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Statement

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Statement by the Prime Minister of Canada in Brasília, Brazil

August 8, 2011
Brasília, Brazil

Prime Minister Stephen Harper made the following remarks while on an official visit in Brasília, Brazil:

"First, I would like to thank President Rousseff and all of the Brazilian people on behalf of the Canadian delegation, for their warm hospitality.

"As some of you know, my friend and colleague, Public Works Minister Rona Ambrose, grew up in Brazil.

"She has often spoken of her fond memories of your country and created in me, an appetite to experience the beauty, the history and the energy of this great country that you call home.

"I must say that I am also intrigued by Brazil's recent experience.

"Your remarkable emergence as a global economic power and your embrace of democratic reforms after many years of autocratic rule, are an inspiration to struggling peoples everywhere.

"So, although this is my first visit to this magnificent country, I don't intend it to be my last.

"Indeed, I anticipate spending more time on this continent, as we pursue our Americas Strategy.

"In 2007, we took the decision that Canada should make every effort to develop closer relations, especially closer trade relations with the nations of this hemisphere.

"The free trade agreements we have already signed and the discussions underway show that our Strategy is moving forward.

"Brazil, with all its vitality and its enterprising spirit, is a tremendously important part of our plans.

"I am therefore delighted to announce that President Rousseff and I have had cordial, productive discussions not just on Brazil-Canada relations and but also on global concerns.

"These included in-depth discussions of the global economic and financial situation.

"We shall continue to work together in the G-20 and push forward global stability and the global economic recovery.

"We also welcomed the return of Honduras to the Organization of American States and confirmed Haiti's continued need for the support of its hemispheric neighbours.

"We have witnessed the signing, just a few moments ago, of key bilateral agreements in the areas of air transport, social security, international assistance, academic programs, and science, technology and innovation.

"And Brazil will host the 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, and thus xwe have signed a Memorandum of Understanding through which Canada's considerable Olympic expertise will be made available to the Brazilian Olympic Committee.

"And now, of great importance, as you have just heard from the President, I am delighted that we are establishing The Canada-Brazil CEO Forum.

"The organization will nurture the already deep commercial ties between our great nations.

"There is, of course, a common purpose to all of these agreements: it is to deepen collaboration and to promote mutual prosperity.

"Brazil and Canada are natural partners in such an undertaking.

"We share the fundamental values of democracy, diversity and human rights.

"We both strive for peace and prosperity at home while accepting our international responsibilities.

"We have both been successfully weathering the headwinds of the global economy due to strong fundamentals.

"And, while we understand that we do compete, we also understand that trade is a vital tool for our mutual goals of greater security, expanded wealth and more jobs.

"I am therefore extremely pleased that Canada has initiated exploratory free-trade discussions with Mercosur.

"Further, we have committed to pursue a Joint Action Plan an outgrowth of an earlier science and technology agreement that will bring new knowledge to the marketplace.

"Through foreign ministers, we are also committed to sustaining a regular dialogue to better understand how we can help each other reach our mutual goals.

"Now it remains only for you, Madam President, to come and see us in Canada.

"As I said at lunch, we would love to have you come north, come soon, and to give you a taste of all things Canadian."

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Brazil-Canada joint statement

August 8, 2011
Brasília, Brazil

At the invitation of President Dilma Rousseff, Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper is making an Official Visit to Brazil from August 7 to 9, 2011. The two leaders held a productive exchange of views today, August 8, in Brasilia, and reaffirmed that Canada and Brazil will enhance their bilateral partnership based on common objectives of enhancing and promoting democracy, human rights, social inclusion and sustainable development.

The President and the Prime Minister launched the Brazil-Canada CEO Forum as a new mechanism for the private sector to contribute to increasing trade and investment between the two countries and to policy discussions affecting commercial relations. Mr. Murilo Ferreira, of Vale, was nominated co-chair by the Brazilian side, and it was decided that six CEOs from each country would be invited to take part.

