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Ebola Outbreak in West Africa declared Public Health Emergency by WHO

2014-08-11 | Public Health Agency of Canada | statements

On August 8, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the recent outbreak of Ebola Virus Disease in West Africa, a public health emergency of international concern. The WHO has determined that a coordinated response from the international community is required in order to prevent further spread of the disease.

Statement by the Honourable Steven Blaney, Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, to mark National Peacekeepers' Day

2014-08-09 | Public Safety Canada | statements

Today, the Honourable Steven Blaney, Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, made the following statement to highlight National Peacekeepers' Day.

Minister Julian Fantino Marks National Peacekeepers' Day

2014-08-09 | Veterans Affairs Canada | statements

The Honourable Julian Fantino, Minister of Veterans Affairs, today issued the following statement to mark National Peacekeepers' Day.

Statement by the Honourable Bernard Valcourt on the Occasion of the International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples

2014-08-09 | Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada | statements

OTTAWA, ONTARIO (August 9, 2014) – The Honourable Bernard Valcourt, Minister of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development, issued the following statement on the International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples.

Statement by Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages Shelly Glover About World Acadian Congress 2014

2014-08-08 | Canadian Heritage | statements

Canadians across the country are invited to celebrate the rich Acadian culture by taking part in the 5th World Acadian Congress, which starts today and continues through August 24, 2014.

Statement by the Prime Minister of Canada on the opening of the 2014 World Acadian Congress

2014-08-08 | Employment and Social Development Canada | statements

Prime Minister Stephen Harper today issued the following statement to mark the opening of the 2014 World Acadian Congress in Edmundston, New Brunswick:

Statement by the Prime Minister of Canada announcing security assistance to Ukraine

2014-08-07 | Employment and Social Development Canada | statements

Prime Minister Stephen Harper today issued the following statement announcing non-kinetic (non-lethal) security assistance to Ukraine:

Statement by the Prime Minister of Canada announcing additional sanctions

2014-08-06 | Employment and Social Development Canada | statements

Prime Minister Stephen Harper today issued the following statement announcing additional economic sanctions and travel bans against 19 Russian and Ukrainian individuals, and economic sanctions against 22 Russian and Ukrainian groups and economic entities:

Statement by the Honourable Bal Gosal, Minister of State (Sport) on Sultana Frizell Being Named Canada's Flag-Bearer for the Closing Ceremony of the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games

2014-08-04 | Canadian Heritage | statements

GLASGOW, Scotland, August 3, 2014

Statement by the Honourable Bal Gosal, Minister of State (Sport), on the Closing Ceremony of the 2014 Glasgow Commonwealth Games