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Everyday tasks that were once done in person, such as shopping, communicating, learning and banking, are now done online. To help Canadians have better access to these and many other online opportunities, the Honourable Erin O'Toole, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Member of Parliament for Durham, today announced that the Harper Government will provide $1,879,805 to Eccentric Artists Technical Services Ltd., a local Internet service provider, to connect approximately 820 homes in Scugog to fibre Internet services.
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Everyday tasks that were once done in person, such as shopping, communicating, learning and banking, are now done online. To help Canadians have better access to these and many other online opportunities, the Honourable Greg Rickford, Member of Parliament for Kenora, Canada's Minister of Natural Resources and Minister for FedNor, today announced that the Harper Government will provide over $2 million to Bell Aliant to connect nearly 2,500 homes in the District of Kenora to fast, reliable Internet services.
Royal Galipeau, Member of Parliament for Ottawa-Orléans, on behalf of the Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, Minister of the Environment and Minister responsible for Parks Canada, today announced infrastructure investments totalling $480,000 for Laurier House National Historic Site, located in Ottawa.
James Bezan, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of National Defence and Member of Parliament for Selkirk-Interlake, on behalf of the Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, Minister of the Environment and Minister responsible for Parks Canada, today announced infrastructure investments totalling $14.3 million in several Parks Canada sites across Manitoba.
On June 9, 2015, in the Chilliwack Supreme Court, Gordon Lawrence Ellis was given a six-month jail sentence for attempting to smuggle images, video, and written electronic material of child pornography, contrary to section 159 of the Customs Act.
| Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
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The Government of Canada successfully launched Express Entry, a modern immigration application management system, this past January. Express Entry gives prospective skilled immigrants from Portugal a new and fast alternative for coming to Canada. This new system is designed to get people with the skills and experience that Canada's labour market and economy need, and ensures that immigrants arrive here faster than ever before.
Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) officers not only keep dangerous goods out of Canada, but also protect communities by screening travellers for other illegal activity. The CBSA is pleased to share a sample of May 2015 highlights from its southern Manitoba border crossings which underscore its commitment to protecting Canada's security and prosperity.
BRUSSELS, BELGIUM – Canada will deploy nearly 1650 Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) personnel to Europe to participate in NATO's TRIDENT JUNCTURE 15 exercise this fall, Defence Minister Jason Kenney announced.