They announced the creation of a Strategic Partnership Dialogue to foster discussions between Foreign Ministers on bilateral, regional, international and global issues. These talks will complement and provide the political context for other high-level bilateral instruments, including the Joint Economic and Trade Council and the annual Bilateral Political Consultations.

Both leaders expressed support for the initiation of exploratory talks between MERCOSUL and Canada, intended to allow both sides to gather elements needed to assess how best to enhance their trading relationship.

With both countries as global leaders in the production and trade of agricultural goods, the President and Prime Minister reaffirmed their commitment, through the Consultative Committee on Agriculture and other forums, to continue collaboration in the areas of agricultural policy, research, sanitary and phytosanitary measures and the agri-environment and to work towards the removal of unnecessary barriers to bilateral trade of agricultural products.

Considering that Brazil will host the 2014 FIFA World Cup and the 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games, and recalling Canada's experience in organizing events such as the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver, the leaders welcomed the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding on Cooperation in the Field of Governance and Legacy for the Organization of Olympic and Paralympic Games, aimed at intensifying bilateral investment and cooperation, particularly on infrastructure, safety, and security.

They agreed that fostering people-to-people links will enrich and strengthen Brazil-Canada relations. They decided to work together to continue to increase the flow of travelers between the two countries. They applauded the signature of a new, modern and flexible open skies-type Air Transportation Agreement and of a bilateral Agreement on Social Security.

The leaders agreed that the two countries have converging interests in energy-related matters, including offshore oil and gas, biofuels and renewables. They decided to establish an Energy Dialogue to enhance bilateral dialogue and collaboration on energy issues.

The leaders underlined the vital contribution of education and innovation to enable both nations to rise to the challenge of globalization in the 21^st century, particularly in the realms of job creation and competitiveness. They were pleased by the first results of the Memorandum of Understanding on Scientific Cooperation and Academic Mobility, signed in August 2010, recommended enhancing the links between educational institutions from both countries and agreed that both countries should work on an Action Plan to streamline and enhance bilateral educational cooperation, encouraging additional contributions by the private sector.

Prime Minister Harper took note of President Rousseff's recent announcement of the "Ciência Sem Fronteiras" (Science without Frontiers) program, which entails 100,000 scholarships for Brazilian students to study abroad, with a focus on engineering, medicine and technology, among others. He looked forward to welcoming Brazilian students who wish to take advantage of Canada's high quality education programs and research excellence. Prime Minister Harper agreed that more Canadian students should also take advantage of opportunities to study in Brazil. He also noted that an important delegation of Canada university presidents would attend the second Conference in Education in the Americas, to be hosted in Brazil next April.

They signaled the strategic importance of the newly established Canada Brazil Joint Committee for Cooperation on Science, Technology and Innovation. They agreed on the development of an Action Plan focusing on the research, development and commercialization of joint projects in biotechnology and life sciences, ocean technology, information and communication technology, clean energy, green technologies, and nanotechnology. They expressed their support for the organization of the "Brazil-Canada 3.0 Conference", in 2012, gathering government officials, researchers and private sector representatives related to the information and communication technology sector.

They affirmed their desire to initiate a Space Cooperation Dialogue and instructed the appropriate agencies and institutions in the two countries to explore possible avenues for cooperation in the use of outer space for peaceful purposes.

They took note of progress in the bilateral dialogue and cooperation on defence issues. In this context, they welcomed the realization of the next Political-Military Talks, to take place later this year, as well as the current negotiation of a legal instrument to provide a framework for the Brazilian-Canadian cooperation on Defence.

The leaders also welcomed the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding on International Development Cooperation Effectiveness. Common interests in the area of development were discussed, particularly in Haiti, in view of strong Brazilian and Canadian engagement in that country. Among other initiatives, President Rousseff expressed Brazil's interest in the development of Haiti's energy sector, in particular the construction of Artibonite 4C hydropower plant.

They reaffirmed their commitment to help maintain stability, strengthen democratic institutions, and contribute to the long-term development of Haiti, to help its people and its new government. They underlined the key role played by the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH).

