NationMaster - Encyclopedia: Department of Foreign Affairs (Canada)

The Department of Foreign Affairs, also referred to as Foreign Affairs Canada (FAC), is the department of the government of Canada with responsibility for foreign policy and diplomacy. The department is headquartered in the Lester B. Pearson Building in Ottawa. The word department has a number of meanings: It can mean an administrative sector of the government. ... Foreign Policy is a bimonthly American magazine founded in 1970 by Samuel P. Huntington and Warren Demian Manshel. ... The United Nations, with its headquarters in New York City, is the largest international diplomatic organization. ... The Lester B. Pearson Building is the headquarters of the Department of Foreign Affairs of Canada. ... {{Canadian City/Disable Field={{{Disable Motto Link}}}}} Motto: Advance Ottawa/Ottawa en avant City of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Location. ...

The Department of Foreign Affairs was created in December 2003 from the former Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade in a federal government reorganization. The department was once called The Department of External Affairs. December is the twelfth and last month of the year in the Gregorian Calendar and one of seven Gregorian months with the length of 31 days. ... 2003 is a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The Canadian Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade (DFAIT) was among the most powerful departments of the Government of Canada. ...

On February 15, 2005 the legislation to legally remove DFAIT from the books and establish a Department of Foreign Affairs did not pass the first vote in the Canadian House of Commons. Future legislative changes are unclear at this time. February 15 is the 46th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 2005 is a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar and is the current year. ... The House of Commons (French: Chambre des communes) is a component of the Parliament of Canada, which also includes the Sovereign (represented by the Governor General) and the Senate. ...

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In the Cabinet of Canada, the Minister of Foreign Affairs is responsible for overseeing the federal governments international relations department, Foreign Affairs Canada. ... Pierre Stewart Pettigrew (born in Quebec City on April 18, 1951) is a Canadian politician. ... The Minister responsible for La Francophonie is a member of the Canadian Cabinet who handles relations with the Francophonie, an international community of francophone nations. ... The Honourable Jacques Saada, PC , MP (born November 22, 1947) is a Canadian Cabinet minister and politician. ... In the Cabinet of Canada, the Minister for International Cooperation is responsible for overseeing Canadian international development strategy within the federal governments foreign department, Foreign Affairs Canada. ... Aileen Carroll (Source: Office of the Prime Minister) The Honourable Aileen Carroll (born June 1, 1944, Halifax, Nova Scotia) is a Canadian politician and (as of December 12, 2003) current Minister for International Cooperation. ...

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Categories: Canadian federal departments and agencies | Foreign relations of Canada The following list outlines the Structure of the Canadian federal government. ... Image File history File links National Flag of Canada / lUnifoliÃ© For more information, see Department of Canadian Heritage and Image_talk:Canada_flag_large. ... The Department of Agriculture and Agri-Food, also referred to as Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, is the department of the government of agriculture production, farming income, research and development, inspection, and the regulation of animals and plants. ... The Department of Canadian Heritage, also referred to as Canadian Heritage, is the department of the government of Canada with responsibility for policies regarding the arts, culture, media, communications networks, and sports and multiculturalism. ... The Department of Citizenship and Immigration, also referred to as Citizenship and Immigration Canada is the department of the government of immigration and citizenship. ... The Department of Finance in Canada operates under the finance minister. ... The Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO), also referred to as Fisheries and Oceans Canada, is the department within the government of Canada with responsibility for the management and safety of Canadas waters. ... The Department of Foreign Affairs, also referred to as Foreign Affairs Canada, is the department of the government of Canada with responsibility for foreign policy and diplomacy. ... The Department of Human Resources and Skills Development, also referred to as Human Resources and Skills Development Canada, is the department of the government of Canada with responsibility for providing Canadians with the resources and skills needed for the workplace and their community. ... The Department of Indian and Northern Affairs, also referred to as Indian and Northern Affairs Canada, is the department of the government of Canada with responsibility for policies governing First Nations and Canadas three northern territories. ... The Department of International Trade, also referred to as International Trade Canada, is the department in the government of Canada with responsibility for import/export and international trade policies. ... The Department of Justice of Canada ensures that the Canadian justice system is a fair, accessible and efficient system. ... The Department of National Defence, frequently referred to by its acronym DND, is the department within the government of Canada with responsibility for Canadas military, the Canadian Armed Forces. ... The Department of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness is the department of the government of Canada with responsibility for protecting Canadians and helping to maintain a peaceful and safe society. ... The Department of Public Works and Government Services, also referred to as Public Works and Government Services Canada, is the department of the government of Canada with responsibility for the governments internal servicing and administration. ... The Department of Social Development, also referred to as Social Development Canada, is the department of the government of Canada with responsibility for developing and implementing social policies involving families with children, disabled people, senior citizens and others through a series of programmes and services. ... The Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA), also referred to as Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC), is the department within the government of Canada with responsibility for pensions/benefits and services for war veterans, retired Canadian Armed Forces and Royal Canadian Mounted Police personnel, and their families. ...

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