| Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions
| news releases
Grand Prix cycliste de Beauce promotes Tour de Beauce and Global Relay Canadian Road Championships on markets outside Quebec, notably in the home countries and provinces of participating racers and teams.
Dave Van Kesteren, Member of Parliament for Chatham-Kent-Essex, on behalf of the Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, Minister of the Environment and Minister responsible for Parks Canada, today highlighted the contribution of an anonymous donor whose incredible generosity will help connect thousands of local young Canadians to the beauty, tranquility and unique natural heritage of Point Pelee National Park.
The Honourable Greg Rickford, Canada's Minister of Natural Resources, today delivered keynote remarks during Saint John Port Days, where he highlighted Canada's plan for Responsible Resource Development and how the federal government's low-tax plan is positioning the Maritimes for jobs and growth opportunities by increasing competitiveness while enhancing environmental protection.
| Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission
| speeches
Ladies and gentlemen, the broadband revolution is upon us and it is changing everything. It is the platform that more and more Canadians use every day to participate in the digital economy, to fulfill the many aspects of their economic, social and cultural lives: work, education, entertainment, healthcare, commerce, communication-the list goes on. Can anyone think of a part of life that hasn't yet migrated over to the digital world?
In the October 2013 Speech from the Throne, the Government of Canada committed to taking steps to help prevent discrimination on the basis of genetic testing, to better ensure the safety and protection of Canadians, from the possible misuse of their personal information.
| Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
| news releases
Today Industry Minister James Moore met with his provincial and territorial counterparts in Toronto to discuss negotiations and progress on modernizing Canada's internal trade framework. The meeting sends a strong signal about the importance of the issues being negotiated and the need to accelerate the work toward a new agreement. All ministers agreed to complete renegotiations by March 2016.
Today, the Honourable Steven Blaney, Canada's Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, made the following statement today regarding the shooting incident in Edmonton on Monday that resulted in the death of Constable Daniel Woodall and injuries to Patrol Sergeant Jason Harley
The Honourable Peter MacKay, P.C., Q.C., M.P. for Central Nova, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, accompanied by Robert Sopuck, M.P. for Dauphin-Sawn River-Marquette will make an announcement about upcoming criminal justice legislation.
Following the introduction of Bill C-68, the Protection Against Genetic Discrimination Act, the Canadian Human Rights Commission (CHRC) issues the following statement:
"The Canadian Human Rights Commission welcomes the Protection Against Genetic Discrimination Act.
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Every year, on June 8th people around the globe take time to celebrate World Oceans Day. It's also an opportunity to learn about the challenges facing our oceans and raise awareness about what people can do to help protect our most precious natural resource.