| Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario
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It is a pleasure to be here to deliver some great news for Angel One Investor Network and for Canadians. Let me begin by reporting that Canada has one of the best job creation records in the G7, we are one of the leaders in economic growth, and we have one of the world's most fertile climates for investment.
| Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
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Member of Parliament Greg Kerr (West Nova), on behalf of Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz, announced today an investment of $182,739 to Nova Agri Inc. to research and develop new products derived from fruits and vegetables.
Canada is contributing $1.1 million over one year to the Improving the Quality of Life of Vulnerable People in Central America project, implemented by the Canadian Rotary Collaboration for International Development (CRCID).
Today, the Honourable Christian Paradis, Minister of International Development and La Francophonie, announced Canada's support toward a project implemented by the Canadian Rotary Collaboration for International Development (CRCID) in Honduras and Guatemala.
| Western Economic Diversification Canada
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Today, the Honourable Michelle Rempel, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification announced funding of $3,801,000 for the University of British Columbia ¿ Okanagan (UBCO) to support the establishment of the Survive and Thrive Applied Research Facility (STAR).
The film that opened the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) last month captured the imagination of Canadians from all walks of life. Mary Kom tells the story of a passionate and determined village girl from Maripur, portrayed by Priyanka Chopra, who defeated all expectations to become a five-time world boxing champion.
| Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada
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Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Minister Bernard Valcourt announced an investment that will support increased jobs and development opportunities for Aboriginal people living in Calgary.
| Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
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Thanks to the government's recent changes to the Citizenship Act, Canada has now welcomed two new citizens under the recently-launched fast-track provision for members of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF), announced Canada's Citizenship and Immigration Minister Chris Alexander today.
The Honourable Gail Shea, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans, on behalf of the Honourable Rob Moore, Minister of State (Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency), and PEI Minister of Fisheries, Aquaculture and Rural Development Ron MacKinley today announced combined funding of $182,708 for the PEI Shellfish Association Limited.