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    In a barbed statement, Cannon also praised the Frenchman's colleagues at the European Council, a Brussels body that often vies for power with Barrot and other members of the Commission. "I recently met with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Sweden and President of the Council of the European Union, Mr Carl Bildt... where the subject of visas was discussed in a positive way" Cannon said. In July, Canada imposed visa requirements for travellers from the Czech Republic, an EU member, after refugee claims soared particularly among Roma people. Full Article at Channel News Asia
    I recently met with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Sweden and President of the Council of the European Union, Mr Carl Bildt... where the subject of visas was discussed in a positive way
    – Lawrence Cannon SOURCE: Channel News Asia 1 month ago
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Canada hits out at EU over visa spat
  1. unless the measures we are proposing are established in a satisfactory manner by the by end of 2009, then we will recommend re-imposing requirements for certain categories of Canadian citizens
    SOURCE: Channel News Asia 1 month ago
  2. I regret the fact that Mr Barrot chose to speak of threats while the solution lies in a constructive dialogue
    – Lawrence Cannon SOURCE: Channel News Asia 1 month ago

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