Tag: minister of foreign affairs

  • Minister Cannon’s Update on Situation in Libya Via Media Teleconference Today

    Media Advisory Modification – Minister Cannon to Hold Media Teleconference on the Situation in Libya Modification: Time of event (No. A/14 – Modification – February 28, 2011) The Honourable Lawrence Cannon, Minister of Foreign Affairs, will hold a media teleconference on Monday, February 28, 2011. Minister Cannon will discuss the situation in Libya and his participation…

  • Safety Alert Update: “We Urge Canadians in Libya to Consult DFAIT’s Consular Advice”

    Here is a summary of the evacuation news of February 26, 2011: C-17 evacuated 46 people, consisting of 24 Canadians and 22 people of other nationalities evacuation of 238 Canadians evacuation operation is still ongoing DFAIT’s consular advice at travel.gc.ca regarding opportunities to leave the country from various points by sea or by air Government…

  • Update: “We Strongly Urge All Canadians to Leave Libya”

    Last Updated: February 23, 2011 18:37 EST Still Valid: February 25, 2011 7:56 EST Meeting Point at Tripoli International Airport The meeting point at the airport will be marked with a Canadian flag. Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada News Release Ministerial Statement on Evacuation of Canadian Citizens from Libya: Thursday, February 24 (No. 81…

  • Safety Alert: “We Are Advising Canadians to Leave Libya”

    Canada News Centre News Release Ministerial Statement on Libya: Tuesday, February 22, 4 p.m. (No. 76 – February 22, 2011 – 9:55 p.m. ET) The following is an edited transcript of a statement made to media by the Honourable Lawrence Cannon, Minister of Foreign Affairs, on the situation in Libya. The statement was made at…

  • Update: Latest Developments in Egypt

    News Release Update on the Situation in Egypt (No. 54 – February 6, 2011 – 3:25 p.m. ET) The Honourable Lawrence Cannon, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today issued the following statement on the latest developments in Egypt: “We take note that discussions between the Egyptian government and opposition parties have begun. Canada reiterates its support…

  • Safety Alert Update: “We Strongly Urge All Canadians to Leave Egypt”

    News Release Update on the Situation in Egypt (No. 49 – February 3, 2011 – 4:10 p.m. ET) The following is an edited transcript of a statement made to media by the Honourable Lawrence Cannon, Minister of Foreign Affairs, on the situation in Egypt. The statement was made in the foyer of the House of…

  • Update: Canadian Citizens Evacuating from Egypt

    News Release January 31, 2011 Minister Cannon Announces Additional Phone Numbers for Canadian Citizens Wishing to Evacuate Egypt (No. 41 – January 31, 2011 – 4:45 p.m. ET) The Honourable Lawrence Cannon, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today issued the following statement informing Canadian citizens wishing to take advantage of Government of Canada arrangements to leave…