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For Canada, NATO remains a vital security organization. Our ability to partner with our Allies from both sides of the Atlantic to address emerging challenges and threats is essential to our own security.

Governor General Michaëlle Jean will lead a delegation to Africa (Nov. 19 - Dec. 11) to showcase the strength of Canada-Africa relations in the areas of good governance, democratic development and aid effectiveness.

APEC Leaders meeting concludes with the Ha Noi Declaration. APEC 2006 was held in Ha Noi, Vietnam, on November 18-19, 2006 under the theme "Towards a Dynamic Community for Sustainable Development and Prosperity.".

"Helping to build democracy and good governance are part of the distinctive values that Canadian foreign policy bring to our leadership role in Afghanistan." - Speech by Minister MacKay

This new initiative announces concrete measures to strengthen Canada's competitive position in international commerce. "In today's global economy, a strong trade performance must include strong and growing ties with Asia". Minister Emerson Speech - Asia Pacific Summit.

Companies receive U.S. duty refunds less than three weeks after the Softwood Lumber Agreement came into force.

• 2006-11-22 - WTO Ruling on GMOs
• 2006-11-14 - Minister Emerson Signs FIPA with Peru
• 2006-11-10 - Killings in Sri Lanka
• 2006-11-10 - NATO Summit (Nov. 28-29)
• 2006-11-09 - Suicide Bombing in Pakistan
• 2006-11-09 - Agreement on Nepal Peace Process