/08/2012</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>06/22/2012</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Minister Fast Marks 70 Years of Canada-Russia Diplomatic Relations During Trade Mission</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/news-communiques/2012/06/06a.aspx?lang=eng</link>
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							    <international:pubDate>06/06/2012</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>The Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, today marked Canada’s 70 years of diplomatic relations with Russia while leading a trade mission of nearly 30 companies there.</description>
							    <international:startDate>06/06/2012</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>06/20/2012</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Harper Government Launches Investment Talks with Benin and Burkina Faso</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/news-communiques/2012/05/30a.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>05/30/2012</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>The Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, and the Honourable John Baird, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced the launch of negotiations toward foreign investment promotion and protection agreements (FIPAs) between Canada and both Benin and Burkina Faso.</description>
							    <international:startDate>05/30/2012</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>06/13/2012</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Harper Government Launches Next Phase of Canada’s Pro-Trade Plan for Jobs, Growth and Long-Term Prosperity</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/news-communiques/2012/05/26a.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>05/29/2012</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>The Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, today announced the members of a new advisory panel that will help guide Canada’s ambitious, pro-trade plan in large, dynamic and fast-growing priority markets.</description>
							    <international:startDate>05/29/2012</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>06/12/2012</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>World’s Third-Largest Economy an Important Trading Partner for Canada</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/news-communiques/2012/05/19a.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>05/19/2012</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>Gerald Keddy, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of International Trade, for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency and for the Atlantic Gateway, and Pierre Lemieux, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Agriculture, were in Japan on May 18 and 19, 2012, to strengthen Canada’s trade and investment ties while also helping Canadian businesses advance their economic interests.</description>
							    <international:startDate>05/19/2012</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>06/02/2012</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Address by Minister Fast to the Canada-Australia Chamber of Commerce</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/speeches-discours/2012/05/01a.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>05/01/2012</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>Address by Minister Fast to the Canada-Australia Chamber of Commerce - May 1, 2012 – Sydney, Australia</description>
							    <international:startDate>05/01/2012</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>05/15/2012</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Photo Release: Minister Fast Visits Australia and New Zealand to Discuss Increasing Trade and Investment</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/release_photo_distribution/2012/04/30a.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>04/30/2012</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description> </description>
							    <international:startDate>04/30/2012</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>05/14/2012</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Minister Fast to Visit Australia and New Zealand to Highlight Canada’s Commitment to Deeper Trade and Investment Ties</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/advisories-avis/2012/04/29a.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>04/29/2012</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>The Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, will travel to Australia from April 29 to May 1, 2012, and New Zealand from May 1 to 3. </description>
							    <international:startDate>04/29/2012</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>05/13/2012</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Minister Fast Promotes Most Ambitious Pro-Trade Plan in Canada’s History in Latin America and at G-20 Trade Ministers’ Meeting</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/news-communiques/2012/04/20b.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>04/20/2012</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>The Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, today wrapped up a four-country visit to the Americas by highlighting, to participants at the first G-20 trade ministers’ meeting in Mexico, Canada’s pro-trade plan for jobs, growth and long-term prosperity and Canada’s value as a trading partner.</description>
							    <international:startDate>04/20/2012</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>05/04/2012</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>International Trade Minister to Highlight Canada’s Free Trade Leadership at G-20 Trade Ministers’ Meeting</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/advisories-avis/2012/04/18a.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>04/18/2012</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>The Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, will participate in the G-20 trade ministers’ meeting in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, on April 19 and 20, 2012. </description>
							    <international:startDate>04/18/2012</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>05/02/2012</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Harper Government Cuts Red Tape on Steel Imports</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/news-communiques/2012/04/01a.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>04/01/2012</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>The Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, today announced the implementation of a new import system for steel and steel products. </description>
							    <international:startDate>04/01/2012</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>04/15/2012</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>
							    
							    <international:image>
	</international:image>
							    
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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 Ways to Strengthen Canada-U.S. Advantage</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/news-communiques/2012/03/12a.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>03/12/2012</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description> </description>
							    <international:startDate>03/12/2012</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>03/26/2012</international:endDate>
							    
