Today, I urge all Canadians to check their medicine cabinets for unused, expired drugs and drop them off at a designated Drop-Off Day event in your community for proper disposal.
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The Honourable Pierre Poilievre, Minister of Employment and Social Development, and Joe Preston, Member of Parliament for Elgin¿Middlesex¿London, today announced that 15,600 workers in Ontario are receiving training thanks to funding provided through the Canada Job Grant. Approximately 2,200 employers have been approved for funding under the Canada Job Grant in Ontario.
The Honourable Rob Nicholson, P.C., Q.C., M.P. for Niagara Falls, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced new support to enhance the capabilities of the Ukrainian Armed Forces in their fight to defend their country's sovereignty and territorial integrity. Canada will contribute $1.2 million to build additional capacity within the medical system of Ukraine's Ministry of Defence.
His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales has graciously agreed to serve as the Colonel-Chief of the 2nd Battalion, The Irish Regiment of Canada, who are celebrating their centennial with a Freedom of the City Parade in Sudbury, Ontario, today.
Prime Minister Harper spoke today to Prime Minister David Cameron to congratulate him on his strong electoral showing in winning a majority of seats in the House of Commons.
Prime Minister Harper spoke today to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and congratulated him on the formation of his new government, reaffirming Canada's steadfast support for Israel.
Prescription drugs are meant to help us when we need them. They play a vital role in our health and well-being. But when drugs that are intended to serve as medicine are not used carefully or become the source of abuse and addiction, there can be devastating effects on the health and safety of our families and communities.
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The Honourable Alice Wong, Minister of State (Seniors), highlighted the Government of Canada's work to tackle issues facing seniors in Canada in a speech delivered at the Korean Canadian Seniors Conference. In her remarks, Minister Wong highlighted the re-aligning of a number of programs and activities to address the issue of social isolation of seniors-a growing issue that can have substantial impact on seniors' lives.
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The Honourable Tony Clement, MP for Parry¿Sound Muskoka and President of the Treasury Board, 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 to strengthen the economic outlook for the Township of Ryerson and surrounding communities, and to help the region capitalize on business and economic development opportunities.