The Honourable Steven Blaney, Canada's Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, made the following statement today condemning an interview released by Al Qaeda condoning October's attacks and suggesting Canada as a target for future terrorist attacks.
Prime Minister Stephen Harper today announced that the Government of Canada will provide support for the Rendez-vous 2017 Tall Ships Regatta (Rendez-vous 2017), the first large-scale signature initiative of celebrations marking the 150th anniversary of Canadian Confederation (Canada 150).
On July 1, visit the new National Film Board of Canada (NFB) interactive documentary Bread and meet six women whose unique bread recipes reflect their culture, heritage and family history―then try to bake your own!
His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General and Commander-Chief of Canada, will present Meritorious Service Decorations (Military Division) and Bravery Decorations to members of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) and allied forces at a ceremony at Rideau Hall, on Friday, June 26, 2015, at 10:30 a.m.
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An estimated 200 families with children in Campbell River are eligible to receive money under the Harper Government's boosted Universal Child Care Benefit (UCCB), but are at risk of not receiving the benefit unless they apply. The Honourable Pierre Poilievre, Minister of Employment and Social Development, today asked for help from the media and the public to encourage families to apply for the benefit.
As of this month, Health Canada's Plain Language Labelling Regulations begin to come into force – starting with new requirements for manufacturers of prescription drugs to provide mock-ups of labels and packages for Health Canada review; and to provide evidence that proposed brand names will not be confused with previously approved brand names.
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The Honourable Michelle Rempel, Minister of State (Western Economic Diversification) and Member of Parliament for Calgary Centre–North, on behalf of the Honourable Pierre Poilievre, Minister of Employment and Social Development, today announced that over 1 million post-secondary students have received Canada Student Grants (CSGs) since their introduction in 2009. The event took place at the University of Calgary, where more than 14,000 students have benefitted from CSGs since the inception of the program.