| Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada | news releases
Minister Ritz promotes open trade at APEC, secures market access for bulls to India, and announces organic equivalency agreement with Japan
| Employment and Social Development Canada | news releases
The Honourable Jason Kenney, Minister of Employment and Social Development, delivered a keynote speech today at the Canadian Club of Ottawa where he highlighted the Government of Canada's ongoing commitment to creating jobs, economic growth and ensuring the long-term prosperity of the Canadian economy.
| Health Canada | news releases
The Government of Canada and the Canadian Cancer Society (CCS) have launched the second tour of Break It Off, a joint tobacco cessation, awareness and outreach campaign aimed at young Canadians. This tour is part of the Government of Canada's multi-year $4.8 million investment to help young adults quit smoking and stay smoke-free.
| Public Health Agency of Canada | news releases
Over the past few months, hundreds of Canadians from coast to coast to coast have embraced The Play Exchange, submitting fun and innovative ideas to encourage Canadians to live healthier and more active lifestyles. Today, Minister Ambrose and the Play Exchange partnersannounced the top six finalists in the running for up to $1 million to launch their project.
| Public Health Agency of Canada | backgrounders
The Play Exchange is a national challenge that was launched in February 2014 to find and support creative ideas to get Canadians living healthier lifestyles.
| Public Health Agency of Canada | media advisories
The Honourable Rona Ambrose, Federal Minister of Health, joined by representatives of the Canadian Football League and Reebok Canada will make an important announcement about children's physical activity at St.Wilfrid Catholic School.
| Environment and Climate Change Canada | media advisories
NEW YORK, New York ¿ Tuesday, September 23, 2014 ¿ Media representatives are advised that the Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, Canada's Minister of the Environment, Minister of the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency and Minister for the Arctic Council, will deliver Canada's National Statement at the United Nations Secretary-General's Climate Summit.
| Canadian Space Agency | media advisories
The Canadian Space Agency (CSA) will participate in the 65th International Astronautical Congress (IAC) taking place in Toronto from September 29 to October 3, 2014.
| Natural Resources Canada | media advisories
MONTREAL - Royal Galipeau, Member of Parliament for Ottawa–Orleans, will join officials from the City of Montreal and the Tree Canada Foundation in a tree-planting event as part of National Tree Day and National Forest Week.
| Global Affairs Canada | backgrounders
Today's announcement of $1.1 million to support World Vision Canada is contributing to the provision of emergency water, sanitation and hygiene for approximately 25,000 people in Afghanistan. With Canada's support, World Vision Canada is also training 45 community groups, 42 school teachers and more than 2,700 students on hygiene promotion and awareness of health, water and sanitation practices. Canada is also contributing to the construction and rehabilitation of safe water infrastructure and latrines, to benefit more than 4,500 households.
