| Western Economic Diversification Canada
| media advisories
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, October 2, 2014 – On October 3, 2014 the Honourable Michelle Rempel, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification, will provide remarks at a luncheon hosted by the Greater Saskatoon Chamber of Commerce. The Minister will address the Saskatoon business community and provide an overview of the Government of Canada's 2014 Budget, as well as outline Western Economic Diversification Canada's strategic agenda.
I want to reassure everyone that the risk to Canadians remains very low. The Ebola virus does not spread easily from person to person like a cold or a flu. It's spread through direct contact with infected body fluids, not through casual contact.
The lockdown put in place in the medium security unit at Warkworth Institution on September 25, 2014 has ended and an exceptional search has been completed. The institution has resumed its normal operations.
On September 27, 2014, at 9:24 pm, a lockdown was put in place at Kent Institution, a maximum security federal institution, to enable staff members to conduct an exceptional search.
The Honourable Dr. K. Kellie Leitch, Minister of Labour and Minister of Status of Women, addressed the Mercer Canada Labour and Employee Relations Network (LERN), discussing the roles of unions and employers in important issues including labour relations, health and safety, and diversity. The participants engaged in a lively discussion and shared insights, challenges and best practices.
| Public Services and Procurement Canada
| media advisories
Public Works and Government Services Canada wishes to advise motorists of changes to the Alexandra Bridge lane closure schedule. Closures previously announced are no longer required.
The Honourable Gary Goodyear, Minister of State (Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario), on behalf of the Honourable Greg Rickford, Canada's Minister of Natural Resources and Minister for the Federal Economic Development Initiative for Northern Ontario, delivered remarks today during the 2014 Northwind Mining Invitational Forum.
| Employment and Social Development Canada
| news releases
The Honourable Jason Kenney, Minister of Employment and Social Development, delivered a keynote speech today at the #Can2020 Conference that focused on the solutions the Government is implementing to ensure that all Canadians have the skills and training they need to contribute to Canada's economic prosperity today and in the years to come.
| Employment and Social Development Canada
| news releases
With the puck about to drop for the 2014-15 NHL® season, Canada Post delivered today a quintessentially Canadian line-up that reflects the country's deep passion for hockey. In a special ceremony at the Hockey Hall of Fame, it unveiled a collection of stamps that honour legendary Original Six™ Defencemen, Canada's seven NHL teams and the iconic Zamboni® Ice Resurfacer.
