Minister Fast marked the conclusion of the 17th round of Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) negotiations, which took place in Lima from May 15 to 24, 2013.

"Iranian state media has reported that a mere eight of the 686 people who registered as presidential candidates for the upcoming election have passed the regime’s ideological vetting and been approved to stand."

The Honourable Diane Ablonczy, Minister of State of Foreign Affairs (Americas and Consular Affairs), will begin a seven-day, seven-country official tour of the Caribbean region on Sunday, May 12, where she will meet key allies and partners as part of the Harper government’s ongoing efforts to deepen Canada’s engagement in the Americas.