| Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency | media advisories
Members of the media are invited to join the Honourable Peter MacKay, Regional Minister for Nova Scotia, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, as he speaks at the opening ceremony of the Celtic Colours International Festival
| Global Affairs Canada | backgrounders
On October 10, 2014, Canada announced a contribution of $2 million over 18 months to the Humanitarian Coalition for the creation of the Canadian Humanitarian Assistance Fund (CHAF).
| Veterans Affairs Canada | backgrounders
The Second World War began on September 1, 1939, when Poland was invaded by Germany. Britain and France declared war on September 3, 1939. Following a special session of Parliament, Canada officially declared war when King George VI made the announcement on September 10. This marked the first time Canada declared war of its own accord.
| Global Affairs Canada | news releases
In anticipation of the International Day for Disaster Reduction (October 13), Lois Brown, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of International Development, on behalf of the Honourable Christian Paradis, Minister of International Development and La Francophonie, met with representatives from the Humanitarian Coalition to announce Canada's support to the Humanitarian Coalition's Canadian Humanitarian Assistance Fund (CHAF).
| Employment and Social Development Canada | speeches
Sharon and I are delighted to welcome you to Rideau Hall and to Canada.
| Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency | media advisories
Members of the media are invited to attend a grand opening of the new barn facility at the Charlottetown Driving Park at Red Shores.
| Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions | media advisories
Representatives of the media are invited to a news conference during which the Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of Infrastructure, Communities and Intergovernmental Affairs and Minister of the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec, will make an announcement concerning the organization ACET.
| Global Affairs Canada | news releases
The Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, Minister of the Environment, Minister of the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency and Minister for the Arctic Council; Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird; the Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade; and the Honourable Gail Shea, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans, today approved the Joint Statement by Canada and the European Union on Access to the European Union of Seal Products from Indigenous Communities of Canada.
| Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission | speeches
Canada's anti-spam legislation came into effect this summer. For us at the CRTC, this was a significant event. That's because it's good news for all Canadians who use electronic communications. And that means nearly all Canadians. The response was immediate. Within the first week, we received over 8,000 submissions on possible spamming activity.
| Employment and Social Development Canada | news releases
Today, Canada Post is issuing a commemorative envelope to celebrate the monumental achievement of the Québec Conference delegates.