They expressed their shared concern about the drought in East Africa and the importance of working with experienced partners, such as the World Food Programme, in response to this crisis.

The leaders welcomed the return of Honduras to the Organization of American States (OAS). They reiterated their support for the Inter-American system, including the Summit of the Americas and the OAS, and undertook to work together to make it as coherent, transparent and efficient as possible.

They affirmed the valuable contributions towards democracy, peace, cooperation, security and sustainable development made by regional and sub-regional integration efforts and agreements, including the Union of South American Nations, the Southern Cone Market and the North American Free Trade Agreement.

The leaders noted the interdependence of peace, security and development. They recognized the pressing need to make the governance of the multilateral system more efficient and effective and to achieve progress in reform of the United Nations. They agreed, in particular, on the importance of reforming the UN Security Council to make it more representative and efficient.

They expressed their support for the adoption of the Declaration of Principles on the Open Government Partnership in the 66^th United Nations General Assembly.

They also had an in-depth exchange of views on the current global economic situation and recalled that Canada and Brazil weathered the global financial crises successfully thanks to solid financial regulation and prudent macroeconomic management. They expressed their desire to continue to work together in the World Trade Organization to successfully conclude the Doha Round, as well as in the G20, most notably through the process for a Framework for Strong, Sustainable and Balanced Growth, co-chaired by Canada.

They discussed the upcoming 17^th Conference of Parties under the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change and the 7^th Conference of the Parties serving as the Meeting of the Parties to the Kyoto Protocol, in Durban, South Africa, and reaffirmed their intention to work together. They underscored the importance of achieving a successful outcome in Durban.

The leaders reiterated their intention to work closely in preparation for the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development, which will be held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, in 2012 (Rio+20). They exchanged ideas on the green economy as a tool for sustainable development, as a means for fighting poverty and generating growth and jobs.

President Rousseff and Prime Minister Harper expressed their satisfaction with the momentum and future prospects of the relationship between Brazil and Canada as partners. In this context, the Brazilian President accepted an invitation to visit Canada.

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Canada-Brazil cooperation on science, technology and innovation, and education

August 8, 2011
Brasília, Brazil

Prime Minister Stephen Harper announced renewed funding for the International Science and Technology Partnership Program, as well as the development of a new and unique bilateral Science and Technology Action Plan focused on innovation. Prime Minister Harper also announced that eleven scholarships have been granted under the first-ever Canada-Brazil scholarship program.

International Science and Technology Partnership Program

The International Science and Technology Partnership Program (ISTPP) was announced in 2005 and renewed in 2010-2011. The program is designed to advance Canadian industrial productivity and competitiveness through the commercialization of technology resulting from market-oriented international partnerships. Budget 2010 provided $20 million over five years (2010-2015) for four countries (Israel, India, China and Brazil). From that sum, bilateral projects with Brazil have been allocated $5 million over five years.

To date, the Program has resulted in new and important collaborative research and development projects with Brazil, notably in the areas of satellite technology, biodegradable plastics, and wavelength converter technology for electrical power.

Partners and R&D project participants bring expertise and funds of their own to the bilateral relationships. The Government of Canada has enjoyed a 3:1 leverage of its funds from partners and participants.

Canada-Brazil Framework Agreement for Cooperation on Science, Technology and Innovation

Canada and Brazil signed the Framework Agreement for Cooperation on Science, Technology and Innovation in 2008, which came into force in April 2010. It promotes greater collaboration in areas of mutual interest, allowing Canadian and Brazilian partners from industry, academia and government to collaborate on joint research and development (R&D) projects, conferences and workshops, equipment loans and student exchanges.

Under the Agreement, a joint committee has been tasked with developing and implementing a Canada-Brazil Science and Technology Action Plan focused on innovation designed to accelerate the commercialization of research in promising areas such as: ocean technology, life sciences, information and communication technology, clean energy, green technologies, and nanotechnology.

