| Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario
| news releases
FedDev Ontario Minister Gary Goodyear and Member of Parliament David Tilson visited Multivans Inc. in Bolton today, where they congratulated the company on its success in the production and sales of truck bodies. Multivans Inc. has been serving the Canadian transportation industry since 1962, and provides bodies for a variety of trucks.
| Western Economic Diversification Canada
| media advisories
Members of the media are invited to attend an event with the Honourable Michelle Rempel, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification, along with the Honourable Mike Lake, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Industry and Member of Parliament for Edmonton-Mill Woods-Beaumont, to announce an investment that supports employment opportunities in the Information Technology sector for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Join the Canada Council for the Arts and Chamberfest on Monday, July 28 at noon for a free concert with Musical Instrument Bank winners Jonathan Chan and Arnold Choi.
OTTAWA – The Honourable Shelly Glover, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages, will take part in a photo op for the site dedication ceremony for the War of 1812 Monument on Wednesday. Members of the media are invited to take part in the photo op only.
After years of hard work, planning and fundraising, the New Ross community gathered for a ground breaking ceremony today for the Ross Farm Learning Centre. The new facility will allow the New Ross District Museum Society to expand its programming, host more workshops, and attract more visitors to the farm and the region. The Learning Centre will also help to foster awareness of heritage agricultural practices and provide much- needed meeting space for local groups.
| Western Economic Diversification Canada
| news releases
Today, Cathy McLeod, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Labour and for Western Economic Diversification, and Member of Parliament for Kamloops¿Thompson¿Cariboo, on behalf of the Honourable Michelle Rempel, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification, announced $608,995 in federal funding under the Community Infrastructure Improvement Fund (CIIF) in support of infrastructure projects in Vancouver, BC.
Today, the 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, specifically, the progress made towards combatting human trafficking.
Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird today announced that he will visit Mongolia, Japan and China from July 23 to July 30, 2014. During his trip, Baird will meet with various government and industry leaders to reinforce the importance of Canada and Canadian businesses as partners and investors.
The Honourable Lisa Raitt, Minister of Transport, today announced an investment of $1,000,313 for the replacement of a runway sweeper and the purchase of an Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Vehicle (ARFF) at the Nanaimo Airport