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Member of Parliament for Calgary East
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Foreign Affairs

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Latest Speeches

02/11/2011
Statement by Deepak Obhrai, M.P. and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, at the Istanbul Conference for Afghanistan. November 2, 2011, Istanbul, Turkey

26/09/2011
Our engagement in Libya protects Libyan civilians and upholds Canadian values, Deepak Obhrai tells Parliament during Debate to extend Canada’s military mission to Libya. September 26, 2011, Ottawa.

20/06/2011
Our Government's sound economic management policies will ensure Seniors' needs are met, Obhrai says during Parliamentary debate on Seniors. June 20, 2011, Ottawa.

9/06/2011
Strong values taught by our cultural, religious, and family traditions have made this disapora the most successful in the world, Obhrai tells the inauguration of PBD Canada 2011. June 9, 2011, Toronto.

23/02/2011
Rebuilding Haiti without addressing fundamental issues like democratic deficit and governance is like building on quicksand, Parliamentary Secretary Deepak Obhrai tells in his keynote address to the "Haiti One Year After the Earthquake" Conference held by the Canadian Mission to the EU. February 23, 2011, Brussels, Belgium.

25/11/2010
Our government feels strongly that we must continue to build on what we have achieved so far and maintain our commitment to Afghanistan, Deepak Obhrai tells Parliament. November 25, 2010, Ottawa.

18/10/2010
Canada remains resolute in its unwavering commitment to work alongside international partners in addressing organized crime in all its forms, Deepak Obhrai tells the United Nations Convention on Transnational Organized Crime. October 18, 2010, Vienna, Austria.

09/09/2010
Building a safe and secure hemisphere is part of our vision for the Americas, Deepak Obhrai tells a luncheon meeting of the Canada Council for the Americas. September 9, 2010, Calgary.

21/08/2010
Let us resolve to proliferate human rights and freedom for the North Korean people -- not nuclear weapons and fear, Obhrai tells the International conference on North Korean Human Rights and Refugees. August 21, 2010, Toronto.

11/03/2010
Our Government is delivering for our constituents, Deepak Obhrai tells Parliament in his Reply to the Speech from the Throne. March 11, 2010, Ottawa.

22/10/2009
Priorities and Results in Canadian Foreign Policy – Notes for a speech given to The Queen’s University International Affairs Association. Oct. 22, 2009 in Kingston, Ontario.

25/09/2009
We’re engaging China on bilateral long-term interests, while promoting Canadian values of human rights and democracy, Deepak Obhrai tells 600 Chinese Canadians at China’s 60th Anniversary celebrations. Sept 25, 2009 in Montreal.

 

