Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
09OTTAWA242
2009-03-26 12:16:00
UNCLASSIFIED
Embassy Ottawa
Cable title:
CANADA TO SEEK MEMBERSHIP IN CONTACT GROUP ON
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UNCLAS OTTAWA 000242
SIPDIS
STATE FOR AF/RSA J. BANDO, PM/PPA D HOPKINS,
WHA/CAN N. NOLAN
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: PREL PBTS KCRM EWWT XW SO CA
SUBJECT: CANADA TO SEEK MEMBERSHIP IN CONTACT GROUP ON
PIRACY OFF THE COAST OF SOMALIA
REF: A. STATE 2291
B. OTTAWA 22
C. BANDO-MATTEI E-MAIL OF 3/13/09
UNCLAS OTTAWA 000242
SIPDIS
STATE FOR AF/RSA J. BANDO, PM/PPA D HOPKINS,
WHA/CAN N. NOLAN
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: PREL PBTS KCRM EWWT XW SO CA
SUBJECT: CANADA TO SEEK MEMBERSHIP IN CONTACT GROUP ON
PIRACY OFF THE COAST OF SOMALIA
REF: A. STATE 2291
B. OTTAWA 22
C. BANDO-MATTEI E-MAIL OF 3/13/09
1. (U) Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade
(DFAIT) Senior Advisor for Defense and Security Relations
Sarah Robertson confirmed to pol/miloff on March 25 that
Foreign Minister Cannon had instructed DFAIT staff to seek
membership for Canada in the Contact Group on Piracy off the
Coast of Somalia (CGPCS). Robertson noted that the minutes
of the March 17 CGPCS indicate that the U.S. hosts that
organization's secretariat. She requested instruction and
points of contact by which Canada could pursue formal
membership.
2. (U) Action request for AF/RSA and PM/PPA: Given that
Canada is a reliable and capable anti-piracy partner, Embassy
recommends its inclusion in the CGPCS. Please advise ASAP
and provide any guidance on next steps.
Visit Canada,s North American partnership community at
http://www.intelink.gov/communities/state/nap /
BREESE
SIPDIS
STATE FOR AF/RSA J. BANDO, PM/PPA D HOPKINS,
WHA/CAN N. NOLAN
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: PREL PBTS KCRM EWWT XW SO CA
SUBJECT: CANADA TO SEEK MEMBERSHIP IN CONTACT GROUP ON
PIRACY OFF THE COAST OF SOMALIA
REF: A. STATE 2291
B. OTTAWA 22
C. BANDO-MATTEI E-MAIL OF 3/13/09
1. (U) Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade
(DFAIT) Senior Advisor for Defense and Security Relations
Sarah Robertson confirmed to pol/miloff on March 25 that
Foreign Minister Cannon had instructed DFAIT staff to seek
membership for Canada in the Contact Group on Piracy off the
Coast of Somalia (CGPCS). Robertson noted that the minutes
of the March 17 CGPCS indicate that the U.S. hosts that
organization's secretariat. She requested instruction and
points of contact by which Canada could pursue formal
membership.
2. (U) Action request for AF/RSA and PM/PPA: Given that
Canada is a reliable and capable anti-piracy partner, Embassy
recommends its inclusion in the CGPCS. Please advise ASAP
and provide any guidance on next steps.
Visit Canada,s North American partnership community at
http://www.intelink.gov/communities/state/nap /
BREESE