News from the Canadian Embassy

Canada Contributes $1 Million to UN Refugee Agency

Ottawa, Ontario, November 2, 2006 — "Canada is a committed advocate for the protection of more than 20 million refugees and other persons forcibly displaced by conflicts worldwide, and we will continue to support effective international efforts to meet their needs." — Minister of Foreign Affairs Peter MacKay

News Release

Ambassador Wilson at the University of Buffalo

Buffalo, NY, October 26, 2006 — "But our relationship is not merely about dollars and cents. Our relationship is one forged by personal and family connections. These connections are the same ones that make our assistance to each other in times of need instinctive and automatic."

Speech

Global Centre for Pluralism

Ottawa, Ontario, October 25, 2006 — Prime Minister Stephen Harper announced today that Canada’s New Government is partnering with the Aga Khan to establish the new Global Centre for Pluralism in Ottawa.

News Release

Canada Delivers Emergency Aid and New Reconstruction to the People of Kandahar

Kandahar, Afghanistan, October 23, 2006 — Josée Verner, Minister of International Cooperation announced here that Canada will provide nearly $5 million for emergency food aid for tens of thousands of the most vulnerable families in Kandahar Province, who face acute food shortages and internal displacement as winter approaches. The Minister also announced nearly $6 million to finance reconstruction and repair of roads and bridges in Kandahar, as well as to help build rural community services such as clinics and agricultural supports for Afghan farmers and villagers.

News Release

New UN Secretary-General

Ottawa, Ontario, October 13, 2006 — "Canada is very pleased with Mr. Ban’s appointment... We look forward to working with Mr. Ban on a broad range of issues, from challenges to international peace and security such as Afghanistan, to human rights, to UN reform." —Prime Minister Stephen Harper

Statement

Softwood Lumber Agreement

Ottawa, Ontario, October 12, 2006 — The Honourable David L. Emerson, Minister of International Trade, issued a statement marking the implementation of the Softwood Lumber Agreement.

Statement

Asia-Pacific Gateway and Corridor Initiative

Vancouver, British Columbia, October 6, 2006 — "Our country is uniquely positioned to capitalize on the spectacular growth that is occurring in the Asia-Pacific region. Canada should be the crossroads between the massive economy of the United States and the burgeoning economies of Asia." — Prime Minister Stephen Harper

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PM announces Canada's Clean Air Act

Vancouver, British Columbia, October 10, 2006 — "This Act will set in motion Canada’s first comprehensive and integrated approach to tackle air pollution and greenhouse gases... and in doing so, deliver better air quality and address climate change."

News Release • Speech

Ambassador Wilson's Address to Brigham Young University

Salt Lake City, Utah, October 6, 2006 — "No other 'neighbour-nations' in the world can claim the shared heritage that Canada and the United States have enjoyed in the last one hundred and thirty nine years. Our shared history, respect and promotion of democratic principles and freedom are pillars of commonality that bind us together in today’s volatile world."

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