The Government of Canada today announced that Canada and the United States (U.S.) are delivering on key Beyond the Border Action Plan commitments related to joint Trusted Traveller and Trusted Trader programs, including the official opening of the eGate pilot project that allows NEXUS members extended expedited passage at the Peace Bridge port of entry in Fort Erie, Ontario.
The Honourable Lisa Raitt, Minister of Transport, will be joined by Dr. James Lunney, Member of Parliament for Nanaimo-Alberni; John Craig, Board Chair, Nanaimo Airport; and Mike Hooper, President and Chief Executive Officer, Nanaimo Airport, to announce Government of Canada support for the airport
| 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 support for upgrades to the British Columbia Centre for Ability Association's HVAC system under the Harper Government's Community Infrastructure Improvement Fund (CIIF).
Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird today announced that he will attend the Girl Summit 2014 in London, United Kingdom, to bolster global efforts to end child, early and forced marriage and female genital mutilation.
TRENTON, Ont. - James Bezan, Parliamentary Secretary for the Minister of National Defence and Member of Parliament for Selkirk-Interlake, on behalf of the Honourable Rob Nicholson, Minister of National Defence, today announced a significant investment to enhance the CC-130J Hercules training environment at CFB Trenton.
The Government of Canada is committed to supporting the Canadian Armed Forces with the right equipment to do their jobs. Establishing a modernized aircrew training capability in Canada is an important part of this commitment.
| Western Economic Diversification Canada
| media advisories
Members of the media are invited to attend an important event with the Honourable Michelle Rempel, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification, and Chris Warkentin, Member of Parliament for Peace River, in support of business productivity and access to skilled labour in the oil and gas, as well as forestry sectors.
| Environment and Climate Change Canada
| media advisories
Media representatives are advised that Dr. Colin Carrie, Member of Parliament for Oshawa and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of the Environment, will make an announcement regarding environmental clean-up in the Great Lakes.
