| Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada
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The following statement was released by the Honourable Chuck Strahl, Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development and Federal Interlocutor for Métis and Non-Status Indians, regarding the decision by the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations (FSIN) to reinstate David Ahenakew as a Senator:
On March 20, 2008, the RCMP released 10,807 pages in response to several Access to Information requests on the use of Conducted Energy Weapons (CEW's). The release contained information from CEW Usage Reports (RCMP Form 3996) completed in the period November 2004 to December 2007.
| Employment and Social Development Canada
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Prime Minister Stephen Harper issued the following statement today to congratulate Jeffrey Buttle on winning the gold medal at the ISU World Figure Skating Championships 2008:
| Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada
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With World Water Day quickly approaching on March 22, I thought I would use this opportunity to reflect on the significant progress that the Government of Canada has made in improving First Nation water quality.
Greetings to everyone celebrating Now Ruz, the Persian New Year.
Now Ruz, which means 'new day,' is celebrated around the world by Iranians, Afghanis, and others. It takes place at the exact time of the spring equinox, symbolizing the renewal of the seasons and life.
Mawlid al-Nabiy, the anniversary of the birth of the Prophet Muhammad, is one of the three largest celebrations of the Islamic calendar. Muslims in Canada and around the world celebrate the Prophet's birth, life, and teachings with prayers, readings from the Qu'ran, feasts, good deeds, and compassion toward the poor.