The Honourable Rob Moore, Regional Minister for Newfoundland and Labrador and Minister of State (Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency), today announced an investment of more than $75,000 from the Government of Canada for MI to host the 2015 Marine Advanced Technology Education (MATE) International remotely operated vehicle (ROV) competition. Federal funding supports the development and implementation of a wide variety of activities associated with the competition, including logistics and communications.
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 Government of Canada is the custodian of a broad range of infrastructure and is committed to maintaining and improving infrastructure across the country.
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) advises that on Thursday June 25, 2015, from 18:00–21:00 Pacific Daylight Time, it will host a full-scale emergency exercise at the Pacific Central Station in Vancouver, British Columbia.
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) announced today that Gilbert Leland Platts was convicted of misrepresentation pursuant to the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA) in Edmonton Provincial Court on June 16, 2015. Platts was sentenced to six months incarceration to be served in the community for his involvement in a marriage of convenience.
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Members of the media are invited to attend a news conference to announce details of a new project involving Summerside Regional Development Corporation Ltd. (SRDC) and Vector Aerospace Engine Services – Atlantic (VESA).
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The Government of Canada successfully launched Express Entry, a modern immigration application management system, this past January. Express Entry gives prospective skilled immigrants from Spain a new and fast alternative for coming to Canada. This new system is designed to get people with the skills and experience that Canada's labour market and economy need, and ensures that immigrants arrive here faster than ever before.
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 appointment:
The Honourable Alice Wong, Minister of State (Seniors), on behalf of the Honourable Lisa Raitt, Minister of Transport, today launched the Government of Canada's safety awareness campaign for lasers. The national campaign will help Canadians better understand why pointing a laser at aircraft is not a bright idea.