Maintain Canadian diplomatic presence in Milan
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We, the undersigned, express our extreme dismay and protest at the closing of the Canadian Consulate General in Milan.
Milan is the economic and financial capital of Italy, Canadas eleventh largest trading partner. Abandonment of a Canadian mission in the Italian north where the greater part of business and industry is concentrated will hamper Italian-Canadian business growth and commercial relations. The Consulate General has been instrumental in increasing Italian investment in Canada more than fourfold in recent years, one example being the investment by the Ferrero company which established a plant in Canada creating valuable jobs. Abandonment of this dynamic mission in the face of the current federal surplus is a short-sighted response to managing a valuable trade relationship.
The Consulate General also provides essential consular assistance to Canadians travelling in Northern Italy with such important tourist destinations as Milan, Genoa, Turin, Verona, and Venice as well as to Canadian citizens residing in its consular area.
We strongly urge that the cost-effectiveness of closing the Consulate General in Milan be reconsidered. We are confident that a careful analysis will not support the total abandonment of this mission, and that whatever changes may be required to strengthen Canada's overall diplomatic function in Italy can better be made by preserving than by closing the Milan establishment.
Milan is the economic and financial capital of Italy, Canadas eleventh largest trading partner. Abandonment of a Canadian mission in the Italian north where the greater part of business and industry is concentrated will hamper Italian-Canadian business growth and commercial relations. The Consulate General has been instrumental in increasing Italian investment in Canada more than fourfold in recent years, one example being the investment by the Ferrero company which established a plant in Canada creating valuable jobs. Abandonment of this dynamic mission in the face of the current federal surplus is a short-sighted response to managing a valuable trade relationship.
The Consulate General also provides essential consular assistance to Canadians travelling in Northern Italy with such important tourist destinations as Milan, Genoa, Turin, Verona, and Venice as well as to Canadian citizens residing in its consular area.
We strongly urge that the cost-effectiveness of closing the Consulate General in Milan be reconsidered. We are confident that a careful analysis will not support the total abandonment of this mission, and that whatever changes may be required to strengthen Canada's overall diplomatic function in Italy can better be made by preserving than by closing the Milan establishment.
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A diplomatic presence in Milan keeps the world safer for Canadian travellers. I have been the victim of a crime in Italy and a Canadian diplomat was very helpful. Also, international consular presences increase international trade and the economy of Canad
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Have family with dual citizenship (Canadian/Italian) living in Northern Italy -- Maintaining Canadian diplomatic presence in Milan is a "MUST" for their wellbeing and Peace of mind , not only for my family/relatives, but for thousands of others now residi
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