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							    <title>Canada to Assume Chairmanship of Arctic Council</title>
							    
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							    <description>The Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, Minister of Health, Minister of the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency and Minister for the Arctic Council, will travel to Kiruna, Sweden, this week for the May 15 meeting of ministers of the Arctic Council states.</description>
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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>Protecting and Promoting Canada’s Interests and Values in Europe</title>
							    
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							    <international:pubDate>04/19/2013</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird will travel to Luxembourg, Belgium and the United Kingdom from April 21 to 26, 2013.</description>
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							    <title>Minister Fast Promotes Canada as Tourism Destination</title>
							    
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							    <international:pubDate>04/18/2013</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>The Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, together with Chinese-Canadian TV personality "Mai Xiao Long" (Chelsey Mark), launches the second season of the Canada, You Can Be a Star television series during a press conference in Beijing.</description>
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							    <title>Minister Fast Highlights Opportunities for Canada’s Civil Nuclear-Energy Materials, Products and Services in China </title>
							    
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							    <international:pubDate>04/17/2013</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>The Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, highlighted the growing opportunities for Canadian business in the civil nuclear-energy field in China. </description>
							    <international:startDate>04/17/2013</international:startDate>
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							    <title>Strengthening Canada-China Market Access</title>
							    
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							    <international:pubDate>04/17/2013</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>The Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, meets with Zhi Shuping, China’s Minister of General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine (AQSIQ).</description>
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							    <title>Minister Fast Promotes World-Class Canadian Wood Products in Tianjin</title>
							    
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							    <international:pubDate>04/17/2013</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>Canada is now China’s largest supplier of imported lumber. The value of Canadian wood exports to China has increased almost 24-fold, from $81 million in 2003 to over $1.4 billion in 2012.</description>
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							    <title>Strengthening Canada-China Relationship Through People-to-People Ties</title>
							    
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							    <international:pubDate>04/17/2013</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>The Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, and the Honourable Alice Wong, Minister of State (Seniors), receive kites presented by students from  Yinghua Bond International College, which is offering a Canadian curriculum program for students who wish to prepare for study overseas.  </description>
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							    <title>A Canadian Success Story: Westport Innovations Helps Improve China’s Air Quality</title>
							    
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							    <international:pubDate>04/16/2013</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>The Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, congratulates Husayn Anwar, President of Westport Innovations Inc. in Asia, on the one-year anniversary of China’s first natural gas engine featuring Westport technology. </description>
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							    <title>More Success for Canadian Schools in China </title>
							    
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							    <international:pubDate>04/16/2013</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>More success for Canadian Schools in China </description>
							    <international:startDate>04/16/2013</international:startDate>
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							    <title>A Canadian Success Story: Constructing the Future China</title>
							    
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							    <international:pubDate>04/16/2013</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>The Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, congratulates representatives of Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers on the company’s first unreserved auction in China, which will take place on April 18, 2013, in the Tianzhu Free Trade Zone in Beijing. </description>
							    <international:startDate>04/16/2013</international:startDate>
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							    <title>A Canadian Success Story: Canadian Company Opens New China Office</title>
							    
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							    <international:pubDate>04/16/2013</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>The Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, congratulates Ralph Lutes,  Teck Resources Ltd.’s Vice President Asian Affairs and Chief Representative in China, on the company’s 100th anniversary and on the opening of its new office in Shanghai.</description>
							    <international:startDate>04/16/2013</international:startDate>
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							    <title>A Canadian Success Story: Icewine Exports to China</title>
							    
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							    <international:pubDate>04/16/2013</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>The Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, learns more about the increasing demand for Canadian icewine in China while meeting in Beijing with three Chinese distributors of the product.</description>
							    <international:startDate>04/16/2013</international:startDate>
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							    <title>Minister Fast Meets New Chinese Counterpart</title>
							    
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							    <international:pubDate>04/16/2013</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>The Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade and Minister of the Asia-Pacific Gateway, holds his first bilateral meeting with Gao Hucheng, China’s newly appointed minister of commerce. </description>
							    <international:startDate>04/16/2013</international:startDate>
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							    <title>Minister Fast Meets Heilongjiang Party Secretary</title>
							    
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							    <international:pubDate>04/15/2013</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>The Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia Pacific Gateway, meets Wang Xiankui, Heilongjiang Party Secretary.</description>
							    <international:startDate>04/15/2013</international:startDate>
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							    <title>Highlighting a Canadian Success Story: Minister Fast Visits McCain Plant in Harbin</title>
							    
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							    <description>The Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, tours the McCain Foods Ltd. processing plant in Harbin, China. </description>
							    <international:startDate>04/15/2013</international:startDate>
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							    <title>Minister Fast Welcomes Newly Arrived Canadian Exports in Hong Kong</title>
							    
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							    <international:pubDate>04/13/2013</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>Minister Fast Welcomes Newly Arrived Canadian Exports in Hong Kong</description>
							    <international:startDate>04/13/2013</international:startDate>
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							    <description>Minister Fast Welcomes Newly Arrived Canadian Exports in Hong Kong</description>
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							    <title>Minister Fast Visits ICT Expo in Hong Kong with Ministers Paradis and Wong</title>
							    
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							    <description>Minister Fast Visits ICT Expo in Hong Kong with Ministers Paradis and Wong</description>
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							    <description>Minister Fast Welcomes Newly Arrived Canadian Exports in Hong Kong</description>
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							    <description>Minister Fast Visits ICT Expo in Hong Kong with Ministers Paradis and Wong</description>
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							    <description>Minister Fast Welcomes Newly Arrived Canadian Exports in Hong Kong</description>
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							    <title>Harper Government Concludes Successful Trade Mission to China and Japan</title>
							    
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							    <international:pubDate>04/12/2013</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>The Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, and the Honourable Alice Wong, Minister of State (Seniors), today marked the conclusion of a five-day trade mission to China and Japan to promote Canadian expertise in the information and communication technologies (ICT) sector. </description>
							    <international:startDate>04/12/2013</international:startDate>
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							    <title>Taking the Canada-Japan Trade Relationship to the Next Level </title>
							    
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							    <international:pubDate>04/12/2013</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>Minister Fast Meets with Japanese Government Officials</description>
							    <international:startDate>04/12/2013</international:startDate>
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							    <title>Canadian Companies Excel in Medical Imaging Sector</title>
							    
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							    <description>Minister Fast and the Honourable Alice Wong, Minister of State (Seniors), are leading a five-day trade mission to advance the interests of Canadian businesses in China and Japan. Increased trade will in turn lead to more jobs and greater prosperity in Canada.</description>
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							    <title>Japan: Important Consumer of Canadian Lumber</title>
							    
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							    <international:pubDate>04/11/2013</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>The Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, tours the Tokyo Lumber Terminal pier with Noriyuki Mita, President of Tokyo Lumber Terminal Co. Ltd. </description>
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							    <title>Canadian Agri-Food, Wood and Gaming Companies Making Inroads Into Japanese Market </title>
							    
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							    <description>Minister Fast Highlights Canadian Commercial Success Stories in Japan</description>
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							    <title>Minister Fast Highlights Strong Canada-Japan Friendship </title>
							    
