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Spaniards courting Canada for co-operation in the Americas

Could be a boost to government's strategy, but Canadian side silent.
Published September 23, 2009

Mindful of Canada's renewed interest in the Americas, Spain is asking Canada to be its partner in a number "triangular" development efforts in Haiti, Colombia and Cuba. But while Spanish officials are keen for co-operation to begin, Canadian officials refuse to speak about the apparently budding partnership.

During a speech at the University of Ottawa on Sept. 18, Spanish Foreign Affairs Minister Miguel...

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