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Canada Expands and Modernizes Free Trade Agreement with Chile

The expansion will ensure that Canada’s world-class financial institutions and other Canadian businesses enjoy enhanced access to the Chilean market.

Prime Minister Harper champions global efforts to improve the lives of women and children

Prime Minister Harper Champions Global Efforts to Improve the Lives of Women and Children

Prime Minister Stephen Harper reaffirms Canada's commitment to global efforts to improve the lives of women and children at a UN event entitled Women’s and Children’s Health.

Minister Fast Travels to U.S. Capital

Minister Fast met with key U.S. political leaders on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., to advance key trade issues for Canadians.

Minister Paradis pays tribute to humanitarian aid workers

Minister Paradis pays tribute to humanitarian aid workers

On World Humanitarian Day, Minister Paradis recognizes the brave people who put their lives on the line to bring life-saving assistance to those in need.

Hurricane season travel tips

Hurricane season travel tips

In effect from early June to late November

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Canada is deeply concerned by reports of violence in Egypt.

Canada is deeply concerned by reports of violence in Egypt.

Part of most ambitious trade expansion plan in Canada's history.

Part of most ambitious trade expansion plan in Canada's history.

Work with partners based in Canada and around the world to reduce poverty in developing countries.

Work with partners based in Canada and around the world to reduce poverty in developing countries.

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