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							    <description>The Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway (top left), and Mackenzie Clugston, Canada’s Ambassador to Japan (top right), greet youths at the Canadian embassy. </description>
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							    <title>Standing Up for Victims of Sexual Violence in Conflict Areas</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/wet30-1/aff/news-communiques/2013/04/11a.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>04/11/2013</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird today announced that Canada is taking further action in preventing sexual violence against women and girls in conflict areas. Canada will contribute $5 million this year to help prevent conflict-related sexual violence and to respond to the needs of victims.</description>
							    <international:startDate>04/11/2013</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>04/25/2013</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Canada Reaffirms Special Friendship with Israel</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/wet30-1/aff/news-communiques/2013/04/9a.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>04/09/2013</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>Following a warm and constructive meeting today, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Canadian Foreign Minister John Baird reaffirmed the close and special friendship that underpins the bilateral relationship between our two countries. </description>
							    <international:startDate>04/09/2013</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>04/23/2013</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Canadian Gateway Positions Canada as the “Gateway of Choice” Between Asia and North America</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/release_photo_distribution/2013/04/08c.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>04/08/2013</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>On behalf of the Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, the Honourable Alice Wong, Minister of State (Seniors), attended an Asia-Pacific Gateway round table in Shanghai, China. Participants at this round table included Canadian and Chinese representatives from ports, railways, shipping and logistics companies, as well as local partners of Canadian companies. </description>
							    <international:startDate>04/08/2013</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>04/22/2013</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Canadian Seafood Exporters Set Their Sights on Lucrative Chinese Market  </title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/release_photo_distribution/2013/04/08b.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>04/08/2013</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>The Honourable Alice Wong, Minister of State (Seniors), on behalf of the Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, visits a seafood event at Junlai Seafood Restaurant in Shanghai, China, to highlight the world-class fish and seafood Canada exports to China. In the last ten years, the value of fresh-lobster exports from Canada to China rose from $1 million to $35 million. China overtook the European Union as Canada’s second-largest seafood market in 2012, a year when $4.2-billion worth of Canadian seafood products landed on tables in more than 100 countries, with frozen crab the most valuable export. </description>
							    <international:startDate>04/08/2013</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>04/22/2013</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Canadian Leadership in Addressing Syrian Crisis</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/wet30-1/aff/news-communiques/2013/04/07b.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>04/07/2013</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird today announced that Canada is providing real leadership to help address the effects of raging crisis in Syria. Canada is extending credit of up to $2 million to the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW). The Canadian contribution will make possible the investigation announced recently by United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon into alleged chemical weapons use in Syria.</description>
							    <international:startDate>04/07/2013</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>04/21/2013</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Advancing Canadian Trade and Investment Interests in China and Japan</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/release_photo_distribution/2013/04/07a.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>04/07/2013</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>The Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, and the Honourable Alice Wong, Minister of State (Seniors), are leading a five-day trade mission to advance the interests of Canadian businesses in China and Japan. </description>
							    <international:startDate>04/07/2013</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>04/21/2013</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Minister Ablonczy to Highlight Canada’s Role in Americas at Palm Beach Strategic Forum and OAS Permanent Council Meeting</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/wet30-1/state-etat/news-communiques/2013/04/07a.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>04/07/2013</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>The Honourable Diane Ablonczy, Minister of State of Foreign Affairs (Americas and Consular Affairs), today announced that she will travel to the United States to participate in the third annual Palm Beach Strategic Forum from April 8 to 9, 2013, in Florida. She will then go to Washington, D.C., to address the Organization of American States (OAS) Permanent Council meeting on April 10, 2013.</description>
							    <international:startDate>04/07/2013</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>04/21/2013</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Baird Consults in the West Bank</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/wet30-1/aff/news-communiques/2013/04/06a.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>04/06/2013</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird today made the following statement: “Canada’s disagreement with the unilateral path the Palestinians pursued at the United Nations last fall remains. That said, I came to Ramallah to personally express my continued support for security and economic improvements made in recent years and my desire to continue meaningful engagement with the Palestinian Authority.</description>
							    <international:startDate>04/06/2013</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>04/20/2013</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Minister of State Ablonczy to Represent Canada in Costa Rica and Panama</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/wet30-1/state-etat/news-communiques/2013/03/14a.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>03/14/2013</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>The Honourable Diane Ablonczy, Minister of State of Foreign Affairs (Americas and Consular Affairs), departs today for Costa Rica and Panama, where she will meet key allies as part of the Harper government’s ongoing efforts to deepen Canada’s engagement in the Americas.</description>
							    <international:startDate>03/14/2013</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>03/28/2013</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Minister Fast and Corporate Social Responsibility Counsellor Marketa Evans at PDAC 2013</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/release_photo_distribution/2013/03/03a.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>03/03/2013</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>The Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, left, and Marketa Evans, Canada’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Counsellor, highlight Canada’s responsible mining practices. “Our CSR strategy helps Canadian companies, the communities in which they operate and host governments make the most of natural resources,” said Minister Fast.</description>
							    <international:startDate>03/03/2013</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>03/17/2013</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Harper Government Highlights Canadian Mining Companies’ Leadership in Creating Jobs and Prosperity at Home and Abroad</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/news-communiques/2013/03/03a.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>03/03/2013</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>The Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, today highlighted Canada’s world-class extractive sector to a group of international delegates and mining industry executives at the annual Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) International Convention, Trade Show and Investors Exchange in Toronto.</description>
							    <international:startDate>03/03/2013</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>03/17/2013</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Canada Strengthens Ties with Americas</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/wet30-1/aff/news-communiques/2013/02/22a.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>02/22/2013</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird and the Honourable Diane Ablonczy, Minister of State of Foreign Affairs (Americas and Consular Affairs), today concluded their parallel visits to Central America, South America and the Caribbean.</description>
							    <international:startDate>02/22/2013</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>03/08/2013</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Minister Ablonczy Attends Inauguration of New Quito International Airport</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media/state-etat/news-communiques/2013/02/19a.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>02/19/2013</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>The Honourable Diane Ablonczy, Minister of State of Foreign Affairs (Americas and Consular Affairs), was in Ecuador today to attend the inauguration of the New Quito International Airport.</description>
							    <international:startDate>02/19/2013</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>03/05/2013</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Statement from Minister Baird on Postponement of Official Visit to Venezuela</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media/aff/news-communiques/2013/02/19a.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>02/19/2013</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird today issued the following statement: “Over the past few days, I have held productive meetings in Mexico, Cuba and Peru on jobs, economic growth, long-term prosperity, and the need for individual freedoms and human rights. I look forward to having similar talks in Panama.</description>
							    <international:startDate>02/19/2013</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>03/05/2013</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Minister Ablonczy to Travel to Central and South America</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media/state-etat/news-communiques/2013/02/14a.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>02/14/2013</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>The Honourable Diane Ablonczy, Minister of State of Foreign Affairs (Americas and Consular Affairs), will travel to Nicaragua, Ecuador, Colombia and Chile from February 15 to 23, 2013, to further strengthen hemispheric relations.</description>
							    <international:startDate>02/14/2013</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>02/28/2013</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Canada and Nigeria Chart a Future with Deeper Commercial Ties</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/release_photo_distribution/2013/01/28b.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>01/28/2013</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>The Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, and Olusegun Aganga, Nigeria’s Minister of Trade and Investment, meet at the first gathering of Canada-Nigeria Bi-National Commission (BNC) trade ministers. </description>
							    <international:startDate>01/28/2013</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>02/11/2013</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Minister Ablonczy Completes Successful Asia Visit</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media/state-etat/news-communiques/2013/01/26a.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>01/26/2013</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>The Honourable Diane Ablonczy, Minister of State of Foreign Affairs (Americas and Consular Affairs), today concluded a successful consular outreach trip to Asia, a region that is host to hundreds of thousands of Canadian visitors, residents and students each year.</description>
							    <international:startDate>01/26/2013</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>02/09/2013</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Minister Ablonczy Meets with Secretary for Security, Government of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region </title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media/state-etat/photos/2013/01/24a.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>01/25/2013</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>The Honourable Diane Ablonczy, Minister of State of Foreign Affairs (Americas and Consular Affairs), meets with Lai Tung-Kwok, Hong Kong’s Secretary for Security, to discuss and further strengthen Canada and Hong Kong’s excellent consular collaboration.</description>
							    <international:startDate>01/25/2013</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>02/08/2013</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Harper Government Ministers Hold Pre-Budget Consultations with Canadian Business Leaders</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/release_photo_distribution/2013/01/25a.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>01/25/2013</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>By talking directly with Canadian business leaders in the lead-up to the Budget, the Government of Canada is seeking the best way to continue to create jobs, growth and long-term prosperity for Canadian families.</description>
							    <international:startDate>01/25/2013</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>02/08/2013</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Harper Government Ministers Hold Pre-Budget Consultations with Canadian Business Leaders</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/release_photo_distribution/2013/01/25a.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>01/25/2013</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>By talking directly with Canadian business leaders in the lead-up to the Budget, the Government of Canada is seeking the best way to continue to create jobs, growth and long-term prosperity for Canadian families.</description>
							    <international:startDate>01/25/2013</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>02/08/2013</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Minister Ablonczy Announces Support for Criminal Justice Reform in Mexico</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media/state-etat/news-communiques/2012/11/30a.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>11/30/2012</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>The Honourable Diane Ablonczy, Minister of State of Foreign Affairs (Americas and Consular Affairs), was at Anáhuac University in Querétaro, Mexico, today to announce Canada’s support for a project that will help Mexican law schools train their students for ongoing reforms to Mexico’s criminal justice system. Minister Ablonczy was joined for the announcement by the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada.</description>
							    <international:startDate>11/30/2012</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>12/14/2012</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Minister Ablonczy Visits Panama Canal Expansion Project</title>
							    
