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Canada welcomes the world to Vancouver in 100 days
Washington, D.C., November 4, 2009 — To kick-off the 100-day countdown to the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, the Embassy of Canada in Washington, D.C., invited the world to Vancouver. Canadian Ambassador Gary Doer unveiled a giant 100-day countdown clock outside of the Embassy on Pennsylvania Avenue. Other highlights included appearances by the three official Vancouver 2010 Olympic mascots, a draw for a trip to Canada, and a live musical performance by Canada’s own pop-rock sensation Fefe Dobson, whose song “I Want You” is currently featured on the soundtrack of the film "Whip It."
Ambassador Gary Doer accepts award on behalf of Canada for being one of the world’s most peaceful nations
Washington, D.C., November 1, 2009 — Today, Ambassador Gary Doer accepts an award on behalf of all Canadians for being one of the world’s most peaceful nations at the Global Symposium of Peaceful Nations. Canada ranked as the most peaceful nation in the North and Central America and Caribbean region, according to the Global Peace Index, and is the 8th most peaceful nation worldwide. Canada was recognized for its support to United Nations peacekeeping missions, low levels of violent crime and political stability.
Canada condemns deadly attacks on Kabul
Ottawa, Ontario, October 28, 2009 — “Canada strongly condemns the violent attacks that have occurred today in Kabul, in particular the attack on the United Nations guest house that claimed the lives of several people, including United Nations employees, and injured others.” — Honourable Lawrence Cannon, Minister of Foreign Affairs
Canada condemns the deadly attacks on Baghdad
Ottawa, Ontario, October 25, 2009 — “Canada is appalled and gravely concerned by today’s two deadly bomb attacks in Baghdad, near the Justice and Foreign Affairs Government buildings, which took many innocent lives.” — Honourable Lawrence Cannon, Minister of Foreign Affairs
Canada celebrates Vancouver 2010 Olympic Truce Resolution
Ottawa, Ontario, October 20, 2009 — The Government of Canada and the Vancouver Organizing Committee for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games (VANOC) welcomed the United Nations’ adoption of the Olympic Truce Resolution for the 2010 Winter Games.
