| Department of Justice Canada | news releases
Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada Peter MacKay today announced funding of over $230,000 to the Justice Education Society of British Columbia for two innovative projects that will help Canadian families deal with complex issues related to divorce or separation and further enhance the efficiency of the family justice system in British Columbia and beyond.
| Health Canada | statements
More than fifty years ago, Thalidomide was approved by Health Canada and prescribed to treat morning sickness in expectant mothers. Tragically, Thalidomide caused serious and permanent physical and emotional damage to mothers, children and families.
| Environment and Climate Change Canada | news releases
Today, the Honourable Peter Van Loan, Leader of the Government in the House of Commons, and Stella Ambler, Member of Parliament for Mississauga South, announced more than $12 million over three years to fund projects starting in 2015‑16 under the Habitat Stewardship Program for Species at Risk.
| Fisheries and Oceans Canada | media advisories
May 22, 2015 Sidney, British Columbia - On May 24, the Honourable Gail Shea, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans, will participate in the naming and dedication of the Hero Class Mid-shore patrol vessel CCGS Captain Goddard M.S.M. She will be joined by members of the Goddard family.
| Veterans Affairs Canada | news releases
Pierre Lemieux, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Veterans Affairs, today delivered remarks at "A Night for Heroes" Gala hosted by Honour House
| Employment and Social Development Canada | news releases
Today in Mississauga, the Honourable Peter Van Loan, Leader of the Government in the House of Commons and Member of Parliament for York–Simcoe, and Stella Ambler, Member of Parliament for Mississauga South, on behalf of the Honourable Alice Wong, Minister of State (Seniors), and the Honourable Candice Bergen, Minister of State for Social Development, announced financial support for a local organization that helps reduce social isolation of seniors and improve access for Canadians with disabilities to programs and services in their community.
| Canada Border Services Agency | news releases
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) announced today that Mark Brian Abramenko was found guilty of one count of attempted human smuggling under subsection 117(1) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act.
| Department of Finance Canada | media advisories
Department of Finance officials will provide a background telephone briefing on the upcoming meeting of G-7 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors being held in Dresden, Germany, May 27-29, 2015.
| National Defence | news releases
OTTAWA – Her Majesty's Canadian Ships (HMCS) Saskatoon and Yellowknife left Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Esquimalt earlier this week to conduct operations,
| Public Safety Canada | news releases
Today, the Honourable Tim Uppal – Minister of State for Multiculturalism and Member of Parliament for Edmonton-Sherwood Park and the Honourable Laurie Hawn, Member of Parliament for Edmonton Centre, on behalf of the Honourable Steven Blaney, Canada's Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, announced more than $2.7 million in funding over five years for the crime prevention project Strengthening Families Program for At-Risk Youth, which is designed to strengthen family relationships and help children and youth steer clear of delinquent and criminal behaviours.