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							    <international:pubDate>11/16/2012</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>Panama - The Honourable Diane Ablonczy, Minister of State of Foreign Affairs (Americas and Consular Affairs), tours the Panama Canal Expansion Project and receives a briefing on the construction by deputy project manager Corina Briceño.
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							    <international:startDate>11/16/2012</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>11/30/2012</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Minister Ablonczy Addresses Colombia-Canada Chamber of Commerce</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/release_photo_distribution/2012/11/15b.aspx?lang=eng</link>
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							    <international:pubDate>11/16/2012</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>The Honourable Diane Ablonczy, Minister of State of Foreign Affairs (Americas and Consular Affairs), today in Bogota delivered a keynote address to the 3rd Dialogo Canada-Colombia, the annual signature event for the Colombia-Canada Chamber of Commerce.</description>
							    <international:startDate>11/16/2012</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>11/30/2012</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Minister Ablonczy Meets Colombian Counterpart</title>
							    
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							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>11/15/2012</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>The Honourable Diane Ablonczy, Minister of State of Foreign Affairs (Americas and Consular Affairs), meets with her Colombian counterpart Monica Lanzetta, Vice-Minister of Foreign Affairs, to discuss how Canada and Colombia can build on their excellent bilateral relationship.</description>
							    <international:startDate>11/15/2012</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>11/29/2012</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Canada Achieves Pacific Alliance Observer Status</title>
							    
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							    <international:pubDate>11/15/2012</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>The Honourable Diane Ablonczy, Minister of State of Foreign Affairs (Americas and Consular Affairs), on behalf of the Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Pacific Gateway, today announced that Canada has become an observer to the Pacific Alliance, a grouping of four of Latin America’s fastest-growing economies, Chile, Colombia, Mexico and Peru.</description>
							    <international:startDate>11/15/2012</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>11/29/2012</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Canada Announces More Support for Land Restitution in Colombia</title>
							    
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							    <international:pubDate>11/14/2012</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>The Honourable Diane Ablonczy, Minister of State of Foreign Affairs (Americas and Consular Affairs), today announced additional Canadian support for the Colombian government’s land restitution efforts, which will help foster peace, security and justice for Colombians.</description>
							    <international:startDate>11/14/2012</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>11/28/2012</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Minister Fast Launches Canada Pavilion at Indian Startup Incubator</title>
							    
