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 Tourism and Culture Minister Robert Henderson today announced a combined investment of $91,935 for the Island East Tourism Group Inc.
The Honourable Lisa Raitt, Minister of Transport, today announced the divestiture of the ports of Long Pond, Botwood and Main Brook, NL to local business groups. These divestitures include an investment of over $22 million for the continued operation and maintenance of the ports' infrastructure, ensuring the long-term sustainability of the port.
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Event date: September 15, 2014 - Industry Minister James Moore will speak at the University of Calgary School of Public Policy's conference in Ottawa, where he will discuss Canada's role in the global marketplace and the importance of a strong internal market.
Newfoundland and Labrador will build on its international reputation for ocean innovation and expertise as it welcomes over 1000 research, science, industry and academic experts from around the world from September 14-19 for OCEANS'14. This international forum will present the latest research results, ideas, developments and applications in oceanic engineering and marine technology, and will showcase the province's ocean technology capabilities, institutions and knowledge. The Honourable Rob Moore, Regional Minister for Newfoundland and Labrador and Minister of State (Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency), today announced federal support for the event.
The Honourable Rona Ambrose, Minister of Health, along with Inez Jabalpurwala, President and CEO of Brain Canada, today announced 32 projects being funded under the Canada Brain Research Fund.
The Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, Minister of the Environment, Minister of the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency and Minister for the Arctic Council, today announced that Canada will host the Arctic Council Ministerial Meeting on April 24 and 25, 2015, in Iqaluit, Nunavut.
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has laid a charge of human smuggling pursuant to the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act against Mark Brian Abramenko, following an incident at the Carway border crossing.
The Honourable Julian Fantino, Minister of Veterans Affairs, along with Andrew Saxton, Member of Parliament for North Vancouver, will make an important funding announcement.
The Honourable Julian Fantino, Minister of Veterans Affairs, today honoured the following 11 Vancouver Islanders with commendations for their exemplary service to Veterans: