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Inuit and Shona cultural encounter (December 2006)

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Canada committed to global HIV/AIDS fight: Canada will provide $120 million to support global HIV/AIDS efforts focussing on four key areas: prevention, strengthening health systems, promoting women's empowerment, and promoting children's rights (December 1, 2006).

Canada announces over $40 million to help poor people in developing countries access formal financial services to improve their own economic and social well-being (November 12, 2006)

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Canada's Inuit and Zimbabwe's Shona cultural encounter: November 16 to 18, 2006

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Canada contributes $1 million to UN refugee agency (November 2, 2006)

Sub-Saharan Africa merits a second look: Countries south of the Sahara Desert present major opportunities for entrepreneurs willing to do the homework. (September 14, 2006)

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Canada condemns the arrest of Zimbabweans for exercising their right to demonstrate (September 14, 2006)

Children in War: As a vulnerable population, children face extreme threats in situations of conflict. The UN Security Council calls for systematic monitoring and reporting.
(July 2006)

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Canada and the G8: Delivering results for Africa
(July 2006)

Right of Permanent Residence Fee Reduced :
On May 2, 2006, the Government of Canada announced a significant reduction in the $975 Right of Permanent Residence Fee. You may be entitled to a refund. Find out how to claim your refund here, or you can find out more information about the Right of Permanent Residence Fee refund and other Citizenship and Immigration programs and services on the CIC Web site.

Disarming Africa one face at a time
(April 2006)

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Speech from the Throne
On April 4, 2006, Governor General Michaëlle Jean officially opened the First Session of the 39th Parliament by setting out the Government's goals and priorities with the reading of the Speech from the Throne.
Fact Sheet: Opening of a new session of Parliament

Canada tops G7 again as most cost-competitive country in which to do business
(March 21, 2006)

A new government in Canada
Canada's 22^nd Prime Minister, Stephen Harper, was sworn in at Rideau Hall on February 6, 2006, along with our 28^th ministry. Read more about the new team...

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Statement by Minister of Foreign Affairs on reaction to caricatures of Prophet Mohammed
(February 8, 2006)

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Great Lakes Region
Statement by Ambassador Anne Leahy, Canadian Ambassador to the Great Lakes Region, to the Security Council open debate on the African Great Lakes Region
(February 7, 2006)