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							    <international:pubDate>11/07/2012</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>The Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, launches the new Canada Pavilion at the Hatch for Startups (the Hatch), which will serve as an incubation ground for high-potential Indian entrepreneurs and visiting Canadian entrepreneurs.</description>
							    <international:startDate>11/07/2012</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>11/21/2012</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>International Trade Minister to Lead Trade Mission to Africa in Early 2013</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/news-communiques/2012/10/16a.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>10/16/2012</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>The Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, today announced that he will lead a trade mission to Ghana and Nigeria in early 2013.</description>
							    <international:startDate>10/16/2012</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>10/30/2012</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Reminder - Minister Fast to Make Announcement on Canada-Africa Trade Relations</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/advisories-avis/2012/10/15a.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>10/16/2012</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>The Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, will mark the 10th anniversary of the Canadian Council on Africa and make an announcement building on Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s recent visit to Africa.</description>
							    <international:startDate>10/16/2012</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>10/30/2012</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>An Ambitious Canada-EU Trade Agreement Would Benefit SMEs</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/release_photo_distribution/2012/10/15a.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>10/15/2012</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>The Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, at Mellow Walk, a safety- and comfort-shoe factory in Toronto, which will benefit from reduced tariffs under a Canada-EU trade agreement.</description>
							    <international:startDate>10/15/2012</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>10/29/2012</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Minister Fast to Make Announcement on Canada-Africa Trade Relations</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/advisories-avis/2012/10/15a.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>10/15/2012</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>The Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, will mark the 10th anniversary of the Canadian Council on Africa and make an announcement building on Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s recent visit to Africa.</description>
							    <international:startDate>10/15/2012</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>10/29/2012</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Baird Concludes Successful Visit to Paris</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media/aff/news-communiques/2012/10/12a.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>10/12/2012</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird today issued the following statement as he concluded his first bilateral visit to France: “I would like to thank Minister Fabius for his warm welcome and for the excellent exchange we had. 
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							    <international:startDate>10/12/2012</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>10/26/2012</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Baird Meets IAEA Technical Experts</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media/aff/photos/2012/10/10a.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>10/10/2012</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird meets with Herman Nackaerts, Deputy Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and head of its Department of Safeguards.</description>
							    <international:startDate>10/10/2012</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>10/24/2012</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Baird Meets IAEA Technical Experts</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media/aff/photos/2012/10/10a.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>10/10/2012</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird meets with Herman Nackaerts, Deputy Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and head of its Department of Safeguards.</description>
							    <international:startDate>10/10/2012</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>10/24/2012</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Minister Fast Wraps up Successful Trade Mission to Middle East</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/news-communiques/2012/10/10a.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>10/10/2012</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>The Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, has concluded a five-day trade mission to Saudi Arabia and Jordan, helping to advance Canadian interests in the Middle East. Minister Fast was accompanied by representatives of more than 20 Canadian businesses and organizations.</description>
							    <international:startDate>10/10/2012</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>10/24/2012</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Minister Fast and Jordan’s Minister of Industry and Trade Mark Implementation of Canada-Jordan FTA</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/release_photo_distribution/2012/10/08a.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>10/08/2012</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>The Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, celebrates the implementation of Canada’s first free trade agreement (FTA) with an Arab country with his Jordanian counterpart, Minister of Industry and Trade Shabib Ammari.</description>
							    <international:startDate>10/08/2012</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>10/22/2012</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Canada Educating Saudi Arabia’s Doctors</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/release_photo_distribution/2012/10/07b.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>10/07/2012</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description> </description>
							    <international:startDate>10/07/2012</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>10/21/2012</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Minister Fast Welcomes Saudi Hospital Accreditation</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/release_photo_distribution/2012/10/07a.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>10/07/2012</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>The Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, joins an accreditation ceremony to highlight the significant accomplishment of Specialized Medical Center Hospital, one of the organizations to receive an accreditation award under Accreditation Canada International’s new Qmentum International accreditation program. </description>
							    <international:startDate>10/07/2012</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>10/21/2012</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Minister Ablonczy to Project Canadian Leadership in Guatemala and Belize</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media/state-etat/news-communiques/2012/10/07a.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>10/07/2012</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>The Honourable Diane Ablonczy, Minister of State of Foreign Affairs (Americas and Consular Affairs), will visit Guatemala and Belize from October 10 to 14, 2012, to deepen Canada’s relationships with these two important countries in the Americas and to further demonstrate Canadian leadership on the world stage.</description>
							    <international:startDate>10/07/2012</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>10/21/2012</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Harper Government Opening New Markets in Middle East and North Africa</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/news-communiques/2012/10/07a.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>10/07/2012</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>The Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, continues to advance the most ambitious trade expansion plan in Canadian history as he leads a trade mission to Saudi Arabia and Jordan.</description>
							    <international:startDate>10/07/2012</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>10/21/2012</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Baird to Visit Nigeria, Austria and France</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media/aff/news-communiques/2012/10/07a.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>10/07/2012</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird today announced that he will travel to Nigeria, Austria and France from October 8 to 12, 2012.</description>
							    <international:startDate>10/07/2012</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>10/21/2012</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Canadians helping Saudi Arabia with power requirements</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/release_photo_distribution/2012/10/06a.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>10/06/2012</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description> </description>
							    <international:startDate>10/06/2012</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>10/20/2012</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Minister Fast to Lead Trade Mission to Saudi Arabia and Jordan</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/advisories-avis/2012/10/05a.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <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>Promoting Canada’s Interests and Values </title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media/aff/news-communiques/2012/09/27a.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>09/27/2012</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird travels to New York City from September 27 to October 1, 2012, as head of the Canadian delegation during high-level portions of this year’s United Nations General Assembly.</description>
							    <international:startDate>09/27/2012</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>10/11/2012</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Harper Government Announces Latest Milestone in Pro-trade Plan to Open New Markets for Canadian Exports</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/news-communiques/2012/09/21a.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>09/21/2012</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>The Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, today announced that the Canada-Jordan Free Trade Agreement will come into force on October 1, 2012, 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>
							    <international:endDate>10/05/2012</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Showcasing Canada’s Strengths and Capabilities in Dominican Republic and Haiti</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/news-communiques/2012/09/7c.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <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>Canada Broadens and Deepens Trade Relationships with Asia-Pacific Markets </title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/release_photo_distribution/2012/09/06a.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <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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							    <title>Minister Fast Wraps Up Successful Trade Mission to Southeast Asia</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/news-communiques/2012/09/4a.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>09/04/2012</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>The Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, today wrapped up a four-country trade mission through Southeast Asia, which concluded with his announcement that Canada will establish a permanent trade presence at Canada’s soon to be opened embassy in Burma. </description>
							    <international:startDate>09/04/2012</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>09/18/2012</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Minister Fast Wraps Up Successful Trade Mission to Southeast Asia</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/news-communiques/2012/09/4a.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>09/04/2012</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>The Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, today wrapped up a four-country trade mission through Southeast Asia, which concluded with his announcement that Canada will establish a permanent trade presence at Canada’s soon to be opened embassy in Burma. </description>
							    <international:startDate>09/04/2012</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>09/18/2012</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Minister Fast Wraps Up Successful Trade Mission to Southeast Asia</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/news-communiques/2012/09/4a.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>09/04/2012</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>The Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, today wrapped up a four-country trade mission through Southeast Asia, which concluded with his announcement that Canada will establish a permanent trade presence at Canada’s soon to be opened embassy in Burma. </description>
							    <international:startDate>09/04/2012</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>09/18/2012</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Minister Fast Wraps Up Successful Trade Mission to Southeast Asia</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/news-communiques/2012/09/4a.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>09/04/2012</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>The Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, today wrapped up a four-country trade mission through Southeast Asia, which concluded with his announcement that Canada will establish a permanent trade presence at Canada’s soon to be opened embassy in Burma. </description>
							    <international:startDate>09/04/2012</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>09/18/2012</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Minister Fast Welcomes Canadian Success in Burma</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/release_photo_distribution/2012/09/04a.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <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>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/release_photo_distribution/2012/09/03b.aspx?lang=eng</link>
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							    <international:pubDate>09/03/2012</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>The Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, meets with Burmese President Thein Sein in Naypyidaw to discuss how Canada and Canadian companies can help Burma on its path to greater democracy and prosperity.</description>
							    <international:startDate>09/03/2012</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>09/17/2012</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Minister Fast Meets with Aung San Suu Kyi</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/release_photo_distribution/2012/09/03a.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>09/03/2012</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>International Trade Minister Ed Fast meets with Aung San Suu Kyi, General Secretary of Burma’s National League for Democracy, in the capital, Naypyidaw, where the two discussed Canada’s soon to be opened embassy in Burma.</description>
							    <international:startDate>09/03/2012</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>09/17/2012</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Minister Fast Announces Permanent Canadian Trade Presence in Burma</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/news-communiques/2012/09/3a.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <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, today announced that Canada will have a full-time trade commissioner at Canada’s soon-to-be-open embassy in Burma. The announcement was made during Minister Fast’s trade mission to Burma and three other countries in Southeast Asia.</description>
							    <international:startDate>09/03/2012</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>09/17/2012</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Reminder - International Trade Minister Ed Fast to Hold Media Teleconference to Discuss Trade Mission to Southeast Asia</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/advisories-avis/2012/08/31b.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>09/03/2012</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>The Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, will hold a media teleconference on Monday, September 3, 2012, to share highlights of his four-nation, August 27 to September 3 trade mission to Vietnam, Thailand, Cambodia and Burma.</description>
							    <international:startDate>09/03/2012</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>09/17/2012</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>International Trade Minister Meets with Trade Mission Participants in Burma</title>
							    
