The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) is pleased to share a sample of May 2015 highlights from the border crossings in Southern Alberta. This sampling underscores the CBSA's commitment to protecting Canada's security and prosperity.
OTTAWA - Today marks the end of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) Operation SIRONA, a six-month mission in Kerry Town, Sierra Leone to combat the spread of Ebola virus disease in West Africa.
Today, the Honourable Dr. K. Kellie Leitch, Minister of Labour and Minister of Status of Women, congratulated Wirecomm Systems (2008) Inc. and Unifor Local 5011 on the renewal of their collective agreement.
The Honourable Greg Rickford, Canada's Minister of Natural Resources and Minister for the Federal Economic Development Initiative for Northern Ontario, today announced the appointment of Dr. Murray Lytle as a full-time member of the National Energy Board (NEB) for a term of seven years, effective July 6, 2015.
crime from a traveller at the North Portal border crossing in southern Saskatchewan on June 19, 2015. Officers referred a U.S. man for further examination, and during a vehicle search, found Can$98,800 in U.S. currency spread throughout the vehicle.
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Today, Industry Minister James Moore made the following statement on TPG VII CDS Holdings, LP's application under the Investment Canada Act to acquire control of Cirque du Soleil:
Mr. Jim Eglinski, Member of Parliament for Yellowhead, 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 Jasper National Park.
The Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, Minister of the Environment and Minister responsible for Parks Canada, will take part in a special ceremony to celebrate the official opening of Ukkusiksalik National Park.
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Today I wish to congratulate the Council of Atlantic Premiers on continuing to lead the way in harmonizing apprenticeship training and improving labour mobility by signing the Atlantic Memorandum of Understanding Concerning Apprentice Mobility. As a result of this agreement, Canadians apprenticing in the Atlantic Provinces will now have access to consistent training, certification and standards, leading to more job opportunities and greater mobility while helping address skills shortages in this region.