On September 29, Canadian Space Agency (CSA) astronauts Jeremy Hansen and David Saint-Jacques will act as emcee for the opening ceremony of the 65th International Astronautical Congress (IAC). The event will mark the start of the Congress, which gathers up to 3,000 international participants from industry, academia and government. The ceremony will feature a presentation by Chris Hadfield, performances by the Cirque du Soleil, and more.
September 22, 2014 - Québec, Quebec
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, on behalf of the Honourable Gail Shea, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans Canada, proudly inaugurates the entry into service of the Canadian Coast Guard's new mid-shore patrol vessel, the CCGS Caporal Kaeble V.C.
September 22, 2014 - Québec, Quebec
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, announced an investment of $12 million today on behalf of the Honourable Gail Shea, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans Canada, for construction work on the Queen's Wharf at the Canadian Coast Guard base in Quebec.
| Western Economic Diversification Canada
| news releases
Today, Michelle Rempel, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification, announced over $233,000 in federal funding under the Community Infrastructure Improvement Fund (CIIF) in support of five infrastructure projects – three in the Nechako region, one in the North Coast, and one in the Cariboo.
| Western Economic Diversification Canada
| news releases
Today, Michelle Rempel, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification, announced over $385,000 in federal funding under the Community Infrastructure Improvement Fund (CIIF) in support of six infrastructure projects ¿ one in the Thompson Okanagan region, and five in the Kootenay region.
| Public Services and Procurement Canada
| news releases
The Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Public Works and Government Services, and the Honourable Rob Nicholson, Minister of National Defence, today offered their sincere congratulations to Christyn Cianfarani on her appointment as the new president of the Canadian Association of Defence and Security Industries.
"National Forest Week is a celebration of our forests and trees - and their importance to the quality of life in cities, towns and villages across Canada.
| Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
| media advisories
On Tuesday, September 23, Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz will be available to speak to media via teleconference about his recent mission to India and Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) in China.
| Environment and Climate Change Canada
| backgrounders
The Government of Canada is committed to reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and providing clean air for Canadians-for today, and for future generations.
The Honourable Gail Shea, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans, on behalf of the Honourable Rob Moore, Minister of State (Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency), and PEI Minister of Fisheries, Aquaculture and Rural Development, Ron MacKinley, today announced investments that will enable the O'Leary Centennial Museum and Library Association Ltd., to carry out upgrades to the Canadian Potato Museum. This project will better position the facility to host small and large events throughout the year.
