| Employment and Social Development Canada
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Today we celebrate Canada's 137th birthday. This country we celebrate, this country we strive to further build, is a tribute to the dreams and aspirations shared by those who have lived here for centuries.
Mr. President, Director-General, distinguished delegates, I am honoured to lead the Canadian delegation to the World Health Assembly. Canada will work with and support the WHO and Dr. Lee.
Yesterday in the International Monetary and Financial Committee we noted the many encouraging signs of improvement in the global economic outlook. In much of the developing world, better macroeconomic performance, higher commodity prices and greater political stability have set the stage for more robust economic growth this year. Stronger growth is a critical factor in reducing poverty worldwide and is ultimately the best means of ensuring that we achieve the Millennium Development Goal (MDG) of halving global income poverty by 2015.
| Employment and Social Development Canada
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OTTAWA, January 7, 2004 - Prime Minister Paul Martin today expressed the condolences of all Canadians following the passing of the Honourable Pierre Charles, Prime Minister of Dominica.