The Action Plan will leverage key Canadian and Brazilian strengths, with the objective of improving prospects for jointly commercializing new technology. The Action Plan may refer to leveraging international events for joint opportunities in priority sectors, conducting joint projects and focusing on the mobility of people to enhance academic or industrial exchanges. The Action Plan will benefit from the renewal of the ISTPP, which will continue to facilitate collaborative research projects with potential for commercial application.

Canada-Brazil Cooperation on Education

Brazil is a priority country for Canada in terms of scholarships, education promotion and student exchanges. In fact, Canada is now the number one study abroad destination for Brazilians. In 2008, 17,000 study permits and temporary resident visas were issued to Brazilians to allow them to study in Canada. As well, since 2007, 465 Brazilian students and professors received scholarships to study or conduct research in Canadian universities. There is an active Brazilian Association of Canadian Studies (ABECAN) established since 1991 that includes 12 Canadian Studies centres throughout Brazil and over 500 members. In terms of academic relations, there are over 130 Memoranda of Understanding between Canadian and Brazilian institutions.

The Canada-Brazil Awards: Joint Research Projects support team-oriented research projects between higher education institutions in Canada and Brazil in key areas of mutual cooperation, such as democratic governance, prosperity and security, as well as science and technology. Each year, a total of 50 Canadian and Brazilian PhD students will travel to the partner country for a period of six months to undertake research in two-year joint projects.

The Canada-Brazil Awards: Joint Research Projects scholarship program is the first initiative launched in the context of a Memorandum of Understanding signed on August 30, 2010 by Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada and the Federal Agency for Support and Evaluation of Graduate Education of Brazil to enhance academic mobility and scientific cooperation.

The Canada-Brazil Awards: Joint Research Projects are also a component of the Emerging Leaders in the Americas Program (ELAP), announced by Prime Minister Stephen Harper at the Summit of the Americas in 2009, designed to support the development of human capital and promote a next generation of leaders in the Americas, while strengthening inter-institutional relations. Brazil is the largest ELAP beneficiary with over 230 awards from 2009 to 2011. Brazil also figures among a select group of countries and receives seven postdoctoral research fellowships from Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada.

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PM underscores importance of scientific cooperation and higher education

Announces new funding for joint research and development, and recipients of a joint scholarships program

August 8, 2011
Brasília, Brazil

Prime Minister Stephen Harper today announced renewed funding for the International Science and Technology Partnership Program, as well as the development of a new and unique bilateral Science and Technology Action Plan focused on innovation. Prime Minister Harper also announced that eleven scholarships have been granted under the first-ever Canada-Brazil scholarship program.

"The Canadian and Brazilian governments recognize that the global economy will increasingly depend on knowledge and innovation," said Prime Minister Harper. "We will continue to support leading-edge research and development, and collaboration between our countries. "

The International Science and Technology Partnership Program, announced in 2005, has been renewed in 2010-2011 with $5 million in funding over five years for Brazil. To date, the Program has resulted in new and important collaborative research and development projects with Brazil, notably in the areas of satellite technology, biodegradable plastics, and wavelength converter technology for electrical power.

In addition, a joint committee has been established under the Canada-Brazil Framework Agreement for Cooperation on Science, Technology and Innovation, signed in 2008, to deliver a Science and Technology Action Plan by the end of this year. The Action Plan will encourage Canadian and Brazilian academic and business communities to work together to accelerate the commercialization of research and development in areas of common interest, such as ocean technology, life sciences, clean energy and nanotechnology.

"The creation of the Science and Technology Action Plan focused on innovation illustrates the depth of cooperation between our two countries," added Prime Minister Harper.

The Prime Minister also took the opportunity today to announce eleven recipients of the Canada-Brazil Awards: Joint Research Projects scholarships, a component of the Emerging Leaders in the Americas Program (ELAP), which he announced at the Summit of the Americas in 2009.

"Brazil is an important partner for Canada in the field of education, and this new initiative further strengthens academic relations and paves the way for joint innovation between our two countries, while helping to develop the next generation of leaders in the Americas," concluded Prime Minister Harper.