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	</international:image>
							    
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							    <title>Trans-Pacific Partnership Critical to Preserving Jobs and Prosperity</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/release_photo_distribution/2012/03/09a.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>03/10/2012</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description> </description>
							    <international:startDate>03/10/2012</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>03/24/2012</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Minister Fast Promotes Canada to Washington Business Leaders, Highlighting Canada’s Strong Economic Fundamentals </title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/release_photo_distribution/2012/03/07a.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>03/07/2012</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description> </description>
							    <international:startDate>03/07/2012</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>03/21/2012</international:endDate>
							    
							    <international:image>
	</international:image>
							    
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							    <title>Minister Fast Highlights Canada’s Investment Strengths and the Enviable Competitive Advantages for Canada and the U.S. Created by our Supply Chains</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/news-communiques/2012/03/07a.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>03/07/2012</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description> </description>
							    <international:startDate>03/07/2012</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>03/21/2012</international:endDate>
							    
							    <international:image>
	</international:image>
							    
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							    <title>Minister Fast to Highlight Envied Competitive Advantages Created by Canada-U.S. Supply Chains in Washington, D.C., and New York City</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/advisories-avis/2012/03/06a.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>03/06/2012</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description> </description>
							    <international:startDate>03/06/2012</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>03/20/2012</international:endDate>
							    
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	</international:image>
							    
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							    <title>Canada’s World-Class Mining Sector Creates Jobs and Growth and Shows the Benefits of Trade, Says International Trade Minister</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/news-communiques/2012/02/05a.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>03/05/2012</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>The Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, today highlighted the important contribution Canadian mining, oil and gas companies make in creating jobs and growth in every region of Canada and around the world.</description>
							    <international:startDate>03/05/2012</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>03/19/2012</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>
							    
							    <international:image>
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							    <title>Reminder - Minister Fast to Meet with Provincial and Territorial Trade Ministers</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/advisories-avis/2012/02/27a.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>
							    
							    <international:image>
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							    <title>Minister Fast to Meet with Provincial and Territorial Trade Ministers</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/advisories-avis/2012/02/27a.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>02/27/2012</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description> </description>
							    <international:startDate>02/27/2012</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>03/12/2012</international:endDate>
							    
							    <international:image>
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							    <title>Reminder - International Trade Minister Ed Fast to Highlight Accomplishments of Prime Minister Harper’s Successful Trade Mission to China</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/advisories-avis/2012/02/21a.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>02/22/2012</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description> </description>
							    <international:startDate>02/22/2012</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>03/07/2012</international:endDate>
							    
							    <international:image>
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							    <title>Harper Government Helps Launch Canadian Start-Ups in Dynamic New York City Market</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/news-communiques/2012/02/21a.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>02/21/2012</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>The Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, today announced that six promising Canadian digital media start-ups will take part in a new Canadian Technology Accelerator (CTA) initiative in New York City.</description>
							    <international:startDate>02/21/2012</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>03/06/2012</international:endDate>
							    
							    <international:image>
	</international:image>
							    
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							    <title>International Trade Minister Ed Fast to Highlight Accomplishments of Prime Minister Harper’s Successful Trade Mission to China</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/advisories-avis/2012/02/21a.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>02/21/2012</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description> </description>
							    <international:startDate>02/21/2012</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>03/06/2012</international:endDate>
							    
							    <international:image>
	</international:image>
							    
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							    <title>Reminder - Canada Showcasing How Its Research and Innovation Can Help Solve Global Challenges as It Welcomes Top International Science Conference to Vancouver</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/advisories-avis/2012/02/16a.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>02/17/2012</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>Wai Young, Member of Parliament for Vancouver South, on behalf of the Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, will open the Canadian Pavilion and highlight Canada’s research and innovation excellence at the annual meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) in Vancouver. </description>
							    <international:startDate>02/17/2012</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>03/02/2012</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Canada Showcasing How Its Research and Innovation Can Help Solve Global Challenges as It Welcomes Top International Science Conference to Vancouver</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/advisories-avis/2012/02/16a.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>02/16/2012</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>Wai Young, Member of Parliament for Vancouver South, on behalf of the Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, will open the Canadian Pavilion and highlight Canada’s research and innovation excellence at the annual meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) in Vancouver. </description>
							    <international:startDate>02/16/2012</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>03/01/2012</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Deeper Canada-India Trade and Investment Ties Will Create Jobs for Hardworking Canadians and Growth for Businesses of All Sizes</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/news-communiques/2012/02/16a.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>02/16/2012</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>The Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, and the Honourable Bal Gosal, Minister of State (Sport), today welcomed the conclusion of the fourth round of Canada-India trade negotiations taking place in Delhi from February 13 to 16, 2012. </description>
							    <international:startDate>02/16/2012</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>03/01/2012</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Reminder - Minister of State Gosal to Hold Pre-Budget Talks and Discuss How Small and Medium-sized Businesses Will Benefit from Deeper Canada-India Economic Ties</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/advisories-avis/2012/02/15a.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>02/16/2012</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>The Honourable Bal Gosal, Minister of State (Sport), on behalf of the Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, will provide an update on progress to date toward a Canada-India free trade agreement, as the fourth round of trade negotiations takes place this week in Delhi.</description>
							    <international:startDate>02/16/2012</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>03/01/2012</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Photo Release - International Trade Minister Ed Fast welcomes Canadian commercial success</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/release_photo_distribution/2012/02/15a.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>02/15/2012</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description> </description>
							    <international:startDate>02/15/2012</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>02/29/2012</international:endDate>
							    
