Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird today issued the following statement after the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) once again singled out Israel while not even mentioning Hamas and its continued terrorist operations
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) Criminal Investigations Unit has laid a total of eight charges against three individuals in three separate seizures at the ports of Coutts, Carway and Chief Mountain in Southern Alberta.
On July 11, 2014, Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) investigators at the Cornwall port of entry (POE) charged Michael Rourke, 24, from Hogansburg, New York, and Marnie Martin, 48, from Akwesasne, New York, with failing to report goods, evading duties and taxes and smuggling under the Customs Act. Martin is also charged with making false statements under the Customs Act.
The Government of Canada and its partners today celebrated two significant road projects in the South Shore Trade Area (SSTA) of Burrard Inlet, which are in their final stages and will enhance truck, rail, and port operations while reducing impacts to local communities
On July 24, 2014, on behalf of the Honourable Gail Shea, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans, Moncton-Riverview-Dieppe MP Robert Goguen will share details about the Harper government's plans to repair and improve the small craft harbours in Eastern New Brunswick.
Minister Nicholson will announce the immediate deployment of Her Majesty's Canadian Ship (HMCS) Toronto to join NATO Reassurance measures in the Mediterranean.
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Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz today addressed the Pacific NorthWest Economic Region (PNWER) Foundation Summit where he underscored the importance of free and unfettered trade to drive competitiveness, create jobs and provide economic opportunities on both sides of the border.
The Honourable Lisa Raitt, Minister of Transport, highlighted the importance of regular discussions with stakeholders in strengthening Canada's aviation and tourism industry when she joined Wai Young, Member of Parliament for Vancouver South, at a roundtable held today in Vancouver.
Today, the Honourable Dr. K. Kellie Leitch, Minister of Labour and Minister of Status of Women, congratulated Servisair Inc. and Teamsters Local 419 on ratifying a collective agreement for members working at Toronto Pearson International Airport. The new collective agreement assures a continuation of service for both the travelling public and commercial cargo operations critical to our economy and that of Canada's trading partners.