Speeches

15:04 AST (Monday, Dec 19, 2016) - Global Affairs Canada

Address by Minister Freeland to the Toronto Region Board of Trade on Canada's trade outlook

Thank you very much for that very warm introduction; and thank you very much everyone for being here. I'm really pleased that everyone is here to engage in this conversation about trade....

12:50 AST (Thursday, Dec 15, 2016) - Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada

Announcement of Connect to Innovate Program and Website

Good morning, everyone. Thank you for being here....

18:55 AST (Wednesday, Dec 14, 2016) - Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada

Women in Capital Markets

Thank you, Jennifer [Reynolds, President and CEO, Women in Capital Markets], for that kind introduction....

17:40 AST (Monday, Dec 12, 2016) - Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada

Innovation for a Better Canada

Thank you, Jerel, for your kind introduction. Good morning, everyone....

11:00 AST (Monday, Dec 12, 2016) - Employment and Social Development Canada

Minister Qualtrough: Announcement regarding the United Nations Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities

This year marks the tenth anniversary of the United Nations' adoption of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. And what better way to mark this anniversary than by announcing that Canada will actively consider accession to the Optional Protocol?...

17:20 AST (Friday, Dec 09, 2016) - Employment and Social Development Canada

Address by Minister Duclos on The squeezed middle class in the OECD and emerging countries

I would like to thank the World Bank and the OECD for welcoming me here today. It's a privilege for me to help make Canada's voice heard in this international challenge to fight inequality, whether it be economic, social or political....

12:35 AST (Friday, Dec 09, 2016) - Justice Canada

2016 Aboriginal Law Conference – Continuing Legal Education Society of British Columbia

Notes for an address by The Honourable Jody Wilson-Raybould, PC, MP Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada 2016 Aboriginal Law Conference Continuing Legal Education Society of British Columbia...

17:35 AST (Thursday, Dec 08, 2016) - Global Affairs Canada

Address by Minister Dion to the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe Ministerial Council

We meet once again in uncertain times, when global and regional security are threatened. I will focus on four major issues for Canada: the fundamental principle of territorial integrity, conventional arms control, human rights and respect for diversity....

14:06 AST (Thursday, Dec 08, 2016) - Global Affairs Canada

Address by Minister Dion at the reception for civil society organizations and friends of the Embassy of Canada to Lebanon

Finally, I am in Lebanon. I have been a member of Parliament for 20 years, and for 20 years, I have been dreaming of coming here....

15:00 AST (Wednesday, Dec 07, 2016) - Environment and Climate Change Canada

Remarks for the Honourable Catherine McKenna, Minister of Environment and Climate Change at the Canadian Climate Forum

And now, from supporting research that studies severe drought, to atmospheric changes, to the impact of Arctic storms-the Canadian Climate Forum has been important to the research of climate change in Canada and around the world....