Rob Nicholson

• Hassan Diab pushes for Canadian inquiry as French appeal court orders new review

  The French Court of Appeal's decision sparked immediate rebukes from Diab, his lawyer and human-rights groups, as well as fresh calls for Ottawa to launch a public inquiry into Diab's case.

  Politics

  Oct 26, 2018
  
• Federal committee in Halifax to kick off cross-country hearings examining human trafficking

  It is the first cross-country stop for the 12 members of the Commons committee, who also plan on holding hearings in Montreal, Toronto, Edmonton and Vancouver.

  Canada

  Mar 19, 2018
  
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• Mom who received one cent after soldier son’s suicide getting Memorial Cross

  The mother of a Canadian soldier who killed himself after serving in Afghanistan will finally be honoured with a Memorial Cross this weekend, ending a long battle to have the military recognize his death as service related.

  Canada

  Sep 14, 2016
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• Conservatives unveil shadow cabinet

  A mix of Conservative rookies and veterans has been given key roles in the party's shadow cabinet, unveiled Friday by interim leader Rona Ambrose.

  Politics

  Nov 20, 2015
• Anti-ISIS meeting with international officials held in Quebec City

  High-ranking officials from some 20 countries were in Quebec City Thursday to discuss various aspects of the fight against Islamic State militants.

  Canada

  Jul 30, 2015
• Friend, frenemy or foe? How much of a threat is Iran after the nuclear deal?

  Why some say the P5+1 deal with Iran is a step in the right direction and others fear it's giving Iran everything it wants to make a bomb.

  Canada

  Jul 14, 2015
• What does the Iran nuclear deal mean for Canadians?

  While he and the Canadian government “appreciate” the work of the P5+1 negotiators, Foreign Minister Rob Nicholson said Canada “will continue to judge Iran by its actions not its words.”

  Canada

  Jul 14, 2015
• Canada’s foreign minister shows support for Israel

  Foreign Affairs Minister Rob Nicholson is in Israel on a visit to show what he calls Canada's "unwavering support" for the Jewish state.

  Politics

  Jun 3, 2015
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• Nicholson briefed by Kerry on Putin talks

  Foreign Affairs Minister Rob Nicholson is expressing muted optimism that U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry's meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin could open the door to resolving the Ukraine crisis.

  World

  May 14, 2015
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• Jordan’s King Abdullah calls Canada a vital ally

  Jordanian King Abdullah says Canada is a vital ally to his country and region.

  Politics

  Apr 29, 2015