| Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
| news releases
Canadians live in an increasingly digital world where access to high-speed Internet means access to e-commerce, high-resolution video, employment and distance education. While high-speed Internet delivered on the latest wireless technologies is an important part of everyday life in urban centres, some Canadians in rural and northern regions of the country still do not have access to high-speed Internet.
The Honourable Gail Shea, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans, on behalf of the Honourable Rob Moore, Minister of State (Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency), and PEI Minister of Innovation and Advanced Learning Allen Roach announced combined funding of $250,000 for Annand Clams to open a new facility to produce value- added bar clam products.
| Employment and Social Development Canada
| media advisories
The Honourable Alice Wong, Minister of State for Seniors, and the Honourable Valerie E. Docherty, Prince Edward Island Minister of Community Services and Seniors and Minister Responsible for the Status of Women, will speak at a press conference following the 16th Meeting of Federal/Provincial/Territorial Ministers Responsible for Seniors.
| Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario
| backgrounders
FedDev Ontario is investing a total of $1.4 million in two London-based organizations, which will contribute to the growth of innovative businesses in London.
October 15, 2014 - Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
The Honourable Peter MacKay, Regional Minister for Nova Scotia, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, on behalf of the Honourable Gail Shea, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans, today announced the acceptance of Canadian Coast Guard vessel CCGS Captain Goddard M.S.M. into the Coast Guard fleet. CCGS Captain Goddard M.S.M.is the last of nine Mid-Shore Patrol Vessels (MSPVs) built and delivered by Irving Shipbuilding Inc. to the Canadian Coast Guard.
| Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario
| news releases
FedDev Ontario Minister Gary Goodyear and London North Centre MP Susan Truppe announced a total investment of $1.4 million in two London-based organizations, which will contribute to the growth of innovative businesses in London.
| Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario
| speeches
As a Member of Parliament, one of the best parts of my job is visiting the people and the businesses in the communities I represent. I'm pleased to be here at Voices.com, as I have previously visited their new office space. I was pleased to tour it again with Minister Goodyear and with the members of the Southwestern Ontario Angel Group, who are here today.
