"Canada is disappointed by Palestinian attempts to politicize the International Criminal Court [ICC]. Yesterday's submission by Palestinian Authority Foreign Minister Riad Malki of evidence of alleged Israeli war crimes was a publicity stunt unnecessary for the ICC to conduct its preliminary examination, and does nothing to further the cause of peace between Israel and the Palestinians."
Associate Defence Minister Julian Fantino announced five innovative new projects that will support local first responders – notably firefighters and paramedics - across Canada.
Residents of Tofino will benefit from upgrades to the Barr's Mountain Reservoir thanks to joint funding from the governments of Canada and British Columbia through the Small Communities Fund.
Lieutenant-General Christine Whitecross assumed the Command of Military Personnel Command today from Lieutenant-General David Millar, in a ceremony held at Cartier Square Drill Hall that was presided over by General Tom Lawson, Chief of the Defence Staff.
Recognizing his unparalleled record of service to the country, General Tom Lawson, Chief of the Defence Staff, is pleased to announce that the Honorary Advisor to the Chief of the Defence Staff, Major-General (Retired) Richard Rohmer, OC, CMM, DFC, O.Ont., KStJ, CD, OL, QC, BA, LLB, JD, LLD, Chevalier de la Legion d'Honneur, has been granted the honorary rank of Lieutenant-General.
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The Honourable Pierre Poilievre, Minister of Employment and Social Development, along with the Honourable Greg Rickford, Member of Parliament for Kenora, Minister of Natural Resources and Minister for the Federal Economic Development Initiative for Northern Ontario, will make an announcement regarding the 2015 Canada Summer Jobs program.
Media are invited to attend the deployment of an initial group of Canadian Armed Forces members from Valcartier who are leaving for Poland this Sunday to take part in the 4th rotation of Operation REASSURANCE.
The Honourable Kerry-Lynne D. Findlay, P.C., Q.C., M.P., Minister of National Revenue, delivered remarks at the Canadian Home Builders' Association's (CHBA) 26th Executive Officers' Council Professional Development Forum in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador.
Defence Minister Jason Kenney today met with several high ranking Ukrainian government officials in Kyiv, on the first day of a two-day visit to the country.