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Bev Oda

Canada to give additional $45 million in aid to UN World Food Program

OTTAWA - Canada is giving $45 million in additional aid to the UN World Food Program in the face of a global crisis caused by soaring food costs. It is also providing $5 million more to the Canadia... ... By: THE CANADIAN PRESS OTTAWA - Canada is giving $45 million in...

经济专家:加国恐现通胀趋猛政局动荡

加国经济专家警告,汽油和粮食价格持续攀升,可能在1年内造成灾难性的食物通货膨胀、政治动荡。

Canada to answer urgent UN plea for food aid with 'significant' pledge; source

OTTAWA - Canada could double the food aid money it has provided so far this year to the World Food Program in response to an urgent plea from the United Nations. Bev Oda, the minister responsible f... ... By: Terry Pedwell, THE CANADIAN PRESS-- Canada could double the...

Bev Oda yukking it up with Kandahar Governor

Bev Oda was in Afghanistan this week. Palling around with the Kandahar Governor Khalid who has been allegedly personally involved in torture of prisoners. Watch as Bev and Khalid laugh and make nice. As the Canadian Press described it: Kandahar Gov. Asadullah Khalid...

Kandahar governor set to leave until Bernier spoke, says Afghan official

The controversial governor of Kandahar was on his way out until a political gaffe by Canada's foreign affairs minister, an Afghan politician says. more ... The controversial governor of Kandahar was on his way out until a political gaffe by Canada's foreign affairs...

Oda in Kabul As Ottawa Seeks to Focus Development Efforts, Set Benchmarks

By James Mccarten, THE CANADIAN PRESS KABUL - The federal cabinet's march through Afghanistan continued its brisk pace Monday as International Co-operation Minister Bev Oda surfaced in Kabul, the latest emissary in Ottawa's ongoing push to refine the goals and objectives of Canada's Afghan mission.

Canada concerned over Haiti violence, backs president (AFP)

AFP - Canada's foreign minister expressed concern Thursday about the violence in Haiti sparked by soaring food prices, but reiterated his country's support for the leadership of President Rene Preval. ... OTTAWA (AFP) - Canada's foreign minister expressed concern Thursday...

Fair Dealing Reform a Key Innovation Policy Priority

The Hill Times ran a special section [PDF] on innovation policy this week that featured several interesting articles including an op-ed on net neutrality from MP Charlie Angus and a ... column I wrote that links fair dealing reform and innovation. Telus, Canada's second...

Afghan mine clearers see job as 'holy work'

The term "improvised explosive device" might be relatively new, but the concept is not: in Afghanistan, the ground has been exploding beneath the feet of innocent people for more than three decades. ... Updated Sun. Apr. 6 2008 2:32 PM ET The Canadian Press KANDAHAR,...

'Canadian bill no threat to immigration from India'

Even as Deepak Obhrai, the topmost Indo-Canadian in the current Canadian government, has defended the new immigration bill, former Canadian revenue minister Herb Dhaliwal has asked the opposition to bring down the government on the issue. ... Obhrai, who is parliament...