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	</international:image>
							    
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							    <title>Minister of State Gosal to Hold Pre-Budget Talks and Discuss How Small and Medium-sized Businesses Will Benefit from Deeper Canada-India Economic Ties</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/advisories-avis/2012/02/15a.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>02/15/2012</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>The Honourable Bal Gosal, Minister of State (Sport), on behalf of the Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, will provide an update on progress to date toward a Canada-India free trade agreement, as the fourth round of trade negotiations takes place this week in Delhi.</description>
							    <international:startDate>02/15/2012</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>02/29/2012</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Canada Concludes Second Round of Talks to Expand Free Trade Agreement with Costa Rica</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/news-communiques/2012/02/10a.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>02/10/2012</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>The Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, today announced the successful conclusion of a second round of negotiations to modernize the Canada-Costa Rica Free Trade Agreement.</description>
							    <international:startDate>02/10/2012</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>02/24/2012</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>Canadian Ministers Promote Canada as Top Investment Destination </title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/news-communiques/2012/01/27a.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>01/27/2012</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description> </description>
							    <international:startDate>01/27/2012</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>02/10/2012</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Minister Fast Welcomes New Canadian Headquarters for Siemens AG</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/news-communiques/2012/01/26a.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>01/26/2012</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description> </description>
							    <international:startDate>01/26/2012</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>02/09/2012</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Photo Release - Canada and U.S. Sign Two-Year Extension to Softwood Lumber Agreement</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/release_photo_distribution/2012/01/23a.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>01/23/2012</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description> </description>
							    <international:startDate>01/23/2012</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>02/06/2012</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Address by Minister Fast to Media at Embassy of Canada to the United States</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/speeches-discours/2012/01/23a.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>01/23/2012</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>Today I joined U.S. Trade Representative Ron Kirk to sign a two-year extension to the Canada-U.S. Softwood Lumber Agreement.</description>
							    <international:startDate>01/23/2012</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>02/06/2012</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Reminder - Briefing at National Press Theatre</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/advisories-avis/2012/01/20a.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>01/23/2012</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>Andrew MacDougall, Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s Associate Director of Communications, along with senior government officials, will hold a briefing on Monday, January 23, 2012, on Prime Minister Harper’s participation at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, from January 26 to 27, 2012.</description>
							    <international:startDate>01/23/2012</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>02/06/2012</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Briefing at National Press Theatre</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/advisories-avis/2012/01/20a.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>01/20/2012</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>Andrew MacDougall, Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s Associate Director of Communications, along with senior government officials, will hold a briefing on Monday, January 23, 2012, on Prime Minister Harper’s participation at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, from January 26 to 27, 2012.</description>
							    <international:startDate>01/20/2012</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>02/03/2012</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>Canada Demonstrates Leadership on the World Stage at WTO </title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/news-communiques/2011/381.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>12/17/2011</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. 381 - December 17, 2011 - 11:45 a.m. ET</description>
							    <international:startDate>12/17/2011</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>12/31/2011</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 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>Canadian Investment Supports Post-Combat Development in Afghanistan </title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media/aff/news-communiques/2011/360.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>12/04/2011</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. 360 - December 4, 2011 – 2:45 p.m. ET</description>
							    <international:startDate>12/04/2011</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>12/18/2011</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Photo Release - Minister Fast Works for Strong Commercial Relations with Mongolia</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/release_photo_distribution/2011/111201.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>12/02/2011</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>December 1, 2011</description>
							    <international:startDate>12/02/2011</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>12/16/2011</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Canada Introduces Legislation to Implement Free Trade Agreements with Jordan and Panama</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/news-communiques/2011/347.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>11/15/2011</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. 347 - November 15, 2011 - 10 a.m. ET</description>
							    <international:startDate>11/15/2011</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>11/29/2011</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Harper Government Focused on Economy</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/news-communiques/2011/333.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>11/06/2011</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. 333 - November 6, 2011 - 6 p.m. ET</description>
							    <international:startDate>11/06/2011</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>11/20/2011</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Canada Committed to Opening New Global Markets for Canadian Businesses</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/news-communiques/2011/331.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>11/05/2011</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. 331 - November 5, 2011 - 10:30 a.m. ET</description>
							    <international:startDate>11/05/2011</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>11/19/2011</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>International Trade Minister Undertakes Trade Mission to India to Deepen Canada-India Trade and Investment Ties</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/news-communiques/2011/326.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>11/02/2011</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. 326 - November 2, 2011 – 8:30 a.m. ET</description>
							    <international:startDate>11/02/2011</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>11/16/2011</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Harper Government Helps Local Communities Attract International Investment to Secure Jobs, Growth and Prosperity for Canadians</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/news-communiques/2011/318.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>10/24/2011</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. 318 - October 24, 2011 - 12:30 p.m. ET</description>
