Investment at J.A. Douglas McCurdy Sydney Airport
| Transport Canada | news releases
The Honourable Lisa Raitt, Minister of Transport, announced an investment of $1,335,243 for the rehabilitation of the taxiways at the J.A. McCurdy Sydney Airport.
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Canada's Contribution to the OSIRIS-REx Asteroid Sample Return Mission
| Canadian Space Agency | backgrounders
Canada is partnering with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) on OSIRIS-REx, the first US-led mission to return a sample from an asteroid to Earth. Since asteroids are made of primal material left over after planets formed, the mission will help scientists investigate the formation of our planets and solar system, the origin of water and organic material on Earth, and improve our understanding of asteroids that could impact Earth. OSIRIS-REx marks the first time Canada is participating in an international mission to return an extraterrestrial sample to Earth.
A Slyce of the Technology Pie
| Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency | news releases
Slyce Inc. is the creator of a state-art application that uses image recognition technology to allow consumers to identify and purchase products by simply snapping a photo of the item with a smartphone or scanning an image on their desktops. The application transforms a photo of the product into a click-purchase transaction automatically, changing the way leading retail brands and consumers do business via the web and mobile devices.
Minister Leitch announces new program to help create jobs and opportunities for Canadians
| Labour Program | news releases
The Honourable Dr. K. Kellie Leitch, Minister of Labour and Minister Responsible for the Status of Women, today introduced the Workplace Opportunities: Removing Barriers to Equity program.
Loss of situational awareness and control likely caused fatal 2013 Manitoba helicopter accident
| Transportation Safety Board of Canada | news releases
TSB releases final air investigation report.
Canadian technology takes aim at an asteroid
| Canadian Space Agency | news releases
Today, on behalf of Industry Minister James Moore, Treasury Board President Tony Clement announced a significant contribution to Canadian space innovation. In partnership with MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates Ltd. (MDA) and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) is advancing Canada's leadership in the niche technologies of Light Detection and Ranging systems (Lidar) through Canada's first international mission to return a sample from an asteroid to Earth.
Deep Geologic Repository for Low and Intermediate Level Radioactive Waste Project: Additional Federal Funding Available to Support Participation at Public Hearing
| Impact Assessment Agency of Canada | news releases
The Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency is making additional funding available through its Participant Funding Program to support registered participants at the additional public hearing days for the proposed DGR project. The public hearing is being held by the Joint Review Panel in Kincardine, Ontario starting September 9, 2014.
Canada Concerned About Restrictions on Civil Society and Non-governmental Organizations in Sri Lanka
| Global Affairs Canada | news releases
The Honourable Deepak Obhrai, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Foreign Affairs and for International Human Rights, today issued the following statement concerning restrictions on civil society and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in Sri Lanka
NFB short film selection at Rideau Hall Movie Nights
| Service Canada | news releases
The Office of the Secretary to the Governor General announced today a selection of National Film Board of Canada (NFB) short films that will be shown on August 17 and 19, 2014, as part of the inaugural Rideau Hall Movie Nights, in Ottawa.
Industry Group Makes Recommendations to Advance Ag Sector Innovation
| Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada | news releases
Today, the Agri-Innovators' Committee's final report was presented to federal, provincial and territorial (FPT) Agricultural Ministers during their annual meeting. The report outlines recommendations to help the sector realize its full growth potential by maximizing its innovation capacity along the entire value chain