| Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario - FedNor
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Bryan Hayes, MP for Sault Ste. Marie, on behalf of the Honourable Greg Rickford, Canada's Minister of Natural Resources and Minister for the Federal Economic Development Initiative for Northern Ontario (FedNor), announced today an investment in support of small business growth and competitiveness in the Sault Ste. Marie region.
May 21, 2015 - Winnipegosis, Manitoba
Robert Sopuck, Member of Parliament for Dauphin-Swan River-Marquette, on behalf of the Honourable Gail Shea, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans, announced today that the Government of Canada will invest in a harbour improvement project at Winnipegosis Harbour, Manitoba. The project will provide a safer and more efficient working environment for harbour users and local fishermen.
| Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency
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The Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, Minister of the Environment, Minister of the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency and Minister for the Arctic Council today announced two investments that will assist organizations in taking advantage of large scale economic developments in the North. Along with funding from partners, a total of nearly $130,000 is being invested to support community capacity development.
| Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission
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The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission today released statistical and financial information on Canadian terrestrial and satellite broadcast distribution companies for the year that ended August 31, 2014.
| Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
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The Harper Government is making a major investment to help increase exposure to science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) among young Canadians from kindergarten to Grade 12. Through this investment, the Government hopes to increase the number of Canadians graduating and going on to well-paying jobs and careers requiring STEM skills. The Honourable Ed Holder, Minister of State (Science and Technology), joined by David Sweet, Member of Parliament for Ancaster–Dundas–Flamborough–Westdale, announced a $12.5-million investment over five years to Let's Talk Science. Minister of State Holder made the announcement at the Let's Talk Science Challenge at McMaster University, in front of more than 230 Grade 6, 7 and 8 students.
"Yesterday, while taking part in coalition operations against ISIS, two CF-18 Hornets successfully led an air strike on an ISIS staging area north of Ar-Raqqah, Syria, using precision guided munitions.
Holland College is addressing the growing demand for occupational divers in the aquaculture industry and other sectors by offering two new courses at the Marine Training Centre. The need for diver training in Atlantic Canada is increasing. Quality inshore occupational divers are essential to the aquaculture industry for many reasons, including net inspections, underwater construction and ongoing maintenance.
The Honourable Lisa Raitt, Minister of Transport, issued today this statement regarding Transport Canada's progress on the Transportation Safety Board of Canada's recommendations:
The Honourable Erin O'Toole, Minister of Veterans Affairs, provided an update today on the Légion d'honneur Program offered to Canadian Second World War Veterans by the Government of France
