|
American law will require Canadians to carry a passport to travel by air into the U.S.Ottawa, Ontario, November 24, 2006 — In order to continue to be able to travel to the United States by air after January 23, 2007, Canadians are advised to have a valid passport. In the case of travellers crossing into the United States through the Vancouver International Airport, where there is a NEXUS Air program – a joint Canada-U.S. trusted traveller program – a NEXUS Air membership when used at a NEXUS Air kiosk is also acceptable in place of a passport.
Canada’s Agenda in WashingtonMontreal, Quebec, December 7, 2006 — "But border security is much broader than just secure documents – the border, after all, is a complex, multifaceted entity. Maintaining a strong border means extending our longstanding commitment and relationships through cross-border intelligence sharing and law enforcement – not through the implementation of measures which would impede the legitimate flow of commerce and people." — The Hon. Michael Wilson, Canadian Ambassador to the United States Speech (PDF, 117KB)
 IFES Launches Anniversary Year with Tribute to CanadaWashington, DC, December 7, 2006 — In the keynote speech, Canadian Ambassador to the United States Michael Wilson paid tribute to the contribution that Canada’s troops are making to democracy around the world, including Afghanistan. In that country, IFES was able to launch election support programs in 2003 with the support of Elections Canada and the Canadian International Development Agency. Canada continued its support through Afghanistan’s historic presidential election in 2004. Speech (PDF, 28.69KB)
 Embassy and Canadian Volunteers Help Plant a September 11th Memorial Grove in Washington, D.C. Washington, DC, December 7, 2006 — Volunteers from the Embassy and the Canadian community in Washington turned out to help plant a living memorial to September 11th. The project was an opportunity to bring together the Embassy and the local community to create a lasting memorial to the tragic events of September 11th. The tree planting also builds on the success of the "Canada's Forest" Embassy tree planting in March of 2005 and our ongoing commitment to "Green" the Embassy.
United States Medical Staff Honoured for Extraordinary Treatment of Injured Canadian SoldiersOttawa, Ontario, December 6, 2006 — "The exemplary doctors, nurses and staff of this world-class medical facility have treated Canadian service personnel with extraordinary dignity and genuine compassion; they continue to care for them as their own. Canada bears witness to the extraordinary generosity of the American people, our friends, as manifested by those diligent individuals and teams at the Landstuhl Regional Medical Center."—General Rick Hillier, Chief of the Defence Staff
Engineers Without BordersOttawa, Ontario, December 6, 2006 — The Honourable Josée Verner, Minister of International Cooperation and Minister for La Francophonie and Official Languages, announced that Engineers Without Borders (EWB) will receive $940,000 to send 25 young Canadian engineers to work in Ghana, Burkina Faso, Mali, Zambia and Malawi. EWB volunteers work as management consultants with partner organizations, helping people increase their administrative and managerial skills.
 PM applauds NATO allies for boosting commitments in AfghanistanOttawa, Ontario, November 29, 2006 — "NATO's highest priority is our mission in Afghanistan. Our allies appreciate the commitment and the sacrifices that Canada has made in helping rescue Afghanistan and its long-suffering people from violence and oppression... They share our determination to help the Afghans realize their vision of a successful and secure democracy that is not a haven for terrorists...We leave Riga with a strong message of NATO commitment and with concrete actions by Alliance members that will bring this commitment to reality." — Prime Minister Stephen Harper
Ambassador Michael Wilson Speaks to the Calgary Chamber of CommerceCalgary, Alberta, November 28, 2006 — "We are and will continue to be the United States’ number one secure, efficient, reliable and conscientious energy supplier, and that’s in oil, natural gas, uranium and electricity. "
"Why We Are There: Canadian Leadership in Afghanistan"Ottawa, Ontario — "Canada’s mission in Afghanistan, however, goes beyond military operations because we know that success in our mission cannot be assured by military means alone. That is why we have deployed Canadian forces, diplomats, development workers, civilian police as well as experts in human rights, good governance and the rule of law and democracy building, all of whom come together in a common endeavour in Afghanistan." — The Hon. Peter MacKay, Minister of Foreign Affairs in a speech to the Canadian International Council
 On November 23, 2006, Jim Flaherty, Minister of Finance, appeared before the House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance to present the Government of Canada's annual Economic and Fiscal Update. Advantage Canada: Building a Strong Economy for Canadians, a long-term, national economic plan designed to make Canada a true world economic leader, was released along with the Economic and Fiscal Update.
Minister Strahl Statement on U.S. Border Inspection and User FeesOttawa, Ontario, November 23, 2006 — The Honourable Chuck Strahl, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food and Minister for the Canadian Wheat Board, issued the following statement related to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) decision to delay implementation of an interim rule that removes the exemption for agricultural quarantine inspections (AQI) of fruit and vegetables originating in Canada and the collection of fees to recover the costs of these inspections. News Release
Government of Canada's comments on the Interim Rule October 13 (PDF, 4.3MB) • November 16 (PDF, 902K)
Canada Works Against the Spread of Weapons and Materials of Mass DestructionOttawa, Ontario, November 23, 2006 — "Terrorists are intent on acquiring weapons and materials of mass destruction. Canada is playing a crucial role in preventing them from accomplishing these extreme actions. The Global Partnership is taking action to ensure these weapons and materials remain beyond the reach of potential proliferators who would use them to stand in the way of freedom and democracy. It is one of Canada’s most important security programs and a key international instrument to address this threat." — Foreign Affairs Minister Peter MacKay
Hearn Welcomes Proposed UN Resolution Ottawa, Ontario, November 23, 2006 — Officials wrapped up intense negotiations to complete a draft sustainable fisheries resolution. This resolution deals with many issues that are important to Canada; particularly, stronger actions to combat illegal fishing and protect straddling fish stocks.
| 
Printable Version
Email This Page
