| Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
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The Honourable Jason Kenney, Minister for Multiculturalism, and the Honourable Tim Uppal, Minister of State for Multiculturalism, issued the following statement to recognize Bandi Chhorh Divas:
Let me first express my condolences to the family of Corporal Nathan Cirillo, the Canadian soldier who was shot during yesterday's tragic event in Ottawa. It is a sad reminder that we must protect Canadians on all fronts.
| Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario
| statements
Every October, our great country recognizes BDC Small Business Week ¿ as a national celebration of Canadian entrepreneurs and the contributions their small- and medium-sized businesses make to the economy.
| Employment and Social Development Canada
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Prime Minister Stephen Harper today delivered the following remarks:
"My fellow Canadians, for the second time this week there has been a brutal and violent attack on our soil.
OTTAWA, October 21, 2014 – From coast to coast to coast, directors, playwrights, designers and other artisans work together to create quality works of theatre. The theatrical world abounds with talented people who deserve our recognition.