Tag: Canada

Wednesday, November 2nd 2016 - 14:19 UTC
EU and Canada sign free trade accord, but has to clear 40 European parliaments

The European Union and Canada signed a free trade agreement on Sunday that aims to generate jobs and growth though it must still clear some 40 national and regional parliaments in Europe in the coming years to enter fully into force.
Thursday, June 30th 2016 - 13:32 UTC
A harmonious NAFTA Tres Amigos Summit pledges to combat protectionism and xenophobia

United States, Canada and Mexico on Wednesday in Ottawa held their first summit after years of aloofness and held themselves up as an example against growing protectionist tendencies around the world.
Thursday, June 16th 2016 - 08:20 UTC
Canada and Pacific Alliance establish long term strategic partnership

Canada became the first observer country to enter into a strategic partnership with the Pacific Alliance. Chrystia Freeland, minister of International trade and ministers of the four countries of the alliance—Chile, Colombia, Mexico and Peru—signed a joint declaration today in Mexico City.
Thursday, May 5th 2016 - 21:12 UTC
Strong support for the Falkland’s right to self-determination on North American Tour

Falkland Island’s Legislative Assembly member, Mike Summers, recently travelled to North America on a three week trip to gauge support for the Falklands’ right to self-determination from the new Canadian Government. In addition to visiting Canada, MLA Summers also made stops in Miami and the Bahamas.
Wednesday, March 16th 2016 - 07:04 UTC
Minister Hugo Swire: “The Commonwealth is no relic of the past”

Minister of State Rt Hon Hugo Swire MP blogs on the importance of the Commonwealth following his visit to New Zealand and Canada.Sometimes the Commonwealth is seen as a relic of the past. I argue passionately that it is nothing of the sort. The test is always the same – would we invent the Commonwealth today? The answer is that we would. It is an important organisation for the present and the future.
Monday, January 4th 2016 - 07:20 UTC
Canada opens its market to Argentine boneless fresh and frozen beef after 13 years

Canada finally made official the opening of its market to Argentine boneless beef, both fresh and frozen. This happens after thirteen years of negotiations, according to an end of the year release from the Argentine ministries of foreign affairs and agriculture and livestock, and the Argentine animal sanitary office. The decision became effective last 17 December.
Wednesday, November 25th 2015 - 07:21 UTC
UK expects new Canadian government will continue to support Falklands

The UK government is looking forward to working with the new government of Argentina and hopes the people of the Falkland Islands will not suffer the bellicosity shown by the current administration, said Foreign Office minister Hugo Swire in Parliament.
Thursday, November 5th 2015 - 07:17 UTC
Liberal chief Justin Trudeau, 43, takes office with a gender-balanced cabinet

Justin Trudeau was sworn in Wednesday as Canada's prime minister, ending 10 years of Conservative rule. Trudeau led his Liberal Party to a commanding victory in parliamentary elections last month, taking 184 seats compared with 99 for Stephen Harper's Conservative Party.
Wednesday, October 21st 2015 - 07:21 UTC
Liberals sweep into office with Trudeau: compassionate Canada is back

Canadian Prime Minister-designate Justin Trudeau has confirmed he will withdraw Canadian fighter jets from the air strikes against Islamic State (IS) in Iraq and Syria. He informed US President Barack Obama of his decision hours after leading his Liberal party to victory in the polls.
Friday, October 9th 2015 - 07:05 UTC
Guyana looks forward to Canadian support in territorial claims with Venezuela

The government of Guyana will be looking forward to Canada’s support against the territorial claims by Venezuela even as it seeks to strengthen its ties and bilateral agreements with the state, through new Canadian High Commissioner to Guyana, Pierre Giroux.