| Global Affairs Canada | news releases
The Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade, today announced the sixth round of negotiations toward a Canada-Japan Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA). The negotiations will take place in Ottawa from July 28 to July 31, 2014.
| National Defence | backgrounders
All Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members, regardless of where they serve, have access to a standard of health service comparable to that of other Canadians.
| Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | backgrounders
For many Canadians living in rural and remote parts of the country, having access to high speed Internet brings with it new opportunities for entrepreneurship as well as access to new services. In a digitally connected world, ensuring that Canadians in rural and remote communities can connect and take full advantage of the digital economy is an important priority for the Government of Canada.
| Global Affairs Canada | media advisories
James Bezan, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of National Defence and Member of Parliament for Selkirk-Interlake, and Ted Opitz, Member of Parliament for Etobicoke Centre, on behalf of the Honourable Christian Paradis, Minister of International Development and La Francophonie, will make an announcement regarding Canada's support for human rights following a round-table meeting with the local Ukrainian community.
| Global Affairs Canada | media advisories
Nina Grewal, Member of Parliament (Fleetwood - Port Kells ), on behalf of the Honourable Christian Paradis, Minister of International Development and La Francophonie, will deliver remarks at an event in Surrey, British Columbia.
| Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | news releases
Industry Minister James Moore today announced the launch of Connecting Canadians-the Government of Canada's plan to bring high-speed Internet to 280,000 Canadian households currently without Internet or with slower access. Between now and 2017, the Government will invest up to $305 million to extend access to broadband Internet at speeds of 5 megabits per second (Mbps) to 98 percent of Canadian households, mainly in rural and remote communities. In the weeks ahead, Canadians and Internet service providers (ISP) are invited to visit the new Connecting Canadians website to offer their input on communities that could be eligible to receive funding.
| Fisheries and Oceans Canada | media advisories
ST. JOHN'S, NL ¿ On July 23, 2014, the Honourable Gail Shea, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans will share details about the Government of Canada's investment in restoration projects in Newfoundland and Labrador to protect and improve recreational fisheries habitat. Photo opportunities will be available for media in attendance.
| Public Safety Canada | news releases
he Honourable Steven Blaney, Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, met with stakeholders to discuss our Government's progress to strengthen the safety of our communities. Over the past year, our Government has taken strong action to keep our streets and communities safe and secure, making communities better places to live, work and raise families.
| Canada Border Services Agency | news releases
The Honourable Steven Blaney, Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, today announced the removal from Canada of 20 members of a human trafficking criminal organization that had operated in the Hamilton area. The individuals were all part of the extended Domotor-Kolompar criminal ring and were convicted of human trafficking charges under the Criminal Code of Canada.
| Western Economic Diversification Canada | news releases
Northern Lakes College will expand its facilities for power engineering students, thanks to Government of Canada support announced today by the Honourable Michelle Rempel, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification, together with Chris Warkentin, Member of Parliament for Peace River.
