Anita Anand
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Anand calls Iran’s attacks on Gulf ships ‘unacceptable’ and ‘unjustified’Anand met with Saudi Arabia's foreign minister Thursday and she says Canada stands alongside Persian Gulf countries as Iran lashes out against them.PoliticsJul 9
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Canada wants more backers for global defence bank, Anand saysThe project’s fate remains in the balance without broader support from other nations, who are being asked to provide startup capital.CanadaJul 7
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Canada has no plans to open embassies in Venezuela and Iran, Anand saysWhile Ottawa is not looking to re-establish diplomatic relations with Iran, Prime Minister Mark Carney said the lack of diplomatic presence puts Canada 'at a disadvantage.'CanadaJun 26
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Anand calls China ties ‘significant,’ says Canada must safeguard ‘values’Anand made no explicit mention of human rights in her remarks on Friday, coming shortly after confirmation that a Canadian warship transited through the Taiwan Strait last week.PoliticsMay 29
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Canadians on Gaza-bound flotilla being deported from Israel to Turkey: AnandThe flotilla, which consisted of hundreds of people and 41 boats, attempted to break Israel's blockade of Gaza and bring humanitarian aid to the war-torn region.WorldMay 21
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Anand summons Israel envoy over ‘mistreatment’ of Canadians aboard flotillaA number of Canadians were among those detained when Israeli authorities intercepted the Gaza-bound flotilla near Cyprus on Monday.PoliticsMay 20
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Anand to pitch Canada defence, economic ties during Persian Gulf tripDefence Minister David McGuinty is also visiting Qatar as well as the United Arab Emirates this week, to talk about how Canada fits into regional security.PoliticsMay 12
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Canada not prioritizing trade over foreign aid, human rights, Anand saysAnand said she wants to 'gently push back' against the argument that efforts to promote Canada's values are separate from its objectives on the economy and defence.PoliticsApr 23
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Anand says Ottawa will restore envoy for women, peace, security in reversalForeign Affairs Minister Anita Anand announced the move at the Ottawa Civic Space Summit today, more than a year after the Liberal government let the role expire.PoliticsApr 23
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Anand says she asked Israel to investigate killing of Canadian in LebanonThe family of 38-year-old Windsor, Ont. resident Hassan Haidar says an Israeli drone shot him in the head during its ongoing military campaign in Lebanon.CanadaApr 21
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