The Agency is closely monitoring the situation and is in close contact with provinces and territories as well as with U.S. public health officials on this issue
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The Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Public Works and Government Services, along with the Honourable John Baird, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Member of Parliament for Ottawa West-Nepean, announced today that the Tunney's Pasture Master Plan has been approved by the National Capital Commission Board of Directors.
The Canadian Human Rights Commission would like to thank former Special Rapporteur James Anaya for his report, and in particular, for bringing to your attention the issues facing Indigenous peoples in Canada. The Commission shares many of his concerns. Acting Chief Commissioner David Langtry was pleased to meet with the Special Rapporteur during his time in Canada and the Commission would like to acknowledge the efforts made by the Government to facilitate
Mr. Anaya's visit.
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Mike Lake, Member of Parliament for Edmonton–Mill Woods–Beaumont, on behalf of the Honourable Jason Kenney, Minister of Employment and Social Development and Minister for Multiculturalism, highlighted the Government of Canada's contribution to the creation of Canadian Business SenseAbility and participated in the organization's launch today, in Toronto.
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The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) announced today that Thrift Magic has paid a $250,000 penalty as part of a voluntary settlement over violations of the Unsolicited Telecommunications Rules. The company also agreed to correct its previous telemarketing practices. Thrift Magic collects used clothing donations from consumers and sells them to their thrift stores in Ontario and British Columbia.
The Honourable Christian Paradis, Minister of International Development and La Francophonie, will deliver closing remarks at the Canadian Council on Africa's first Canada-Africa Business Summit.
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His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General and Commander–in–Chief of Canada, will mark the 100th anniversary of service to Canada by Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry (PPCLI). He will be joined by the Right Honourable Adrienne Clarkson, Colonel–in–Chief of the PPCLI and 26th governor general of Canada, and Lieutenant–General Ray R. Crabbe, Colonel of the Regiment. The ceremony will take place on Thursday, September 18, 2014, at 11 a.m., at Rideau Hall.
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His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General and Commander–in–Chief of Canada, will be the reviewing officer at the Sunset Ceremony marking the 100th anniversaries of the Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry (PPCLI), based in Edmonton, and the Royal 22e Régiment (R22eR), based in the City of Québec. The ceremony will take place on Friday, September 19, 2014, at 6 p.m., on Parliament Hill, in Ottawa.