							    <international:startDate>10/24/2011</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>11/07/2011</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Reminder - Minister Fast to Announce Federal Initiatives to Attract Investment to Canada</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/advisories-avis/2011/A-084.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>10/24/2011</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. A/84 - October 21, 2011</description>
							    <international:startDate>10/24/2011</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>11/07/2011</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Minister Fast to Announce Federal Initiatives to Attract Investment to Canada</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/advisories-avis/2011/A-084.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>10/21/2011</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. A/84 - October 21, 2011</description>
							    <international:startDate>10/21/2011</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>11/04/2011</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Minister of State for Finance Ted Menzies Highlights Canada’s Strong Economic Fundamentals and Investment Advantages During California Visit</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/news-communiques/2011/275.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>09/23/2011</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. 275 - September 23, 2011 – 5:10 p.m. ET</description>
							    <international:startDate>09/23/2011</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>10/07/2011</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Minister of State Menzies to Attend Focus on Canada Event in California to Promote Canada’s Investment Advantages</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/advisories-avis/2011/A-074.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>09/22/2011</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. A/74 - September 22, 2011</description>
							    <international:startDate>09/22/2011</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>10/06/2011</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Minister Fast Highlights Harper Government’s Support for Canada’s World-Class Aerospace and Defence Sectors</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/news-communiques/2011/237.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>08/18/2011</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. 237 - August 18, 2011 - 10:30 a.m.</description>
							    <international:startDate>08/18/2011</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>09/01/2011</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Reminder - International Trade Minister Fast to Make Important Funding Announcement</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/advisories-avis/2011/A-059.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>08/18/2011</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. A/59 - August 17, 2011</description>
							    <international:startDate>08/18/2011</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>09/01/2011</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Modification - International Trade Minister Fast to Make Important Funding Announcement</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/advisories-avis/2011/A-059.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>08/17/2011</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. A/59 - Modification - August 17, 2011</description>
							    <international:startDate>08/17/2011</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>08/31/2011</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>International Trade Minister Fast to Make Important Funding Announcement</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/advisories-avis/2011/A-059.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>08/17/2011</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. A/59 - August 17, 2011</description>
							    <international:startDate>08/17/2011</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>08/31/2011</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Minister Fast Highlights Benefits Generated by Canada’s Ambitious Free Trade Plan</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/news-communiques/2011/233.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>08/16/2011</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. 233 - August 16, 2011 - 1:40 p.m. ET</description>
							    <international:startDate>08/16/2011</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>08/30/2011</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Reminder - International Trade Minister Ed Fast to Visit Komtech Production Facility</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/advisories-avis/2011/A-042.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>07/06/2011</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. A/42 - July 5, 2011</description>
							    <international:startDate>07/06/2011</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>07/20/2011</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>International Trade Minister Ed Fast to Visit Komtech Production Facility</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/advisories-avis/2011/A-042.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>07/05/2011</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. A/42 - July 5, 2011</description>
							    <international:startDate>07/05/2011</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>07/19/2011</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Reminder - International Trade Minister Ed Fast to Speak at Panama Invest 2011 Conference</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/advisories-avis/2011/A-037.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>06/17/2011</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. A/37 - June 16, 2011</description>
							    <international:startDate>06/17/2011</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>07/01/2011</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>International Trade Minister Ed Fast to Speak at Panama Invest 2011 Conference</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/advisories-avis/2011/A-037.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>06/16/2011</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. A/37 - June 16, 2011</description>
							    <international:startDate>06/16/2011</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>06/30/2011</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Reminder - International Trade Minister Ed Fast to Speak on Trade and Investment with India at Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Convention for the Indian Diaspora</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/advisories-avis/2011/A-032-reminder-rappel.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>06/09/2011</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. A/32 - June 8, 2011</description>
							    <international:startDate>06/09/2011</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>06/23/2011</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>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’s Free Trade Agenda Creates Jobs and Economic Growth</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/news-communiques/2011/077.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>02/23/2011</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. 77 - February 23, 2011 - 1:30 p.m. ET</description>
							    <international:startDate>02/23/2011</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>03/09/2011</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Canada Pursuing Free Trade Agreement with Honduras</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/news-communiques/2011/063.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>02/11/2011</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. 63 - February 11, 2011 - 4:45 p.m. ET</description>
							    <international:startDate>02/11/2011</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>02/25/2011</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Address by Minister Van Loan at Financial Times Global Investment Series: Focus on Canada Event</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/speeches-discours/2011/2011-003.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>02/04/2011</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. 2011/3 - New York City, New York - February 3, 2011

