The Honourable Greg Rickford, Canada's Minister of Natural Resources and Minister for the Federal Economic Development Initiative for Northern Ontario, today tabled the State of Canada's Forests Report 2014 in the House of Commons.
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Their Excellencies the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, and Mrs. Sharon Johnston will visit Quebec's North Shore to take part in several official events and functions in the cities of Baie-Comeau, Sept-Îles and Fermont, from September 29 to October 1, 2014.
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Today, on behalf of His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, Her Honour the Honourable Judith Guichon, Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia, presented the insignia of Member of the Order of Canada to Dr. Roy Shephard, during a private ceremony at Squamish City Hall, in Squamish, British Columbia. Dr. Shephard was appointed on May 8, 2014.
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Prime Minister Stephen Harper participates in a moderated discussion with Gerard Baker, Editor-Chief of The Wall Street Journal, during his visit to New York City for the United Nations General Assembly.
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I am pleased with the leadership shown by the Security Council and you, Mr. Secretary Kerry, and of course Mr. President Obama, in calling this meeting and extending an invitation to other countries.
Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen.
And thank you for coming.
I have to be honest, I consider the fact that we have come together to discuss this topic a success in itself.
Good morning.
I am pleased to be here this morning.
And not just for the food.
It is an honour to join the world's leading experts in maternal, newborn and child health, to celebrate our achievements.
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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, announces that Milident Inc. has been granted funding to initiate activities to improve its performance.
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