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Foreign direct investment is a critical part of Canada’s economy with benefits that stimulate the economy, create good middle-class jobs, spur innovation, improve productivity and support international market access.
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The International Commission against Impunity in Guatemala (CICIG) has been successful in advancing justice and accountability for the people of Guatemala, and in fighting against impunity for crimes. Canada is deeply disappointed with the Guatemalan government’s announcement that it will unilaterally terminate its agreement with the United Nations and the mandate of the CICIG. Canada has been a strong supporter of Guatemala’s efforts to fight corruption and impunity, including through the CICIG and the work of Guatemala’s public ministry.
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Canada takes note of the provisional results of the presidential election released by the Independent National Electoral Commission on January 10, 2019.
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Many Canadians have made plans to travel abroad this winter. The Government of Canada takes the safety and security of Canadians abroad very seriously and wants to ensure that Canadian travellers are well-informed so that they can travel safely and enjoy their trip. Unforeseen bills can ruin a vacation, so it is recommended that Canadians purchase the best travel insurance they can afford before leaving the country.
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The Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced that Lt.-Gen. (ret.) the Honourable Andrew Leslie, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, will represent Canada at the ninth Lima Group meeting about the Venezuela crisis, to be held in Lima, Peru, on January 4, 2019.
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“The participation of tens of millions of voters in Bangladesh’s 11th parliamentary elections is a testament to the strong democratic convictions of the Bangladeshi people.”
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The Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced the following diplomatic appointments: David Angell becomes Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the North Atlantic Council (NATO), in Brussels. Mr. Angell replaces Kerry Buck. Sylvie Bédard becomes Ambassador to the Republic of Ecuador. Ms. Bédard replaces Marianick Tremblay.
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Canada is deeply saddened by the tragedy caused by the Sunda Strait tsunami in Indonesia. We offer our sincerest condolences to the families and loved ones of those killed and wish a swift recovery to those injured.
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“The special rapporteur’s fact-finding report confirms that severe human rights violations continue in the Chechen Republic, including against LGBTQ individuals. The testimonies and accounts of torture—and worse—are harrowing and deplorable.”
