Ottawa – The Undersecretary for Foreign Affairs Mario Giro began yesterday his visit to Canada, where he will participate in the celebrations for Italy’s Republic Day organized in Ottawa, Toronto and Montreal. Upon his arrival in Toronto, where he participated in a working meeting on the promotion of the Italian language organized by Consul General Pastorelli, Giro expressed his satisfaction to attend the three celebrations in honor of Italy’s Republic. At the events, Giro will meet the main representatives of the Italian community and members of the Canadian federal government, as well as representatives of the regional governments of Ontario and Quebec. Before leaving for Rome, the Undersecretary will also be received by the Prime Minister of Quebec, Couillard. (9Colonne)