CBC: Baird makes landmark visit to Burma
“Minister Baird will go to Burma to reaffirm the importance of freedom, democracy, human rights and the rule of law. While we’re not at a point of lifting sanctions, we want to make sure advances made are not reversible,” the official said. More
Postmedia: John Baird to meet Aung San Suu Kyi on historic visit
“Canadian Friends of Burma executive director Tin Maung Htoo said Baird should ask Myanmar’s leaders to release 500 political prisoners currently in custody, declare a nationwide ceasefire, and repeal laws used to oppress democracy activists.” More
CTV News Channel: What will the visit mean?
“Tin Maung Htoo with Canadian Friends of Burma says the visit by Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird will further encourage the ongoing political reform in the country.” More
Canadian Ambassador Ron Hoffmann presenting Carleton University’s honorary doctorate degree to Aung San Suu Kyi. He also presented another doctorate degree from Memorial University of Newfoundland. Photos Slideshow
A ceremony unveiling a plaque in honour of Aung San Suu Kyi in Côte Saint-Luc City on Canada Day – July 1st 2011. Photos: Kyaw Zwa/CFOB
Awarding ceremony for Aung Sun Suu Kyi – Former Canadian Foreign Minister Flora MacDonald giving a key note speech on Feb. 22, 2011 – Photo Credit: Carleton University
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Canada presented the Honorary Canadian Citizenship to Burmese democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi on May 5, 2008.
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“I deeply appreciate the award of Honorary Canadian Citizenship. Canada has never faltered in its support for the democracy movement in Burma for which I am very grateful.”
“I have always felt a particular closeness to Canada because of my French-Canadian mother-in-law who was always proud to be Canadian and always kept her Canadian passport through living in England for over 60 years.
“I look forward very much to the day that conditions in Burma will allow me to be free to visit Canada myself and thank the Canadian people in person. Thank you very much.”
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Canadian Friends of Burma (CFOB) founded in 1991 is a federally incorporated non-profit organization working for the establishment of democracy and human rights in Burma.CFOB’s committments include:
Burma Parliamentary delegation expected in Canada
CFOB statement on latest communal violence in Burma
What more can Canada do in Burma? - Tin Maung Htoo
Burma’s Kachin seek Canadian support
Staying true for human rights for all - Rebecca Wolsak
Why Inter Pares is wrong on Burma - Tin Maunng Htoo
CFOB concerned with Kachin conflicts in northern Burma
CFOB 2012 Annual Report released!
Statement on CFOB AGM on Dec. 15, 2012
Burmese Civil Society Organizations Dismayed by Inter Pares
CFOB AGM on Dec. 15 in Toronto
Minister Jason Kenney to Meet with Prominent Buddhist Monk
CFOB in Crisis with Rohingya in Burma
Baird Concerned about Renewed Violence in Rekhine State
Burmese Foreign Minister Queitly Visited to Canada
CFOB Policy Statement: “Navigating the thaw: Burma-Canada Relations in 2012 and beyond”
Over 70 Canadians and Burmese activists cleared from 'Blacklist'
Revised: Canada Calls for Peaceful Solution in Arakan state of Burma
Advocating humanitarian assistance to Kachin IDPs in Burma
Parliamentary Testimony with Aung Din (USCB)
Parliamentary Testimony with Tin Maung Htoo (CFOB)
Minister Kenney Surprises Burmese Community with Announcement
Minister Jason Kenney to meet with Burmese community leaders in Toronto
Burma Day - Celebrating 20th of CFOB
Long-time Burma supporter Brian John passed away
CFOB pleased by prisoners release but more reform needed
CFOB Welcomes Fine For Firm That Illegally Exported Plane to Burma
CFOB Welcomes U.S Secretary of States Visit to Burma
CFOB Saddend by the Loss of Jack Layton
Cross Canada bike ride for Burma reaching to final destination
Ivanhoe received US$103 million from Burma's copper mines
Burmese President accepts credentials of Canadian Ambassador to Burma
Aung San Suu Kyi supports UN commission of inquiry on Burma
Transfer of Ivanhoe's Burmese assets to weapons firm must be probed
Canada Sends Best Wishes to Aung San Suu Kyi on Her Birthday
66th Birthday Events of Aung San Suu Kyi in Canada
Suu Kyi to be honored on Canada Day in Côte Saint-Luc
Cross-Canada Bike Ride for Burma
Suu Kyi addresses to Conference on ‘Ending Sexual Violence in Conflict’
New Burmese Ambassador to Canada: a messenger for new regime in Burma?
Media coverage on detained Canadian in Burma
Suu Kyi to deliver video message at Carleton University
Carleton University to Honour Aung San Suu Kyi
Canada to Support 'Commission of Inquiry' on Burma's rights violations
Canada to Renew humanitarian support
Canada to welcome additional 1,300 Karen Refugees from Thai-Burma Border
CFOB Welcomes Opposition Party Calling for Economic Sanctions
Two events today in Toronto and Vancouver to mark DSSAK Day
CFOB welcomes throne speech to honor Suu Kyi with Honorary Citizenship
Canada Welcomes Statement by the United Nations Security Council on Burma
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