| Global Affairs Canada | news releases
The Honourable Stéphane Dion, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today concluded a successful visit to Hamburg, Germany, where he attended the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) Ministerial Council.
| Global Affairs Canada | news releases
The Honourable Stéphane Dion, Minister of Foreign Affairs, concluded today a successful North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Foreign Ministers Meeting. The main focus of the meeting was on the implementation of the Warsaw Summit commitments, including working more closely with partners to address the evolving security concerns in the Euro-Atlantic region.
| Global Affairs Canada | news releases
The Honourable Stéphane Dion, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced that he will attend the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) Ministerial Council in Hamburg, Germany, from December 8 to 9, 2016, following the NATO Foreign Ministerial Meeting in Brussels, Belgium.
| Global Affairs Canada | news releases
The Honourable Stéphane Dion, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced that he will attend the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Foreign Ministers Meeting from December 6 to 7, 2016, in Brussels, Belgium. The main focus of this meeting will be to advance implementation of the Warsaw Summit commitments, including working more closely with partners to address the evolving security concerns around the world.
| Global Affairs Canada | backgrounders
When the bombs rain down, Syria Civil Defence rushes in. In a place where public services no longer function, these unarmed volunteers risk their lives to help anyone in need-regardless of their religion or politics.
| Global Affairs Canada | news releases
The Honourable Stéphane Dion, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Howard Drake, British High Commissioner to Canada, announced today that members of the Nobel Peace Prize-nominated Syria Civil Defence, also known as the White Helmets, will be visiting Canada from December 7 to 13, 2016, as part of a series of free public events called Searching for Hope in Syria: In Conversation with the White Helmets.
| Global Affairs Canada | media advisories
The Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Minister of International Trade, will deliver a keynote address to the Toronto Region Board of Trade and make an announcement. A media availability will follow the address.
| Global Affairs Canada | statements
"On International Volunteer Day, I would like to acknowledge the invaluable contributions that Canadian volunteers make in the lives of people in need-in Canada and around the world.
| Global Affairs Canada | news releases
Canada will dedicate $218 million over the next five years to increase investment that will create jobs and growth for the middle class. This unprecedented funding will support the creation of a new investment promotion agency, said the Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Minister of International Trade, during a keynote address today to the Toronto Region Board of Trade.
| Global Affairs Canada | backgrounders
During his trip to Lebanon, Minister Dion announced significant support for enhanced security and stabilization in Lebanon and measures that will help women and girls' empowerment and reduce the spread of violence, crime and youth extremism in Lebanon.
