At the reception, Kathleen Wynne said that Canadian businesses are interested in the Vietnamese and Ha Noi markets. She said her visit aims to show Canadian goodwill for cooperation in a hope to deepening the relations between the two sides.Wynne told her host that Ontario is one of the economic driving forces of Canada with strength in green technology. She affirmed that Ontario is willing to support Ha Noi in all areas, especially education and training.In turn, Chairman of the People’s Committee of Ha Noi Nguyen Duc Chung expressed hope that the visit will strengthen bilateral collaboration in education and training, high technology application on administrative reform, health care, human resources, tourism, green technology transfer, and business experience exchange.The same day, Chung also met with Vice Director of the Lahore National School of Public Policy of Pakistan Mian Muhammad Jamil Ahqi who is leading a Pakistani … [Read more...] about Ha Noi leader receives Canada’s Ontario Premier
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Hanoi enhances development cooperation with Canada, Pakistan
NDO – Chairman of Hanoi municipal People’s Committee Nguyen Duc Chung hosted receptions in the city on December 5 for delegations from Canada and Pakistan to seek measures toenhance development cooperation.Receiving Canada’s delegation, led by Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne, Chairman Chung hoped that the visit would strengthen the bilateral cooperation between Hanoi and Ontario province, particularly in education and training, application of technological advances in administrative reform, training of human resources, tourism, clean technology and business investment.He also emphasised the fact that Ontario has invested 22 projects worth nearly US$6 million in Hanoi. The trade turnover between the two localities reaches around US$100 million.For her part, Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne said that Canada’s enterprises and organisations were very interested in Vietnamese market and Hanoi.The delegation’s visit will contribute to deepening the long-term … [Read more...] about Hanoi enhances development cooperation with Canada, Pakistan
Canada urges youth: ‘Don’t drive high’
Canada launched a "Don't drive high" campaign on Tuesday in an effort to curb increasing drug-impaired driving, six months before the nation is to legalize cannabis for recreational use. As with drunk driving, the government said it would crack down on motorists under the influence of narcotics, in particular marijuana. In the meantime it is hoping that television spots and advertisements in movie theatres, newspapers and on social media will help to dispel myths that driving after smoking a joint is somehow safer than driving drunk. Recreational use of cannabis becomes legal on July 1, 2018. It is currently only legally available for medicinal use with a prescription. Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale noted that half of youth aged 16 to 24 believe that driving while under the influence of cannabis is somehow "more socially acceptable" than driving while affected by alcohol. "Too many people downplay the potentially deadly risks of driving high," the minister said. "With this new … [Read more...] about Canada urges youth: ‘Don’t drive high’
Hanoi leader receives Canada’s Ontario Premier, Pakistani guest
Chung expressed hope that the visit will strengthen bilateral collaboration in education and training, high technology application on administrative reform, health care, human resources, tourism, green technology transfer, and business experience exchange.Chung noted that Ontario is running 22 projects worth nearly 6 million USD in Hanoi, while two-way trade reached about 100 million USD. However, he said potential remains to improve ties, stating that Hanoi wishes to work with Ontario in all fields. The meeting between Chairman of the People’s Committee of Hanoi Nguyen Duc Chung and Premier of Canada’s Ontario state Kathleen Wynne. Photo: hanoimoi.com.vn For her part, Wynne said that Canadian businesses are interested in the Vietnamese and Hanoi market. Her visit aims to show Canadian goodwill for cooperation in a hope to deepen relations between the two sides, she said. Wynne told her host that Ontario is one of the economic driving forces of Canada … [Read more...] about Hanoi leader receives Canada’s Ontario Premier, Pakistani guest
Vietnam, Canada forge legislative ties
During his reception for a visiting delegation of the Canadian House of Commons in Hanoi on December 1, the NA Vice Chairman spoke highly of the friendship and cooperation between Vietnam and Canada over the past years, in bilateral, regional and international aspects.Hien said the Joint Statement of the Prime Ministers of Vietnam and Canada on the comprehensive partnership marks an important step forward to promote the relations between the two nations in a practical, effective, and long-term manner. Vietnam is consistent in boosting its comprehensive renewal, completing the socialism-oriented market economy, restructuring the economy, developing the private sector, and improving investment climate, Hien affirmed.Chairman of the Canadian House of Commons’ Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development Robert Daniel Nault, who led the Canadian delegation, said Canada wants to cooperate with Vietnam in preventing and adapting to climate … [Read more...] about Vietnam, Canada forge legislative ties