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The Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, Minister of the Environment, Minister of the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency, and Minister for the Arctic Council today announced an investment to support the Northern tourism sector. This investment will not only focus on marketing the North as a premiere travel destination, but will also support capacity building in the sector.
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A number of rural communities in PEI are upgrading key infrastructure resources, thanks in part to Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program (CIP 150) funding announced today by the Honourable Gail Shea, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans, on behalf of the Honourable Rob Moore, Minister of State (ACOA).
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The Honourable Kerry-Lynne Findlay, Minister of National Revenue and Member of Parliament for Delta–Richmond East was joined today by Scott Hamilton, Member of the Legislative Assembly for Delta North, Greg Moore, Chair of Metro Vancouver Board of Directors and Mayor of the City of Port Coquitlam, and Chief Bryce Williams of Tsawwassen First Nation, to announce federal and provincial funding of up to $3.7 million each for a significant upgrade to a regional watermain in order to service Tsawwassen First Nation within Metro Vancouver. The federal and provincial representatives also joined with Lois E. Jackson, Mayor of the Corporation of Delta to announce funding for improvements to the 12th Avenue storm water management facility in Delta.
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Bob Zimmer, Member of Parliament for Prince George-Peace River, and Todd Stone, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure for British Columbia today announced a highway corridor upgrade on Highway 97.
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Plaque to be installed at site of former residence of prominent Father of Confederation
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The Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Public Works and Government Services, today announced improvements to the Build in Canada Innovation Program. The Department consulted with industry and has made changes that will make it easier for innovative Canadian companies to apply for and participate in the program.
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Today, Dan Albas, Member of Parliament for Okanagan-Coquihalla, on behalf of the Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, Peter MacKay, announced funding of $130,000 over two years for the Victoria Child Abuse Prevention and Counselling Centre to support the opening of a new child advocacy centre that will serve Victoria and southern Vancouver Island.
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Transport Canada's ecoTECHNOLOGY for Vehicles Program's new test results on advanced aerodynamic devices for long-haul heavy-duty trucks will help reduce drag, fuel costs, pollution and save the Canadian trucking industry money.
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Today, the Honourable Rona Ambrose, Minister of Health and Member of Parliament for Edmonton-Spruce Grove, announced support of $500,000 for upgrades to the Stony Plain Rotary Park under the Government of Canada's Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program.
| Service Canada | statements
OTTAWA - Today, I am taking additional steps to protect and ensure the safety of Canadian children, by introducing changes for certain homeopathic products that fall under the Natural Health Product Regulations (NHPR). Many Canadians choose to purchase natural health products, including homeopathic products, to maintain and improve their health. The Government of Canada is committed to ensuring that they continue to have access to a wide variety of these products, however, current package labelling for some homeopathic products may not be adequate for Canadians to make informed choices. The changes apply to the labelling of some homeopathic products, specifically nosode products as well as homeopathic cough, cold and flu products for children 12 and under.
