| Employment and Social Development Canada
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Prime Minister Stephen Harper yesterday made the following remarks at the 6th Annual Chinese Business Excellence Award and New Year Celebration Gala in Markham:
| Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada
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The Honourable John Duncan, Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development and Federal Interlocutor for Métis and Non-Status Indians issued the following statement today on the passing of Jose Kusugak, president of the Kivalliq Inuit Association and former president of both the Inuit Tapirisat of Canada (now the Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami) and of Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated
| Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
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The Honourable Jason Kenney, Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism issued the following statement commemorating Raoul Wallenberg Day.
"On behalf of all Canadians, I extend my sincere condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of Sergeant Ryan Russell of the Toronto Police Service. His untimely death in the line of duty early this morning has profoundly saddened all Canadians. His heartbreaking loss is a reminder to all Canadians of the unremitting commitment of our police, and the constant threats our officers face daily to keep our families and communities safe."
| Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
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Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism Minister Jason Kenney offered his appreciation today to the Toronto West (Milton) detachment of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) for their ongoing efforts to investigate citizenship and immigration fraud.
| Employment and Social Development Canada
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Prime Minister Stephen Harper today issued the following statement congratulating the Canadian team on its silver medal at the 2011 World Junior Hockey Championship.