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Canada is a strong supporter of the Middle East Peace Process, an active participant in the multilateral process and a significant contributor to assistance programs in the region. Canada's involvement in international efforts to secure peace in the Middle East dates back almost 50 years. Today, Canada continues to provide leadership in the effort to find a solution for refugees.

Latest Developments:

Minister of Foreign Affairs announces plans for Canada Centre for Peace and Democracy in Middle East (November 28, 2005)

Prime Minister Martin welcomes Israel's pullout and pledges additional support for the Palestinian Authority (September 15, 2005)

Statement by the Prime Minister on the Gaza withdrawal - (August 23, 2005)

Prime Minister meets Palestinian Authority President Abbas - (May 27, 2005)

President of the Palestinian Authority, Mahmoud Abbas, visits Canada (May 26, 2005)

Speeches:

Speech by Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada on the Constitutional Revolution, the Courts and the Pursuit of Justice (ME4) (August 15, 2005)

Notes for an address by the Honourable Pierre Pettigrew, Minister of Foreign Affairs, at the London meeting on supporting the Palestinian Authority (March 1, 2005)

Statement by Foreign Affairs Minister on the terrorist attack in Tel Aviv (February 25, 2005)

Other Information:

Minister of Foreign Affairs urges Israel to abandon plan to expand West Bank settlement (March 23, 2005)

Minister of Foreign Affairs to visit the Middle East; view the Minister's itinerary
(February 3 and 9, 2005)

Minister of Justice to visit the Middle East (December 15, 2004)

Canada's work relating to refugees - Canada supports research and activities that aim to improve understanding of the core refugee issues.

List of partners - The Government of Canada pursues activities and research, in co-ordination with various Canadian and international partners.

International Policy eDiscusison

Failed and Fragile States eDiscussion (Sept. 26th to Dec. 2nd)
The International Policy Statement made failed and fragile states a new priority in Canadian foreign policy. The Department of Foreign Affairs (FAC) is looking to engage Canadians across the country to provide their views on the topic of failed and fragile states through our online discussion group.

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