The Minister of Infrastructure, Communities and Intergovernmental Affairs and Minister of the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec, the Honourable Denis Lebel, and Lucie Charlebois, Minister for Rehabilitation, Youth Protection and Public Health and Member of the National Assembly for Soulanges, on behalf of Quebec's Minister of Municipal Affairs and Land Occupancy, Pierre Moreau, are pleased to announce that 15 municipalities southwest of Montréal will receive $21,972,072 over the next five years under the new federal-provincial Gas Tax Fund agreement and from the Government of Quebec's contribution for priority infrastructure projects.
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The Pembroke MDF industrial plant is officially reopened and ready for business, thanks to an investment of up to $3 million announced today by FedDev Ontario Minister of State Gary Goodyear and Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke MP Cheryl Gallant.
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A healthy forest industry and sustainable energy practices are essential to the economic vitality of our region. We are all deeply invested in the growth and prosperity of our community. The Pembroke MDF plant has played an important role in our community over the years in terms of producing quality materials and employment. When the plant closed back in November 2008, the impact was felt deeply by our community. But today, we are standing here in a much happier place. I am certain that I am not alone in being excited to see the lights turned back on and the doors to this facility reopened.
Ottawa ¿ The Honourable Julian Fantino, Minister of Veterans Affairs, today issued the following statement to mark the 70th anniversary of the Liberation of Belgium:
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Industry Minister James Moore's cross-country tour today brought him to London, Ontario, to meet with business leaders on how Canada can continue to grow its manufacturing sector.
On November 2, 2014 during the 4:00 p.m. count, staff members at Edmonton Institution for Women a multi-level security federal institution, discovered that Patricia May McKenzie was not accounted for.
"Canada strongly condemns yesterday's terrorist attack near the Wagah border crossing between Pakistan and India that has left at least 59 people dead and wounded well over 100. This heinous attack, which occurred before the day of Ashura, was clearly meant to target civilians who had gathered to view the iconic flag-lowering ceremony that takes place daily at the border post."
The Honourable Senator Michel Rivard today announced Government of Canada support for a conference that will bring together over 100 Veterans and 300 youths from Canada and France to honour the service and sacrifices of Veterans of the First World War. Senator Rivard made the announcement on behalf of the Honourable Julian Fantino, Minister of Veterans Affairs.
