The Honourable Peter MacKay, P.C., Q.C., M.P. for Central Nova, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today announced the following appointments:
The Honourable Rob Moore, Regional Minister for New Brunswick, Minister of State (Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency) and Member of Parliament for Fundy Royal, on behalf of the Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, Minister of the Environment and Minister Responsible for Parks Canada, today announced more than $28 million in infrastructure investments throughout Fundy National Park.
The Honourable Kerry-Lynne D. Findlay, P.C., Q.C., M.P., Minister of National Revenue, met with parents and representatives from community associations today to promote the enhanced Universal Child Care Benefit (UCCB) and encourage local families to apply for the benefit if they have not already done so.
Kelly Block, Member of Parliament for Saskatoon-Rosetown-Biggar, was joined today by the Honourable Nancy Heppner, Minister of Highways and Infrastructure and MLA for Martensville, and the Honourable Jim Reiter, Government Relations Minister and MLA for Rosetown-Elrose, to announce that new passing lanes on Highway 7 between Delisle and Rosetown are nearing completion.
| Employment and Social Development Canada
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The Government of Canada is supporting efforts to prevent and combat homelessness in Saskatoon. Kelly Block, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Natural Resources and Member of Parliament for Saskatoon–Rosetown–Biggar, made the announcement today on behalf of the Honourable Candice Bergen, Minister of State for Social Development, at an event to celebrate the completion of renovations to a transitional home.
Revitalized defence infrastructure across Canada will provide the Canadian Armed Forces with the facilities they need to provide support to troops and military families,
| Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
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Industry Minister James Moore, along with Minister of State for Small Business and Tourism Maxime Bernier, today announced the appointment of Olga Ilich as Chair of Destination Canada, effective immediately.
| Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada
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One of the world's most respected physicists has been appointed as the newest Canada Excellence Research Chair (CERC) at the University of British Columbia.
| Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat
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The Honourable Tony Clement, President of the Treasury Board and Member of Parliament for Parry Sound–Muskoka, and Barry Devolin, Member of Parliament for Haliburton–Kawartha Lakes–Brock, will announce Government of Canada support to help young Canadians find jobs.