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10:25 AST (Wednesday, Dec 31, 2008) - Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada, Canadian International Development Agency

CANADA CONGRATULATES BANGLADESH ON SUCCESSFUL ELECTIONS

The Honourable Lawrence Cannon, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and the Honourable Beverley J. Oda, Minister of International Cooperation, today issued a statement on behalf of the Government of Canada congratulating the people of Bangladesh on their recent parliamentary elections....

18:18 AST (Tuesday, Dec 30, 2008) - Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada

MINISTER CANNON EXPRESSES CONCERN OVER IRAN'S RAID ON PRIVATE OFFICE OF SHIRIN EBADI

The Honourable Lawrence Cannon, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today made the following statement regarding the raid on the private office of Shirin Ebadi in Tehran, Iran....

15:50 AST (Saturday, Dec 27, 2008) - Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada

STATEMENT BY MINISTER CANNON ON THE SITUATION IN ISRAEL AND THE GAZA STRIP

The Honourable Lawrence Cannon, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today issued the following statement regarding the situation in Israel and the Gaza Strip:...

16:32 AST (Wednesday, Dec 24, 2008) - Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada

CANADA CONDEMNS COUP ATTEMPT IN GUINEA

The Honourable Lawrence Cannon, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today issued the following statement condemning the coup attempt in Guinea by a dissident army faction on December 23, 2008, after the announcement of the death of President Lansana Conté:...

21:52 AST (Monday, Dec 22, 2008) - Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada

MINISTER CANNON EXPRESSES CONCERN OVER IRAN'S CLOSING OF DEFENDERS OF HUMAN RIGHTS CENTER

The Honourable Lawrence Cannon, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today made the following statement regarding the closing of the Defenders of Human Rights Center (DHRC) in Tehran, Iran:...

16:52 AST (Friday, Dec 19, 2008) - Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada

MINISTER CANNON REMINDS CANADIANS TO TRAVEL SAFELY THIS HOLIDAY SEASON

The Honourable Lawrence Cannon, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today encouraged Canadians to stay safe over the holidays by getting the facts before travelling internationally....

11:57 AST (Wednesday, Dec 17, 2008) - Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada

SPEECH BY MINISTER CANNON AT THE CANADA-ALGERIA LUNCHEON IN MONTREAL

The Honourable Lawrence Cannon, Minister of Foreign Affairs, will deliver a speech on the Canada-Algeria business partnership and future prospects at a luncheon given by the Canada-Algeria Business Alliance and the Alliance des manufacturiers et exportateurs du Québec....

11:09 AST (Wednesday, Dec 17, 2008) - Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada

CANADA OFFERS SUPPORT TO DAVIE YARDS INC.

The Honourable Stockwell Day, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, today has authorized Export Development Canada (EDC) to make available up to $380 million in financing and guarantees for Davie Yards Inc. to help the company complete an order for five ships for two buyers. The support will be provided under the Canada Account. The support is also conditional on agreement being reached on the terms and conditions between EDC and Davie Yards....

22:20 AST (Tuesday, Dec 16, 2008) - Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada

CANADA WELCOMES UN SECURITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION ON MIDDLE EAST PEACE PROCESS

The Honourable Lawrence Cannon, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today issued the following statement regarding the adoption of United Nations Security Council Resolution 1850 supporting the Middle East peace process....

11:55 AST (Tuesday, Dec 16, 2008) - Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada

MINISTER CANNON TO HOST DIPLOMATIC FORUM IN QUEBEC CITY

The Honourable Lawrence Cannon, Minister of Foreign Affairs, will outline Canada's international priorities in an opening address at the Diplomatic Forum, which he will host in Quebec City on December 17, 2008....