The Honourable Peter MacKay, P.C., Q.C., M.P. for Central Nova, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today announced the following appointments:
The Honourable Kerry-Lynne D. Findlay, P.C., Q.C., M.P., Minister of National Revenue, met with parents and representatives from community associations today to promote the enhanced Universal Child Care Benefit (UCCB) and encourage local families to apply for the benefit if they have not already done so.
Kelly Block, Member of Parliament for Saskatoon-Rosetown-Biggar, was joined today by the Honourable Nancy Heppner, Minister of Highways and Infrastructure and MLA for Martensville, and the Honourable Jim Reiter, Government Relations Minister and MLA for Rosetown-Elrose, to announce that new passing lanes on Highway 7 between Delisle and Rosetown are nearing completion.
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The Government of Canada is supporting efforts to prevent and combat homelessness in Saskatoon. Kelly Block, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Natural Resources and Member of Parliament for Saskatoon–Rosetown–Biggar, made the announcement today on behalf of the Honourable Candice Bergen, Minister of State for Social Development, at an event to celebrate the completion of renovations to a transitional home.
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Industry Minister James Moore, along with Minister of State for Small Business and Tourism Maxime Bernier, today announced the appointment of Olga Ilich as Chair of Destination Canada, effective immediately.
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One of the world's most respected physicists has been appointed as the newest Canada Excellence Research Chair (CERC) at the University of British Columbia.
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) continues to protect communities by securing Saskatchewan's land border crossings and seizing firearms. Last month, CBSA officers took specific actions in the interest of child safety.
Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) investigators have charged a Florida man with non-report of goods, wilful evasion, possession of illegally imported goods and smuggling under subsection 12(1), paragraph 153(c) and sections 155 and 159 of the Customs Act after officers seized four undeclared handguns and 10 overcapacity magazines at the Rainy River port of entry.
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Industry Minister James Moore today announced the appointment of Johanne Bélisle as Chief Executive Officer of the Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO), effective September 8, 2015.