Press Releases

3 February 2012
Those who endorse a doctrine of hatred towards others will not succeed, Deepak Obhrai tells Parliament.
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30 January 2012
Parliamentary Secretary Deepak Obhrai, M.P. in January concluded an official visit to the Philippines.
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13 January 2012
Parliamentary Secretary Deepak Obhrai undertakes official visits to Mongolia, Japan and the Philippines.
6 December 2011
Parliamentary Secretary Obhrai to represent Canada at Tanzania's 50th Anniversary celebrations
25 November 2011
PObhrai visits relatives of jailed Vietnamese democracy activist; calls on Vietnam to uphold democratic values
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2 November 2011
Parliamentary Secretary Obhrai to represent Canada in two international events in November and accompany Governor General on State Visit
21 October 2011
Deepak hosts 11th National Diwali Celebration
Prime Minister Harper praises Deepak Obhrai’s vision that established the National Diwali Celebration
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27 September 2011
Parliamentary Secretary Obhrai attends UN General Assembly
12 September 2011
Parliamentary Secretary Obhrai participates in the Pacific Islands Forum in New Zealand
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25 August 2011
Deepak Obhrai recognized as one of most influential persons of Indian origin in North America
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9 July 2011
Parliamentary Secretary Deepak Obhrai represents Canada at the celebrations of South Sudan as an independent nation.
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23 June 2011
Deepak Obhrai joins Ottawa's Indo-Canadian community on National Day of Remembrance to remember victims of the Air India tragedy
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25 May 2011
Deepak Obhrai re-appointed as Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Foreign Affairs
03 May 2011
Deepak Obhrai re-elected as M.P. for Calgary East for sixth consecutive time.
Landslide victory with a record 67.4 percent majority
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11 March 2011
Deepak Obhrai pays tribute in Parliament to Canada's senior citizens
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7 March 2011
Parliamentary Secretary Obhrai says Canada will oppose any attempts to supply uranium to Iran
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23 February 2011
Parliamentary Secretary Obhrai to Represent Canada at a Conference on Haiti
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15 February 2011
Parliamentary Secretary Obhrai calls on Iran to allow peaceful protests and permit political expression
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11 February 2011
Canada views Africa as a partner on the international scene, Parliamentary Secretary Obhrai tells Parliament
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3 February 2011
Parliamentary Secretary Obhrai Attends African Union Summit and Concludes Visit to Ethiopia
31 January 2011
Parliamentary Secretary Obhrai calls on Tunisia, Egypt and Yemen to accelerate the pace of democratic and economic reforms to meet citizens’ aspiration
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28 January 2011
Deepak Obhrai at the African Union Summit
Parliamentary Secretary Obhrai announces project to enhance agricultural development in Ethiopia
14 January 2011
Parliamentary Secretary Deepak Obhrai meets with African ambassadors ahead of his visit to the African Union Summit.
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10 December 2010
Parliamentary Secretary Deepak Obhrai salutes those who struggle for global human rights
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24 November 2010
Parliamentary Secretary Deepak Obhrai expresses condolences to Cambodia and New Zealand for their tragedies
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16 November 2010
Prime Minister Harper recognizes Deepak Obhrai as a trail-blazer at the 10th National Diwali Celebration on Parliament Hill
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12 November 2010
Deepak Obhrai, who called for a Canada-India Free Trade Agreement back in 2005, welcomes the launch of negotiations for an FTA
5 November 2010
Deepak Obhrai welcomes Diwali with statement in Parliament
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28 October 2010
Targeted economic sanctions and controlled engagement with North Korea will send a clear message to North Korean government, Obhrai tells Parliament
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27 October 2010
Deepak Obhrai pays tribute in Parliament to residents of Calgary East for their support to enrich community and city
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23 August 2010
Pakistani community join M.P. Deepak Obhrai to appeal for help for victims of the Pakistan floods
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6 August 2010
Parliamentary Secretary Obhrai Participates in Pacific Islands Forum Session in Vanuatu
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27 June 2010
Deepak Obhrai, M.P. and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, met Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh when the Indian leader arrived in Toronto for the G-20 summit.
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28 June 2010
Obhrai joins Indian Prime Minister at Air India memorial
Calls on Mulroney to apologize
11 June 2010
Parliamentary Secretary Obhrai hails South Africa, as the first World Cup on African soil kicks-off
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10 June 2010
Parliamentary Secretary Obhrai Makes Successful Visit to Southern Africa
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9 June 2010
Parliamentary Secretary Obhrai calls on Burma to honour its international obligations as a signatory of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty
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7 May 2010
Parliamentary Secretary Obhrai expresses Canada’s condolences on the death of Nigerian President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua
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26 April 2010
Parliamentary Secretary Obhrai tells Parliament that Canada strongly behind united and multicultural India
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21 April 2010
Parliamentary Secretary Deepak Obhrai signs condolence book at Chine Embassy on China’s national day of mourning for earthquake victims.
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16 April 2010
Parliamentary Secretary Deepak Obhrai meets with Her Royal Highness Princess Astrid of Belgium to discuss Canada’s role in the global fight to eradicate malaria.
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14 April 2010
PS Obhrai welcomes Croatian Ambassador in Ottawa to celebrate the 17th anniversary of Canada-Croatia Diplomatic Relations
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24 March 2010
Deepak Obhrai meets with India’s Minister of Road Transport and Highways Kamal Nath in Ottawa.