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							    <international:startDate>02/04/2011</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>02/18/2011</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Harper Government Promotes Canada as Best Place to Invest</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/news-communiques/2011/046.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>02/03/2011</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. 46 - February 3, 2011 - 10:15 a.m.</description>
							    <international:startDate>02/03/2011</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>02/17/2011</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Reminder - World’s Financial Capital Focused on Canada </title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/advisories-avis/2011/A-009.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>02/03/2011</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. A/9 – February 2, 2011</description>
							    <international:startDate>02/03/2011</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>02/17/2011</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>World’s Financial Capital Focused on Canada </title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/advisories-avis/2011/A-009.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>02/02/2011</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. A/9 – February 2, 2011</description>
							    <international:startDate>02/02/2011</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>02/16/2011</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>International Trade Minister Peter Van Loan to Attend World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Following Visit to Morocco</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/advisories-avis/2011/A-006.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>01/27/2011</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. A/6 - January 27, 2011</description>
							    <international:startDate>01/27/2011</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>02/10/2011</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>International Trade Minister Peter Van Loan to Discuss Free Trade, Jobs and Growth on Visit to Washington</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/advisories-avis/2011/A-004.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>01/18/2011</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. A/4 – January 17, 2011</description>
							    <international:startDate>01/18/2011</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>02/01/2011</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>International Trade Minister Peter Van Loan to Discuss Free Trade, Jobs and Growth on Visit to Washington</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/advisories-avis/2011/A-004.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>01/18/2011</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. A/4 – January 17, 2011</description>
							    <international:startDate>01/18/2011</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>02/01/2011</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>International Trade Minister Peter Van Loan to Discuss Free Trade, Jobs and Growth on Visit to Washington</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/advisories-avis/2011/A-004.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>01/18/2011</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. A/4 – January 17, 2011</description>
							    <international:startDate>01/18/2011</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>02/01/2011</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>Harper Government Consults Indo-Canadian Community on Economy</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/news-communiques/2011/009.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>01/06/2011</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. 9 - January 6, 2011 - 6:45 p.m. ET</description>
							    <international:startDate>01/06/2011</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>01/20/2011</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>Harper Government Supports Foreign Investment in Alberta’s Communities</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/news-communiques/2010/377-1.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>11/28/2010</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. 377 - November 28, 2010 - noon ET</description>
							    <international:startDate>11/28/2010</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>12/12/2010</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 to Promote Trade and Investment in Middle East</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/advisories-avis/2010/A-152.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>10/08/2010</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. A/152 - October 7, 2010</description>
							    <international:startDate>10/08/2010</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>10/22/2010</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>International Trade Minister Peter Van Loan to Promote Trade and Investment in Middle East</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/advisories-avis/2010/A-152.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>10/07/2010</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. A/152 - October 7, 2010</description>
							    <international:startDate>10/07/2010</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>10/21/2010</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>International Trade Minister Peter Van Loan Promotes Free and Open Trade</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/news-communiques/2010/323.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>10/04/2010</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. 323 - October 4, 2010 - 10:40 a.m. ET</description>
							    <international:startDate>10/04/2010</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>10/18/2010</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Modification - International Trade Minister Peter Van Loan Announced Funding for Investment Project in Mongolia </title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/news-communiques/2010/317-mod.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>09/30/2010</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. 317 - Modification - September 30, 2010 - 8:30 a.m. ET)</description>
							    <international:startDate>09/30/2010</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>10/14/2010</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>International Trade Minister Peter Van Loan Announces Funding for Investment Project in Mongolia </title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/news-communiques/2010/317.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>09/30/2010</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. 317 – September 29, 2010 – 10:15 p.m. ET</description>