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PM strengthens economic ties with Brazil

August 8, 2011
Brasília, Brazil

Prime Minister Stephen Harper and Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff witnessed multiple signings: an Air Transport Agreement between Canada and Brazil, an Agreement on Social Security, a Memoranda of Understanding on Olympic Games Cooperation and on International Development Aid Effectiveness. The leaders also initiated the Canada-Brazil Strategic Partnership Dialogue.

Canada-Brazil Air Transport Agreement

Canada and Brazil signed an Air Transport Agreement on August 8, 2011, which is expected to benefit Canadian travellers and businesses in various sectors, including the tourism industry, by providing them with greater choices in airline services, destinations as well as lower prices.

The new agreement builds on the Canada-Brazil bilateral Air Transport Agreement – which came into full force in 1990 – by providing airlines with significant additional flexibility for route selection, frequency of service and pricing. In addition to existing rights that allow a Canadian and Brazilian airline to offer an air service using the flight of another Canadian or Brazilian airline, airlines are now also able to offer such services using the flights of third country airlines. This common marketing practice (known as code-sharing) allows airlines to expand their services and network in a flexible way, thereby providing more convenience and choice to travellers and shippers.

More specifically, the agreement:

• Provides new opportunities for Canadian airlines to grow and compete;
• Increases international trade opportunities and encourages the growth of the air transportation industry in Canada;
• Contains strong provisions to ensure aviation safety and security, which are vital to both countries; and
• Advances the Government of Canada's Engagement in the Americas strategy, focussed on promoting and enhancing security, prosperity and democratic governance across the region.

The agreement is also part of the Government's Blue Sky Policy, which aims to create opportunities and jobs in various sectors of the economy – including trade and tourism – through expanded air service at home and abroad.

Both countries have agreed to make the new air rights available to airlines immediately, pending the formal ratification of the agreement.

Social Security Agreement between Canada and Brazil

The Agreement on Social Security between Canada and Brazil will coordinate pension benefits between the two countries, and will provide retirement, disability and survivor benefits to eligible Canadians and Brazilians who have lived or worked in the other country, or to their surviving spouse, common-law partner or children.

Specifically, the Agreement will:

• Reduce restrictions that may prevent Canadians from receiving pension benefits from Brazil;
• Reduce restrictions on the payment of Canadian benefits to people residing in Brazil;
• Permit continuity of social security coverage when Canadians are sent to work temporarily in Brazil; and
• Make it easier for citizens of either country to become eligible for benefits by adding together periods of social security coverage in both countries.

The Agreement will also result in savings and enhanced competitiveness for Canadian companies operating in Brazil, because, while they will continue to make Canada Pension Plan contributions for their Canadian employees sent to work in Brazil, they will now be exempt from making Brazilian social security contributions. The same is true for Brazilian companies operating in Canada.

The Agreement between Canada and Brazil will enter into force once both countries have completed their legal procedures. With the signing of this Agreement, Canada has concluded 54 international social security agreements, 51 of which are already in force. Agreements have also been signed with Macedonia and Romania but are not yet in force.

Memorandum of Understanding on Olympic Games Cooperation with Brazil

The Government of Canada was a major and proud partner in delivering the successful XXI Olympic Winter Games and X Paralympic Winter Games in Vancouver and Whistler, and it is committed to ensuring its investments result in lasting legacies for all Canadians.

In order to help build the best possible future for the Americas, Prime Minister Stephen Harper witnessed the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Olympic Games Cooperation with Brazil, which makes Canada's considerable expertise available to the Brazilian Olympics committee, and promotes business and investment opportunities for companies operating in both countries.

The MOU on Olympic Games Cooperation focuses on sharing expertise on the governance structures required to deliver Olympic Games successfully, as well as on environmental sustainability, social benefits, and on information on the laws and regulations surrounding the hosting of Olympic Games. The MOU also includes clauses on trade and investment, and security planning for major events.