							    <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>International Trade Minister Ed Fast to Hold Media Teleconference to Discuss Trade Mission to Southeast Asia</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/advisories-avis/2012/08/31b.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>08/31/2012</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>The Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, will hold a media teleconference on Monday, September 3, 2012, to share highlights of his four-nation, August 27 to September 3 trade mission to Vietnam, Thailand, Cambodia and Burma.</description>
							    <international:startDate>08/31/2012</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>09/14/2012</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Minister Fast Announces Creation of Canada-ASEAN Business Council</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/news-communiques/2012/08/31a.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>08/31/2012</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>The Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, today announced the creation of the Canada-ASEAN Business Council (CABC), which will focus on growing private-sector cooperation between Canadian and Southeast Asian businesses.</description>
							    <international:startDate>08/31/2012</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>09/14/2012</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Major Telecom Deal in Cambodia Welcomed by Minister Fast</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/release_photo_distribution/2012/08/30a.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>08/30/2012</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>The Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, welcomes a major sale of wireless equipment, by Canada’s EION Inc., represented by Dale Squires, President of EION Wireless,  to Cambodia’s EMAXX 4G, represented by Sean Ngu, CEO, at a signing ceremony in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.</description>
							    <international:startDate>08/30/2012</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>09/13/2012</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Joint Statement by Ministers Fast and Keat Chhon</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/news-communiques/2012/08/30a.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>08/30/2012</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>The Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, and His Excellency Keat Chhon, Cambodia’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy and Finance, today marked 59 years of Cambodia-Canada relations with a bilateral meeting in Phnom Penh.</description>
							    <international:startDate>08/30/2012</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>09/13/2012</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Minister Fast Celebrates Canada’s Good Taste in Thailand</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/release_photo_distribution/2012/08/29a.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>08/29/2012</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>The Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, (right) visits a display of Canadian food with Chairat Petchdakul, General Manager, Procurement Group (Fresh Food), Mall Group Co., Ltd. (left) and Wannee Poebaikul, General Manager, Global Trade Co., Ltd., an importer of Canadian cherries and blueberries. </description>
							    <international:startDate>08/29/2012</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>09/12/2012</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Canadian Investment Creating Prosperity in Canada and Vietnam</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/release_photo_distribution/2012/08/28a.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>08/28/2012</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description> </description>
							    <international:startDate>08/28/2012</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>09/11/2012</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Asia-Pacific Gateway connects Canada with Vietnam</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/release_photo_distribution/2012/08/27a.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>08/27/2012</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description> </description>
							    <international:startDate>08/27/2012</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>09/10/2012</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>International Trade Minister Deepening Canada’s Ties in Fast-Growing Markets with Trade Mission to Southeast Asia</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/news-communiques/2012/08/26a.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>08/26/2012</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>Minister Fast’s four-nation trade mission includes the first visit to Burma by a Canadian trade minister and sets the stage for deeper trade and economic opportunities for Canadian workers and businesses</description>
							    <international:startDate>08/26/2012</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>09/09/2012</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Harper Government Announces Trade Mission to the Dominican Republic and Haiti</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/news-communiques/2012/08/15b.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>08/15/2012</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>The Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, today announced that the Honourable Bernard Valcourt, Associate Minister of National Defence and Minister of State (Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency) (La Francophonie), will lead a trade mission to Santo Domingo and Port-au-Prince from September 2 to 7, 2012. </description>
							    <international:startDate>08/15/2012</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>08/29/2012</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>Photo Release - Minister Fast to visit Burma in September</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/release_photo_distribution/2012/25.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>07/25/2012</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description> </description>
							    <international:startDate>07/25/2012</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>08/08/2012</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>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>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <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>Minister Fast Highlights Canada’s Commitment to Free and Open Trade at World Trade Organization Meeting</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/release_photo_distribution/2012/05/120523.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>05/23/2012</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description> </description>
							    <international:startDate>05/23/2012</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>06/06/2012</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>OECD Report Confirms What Canada Has Been Saying: Trade Leads to Jobs, Growth and Long-Term Prosperity</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/news-communiques/2012/05/23a.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>05/23/2012</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>The Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, in France to attend the annual Organisation for Economic Co-operation (OECD) ministerial meeting, as well as an informal gathering of World Trade Organization ministers, today welcomed the findings of a new publication released by the OECD confirming the critical role trade plays in creating jobs, growth and prosperity.</description>
							    <international:startDate>05/23/2012</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>06/06/2012</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>Baird and Clinton Make Friendly Hockey Playoff Wager</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media/aff/photos/2012/04/12b.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>04/12/2012</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird and U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, after finishing the meeting with their G-8 counterparts today, quickly got down to other serious business—wagering on round one of the NHL Stanley Cup playoffs.</description>
							    <international:startDate>04/12/2012</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>04/26/2012</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>International Trade Minister Fast Highlights Canada’s Leadership in the Americas During Visit to Peru </title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/news-communiques/2012/04/11a.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>04/11/2012</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>The Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, today visited Lima, where he highlighted the benefits of a deepened Canada-Peru trade and investment partnership as well as the Harper government’s extensive prosperity agenda throughout the hemisphere.</description>
							    <international:startDate>04/11/2012</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>04/25/2012</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title> Minister Fast to Highlight Harper Government’s Prosperity Agenda During Three-Country Visit to Latin America</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/advisories-avis/2012/04/10a.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>04/10/2012</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>The Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, will travel to Peru from April 11 to 12, 2012, Colombia from April 13 to 15 and Chile from April 15 to 17. </description>
							    <international:startDate>04/10/2012</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>04/24/2012</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Photo Release - Minister Fast Signs Space Collaboration MOU during Recent Official Visit to Japan</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/release_photo_distribution/2012/03/26a.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>03/26/2012</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>During Prime Minister Harper’s recent official visit to Japan, the Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, signed, on behalf of the Canadian government, a memorandum of understanding between the Canadian Space Agency and the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency that will serve as a framework for collaborative activity in the area of space.</description>
							    <international:startDate>03/26/2012</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>04/09/2012</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Modification - Minister Fast Highlights Commercial Successes in Japan</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/news-communiques/2012/03/26a.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>03/26/2012</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>The Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, today hailed the recent conclusion of a number of commercial agreements as proof of the ever-growing commercial ties between Canada and Japan.</description>
							    <international:startDate>03/26/2012</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>04/09/2012</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Minister Fast Highlights Commercial Successes in Japan</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/news-communiques/2012/03/26a.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>03/26/2012</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>The Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, today hailed the recent conclusion of a number of commercial agreements as proof of the ever-growing commercial ties between Canada and Japan. </description>
							    <international:startDate>03/26/2012</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>04/09/2012</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Photo Release - Minister Fast Highlights RIM Success Story in Thailand</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/release_photo_distribution/2012/03/24a.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>03/24/2012</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>Minister Fast attended the opening of the first Blackberry Lifestyle Store in Thailand.</description>
							    <international:startDate>03/24/2012</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>04/07/2012</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Deepening Canada’s Trade Ties with Mercosur Part of Harper Government’s Broad and Ambitious Pro-Trade Plan</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/news-communiques/2012/03/20a.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>03/20/2012</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>The Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, today concluded a two-day trade visit to Argentina, where he met with political and business leaders to advocate more trade and job-creating partnerships between Canada and Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay—the countries that make up the Mercosur customs union.</description>
							    <international:startDate>03/20/2012</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>04/03/2012</international:endDate>
							    
