Canada is very concerned about the recent civil unrest in Haiti and is deeply saddened by the loss of life. We wish to express our sincere condolences to the families of the victims and injured Haitians.
The health, safety and security of our diplomatic staff and their families remain our priority.
The Government of Canada continues to investigate the potential causes of unusual health symptoms reported by some Canadian diplomatic staff and dependents posted to Havana, Cuba.
Omar Alghabra, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of International Trade Diversification, will deliver remarks to at the Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters Trade Summit.
The Honourable Jim Carr, Minister of International Trade Diversification, is travelling today to Edmonton, Alberta, to promote the new opportunities arising from Canada’s Trade Diversification Strategy for local businesses, including those in the information and communications technology (ICT) sector.
“This week we recall the cowardly terrorist attacks that unfolded over four tragic days in November 2008, in several locations across Mumbai. The attack caused hundreds of fatalities and injuries. Two Canadians were killed during the attack.”
Today, the Honourable Jim Carr, Minister of International Trade Diversification, is in Winnipeg to highlight the benefits of Canada’s Trade Diversification Strategy for local businesses, including the information and communications technology (ICT) and life science sectors.
Focusing on innovation, technology and services exports, his visit in Edmonton will be an opportunity for the Minister to talk about the Government of Canada’s plan to make Canada the most globally connected economy and how the trade diversification strategy is investing in that future and in the good middle class jobs it creates.
The Honourable Jim Carr, Minister of International Trade Diversification, will announce Government of Canada support for expanding international markets in digital technology at Vendasta Technologies Inc., in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.