Brazil will host the Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games in 2016 in Rio de Janeiro.

Memorandum of Understanding on International Development Cooperation Effectiveness with Brazil

In line with Canada's Engagement in the Americas and Global Commerce strategies, the Government is committed to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of both countries' assistance initiatives for developing nations. To help achieve this goal, the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) is transforming its relationship with Brazil to a more strategic model of cooperation on development assistance.

The Memorandum of Understanding on International Development Cooperation Effectiveness will advance the joint partnership between the two countries on development assistance principally through:

• Expanding dialogue on development policy;
• Increasing policy research initiatives on issues of common interest;
• Enhancing institutional relationships; and,
• Increasing potential cooperation activities in third countries.

Brazilian development programs are growing in Latin America and Africa, including countries and regions where Canada focuses its aid, including Ghana, Mozambique, Bolivia, the Caribbean, Haiti, and Peru.

Canada-Brazil Strategic Partnership Dialogue

The Canada-Brazil Strategic Partnership Dialogue will serve as a forum between Ministers of Foreign Affairs to discuss current regional and global trends, as well as developments affecting both countries. It will also serve as a medium to identify common interests and approaches to such developments with a view to explore new and creative ideas for bilateral collaboration.

The initiative will take place once a year and the location will alternate yearly from one nation's capital to the other. Issues for discussion will be selected in advance of each meeting and agreed on by both parties. The topics of discussion will be selected based on regional and global events affecting countries, multilateral issues of high priority, and key bilateral issues.

This bilateral dialogue complements existing mechanisms of dialogue between Canada and Brazil, such as the Joint Economic and Trade Council, the Annual Bilateral Political Consultations, and the Consultative Committee on Agriculture.

Brazil is an increasingly important player on the world stage. Canada and Brazil work closely to advance shared priorities in the G-20, United Nations and the Organization of American States.

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PM strengthens economic ties with Brazil

Agreements to facilitate trade, tourism and investment

August 8, 2011
Brasília, Brazil

Prime Minister Stephen Harper, with Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff, today witnessed the signing of a bilateral Air Transport Agreement and a Social Security Agreement. The two leaders further committed to work together on common areas of interest with a Memoranda of Understanding on Olympic Games Cooperation and on International Development Aid Effectiveness.

"Brazil is a major global economic player and a key priority market for Canada," said Prime Minister Harper. "These agreements will benefit both countries by promoting greater two-way flow of people, goods and services, enhancing our competitiveness and further strengthening our partnership in key areas of shared interest."

The Air Transport Agreement is expected to benefit Canadian travellers and businesses in various sectors, including the tourism industry, by providing them with greater choices in airline services, destinations as well as lower prices. Both countries have agreed to make the new air rights available to airlines immediately, pending the formal ratification of the agreement.

The Prime Minister witnessed the signing of three additional agreements:

• The Agreement on Social Security between Canada and Brazil will bring immediate benefits to Canadians and Brazilians by coordinating pension benefits between both countries. It includes a number of key measures that will improve access to benefits for Canadians and result in savings for Canadian companies operating in Brazil.
• The Memorandum of Understanding on Olympic Games Cooperation with Brazil will involve sharing Canada's recent experience in hosting and organizing the 2010 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games. Brazil will host the Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games in 2016 in Rio de Janeiro.
• The Memorandum of Understanding on International Development Aid Effectiveness with Brazil advances the partnership between both countries on providing tangible and measurable development assistance to nations in need.

Brazil is a major economic player, not just in South America, but also globally as our 10th largest trading partner. Brazil is Canada's largest merchandise trading partner in the Latin America and Caribbean region (excluding Mexico), and Canada-Brazil commercial relations are growing across the board.

Prime Minister Harper, along with President Rousseff, also took the opportunity today to announce the Canada-Brazil Strategic Partnership Dialogue, a new initiative that will serve as a forum between Canadian and Brazilian Ministers of Foreign Affairs. The Dialogue will ensure both countries deepen relations and develop new partnerships on key bilateral, regional and global issues.

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