| Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
| news releases
Maxime Bernier, Minister of State (Small Business and Tourism) (Agriculture), and François Blais, Minister of Employment and Social Solidarity, announced the implementation of BizPaL in Quebec in partnership with 11 participating municipalities. This free online application is a directory of the permits and licences required to start or run a business. BizPaL therefore saves business people time searching for information and, as a result, helps them meet their obligations more easily.
| Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario
| media advisories
Tuesday, September 23, 2014-The Honourable Gary Goodyear, Minister of State for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), will highlight the importance of advanced manufacturing in southern Ontario. The Minister will tour the Advanced Manufacturing Expo tradeshow floor and meet Ontario's innovative manufacturers.
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) continuously seizes drugs as part of its operations, most of which are found in international postal packages. From January 1 to June 30, 2014, border services officers made a total of 647 seizures of drugs and other controlled substances in packages arriving in Quebec.
| Employment and Social Development Canada
| news releases
The Honourable Jason Kenney, Minister of Employment and Social Development, delivered a keynote speech today at the Canadian Club of Ottawa where he highlighted the Government of Canada's ongoing commitment to creating jobs, economic growth and ensuring the long-term prosperity of the Canadian economy.
The Government of Canada and the Canadian Cancer Society (CCS) have launched the second tour of Break It Off, a joint tobacco cessation, awareness and outreach campaign aimed at young Canadians. This tour is part of the Government of Canada's multi-year $4.8 million investment to help young adults quit smoking and stay smoke-free.
Over the past few months, hundreds of Canadians from coast to coast to coast have embraced The Play Exchange, submitting fun and innovative ideas to encourage Canadians to live healthier and more active lifestyles. Today, Minister Ambrose and the Play Exchange partnersannounced the top six finalists in the running for up to $1 million to launch their project.
The Play Exchange is a national challenge that was launched in February 2014 to find and support creative ideas to get Canadians living healthier lifestyles.