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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>
							    
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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>
							    
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							    <title>Minister Fast Highlights Successes of Prime Minister Harper-led Trade Mission to China</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/news-communiques/2012/02/22a.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>02/22/2012</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>The Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, today highlighted in Vancouver to the Dawa Business Group Inc. and the Canada China Business Council the recent accomplishments of his visit to China, which was led by Prime Minister Stephen Harper.</description>
							    <international:startDate>02/22/2012</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>03/07/2012</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Minister Baird Participates in Round Table on Iran</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media/aff/photos/2012/01/31a.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>01/31/2012</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird today participated in a round table to discuss the situation in Iran. Organized by the Israeli Institute for National Security Studies, the round table included a wide range of experts.</description>
							    <international:startDate>01/31/2012</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>02/14/2012</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 Baird Meets with Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media/aff/photos/2012/01/30e.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>01/30/2012</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird meets with Mahmoud Abbas, President of the Palestinian Authority.</description>
							    <international:startDate>01/30/2012</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>02/13/2012</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Ministers Baird and Flaherty Meet with Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media/aff/photos/2012/01/30d.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>01/30/2012</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird and Finance Minister Jim Flaherty meet with Mahmoud Abbas, President of the Palestinian Authority. </description>
							    <international:startDate>01/30/2012</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>02/13/2012</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Minister Baird Addresses the Herzliya Conference</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media/aff/photos/2012/01/30c.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>01/30/2012</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird delivered a keynote address today at the Interdisciplinary Center in Herzliya.</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>Minister Baird Meets with Israel’s President Shimon Peres</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media/aff/photos/2012/01/30b.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>01/30/2012</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird meets with Israel’s President Shimon Peres in Jerusalem. </description>
							    <international:startDate>01/30/2012</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>02/13/2012</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Minister Baird Lays Wreath Honouring Holocaust Victims</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media/aff/photos/2012/01/30a.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>01/30/2012</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird pays tribute to the victims of the Holocaust at the opening ceremony of the New International Seminars Wing of the Yad Vashem Holocaust Museum. </description>
							    <international:startDate>01/30/2012</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>02/13/2012</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Statement by Minister Baird on Malekpour Death Sentence</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media/aff/news-communiques/2012/01/29a.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>01/30/2012</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird today issued the following statement: “Canada is deeply concerned about reports that Iranian citizen Saeed Malekpour’s death sentence has been confirmed by the Iranian authorities.</description>
							    <international:startDate>01/30/2012</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>02/13/2012</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Reminder - International Trade Minister Ed Fast to Visit Washington, D.C., to Make Important Announcement</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/advisories-avis/2012/01/20b.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>01/23/2012</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>The Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, will make an official visit to Washington, D.C., on January 23, 2012.</description>
							    <international:startDate>01/23/2012</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>02/06/2012</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>International Trade Minister Ed Fast to Visit Washington, D.C., to Make Important Announcement</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/advisories-avis/2012/01/20b.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>01/20/2012</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>The Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, will make an official visit to Washington, D.C., on January 23, 2012.</description>
							    <international:startDate>01/20/2012</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>02/03/2012</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Photo Release - Minister Fast Meets European Union Trade Commissioner</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/release_photo_distribution/2011/111216-01.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>12/16/2011</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>December 16, 2011</description>
							    <international:startDate>12/16/2011</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>12/30/2011</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>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>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 Advances Canada’s Economic Interests in Asia-Pacific Region</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/news-communiques/2011/346.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>11/14/2011</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. 346 - November 14, 2011 – 12:20 p.m. ET</description>
							    <international:startDate>11/14/2011</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>11/28/2011</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Photo Release - Minister Fast attends APEC to strengthen Commercial Ties with Asia-Pacific Economies</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/release_photo_distribution/2011/111111-04.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>11/12/2011</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>November 11, 2011</description>
							    <international:startDate>11/12/2011</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>11/26/2011</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Photo Release - Minister Fast Meets with Chinese Minister of Commerce Chen Deming</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/release_photo_distribution/2011/111111-03.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>11/12/2011</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>November 11, 2011</description>
							    <international:startDate>11/12/2011</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>11/26/2011</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Expanding Canada’s Trade and Investment Ties in Asia-Pacific Region a Harper Government Priority</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/news-communiques/2011/343.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>11/10/2011</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. 343 - November 10, 2011 - 2:30 p.m. ET</description>
							    <international:startDate>11/10/2011</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>11/24/2011</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Reminder - Briefing at National Press Theatre</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media/aff/advisories-avis/2011/A-089.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>11/10/2011</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. A/89 - November 9, 2011</description>
							    <international:startDate>11/10/2011</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>11/24/2011</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Photo Release - Minister Fast Visits Mumbai Port to Highlight the Significance of Canada’s Agricultural Exports to India</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/release_photo_distribution/2011/111109-01.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>11/09/2011</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>November 9, 2011</description>
							    <international:startDate>11/09/2011</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>11/23/2011</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Briefing at National Press Theatre</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media/aff/advisories-avis/2011/A-089.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>11/09/2011</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. A/89 - November 9, 2011</description>
							    <international:startDate>11/09/2011</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>11/23/2011</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Canada and El Salvador Find Innovative Ways to Support Youth at Risk</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media/aff/news-communiques/2011/339.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>11/09/2011</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. 339 - November 9, 2011 - 2 p.m. ET</description>
							    <international:startDate>11/09/2011</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>11/23/2011</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>International Trade Minister Ed Fast Concludes Trade Mission to India</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/news-communiques/2011/338.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>11/09/2011</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. 338 - November 9, 2011 - 1:40 p.m. ET</description>
							    <international:startDate>11/09/2011</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>11/23/2011</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Photo Release - Minister Fast Visits Canadian Automotive Company in India</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/release_photo_distribution/2011/111108-01.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>11/09/2011</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>November 8, 2011</description>
							    <international:startDate>11/09/2011</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>11/23/2011</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Photo Release - Minister Fast Highlights Canada’s World-Class Automotive Sector</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/release_photo_distribution/2011/111108-02.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>11/08/2011</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>November 8, 2011</description>
							    <international:startDate>11/08/2011</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>11/22/2011</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>International Trade Minister Ed Fast Encourages Strategic Alliances Between Indian and Canadian Auto Sectors</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/news-communiques/2011/336.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>11/08/2011</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. 336 - November 8, 2011 - 1:45 p.m. ET</description>
							    <international:startDate>11/08/2011</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>11/22/2011</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Minister of State Ablonczy Visits Washington to Meet with Partners in the Americas</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media/state-etat/news-communiques/2011/335.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>11/07/2011</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. 335 - November 7, 2011 - 1:20 p.m. ET</description>
							    <international:startDate>11/07/2011</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>11/21/2011</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>International Trade Minister Ed Fast Applauds Canadian Companies Expanding into High-Growth India</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/news-communiques/2011/334.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>11/07/2011</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. 334 - November 7, 2011 - 12:15 p.m. ET</description>
							    <international:startDate>11/07/2011</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>11/21/2011</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>Photo Release - Building People-to-People Ties Through Cultural Awareness</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/release_photo_distribution/2011/111106-02.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>11/06/2011</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>November 6, 2011

