Backed by the Vancouver Island Mountain Range and facing the open Pacific Ocean, Pacific Rim National Park Reserve presents the rich natural and cultural heritage of Canada's west coast. It's cool and wet maritime climate produces an abundance of life in the water and on land. Lush coastal temperate rainforest gives way to bountiful and diverse intertidal and sub tidal areas. These natural wonders are interwoven with the long and dynamic history of the Nuu-chah-nulth First Nations and European explorers and settlers.
IQALUIT, NUNAVUT - The Honourable Julian Fantino, Associate Minister of National Defence and the Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, Minister of the Environment, Minister of the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency and Minister for the Arctic Council, today announced two new projects to improve Canada's Northern defence infrastructure in Iqaluit and Alert.
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An estimated 320 families with children in North Bay 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, asked for help today from the media and the public to encourage families to apply for the benefit.
On July 7, local officers in the Canada Border Services Agency's Enforcement and Intelligence Operations Division arrested three Greater Toronto Area residents for immigration fraud. The charges were laid following an eleven month investigation into the activities of two self-proclaimed employment agents, ending with the execution of a search warrant at a Mississauga residence.
Today, Peter MacKay Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, accompanied by Susan Truppe, Member of Parliament and Parliamentary Secretary for Status of Women, announced funding of more than $700,000 to the London Abused Women's Centre to help support vulnerable Canadians who have been victims of crime.
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Aspiring, new and experienced farmers will have an opportunity to expand their knowledge and skills at farmer-led workshops and demonstrations at this year's Small Farm Expo.
Today, the Honourable Candice Bergen, Minister of State for Social Development, and Member of Parliament for Portage-Lisgar, alongside Joyce Bateman, Member of Parliament for Winnipeg South Centre, announced the successful organization based in Manitoba selected through the Partnerships for Strengthening Maternal, Newborn and Child Health (PSMNCH) call for proposals.
The Honourable Lisa Raitt, Minister of Transport, today announced that the Government of Canada is investing $1,846,152 for the purchase of two aircraft rescue and fire fighting vehicles and associated equipment at the J. A. Douglas McCurdy Sydney Airport
The Government announced an additional $5.8-billion investment that will continue to build and renew infrastructure across the country. The majority of this support will be delivered within the next three years.
Mr. Larry Miller, Member of Parliament for Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound, on behalf of the Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, Minister of the Environment and Minister responsible for Parks Canada, will make an announcement regarding new investments for Parks Canada in Bruce Peninsula National Park and Fathom Five National Marine Park.
