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Canada Denounces Russian Stunt at WTO

| Global Affairs Canada | statements

International Trade Minister Ed Fast today issued the following statement upon learning that President Putin continues to use international bodies in a shameful attempt to gain credibility for his illegal occupation and annexation of Crimea.


Minister Nicholson Offers Condolences Following Ferry Capsize in Philippines

| Global Affairs Canada | statements

The Honourable Rob Nicholson, P.C., Q.C., M.P. for Niagara Falls, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today issued the following statement on the capsizing of a ferry near the port of Ormoc City in the Philippines: "We are deeply saddened by the news of the sinking of a ferry carrying 189 people near a central Philippine port. On behalf of all Canadians, I offer my deepest sympathies to those who have lost friends and family members as a result of this tragic event.


Minister Nicholson Condemns Boko Haram's Latest Terrorist Attacks in Nigeria

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The Honourable Rob Nicholson, P.C., Q.C., M.P. for Niagara Falls, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today issued the following statement: "Canada condemns in the strongest terms Boko Haram's latest jihadi terrorist attacks in the Nigerian towns of Monguno on June 30 and Maiduguri on July 2.


Canada Condemns Breakdown of Democracy in Burundi

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The Honourable Rob Nicholson, P.C., Q.C., M.P. for Niagara Falls and Minister of Foreign Affairs, and the Honourable Christian Paradis, Minister of International Development and La Francophonie and M.P. for Mégantic–l'Érable, today made the following statement: "Canada cannot recognize the legitimacy of elections imposed by the Burundian authorities. The climate of intimidation, violence and fear imposed by the ruling party undermines any credibility in these elections. It is important to give the Burundian authorities a clear message: a forced vote is a stolen vote.


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2017-05-26