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							    <international:startDate>11/06/2011</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>11/20/2011</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Photo Release - Minister Fast Participates in Round Table on Trade and Investment Opportunities</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/release_photo_distribution/2011/111105-02.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>11/05/2011</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>November 5, 2011

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							    <international:startDate>11/05/2011</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>11/19/2011</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Photo Release - Minister Fast Visits McCain Plant in India</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/release_photo_distribution/2011/111105-01.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>11/05/2011</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>November 5, 2011</description>
							    <international:startDate>11/05/2011</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>11/19/2011</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>Photo Release - Minister Fast Discusses Ways to Increase Cooperation and Trade with India</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/release_photo_distribution/2011/111104-02.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>11/04/2011</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>November 4, 2011</description>
							    <international:startDate>11/04/2011</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>11/18/2011</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Photo Release - Minister Fast Highlights Educational Ties Between Canada and India</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/release_photo_distribution/2011/111104-03.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>11/04/2011</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>November 4, 2011</description>
							    <international:startDate>11/04/2011</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>11/18/2011</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Photo Release - Building Links to Deepen and Broaden Our Relations with India</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/release_photo_distribution/2011/111104-01.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>11/04/2011</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>November 4, 2011</description>
							    <international:startDate>11/04/2011</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>11/18/2011</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>International Trade Minister Ed Fast Highlights Educational Ties Between Canada and India</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/news-communiques/2011/330.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>11/04/2011</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. 330 - November 4, 2011 - 11:15 a.m. ET</description>
							    <international:startDate>11/04/2011</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>11/18/2011</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Photo Release - International Trade Minister Ed Fast Strengthens Ties with India</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/release_photo_distribution/2011/111103-03.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>11/03/2011</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>November 3, 2011</description>
							    <international:startDate>11/03/2011</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>11/17/2011</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Photo Release - Minister Fast Meets with Indian Counterpart to Strengthen Commercial Relations</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/release_photo_distribution/2011/111103-01.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>11/03/2011</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>November 3, 2011</description>
							    <international:startDate>11/03/2011</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>11/17/2011</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Photo Release - Minister Fast Meets with Indian Counterpart to Strengthen Commercial Relations</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/release_photo_distribution/2011/111103-01.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>11/03/2011</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>November 3, 2011</description>
							    <international:startDate>11/03/2011</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>11/17/2011</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Canada’s International Trade Minister Ed Fast Holds Second Annual Dialogue with India’s Minister of Commerce and Industry Anand Sharma</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/news-communiques/2011/328.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>11/03/2011</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. 328 - November 3, 2011 - 4:15 p.m. ET</description>
							    <international:startDate>11/03/2011</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>11/17/2011</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>International Trade Minister Undertakes Trade Mission to India to Deepen Canada-India Trade and Investment Ties</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/news-communiques/2011/326.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>11/02/2011</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. 326 - November 2, 2011 – 8:30 a.m. ET</description>
							    <international:startDate>11/02/2011</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>11/16/2011</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Reminder - International Trade Minister Ed Fast to Deliver Keynote Address on the Benefits of Trade at Vancouver Board of Trade Event </title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/advisories-avis/2011/A-086.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>10/28/2011</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. A/86 - October 27, 2011</description>
							    <international:startDate>10/28/2011</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>11/11/2011</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>International Trade Minister Ed Fast to Deliver Keynote Address on the Benefits of Trade at Vancouver Board of Trade Event </title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/advisories-avis/2011/A-086.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>10/27/2011</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. A/86 - October 27, 2011</description>
							    <international:startDate>10/27/2011</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>11/10/2011</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Briefing at Langevin Block</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media/aff/advisories-avis/2011/A-085.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>10/21/2011</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. A/85 - October 21, 2011</description>
							    <international:startDate>10/21/2011</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>11/04/2011</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Photo Release - Minister Fast discusses bilateral trade with U.S. Trade Representative Ron Kirk</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/release_photo_distribution/2011/111017.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>10/18/2011</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>October 17, 2011</description>
							    <international:startDate>10/18/2011</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>11/01/2011</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Reminder - International Trade Minister Fast to Make First Official Visit to Washington, D.C.</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/advisories-avis/2011/A-082.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>10/17/2011</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. A/82 - October 14, 2011</description>
							    <international:startDate>10/17/2011</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>10/31/2011</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Photo Release - Canada’s Asia-Pacific Gateway Facilitates Trade</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/release_photo_distribution/2011/111014.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>10/14/2011</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>October 14, 2011</description>
							    <international:startDate>10/14/2011</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>10/28/2011</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Canada’s Exports to China, Including of High-Quality Natural Resources, Increasing Thanks to Asia-Pacific Gateway and Corridor Initiative</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/news-communiques/2011/302.aspx?lang=eng</link>
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							    <international:pubDate>10/14/2011</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. 302 - October 14, 2011 - 4:20 p.m. ET</description>
							    <international:startDate>10/14/2011</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>10/28/2011</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>International Trade Minister Fast to Make First Official Visit to Washington, D.C.</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/advisories-avis/2011/A-082.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>10/14/2011</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. A/82 - October 14, 2011</description>
							    <international:startDate>10/14/2011</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>10/28/2011</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Photo Release - Stronger Ties with World's Best and Brightest in China and Other Priority Markets</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/release_photo_distribution/2011/111013.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>10/13/2011</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>October 13, 2011</description>
							    <international:startDate>10/13/2011</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>10/27/2011</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Photo Release - Minister Fast Meets with Minister of Commerce Chen Deming</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/release_photo_distribution/2011/111012.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>10/12/2011</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>October 12, 2011</description>
							    <international:startDate>10/12/2011</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>10/26/2011</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Photo Release - Minister Fast Highlights Canadian Manufacturing Excellence </title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/release_photo_distribution/2011/111011-01.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>10/11/2011</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>October 11, 2011</description>
							    <international:startDate>10/11/2011</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>10/25/2011</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Photo Release - Highlighting Canada's World-class Capability and Promoting Canada-China Nuclear Cooperation</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/release_photo_distribution/2011/111010-02.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>10/10/2011</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>October 10, 2011</description>
							    <international:startDate>10/10/2011</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>10/24/2011</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Photo Release - Minister Fast and Party Secretary Wang Yang to Discuss the Mutual Benefits of Closer Ties</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/release_photo_distribution/2011/111010.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>10/10/2011</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>October 10, 2011</description>
							    <international:startDate>10/10/2011</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>10/24/2011</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Reminder - Minister Fast to Discuss Canada’s Trade and Investment with China</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/advisories-avis/2011/A-079.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>10/07/2011</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. A/79 - October 6, 2011</description>
							    <international:startDate>10/07/2011</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>10/21/2011</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Minister Fast to Discuss Canada’s Trade and Investment with China</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/advisories-avis/2011/A-079.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>10/06/2011</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. A/79 - October 6, 2011</description>
							    <international:startDate>10/06/2011</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>10/20/2011</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Photo Release - Facilitating Trade and Investment with Indonesia </title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/release_photo_distribution/2011/111003.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>10/03/2011</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>October 3, 2011</description>
							    <international:startDate>10/03/2011</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>10/17/2011</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Trade with Asia Key to Canada’s Long-term Prosperity and Growth, Says International Trade Minister Ed Fast</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/news-communiques/2011/282.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>10/03/2011</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. 282 - October 3, 2011 - 11:25 a.m. ET</description>
							    <international:startDate>10/03/2011</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>10/17/2011</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Minister Fast Announces Trade and Investment Framework that will Deepen Canada’s Ties with Southeast Asia </title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/news-communiques/2011/281.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>10/02/2011</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. 281 – October 2, 2011 – 10:55 a.m. ET</description>
							    <international:startDate>10/02/2011</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>10/16/2011</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Photo Release - Minister Fast Signs Historic Agreement</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/release_photo_distribution/2011/111001.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>10/01/2011</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>October 1, 2011</description>
							    <international:startDate>10/01/2011</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>10/15/2011</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Canada Signs Historic Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/news-communiques/2011/280.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>10/01/2011</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. 280 – September 30, 2011 – 10:35 p.m. ET</description>
							    <international:startDate>10/01/2011</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>10/15/2011</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Photo Release - Minister Fast Presents Hope for Youth Scholarship</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/release_photo_distribution/2011/110930.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>09/30/2011</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>September 30, 2011</description>
							    <international:startDate>09/30/2011</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>10/14/2011</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Photo Release - Minister Fast Pays His Respects to Those Affected by Japanese Earthquake and Tsunami</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/release_photo_distribution/2011/110930-03.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>09/30/2011</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>September 30, 2011</description>
							    <international:startDate>09/30/2011</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>10/14/2011</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Photo Release - Engagement and Increased Trade with Asia are Important Drivers of Canada’s Long-Term Prosperity and Growth</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/release_photo_distribution/2011/110930-02.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>09/30/2011</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>September 30, 2011</description>
							    <international:startDate>09/30/2011</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>10/14/2011</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Minister Fast Visits Japan and Indonesia to Drive Canada’s Success in Priority Markets</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/advisories-avis/2011/A-076.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>09/29/2011</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. A/76 - September 29, 2011</description>
							    <international:startDate>09/29/2011</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>10/13/2011</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>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 of State Valcourt to Participate in Celebrations Marking 50th Anniversary of Agence Universitaire de la Francophonie</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media/pres/advisories-avis/2011/A-073.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>09/22/2011</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. A/73 - September 22, 2011</description>
							    <international:startDate>09/22/2011</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>10/06/2011</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Canadian Representation at United Nations General Assembly</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media/aff/news-communiques/2011/269.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>09/19/2011</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. 269 - September 19, 2011 - 5:15 p.m. ET</description>
							    <international:startDate>09/19/2011</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>10/03/2011</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Minister of State Ablonczy Concludes Successful Trip to Mexico and Dominican Republic</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media/state-etat/news-communiques/2011/268.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>09/17/2011</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. 268 - September 16, 2011 - 9 p.m. ET</description>
							    <international:startDate>09/17/2011</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>10/01/2011</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Minister Ambrose to Attend APEC Women and the Economy Summit in San Francisco</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media/aff/news-communiques/2011/261.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>09/12/2011</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. 261 - September 12, 2011 – 7:30 p.m. ET</description>
							    <international:startDate>09/12/2011</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>09/26/2011</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Minister of State Ablonczy to Visit Mexico and Dominican Republic</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media/aff/news-communiques/2011/260.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>09/12/2011</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. 260 - September 12, 2011 - 9:30 a.m. </description>
							    <international:startDate>09/12/2011</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>09/26/2011</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Modification - International Trade Minister Fast to Address Canada-U.S. Manufacturers and Exporters</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/advisories-avis/2011/A-068.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>09/12/2011</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. A/68 - September 11, 2011</description>
							    <international:startDate>09/12/2011</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>09/26/2011</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Modification - International Trade Minister Fast to Address Canada-U.S. Manufacturers and Exporters</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/advisories-avis/2011/A-068.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>09/11/2011</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. A/68 - Modification - September 11, 2011</description>
							    <international:startDate>09/11/2011</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>09/25/2011</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>International Trade Minister Fast to Address Canada-U.S. Manufacturers and Exporters</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/advisories-avis/2011/A-068.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>09/09/2011</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. A/68 - September 9, 2011</description>
							    <international:startDate>09/09/2011</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>09/23/2011</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Reminder - Minister of State Ablonczy to Hold Media Teleconference</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media/state-etat/advisories-avis/2011/A-067.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>09/06/2011</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. A/67 - September 6, 2011</description>
							    <international:startDate>09/06/2011</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>09/20/2011</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Minister of State Ablonczy to Hold Media Teleconference</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media/state-etat/advisories-avis/2011/A-067.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>09/06/2011</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. A/67 - September 6, 2011</description>
							    <international:startDate>09/06/2011</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>09/20/2011</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Minister Baird Marks Next Step in Making Trade and Travel over Canada-U.S. Border Easier</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media/aff/news-communiques/2011/249.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>08/29/2011</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. 249 - August 29, 2011 - 2:15 p.m. ET</description>
							    <international:startDate>08/29/2011</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>09/12/2011</international:endDate>
							    
