2010.11.12

Canadian authorities have charged a domestic airline and its former general manager with illegally exporting a plane and parts to Burma. The Canada Border Services Agency says investigators found that Kenn Borek Air exported a de Havilland DHC-6 twin otter plane and 149 aircraft parts to Burma in November 2007 without valid permits.

2010.08.31

New Democrat Leader Jack Layton (Toronto-Danforth) said Canada should add its support for the establishment of a UN Commission of Inquiry into alleged crimes against humanity and war crimes committed by the military regime in Burma

2010.08.16

Foreign Minister Lawrence Cannon said Canada has "serious concerns" that elections in Myanmar (Burma) later this year will be held under "oppressive conditions"

2010.06.30

The Canadian Friends of Burma has called on the government of Canada to investigate reports first made by Mizzima that Vancouver-based Ivanhoe Mines violated Canadian sanctions by allowing its 50 per cent stake in Burma’s largest mine, the Myanmar Ivanhoe Copper Company Limited (MICCL), to be sold to junta cronies closely connected with Chinese business interests late last year.

2010.06.09

The Canadian government announced its continued support for Burmese refugees and displaced persons living in Burma's border areas by renewing funding of $15.9 million over five years.

2010.02.26

Canadian Foreign Minister Lawrence Cannon said the Canadian government was "deeply disappointed" that Burma's Supreme Court had rejected an appeal by opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi against her extended house arrest.