Media are invited to attend a technical briefing on Canadian support to the international coalition against Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) and the findings of investigations into the death of Sgt Andrew Doiron. The briefing will take place on Tuesday May 12 in Conference Room D, National Defence Headquarters.
As Minister of Health, I am pleased to celebrate Canada's nurses during National Nursing Week. This year's theme, "Nurses: With you every step of the way," is a wonderful opportunity to recognize their essential role in our health system.
On behalf of the Honourable Erin O'Toole, Minister of Veterans Affairs, Parliamentary Secretary Pierre Lemieux will deliver remarks at the Royal Canadian Legion Ontario Provincial Command's 49th Biennial Convention.
OTTAWA - The Honourable Jason Kenny, Minister of National Defence, was on board Her Majesty's Canadian Ship (HMCS) Winnipeg at sea during exercise TRIDENT FURY today to witness Canadian military interaction in the Pacific Ocean with the United States Navy and Coast Guard.
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The Harper Government is extending the application deadline to receive the enhanced Universal Child Care Benefit (UCCB) until May 15 so that more families can receive their UCCB cheque in July. At the London Sports and Activity Expo, the Honourable Pierre Poilievre, Minister of Employment and Social Development, highlighted the extension today and asked for help from the media and the public to encourage families to apply for the benefit. A new video, "The Enhanced UCCB ¿ Your Kids Your Way", was also launched today to help inform Canadian families about the benefits available.