Government Travel Expenses
John Baird - Minister until February 2015
Department:
Global Affairs Canada
Disclosure Group:
Minister/Ministerial adviser/Ministerial staff/Parliamentary Secretary/Exempt Staff
Purpose:
Meeting with Lt. Gen. Charles Boucher and Embassy officials to discuss Canada's role in Libya. Meeting with James Fox, Canadian Ambassador to Italy to discuss Libya and bilateral relations with Italy and Ms Anne Leahy, Ambassador of Canada to the Holy See to discuss bilateral relations and religious freedom. Meeting with Dr. Mustafa Abdul Jalil, Interim President National Transitional Council, in Benghazi Libya and members of the NTC followed by media to discuss Canada's involvement in Libya. Address to Canadian Forces Troops at Trapani Air Force Base to acknowledge their contributions and discuss there contribution to the mission. Meeting with Italian Foreign Affairs Minister Franco Frattini, to discuss bilateral relations. Press conference at the Canadian Embassy to debrief on trip to Libya. Award presentation plus meet and greet Embassy staff at the Canadian Embassy in Italy in order to show support for our Minister and to the staff between both countries.
Date:
Jun 24, 2011 to Jun 28, 2011
Destination:
Rome, Italy; Trapani, Italy; Benghazi, Libya
Reference Number:
T-2011-P03-00066
Costs
| Airfare | $7,146.53 |
| Lodging | $858.30 |
| Meals and Incidentals | $370.71 |
| Other Expenses | $0.00 |
| Other Transportation | $0.00 |
| Total | $8,375.54 |