							    <international:startDate>09/30/2010</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>10/14/2010</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Cancellation - Ministers Cannon, Van Loan and Shea to Address Diplomatic Forum</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media/aff/advisories-avis/2010/A-148-mod.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>09/29/2010</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. A/148 - Cancellation - September 28, 2010</description>
							    <international:startDate>09/29/2010</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>10/13/2010</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Minister Cannon to Host Diplomatic Forum</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media/aff/news-communiques/2010/314.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>09/27/2010</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. 314 - September 26, 2010 - 9:00 p.m. ET</description>
							    <international:startDate>09/27/2010</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>10/11/2010</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Ministers Cannon, Van Loan and Shea to Address Diplomatic Forum</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media/aff/advisories-avis/2010/A-148.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>09/26/2010</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. A/148 - September 26, 2010</description>
							    <international:startDate>09/26/2010</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>10/10/2010</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Harper Government Helps Communities in Ontario Attract Foreign Investment and Create Jobs</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/news-communiques/2010/288.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>09/13/2010</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. 288 – September 13, 2010 – 8:30 a.m. ET</description>
							    <international:startDate>09/13/2010</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>09/27/2010</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Reminder - Minister Van Loan to Announce Federal Initiatives to Attract Investment to Ontario</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/advisories-avis/2010/A-138.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>09/12/2010</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. A/138 - September 10, 2010</description>
							    <international:startDate>09/12/2010</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>09/26/2010</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Minister Van Loan to Announce Federal Initiatives to Attract Investment to Ontario</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/advisories-avis/2010/A-138.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>09/10/2010</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. A/138 - September 10, 2010</description>
							    <international:startDate>09/10/2010</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>09/24/2010</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Minister Van Loan Builds on Free Trade Ties with Governments in Latin America</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/news-communiques/2010/266.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>08/23/2010</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. 266 - August 23, 2010 - 3:40 p.m. ET</description>
							    <international:startDate>08/23/2010</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>09/06/2010</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Invest Canada-Community Initiatives Announcement by Minister Van Loan in Montreal</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/speeches-discours/2010/2010-56.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>08/19/2010</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. 2010/56 - Montreal, Quebec - August 19, 2010</description>
							    <international:startDate>08/19/2010</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>09/02/2010</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Government of Canada Supports Communities in Quebec to Attract Foreign Investment and Create Jobs</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/news-communiques/2010/263.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>08/19/2010</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. 263 - August 19, 2010 - 11:50 a.m. ET</description>
							    <international:startDate>08/19/2010</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>09/02/2010</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Reminder – Minister Van Loan to Announce Government of Canada Initiatives to Attract Investment in Quebec</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/advisories-avis/2010/A-129 - Reminder.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>08/19/2010</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. A/129 - August 18, 2010</description>
							    <international:startDate>08/19/2010</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>09/02/2010</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Minister Van Loan to Announce Government of Canada Initiatives to Attract Investment in Quebec</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/advisories-avis/2010/A-129.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>08/18/2010</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. A/129 - August 18, 2010</description>
							    <international:startDate>08/18/2010</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>09/01/2010</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>International Trade Minister Peter Van Loan Announces Launch of Science and Technology Initiatives</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/news-communiques/2010/261.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>08/18/2010</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. 261 - August 18, 2010 - Noon ET</description>
							    <international:startDate>08/18/2010</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>09/01/2010</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Invest Canada-Community Initiatives Announcement by Minister Van Loan at District Hall in North Vancouver</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/speeches-discours/2010/2010-53.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>08/16/2010</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. 2010/53 - North Vancouver, British Columbia - August 16, 2010</description>
							    <international:startDate>08/16/2010</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>08/30/2010</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Invest Canada-Community Initiatives Announcement by Minister Van Loan at Coquitlam City Hall</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/speeches-discours/2010/2010-052.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>08/16/2010</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. 2010/52 – Coquitlam, British Columbia - August 16, 2010 </description>