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11 March 2010
Sri Lanka remains a priority for Canada, Parliamentary Secretary Obhrai tells Sri Lanka’s new High Commissioner to Ottawa
03 March 2010
Parliamentary Secretary Obhrai delivers on Canada's leadership in Asia and the Pacific region
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15 January 2010
Parliamentary Secretary Obhrai embarks on extensive diplomatic engagement to Central Asia and the Pacific Islands
07 January 2010
Government of Canada helps people with disabilities in Calgary prepare for labour market
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05 January 2010
Obhrai announces federal funding to strengthen community infrastructure in Calgary
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16 December 2009
Obhrai announces federal grant of $420,000 to Calgary’s Applewood Park Community Association to help upgrade recreational amenities
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04 December 2009
Indians in the Corridors of Canadian Power.
Indo American News profiles Deepak Obhrai
26 November 2009
Canada and India will fight global terrorism, Obhrai tells Parliament on the anniversary of the Mumbai terrorist attacks
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10 November 2009
Deepak Obhrai to accompany Canadian Prime Minister on official visit to India
20 October 2009
Parliamentary Secretary Obhrai at the 2010 Vancouver Olympic Truce launch at the UN
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15 October 2009
Government of Canada helps persons with disabilities in Calgary become self-employed
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08 October 2009
9th National Diwali Celebration held on Parliament Hill
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07 October 2009
Parliamentary Secretary Obhrai Celebrates Croatia’s Day of Independence
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29 September 2009
Government giving Canada a strong principled voice on international stage, Obhrai tells Parliament
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24 September 2009
Government of Canada helps Calgary youth prepare for jobs
Deepak Obhrai announces $1.4 million federal funding for Youth Possibilities Program
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17 September 2009
Deepak Obhrai hosts Iftar dinner in Ottawa
"Canadians of Muslim faith have played and continue to play an integral role in the development of our country on social, political and economic fronts."
03 September 2009
Deepak Obhrai condemns Refugee Board decision to grant refugee status to South African based on his colour
16 August 2009
Deepak introduced with poetic couplets at the annual India Day Parade in Montreal
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11 August 2009
Parliamentary Secretary Deepak Obhrai Concludes Extensive International Diplomatic Engagement
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07 August 2009
Parliamentary Secretary Deepak Obhrai concludes successful visit to Indonesia
23 July 2009
Parliamentary Secretary Obhrai Concludes Productive ASEAN Meetings in Thailand
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17 July 2009
Parliamentary Secretary Obhrai visits Canadians injured in Indonesian bomb blast in Jakarta hospitals
15 July 2009
Parliamentary Secretary Deepak Obhrai opens new Canadian High Commission in Dhaka
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05 July 2009
Parliamentary Secretary Obhrai arrives in Sri Lanka for official visit
19 June 2009
Parliamentary Secretary Obhrai says Canada will continue to challenge Iran on human rights and democracy
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05 June 2009
Parliamentary Secretary Obhrai hails election of Meira Kumar as Speaker of India’s Lok Sabha as stunning achievement for women and Dalits
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01 June 2009
Deepak Obhrai announces action to strengthen Canada’s National Sex Offender Registry and the National DNA Data Bank
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27 May 2009
Parliamentary Secretary Obhrai calls on Burma’s junta to release Aung San Suu Kyi
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26 May 2009
Parliamentary Secretary Obhrai signs condolence book for former Republic of Korea President Roh Moo-hyun
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25 May 2009
Liberal misinformation not helping the Kohails, Obhrai says
13 May 2009
Parliamentary Secretary Obhrai attends inauguration of President Jacob Zuma; congratulates South Africa in Parliament, for its transition to a true democracy
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30 April 2009
Parliamentary Secretary Obhrai remembers victims of Burma cyclone on the one year anniversary, urges Burmese junta to respect freedoms of people
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30 March 2009
India has made great strides in eliminating Dalit discrimination; still much remains to be done, Obhrai tells Parliament
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10 March 2009
Obhrai tells Parliament Canada supports peace in Northern Ireland; condemns recent tragic events
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6 March 2009
Liberals tolerating extremism by pandering to terrorist cause, Parliamentary Secretary Deepak Obhrai tells Parliament
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12 Feb 2009
Deepak Obhrai offers support on the occasion of Burmese Mon National Day
10 Feb 2009
Deepak Obhrai expresses Canada’s solidarity with Australians effected by raging bushfires
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4 Feb 2009
Parliament congratulates Deepak Obhrai for prestigious Indian award
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2 Feb 2009
Parliamentary Secretary Deepak Obhrai announces aid for Fiji flood victims
29 Jan 2009
Parliamentary Secretary Deepak Obhrai Calls for a Political Solution to the Crisis in Sri Lanka
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27 Jan 2009
Budget 2009: Obhrai says deficit only a short-term measure
9 Jan 2009
Indian Government awards Deepak Obhrai the highest honour given to overseas Indians
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27 Nov 2008
Canada stands united with India against terrorism, Obhrai tells Parliament, condemning the terrorist attacks in Mumbai
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25 Nov 2008
Deepak Obhrai hails Calgary Stampeders for their Grey Cup victory
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7 Nov 2008
Prime Minister re-appoints Deepak Obhrai Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Foreign Affairs
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15 Oct 2008
Deepak Obhrai re-elected to Parliament for fifth term in landslide win.
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Oct 2008
Deepak Obhrai on the campaign trail for Election 2008
11 Sep 2008
Deepak Obhrai named as one of 35 most influential Indo-Canadians
18 July 2008
Parliamentary Secretary Obhrai to Visit Singapore the Philippines and Ethiopia
13 June 2008

