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STEP to Lead Trade Development Mission to South Asia in February-March
The Saskatchewan Trade and Export Partnership (STEP) will lead an agri-value sector trade development mission to South Asia from February 27 to March 9, 2012. The mission includes visits
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Saskatchewan Trade & Export Partnership
SriLankan Airlines and Air Canada Begin Codeshare Services
SriLankan Airlines and Air Canada announced a codeshare agreement that will make flying between Sri Lanka and Canada more convenient.
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SriLankan Airlines Press Release
Premier Tech Forms New Wastewater Management Partnership with Sri Lanka Company
Premier Tech of Rivière-du-Loup, Québec announced the acquisition of a majority interest in Sri Lanka-based Tropicoir Lanka Ltd., a a strategic partner of Premier Tech’s Environmental Technologies
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Premier Tech Press Release
CIDA Offers Support for National Languages Project in Sri Lanka
Minister of International Cooperation, Beverly J.
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Canadian International Development Agency Press Release
Canada Aids Flood-Affected People in Sri Lanka
Minister of International Cooperation, Beverley J. Oda, announced Canada’s assistance to those affected by flooding in Sri Lanka.
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Canadian International Development Agency Press Release
Intercepting Boat Arrivals: What the Australian Policy Model Means for Canadian Asylum Policy
Published: December 08, 2010 in Canada-Asia Agenda (6 pages)
Abstract
The arrival of Sri Lankan asylum seekers on MV Sun Sea in August 2010 has prompted intense public debate about the effectiveness and appropriateness of Canada’s asylum seeker determin
IDRC Awards Grants to 16 South Asian Think Tanks
The International Development Research Centre (IDRC), through its Think Tank Initiative, has awarded grants totaling US$35 million to 12 South American and 16 South Asian think tanks, or independen
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IDRC Press Release
Diplomatic Appointment
Lawrence Cannon, Minister of Foreign Affairs, announced the following diplomatic appointment: Bruce Levy becomes High Commissioner to the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka. Mr. Levy has most recently served as minister-counsellor (Political) and head of section at the Embassy of Canada to the United States. He succeeds Ms. Angela Bogdan.
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Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada Press Release
Government of Canada Increases Humanitarian Aid to Sri Lanka
Beverley J. Oda, Minister of International Cooperation, announced that Canada will increase its support to civilians displaced by the recent conflict in Sri Lanka.
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Canadian International Development Agency