| Employment and Social Development Canada
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"On September 4, 1984, the people of Canada elected a conservative government and Brian Mulroney as Canada's 18th Prime Minister. The results of that election not only changed Canada's government, but also changed the course of our country's history.
Founded in 1939, the Royal Winnipeg Ballet is the longest continuously operating ballet company in North America. In addition, it has earned and maintains an international reputation for both artistically and technically brilliant performances. Not to mention the RWB School's immense contribution to dance-training excellence that has produced world-class dancers, choreographers, and teachers.
The Government of Canada is proud to support Ontario's bid to host the 2015 Pan American and Parapan American Games. We are pleased to be working with Ontario, the Greater Golden Horseshoe region, the City of Toronto, and the Bid Corporation to ensure a successful outcome.
| Employment and Social Development Canada
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Prime Minister Stephen Harper today issued the following statement in response to the announcement by the Honourable Gary Doer, the long-serving Premier of Manitoba, that he is resigning:
| Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
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The Honourable Jason Kenney, Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism, issued the following statement recognizing the start of the month of Ramadan
OTTAWA - As Ministers of Natural Resources and Health, we are very disappointed with AECL's announcement today that the return-service of the National Research Universal reactor (NRU) has been delayed until early 2010. We have asked AECL to provide a firm return-service plan as soon as possible, and we have underscored to them that their first priority is to return the NRU reactor to service, consistent with maintaining the highest standards of safety and security.
| Employment and Social Development Canada
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Prime Minister Stephen Harper issued the following statement on the Burmese regime's decision to sentence Nobel Laureate Aung San Suu Kyi to 18 months house arrest: