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Canada should push for democracy in Burma

For the first time in the forum’s history, members of the Asia Pacific Parliamentary Forum (APPF) discussed the advancement of democracy in Burma today, following the tabling of a proposed resolution by the Canadian Delegation at the APPF conference in Ulannbattor, Mongolia.

The Honourable Bryon Wilfert (MP, Richmond Hill) is Co-Chair of the Canadian delegation and [...]

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Dalton McGuinty greetings for Thai Pongal festival

Premier’s Statement Thai Pongal

NEWS January 14, 2011

Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty released this statement marking the Thai Pongal festival.

“On behalf of the Government of Ontario I wish to extend warm wishes to those Ontario families who are celebrating Thai Pongal.

Thai Pongal, an annual festival celebrating the bounty of the harvest, is observed [...]

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Canada and Burma: 2010 Highlights

2010 was spectacular with the release of  Aung San Suu Kyi, but a disaster with the flawed election and nature’s havoc with Giri. We will continue to pursue peaceful means to bring democracy and respect for human rights in Burma and thanks to Canada for being [...]

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