On July 10, 2014, a pseudorca (false killer whale) calf was found stranded at Chesterman beach in Tofino, BC. Pseudorcas are rare in British Columbia, typically inhabiting warmer waters. Once it was determined that the pseudorca (later named Chester) would not survive without medical intervention, Fisheries and Oceans Canada issued a transport licence to the Vancouver Aquarium Marine Mammal Rehabilitation Program so that the animal could be moved to their rescue facility for urgent care.
Minister of National Defence Jason Kenney will provide a keynote address at the Canadian Association of Defence and Security Industries' (CADSI's) annual defence industry tradeshow, CANSEC 2015, on Wednesday, May 27.
Today, the Honourable Steven Blaney, Canada's Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, commended law enforcement agencies following the arrest of Phuc Doan Nguyen and Luis Alberto Simas who were featured on the "Wanted by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA)" list.
With summer rapidly approaching, boating season is in full swing in the St. Lawrence Seaway and the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) would like to remind all boaters of their reporting obligations under the Customs Act when travelling between Canada and the United States.
The fifth instalment of Do Not Track, the interactive web documentary series conceived and directed by documentary filmmaker Brett Gaylor, goes online at noon on May 26 at donottrack-doc.com.
Vice-Admiral Mark Norman, Commander of the Royal Canadian Navy, issued the following statement today regarding the port visit of His Netherlands Majesty's Ship (HNLMS) Karel Doorman for the 70th anniversary of the Liberation of the Netherlands:
Prime Minister Stephen Harper today held a productive meeting with His Highness the Aga Khan, who was visiting Ottawa in his capacity as Imam (spiritual leader) of the Ismaili community.