							    <international:startDate>08/16/2010</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>08/30/2010</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Government of Canada Supports Communities in British Columbia to Attract Foreign Investment and Create Jobs</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/news-communiques/2010/258.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>08/16/2010</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. 258 - August 16, 2010 - 2 p.m. ET</description>
							    <international:startDate>08/16/2010</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>08/30/2010</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Reminder - Minister Van Loan to Announce Federal Initiatives to Attract Investment to British Columbia</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/advisories-avis/2010/A-126.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>08/16/2010</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. A/126 - August 13, 2010</description>
							    <international:startDate>08/16/2010</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>08/30/2010</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Minister Van Loan to Announce Federal Initiatives to Attract Investment to British Columbia</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/advisories-avis/2010/A-126.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>08/13/2010</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. A/126 - August 13, 2010</description>
							    <international:startDate>08/13/2010</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>08/27/2010</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Minister Van Loan Statement on Discussion with Saudi Arabian Deputy Minister of the Interior</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/news-communiques/2010/253.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>08/11/2010</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. 253 - August 11, 2010 - 7 a.m. ET</description>
							    <international:startDate>08/11/2010</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>08/25/2010</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Minister Van Loan Announces Support for Sea Robotics Technology at Dalhousie University</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/news-communiques/2010/243.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>07/30/2010</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. 243 - July 30, 2010 - 3:00 p.m. ET</description>
							    <international:startDate>07/30/2010</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>08/13/2010</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Minister Van Loan Announces Support for Sea Robotics Technology at Dalhousie University</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/news-communiques/2010/243.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>07/30/2010</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. 243 - July 30, 2010 - 3:00 p.m. ET</description>
							    <international:startDate>07/30/2010</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>08/13/2010</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Communities to Attract Foreign Investment and Create Jobs with Support from the Government of Canada</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/news-communiques/2010/241.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>07/30/2010</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. 241 - July 30, 2010 - 11:45 a.m. ET</description>
							    <international:startDate>07/30/2010</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>08/13/2010</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Reminder - International Trade Minister to Announce Federal Support for Technology and Innovation</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/advisories-avis/2010/A-125.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>07/30/2010</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. A/125 - July 29, 2010</description>
							    <international:startDate>07/30/2010</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>08/13/2010</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Reminder - Minister Van Loan to Announce Federal Initiatives to Bring Investment to Nova Scotia</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/advisories-avis/2010/A-124.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>07/30/2010</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. A/124 - July 29, 2010</description>
							    <international:startDate>07/30/2010</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>08/13/2010</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>International Trade Minister to Announce Federal Support for Technology and Innovation</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/advisories-avis/2010/A-125.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>07/29/2010</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. A/125 - July 29, 2010</description>
							    <international:startDate>07/29/2010</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>08/12/2010</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>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>Reminder - Minister Van Loan to Highlight Canada’s Free Trade Leadership</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/advisories-avis/2010/A-100.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>06/18/2010</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. A/100 - June 17, 2010</description>
							    <international:startDate>06/18/2010</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>07/02/2010</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Minister Van Loan to Highlight Canada’s Free Trade Leadership</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/advisories-avis/2010/A-100.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>06/17/2010</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. A/100 - June 17, 2010</description>
							    <international:startDate>06/17/2010</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>07/01/2010</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Modification - Canada’s Economic Success Story Recognized in China</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/news-communiques/2010/181-mod.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>06/03/2010</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. 181 - Modification - June 3, 2010 - 4:45 p.m. ET</description>
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							    <international:endDate>06/17/2010</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Canada’s Economic Success Story Recognized in China</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/news-communiques/2010/181.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>06/03/2010</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. 181 - June 3, 2010 - 11:45 a.m. ET</description>
							    <international:startDate>06/03/2010</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>06/17/2010</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Minister Van Loan Touts Canadian Economy on World Stage</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/news-communiques/2010/179.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>06/01/2010</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. 179 - June 1, 2010 - 4 p.m. ET</description>