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							    <title>Minister of State Ablonczy Concludes Successful Western Canada Tour</title>
							    
							    <link>http://www.international.gc.ca/media/state-etat/news-communiques/2011/241.aspx?lang=eng</link>
							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>08/19/2011</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. 241 - August 19, 2011 - 5 p.m. ET</description>
							    <international:startDate>08/19/2011</international:startDate>
							    <international:endDate>09/02/2011</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>Minister of State Ablonczy Engages with Stakeholders About Americas During Calgary Visit</title>
							    
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							    <title>Modification - International Trade Minister Fast to Make Important Funding Announcement</title>
							    
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							    <international:pubDate>08/17/2011</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. A/59 - Modification - August 17, 2011</description>
							    <international:startDate>08/17/2011</international:startDate>
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							    <title>International Trade Minister Fast to Make Important Funding Announcement</title>
							    
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							    <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>
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							    <title>Minister Baird to Visit Mexico to Strengthen Relations, Make Important Announcement</title>
							    
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							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>08/13/2011</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. A/56 - August 12, 2011</description>
							    <international:startDate>08/13/2011</international:startDate>
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							    <title>Minister Baird to Visit Mexico to Strengthen Relations, Make Important Announcement</title>
							    
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							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>08/13/2011</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. A/56 - August 12, 2011</description>
							    <international:startDate>08/13/2011</international:startDate>
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							    <title>Minister Baird to Visit Mexico to Strengthen Relations, Make Important Announcement</title>
							    
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							    <author>DFAIT</author>
							    <international:pubDate>08/13/2011</international:pubDate>
							    
							    <description>No. A/56 - August 12, 2011</description>
							    <international:startDate>08/13/2011</international:startDate>
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