Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird will deliver the keynote address at the Global Commission on Internet Governance's summit. The event is focused on Canada's role in the digital future.
The Honourable Lynne Yelich, Minister of State (Foreign Affairs and Consular), today participated in a discussion on human rights, justice and political participation during the Oslo Symposium on Advancing Women's Rights and Empowerment in Afghanistan.
The Department of National Defence (DND) and the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) are taking action to improve the mental health of CAF members and their families.
The Honourable Rob Nicholson, P.C., Q.C., M.P. for Niagara Falls, Minister of National Defence, along with the Honourable Peter MacKay, Regional Minister for Nova Scotia, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, and Mr. Peter Van Praagh, President of the Halifax International Security Forum, concluded the sixth annual Halifax International Security Forum today inHalifax,Nova Scotia.
The Honourable Julian Fantino, M.P. forVaughanand Minister of Veterans Affairs, and the Honourable Rob Nicholson, P.C., Q.C., M.P. for Niagara Fallsand Minister of National Defence, today announced new and expanded mental health initiatives for Veterans, serving military members, and their families.
"Today, the people of Tunisia participated in a well-organized, credible and peaceful election, and for the first time in their history exercised their democratic right to freely choose the country's next president."
The Honourable Rona Ambrose, Federal Minister of Health joined by Michael Burns, Vice-Chair and Co-Founder, True Patriot Love Foundation (TPL); and Dr. Alice Aiken, Director, Canadian Institute for Military and Veteran Health Research (CIMVHR); will make an important announcement at the CIMVHR Forum.
"Canada condemns in the strongest terms the suicide attack that took place at a volleyball match in eastern Afghanistan, reportedly killing dozens of people and injuring scores more.
Residents of Adjala-Tosorontio are now enjoying a smoother ride on seven local roads throughout the Township, thanks to contributions from the federal Gas Tax Fund. Representatives gathered today to celebrate the completion of the work which provides numerous benefits to the community.