| Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada | statements
The Honourable Bernard Valcourt, Minister of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development, issued the following statement today on the 100th Anniversary of the start of the First World War: Today marks the 100th anniversary of the outset of the First World War.
| National Defence | news releases
Soldiers of the Canadian Army (CA) debuted the reinstated officer rank insignia today during a reception at the Canadian War Museum marking the 100th anniversary of Canada's entry into World War 1 and the start of the World Wars commemorations period.
| Veterans Affairs Canada | news releases
Parm Gill, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Veterans Affairs, on behalf of the Honourable Julian Fantino, Minister of Veterans Affairs, today announced Government of Canada support for a new memorial to honour the service and sacrifices of Canada's Veterans. Andrew Saxton, Member of Parliament for North Vancouver, joined the Parliamentary Secretary for the unveiling and dedication ceremony of the new memorial located in Cates/Whey-Ah-Wichen Park, a waterfront park in the Deep Cove area of North Vancouver.
| Veterans Affairs Canada | news releases
Bev Shipley, Member of Parliament for Lambton-Kent-Middlesex, on behalf of the Honourable Julian Fantino, Minister of Veterans Affairs, today participated in the unveiling of the General Sir Arthur Currie Memorial in Strathroy. The memorial recognizes the contribution of the Canadian Corps and its Commander, General Sir Arthur Currie, during the First World War. The life-sized bronze statue is located near the town's existing cenotaph, in front of the complex housing the Strathroy Public Library, Museum and Art Gallery.
| Employment and Social Development Canada | news releases
The Honourable Jason Kenney, Minister of Employment and Social Development, and Joyce Bateman, Member of Parliament for Winnipeg South Centre, met today with Mr. Vic Gerden, CEO of WestCanitest R&D (WestCaRD) and Mr. Ken Webb, Executive Director of Manitoba Aerospace, to discuss the Government of Canada's actions to ensure Canadians have the skills in demand in today's economy. Minister Kenney, MP Bateman, Mr. Gerden and Mr. Webb were touring the GE Aviation Engine Testing Research & Development Centre in Winnipeg.
| Global Affairs Canada | news releases
Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird today wrapped up a successful visit to Singapore, where he held talks with his counterpart Kasiviswanathan Shanmugam and Deputy Prime Minister Teo Chee Hean.
| Service Canada | statements
Prime Minister Stephen Harper today issued the following statement to mark the opening of Canada's National Ukrainian Festival, taking place from August 1 to 3, 2014, in Dauphin, Manitoba
| Service Canada | statements
Prime Minister Stephen Harper today issued the following statement to mark the 100th anniversary of the start of the First World War
| Service Canada | media advisories
Public events for Prime Minister Stephen Harper for Monday, August 4th are
| Global Affairs Canada | news releases
Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird today announced that Canada will establish a diplomatic mission to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).
