| Employment and Social Development Canada
| news releases
Scott Armstrong, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Employment and Social Development, today hosted a roundtable on how to strengthen the Labour Market Development Agreements (LMDAs). He was joined by the Honourable Theresa Oswald, Manitoba Minister of Jobs and the Economy. This is part of a series of roundtables, in cooperation with provincial and territorial governments, across Canada.
Media representatives are advised that the Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Public Works and Government Services, will announce the opening of a state-art Asian Carp research laboratory and will participate in a tour of the facility.
| Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
| news releases
Industry Minister James Moore was in Kelowna today as part of a national tour to engage businesses, consumers and everyday Canadians on the government's plans to break down the barriers to trade within Canada that cripple the national economy and hurt Canadian consumers and businesses.
His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General and Commander-Chief of Canada, will review a departure parade of Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members participating in the Nijmegen Marches, at the Canadian War Museum on
July 7, 2014, at 11:30 a.m.
"Today's announcement is the latest step in Canada's campaign to end child, early and forced marriage", said Baird. "This troubling practice is a violation of human rights and also hinders economic development. When girls can't reach their full potential, everyone suffers-girls, their communities and their countries."
As part of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency's (CFIA) routine testing of various food products, a survey released today found no detectable lead or low levels of lead in samples of candy, chocolate and cocoa powder. Health Canada determined that the low lead levels detected in this survey are not expected to pose a safety concern to consumers.
