February 27, 2009
No. 50
The Honourable Peter Kent, Minister of State of Foreign Affairs (Americas), today issued the following statement on the occasion of the Dominican Republic’s Independence Day.
“Canada congratulates the people of the Dominican Republic as they mark their country’s independence,” said Minister of State Kent. “The Dominican Republic has steadfastly worked to improve democratic governance and to promote freedom, human rights and the rule of law. These are priorities of Canada’s engagement in the Americas.
“The Dominican Republic is also among the largest economies in the Caribbean and Central America, and we look forward to continuing to strengthen our ties with its government and its people.”
The Canadian embassy in Dominican Republic promotes the development of political, trade, investment, economic and cultural relations between our two countries.
Dominicans celebrate their Independence Day today in countries around the world, including Canada, home to some 25,000 people of Dominican origin.
For more information about Canada’s relations with the Dominican Republic, please visit the following websites:
Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada:
http://geo.international.gc.ca/cip-pic/geo/dominican-republic-bb-en.aspx?lang_update=1
Canadian International Development Agency:
www.acdi-cida.gc.ca/CIDAWEB/acdicida.nsf/En/JUD-12911385-MHX?OpenDocument
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For further information, media representatives may contact:
Eleanor Johnston
Senior Special Assistant (Communications)
Office of the Minister of State of Foreign Affairs (Americas)
613-947-8981
Foreign Affairs Media Relations Office
Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada
613-995-1874
www.international.gc.ca/index.aspx