							    <international:startDate>06/01/2010</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>06/15/2010</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Minister Van Loan to Highlight Canada’s Ambitious Free Trade Agenda</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/advisories-avis/2010/A-93.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>05/27/2010</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. A/93 - May 27, 2010</description>
							    <international:startDate>05/27/2010</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>06/10/2010</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Minister Van Loan Promotes Canada’s Success Story</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/news-communiques/2010/167.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>05/18/2010</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. 167 - May 18, 2010 - 4:55 p.m. ET</description>
							    <international:startDate>05/18/2010</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>06/01/2010</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>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>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>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>Minister Van Loan Seeks to Expand Canadian Trade and Investment in Kenya</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/news-communiques/2010/108-Modification.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>03/18/2010</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. 108 - Modification - March 18, 2010 - 4:45 p.m. ET</description>
							    <international:startDate>03/18/2010</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>04/01/2010</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Minister Van Loan Concludes Successful Visit to Africa</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/news-communiques/2010/108.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>03/18/2010</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. 108 - March 18, 2010 – 2:45 p.m. ET</description>
							    <international:startDate>03/18/2010</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>04/01/2010</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Minister Van Loan Promotes Canadian Expertise in South Africa</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/news-communiques/2010/103.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>03/17/2010</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. 103 - March 17, 2010 - 1 p.m. ET</description>
							    <international:startDate>03/17/2010</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>03/31/2010</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Minister Van Loan Promotes Canada to Global Business Leaders</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/news-communiques/2010/073.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>02/22/2010</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. 73 - February 22, 2010 – 1 p.m. ET</description>
							    <international:startDate>02/22/2010</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>03/08/2010</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Minister Van Loan to Promote Canada’s Commercial Strengths to Foreign Investors</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/advisories-avis/2010/A-032.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>02/19/2010</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. A/32 - February 19, 2010</description>
							    <international:startDate>02/19/2010</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>03/05/2010</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Reminder - Minister Van Loan Marks the Canada-U.S. Agreement</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media/aff/advisories-avis/2010/A030.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>02/16/2010</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. A/30 – February 15, 2010</description>
							    <international:startDate>02/16/2010</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>03/02/2010</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Cancellation: The Canadian Banking System: Learn About Its Gold-Medal Performance!</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/advisories-avis/2010/A-029-mod.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>02/16/2010</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. A/29 - Modification - February 16, 2010</description>
							    <international:startDate>02/16/2010</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>03/02/2010</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>The Canadian Banking System: Learn About Its Gold-Medal Performance!</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/advisories-avis/2010/A-029.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>02/15/2010</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. A/29 - February 15, 2010</description>
							    <international:startDate>02/15/2010</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>03/01/2010</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Minister Van Loan to Promote Trade and Investment at the Olympics </title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/advisories-avis/2010/A-027.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>02/13/2010</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. A/27 – February 12, 2010</description>
							    <international:startDate>02/13/2010</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>02/27/2010</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Minister Day Outlines Plans to Attract Foreign Investment During Winter Games</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/news-communiques/2010/030.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>01/18/2010</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. 30 - January 18, 2010 - 3:40 p.m. ET</description>
							    <international:startDate>01/18/2010</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>02/01/2010</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Address by Minister Day to World Affairs Council of Dallas/Fort Worth</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/speeches-discours/2009/2009-50.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>11/02/2009</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. 2009/50 - Dallas, Texas - October 16, 2009</description>
							    <international:startDate>11/02/2009</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>11/16/2009</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Minister Cannon to Host Diplomatic Forum in British Columbia</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media/aff/news-communiques/2009/299.aspx</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>10/08/2009</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. 299 - October 7, 2009 - 1:35 p.m. EDT</description>
							    <international:startDate>10/08/2009</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>10/22/2009</international:endDate>
							    
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