Deepak returns to Grade 9 - on a social studies textbook!
Deepak Obhrai has been featured in an Alberta Grade 9 Social Studies textbook titled Issues for Canadians, published by Nelson Education

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28 May 2008
Ahmadis making important contributions to multicultural Canada, Obhrai tells Parliament
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23 May 2008
Deepak Obhrai has audience with His Holiness the Pope during visit to Holy See
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14 May 2008
Obhrai condemns terrorist bombings in Jaipur, India. Attacks are a gross violation of human decency, he tells Parliament
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9 May 2008
Canada calls on Burmese junta to stop playing politics with Burmese people’s lives. Canada stands ready to help victims, Obhrai tells Parliament
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18 April 2008
Obhrai says Canada encouraged by Philippines’ initiatives to tackle human rights abuses
14 April 2008
Deepak Obhrai appointed to the new House of Commons Special Committee on Afghanistan
11 April 2008
Obhrai urges China to seize the hand of friendship offered by the Dalai Lama
9 April 2008
Canada Calls upon Kenya's Political Leaders to Implement Power-sharing Agreement
5 April 2008
Deepak Obhrai meets with Korean-Canadian community leaders in Toronto to discuss issues important to Korean community 
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26 March 2008
Deepak Obhrai Appointed Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of International Cooperation, in addition to his Foreign Affairs portfolio
23 March 2008
Deepak Obhrai joins Foreign Minister Maxime Bernier on official visit to Sudan
20 March 2008
Deepak Obhrai concludes visit to Kenya
27 Feb 2008
Budget 2008 offers responsible leadership, reduced taxes and targeted support for Canadians, says Obhrai
26 Feb 2008
Canada’s achievements in Afghanistan are remarkable, but more remains to be done, Obhrai tells Parliament
15 Feb 2008
Canada supports Ukraine’s sovereign foreign policy decisions, Obhrai tells Parliament
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13 Feb 2008
Authentic dialogue with the democratic movement must occur if there is to be democratic reform in Burma, Obhrai tells Parliament
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5 Feb 2008
Obhrai says NDP stance will only hurt the people of Afghanistan
5 Feb 2008
Obhrai urges countries to ensure safety and security of aid workers
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31 jan 2008
Obhrai marks second anniversary of the Afghanistan Compact with statement in Parliament .
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January 14, 2008
Oreign Minister Bernier and Parliamentary Secretary Obhrai concludes successful visits to Middle East and India
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Obhrai joins Foreign Minister Bernier on official visit to Saudi Arabia, India and Middle East.
27 Dec 2007
Obhrai condemns assassination of Pakistan's Benazir Bhutto.
13 Dec 2007
Obhrai reiterates Canada’s support for Prime Minister and Government of Lebanon.
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11 Dec 2007
Canada condemns terrorist attacks in Algeria, Obhrai tells Parliament.
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04 Dec 2007
Obhrai urges Malaysian government to respect people’s right to express opposition peacefully.
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30 Nov 2007
Japan will learn from the past and move forward, Obhrai tells Parliament
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01 Nov 2007
Prime Minister Stephen Harper heads Diwali celebration on Parliament Hill
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30 Oct 2007
Obhrai hosts 8th Annual Diwali celebration on Parliament Hill
24 Oct 2007
Canada committed to supporting and reforming the UN, Obhrai tells Parliament
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19 Oct 2007
The Arctic is central to Canada’s national identity, Obhrai tells Parliament.
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12 Oct 2007
Obhrai hosts IFTAR dinner
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21 sept 2007
Indians leaving their mark in Canada and the United States, Obhrai says at New York function to recognise achievements.
17 Sept 2007
Indians leaving their mark on the world stage, says Obhrai at Washington D.C. achiever awards ceremony.
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29 August 2007
Obhrai meets with Croatian Foreign Minister during visit to Zagreb
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25 July, 2007
Obhrai meets with Pujya Pramukh Swami Maharaj.
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29 June, 2007
Obhrai meets with Sri Lankan Minister; urges Sri Lanka to uphold human rights and work towards political solution to ethnic conflict.
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7 June 2007
Obhrai welcomes Philippines efforts to overcome human rights challenges
1 June, 2007
Deepak Obhrai meets with Indias new High Commissioner to Canada; requests Indias support for international efforts to end Darfur crisis
1 June, 2007
Obhrai calls on Syria to show clemency on political prisoners; urges restoration of democratic freedoms Listen to Deepak's statement in the House
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16 May, 2007
Obhrai calls on Vietnam to respect human rights and freedom of expression
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09 May, 2007
Deepak Obhrai, M.P. Parliamentary Secretary for Foreign Affairs, headed the Canadian delegation to the "International Compact with Iraq Conference" in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt from May 2-4, 2007
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24 April, 2007
Nigerian elections failed to meet international standards, says Obhrai
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20 April, 2007
Obhrai calls on Sudanese government to demonstrate full commitment for Darfur peace
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09 February, 2007
Deepak Obhrai meets His Holiness the Aga Khan

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