Speeches and Statements
The Canadian Red Cross responds to Toronto Star story on tsunami response
The Canadian Red Cross responded today to what it considers to be a misleading and inaccurate story in the Toronto Star regarding Red Cross recovery efforts in tsunami-ravaged areas of south Asia. More»
Canada’s Role in the Ottawa Process
Speech by Isabelle Daoust, senior international humanitarian law advisor, Canadian Red Cross
Canadian Council on International Law October 20, 2007 More»
Statement from the Secretary General, Canadian Red Cross
Tuesday October 2, 2007 - Following the verdict delivered by the Superior Court yesterday regarding the blood tragedy of the1980s, the Canadian Red Cross would like to reiterate how deeply sorry we are for those who were hurt. More»
CIDA and Red Cross Campaign Agaist Malaria Funding Announcement, Canadian Red Cross Secretary-General Pierre Duplessis
Tuesday, April 17, 2007 – Ottawa, Charles H. Hulse Public School
Madame la Ministre, un très grand merci pour la générosité de l’Agence canadienne de développement international, pour la générosité du Canada. 20 millions de dollars pour la campagne de la Croix-Rouge canadienne contre la malaria est extraordinaire et nous vous en sommes reconnaissants. Cette journée demeurera mémorable pour l’Afrique, pour le Canada et pour nous tous.
Yes indeed, thank you Minister Verner, for this incredibly generous contribution. More» (builingual)
Canadian Red Cross responds to Ottawa Sun Story
By David Pratt, Advisor and Special Ambassador, Canadian Red Cross More»
Statement on Avian and Human Influenza
Statement by Dr. Duplessis, Secretary General of the Canadian Red Cross and IFRC Special Representative for Avian and Human Influenza, at the Senior Officials Meeting on Avian and Human Influenza, in Bamako, Mali. More»
A Journalist's Guide to the Laws of War (Toronto - December 1, 2006)
Speech by David Pratt, Canadian Red Cross Special Ambassador More»
The Red Cross/Red Crescent AIDS Forum (August 13, 2006)
Speech by Jane McGowan, President, Canadian Red Cross More»
59th World Health Assembly (22-27 May 2006)
Speech by Dr. Pierre Duplessis, Secretary General, Canadian Red Cross More»
Canadian Red Cross Secretary General delivers keynote address at global health forum - May 11, 2005
Speech by Dr. Pierre Duplessis, Secretary General, Canadian Red Cross More»
Africa Malaria Day – April 25, 2005
Speech by Dr. Pierre Duplessis, Secretary General, Canadian Red Cross More»
Have We Forgotten Africa?
Speech to the Council on Aging April 6, 2005 Ottawa Congress Centre David Pratt, Advisor and Special Ambassador, Canadian Red Cros More»
Getting to Know International Humanitarian Law
Speech to the International Humanitarian Law and the Media Workshop
By David Pratt, Advisor and Special Ambassador, Canadian Red Cros
March 18, 2005 More»
Vulnerability of Women in Disaster Situations
Statement by Kate Wood, President of the Canadian Red Cross and Special Representative of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies at the UN Commission on the Status of Women, in New York
March 7, 2005 More»
The Roots of Behavior: Norms, Humanitarian Values and the Law
Annual General Meeting - Canadian Red Cross
Toronto, Ontario
David Pratt, Advisor and Special Ambassador, Canadian Red Cros
November 14, 2004 More»
International Federation contributions towards the United Nations Millennium Development Goals
Statement delivered by Mr Robert Barnes QC, Vice President of the International Federation and President of the Canadian Red Cross, at the High Level Segment of the United Nations Economic and Social Council, New York
29 June 2004 More»
Canadian Red Cross President Speaks at UN
On Wednesday, October 27, Robert Barnes, President, Canadian Red Cross, spoke at the UN General Assembly in New York about the effects of violence and the AIDS pandemic on children worldwide. He was speaking in his capacity as the Vice-President (Americas) of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies. More»
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