The Government of Canada would like to mark World Red Cross Day, May 8, 2015, by saying thank you to the Canadian Red Cross and the Canadian health and support workers who have volunteered to be deployed to respond to crisis situations.
We acknowledge that Mr. Gravelle was well intentioned with this Bill. Unfortunately there were a number of areas where it infringed on provincial jurisdiction over healthcare delivery. It also would have required a Royal Recommendation, which raises procedural issues for a Private Member's Bill.
| Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario - FedNor
| news releases
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 a strategic investment that will support jobs and growth, while strengthening the creative economy of the Parry Sound region.
| Western Economic Diversification Canada
| media advisories
Vancouver, British Columbia, May 7, 2015 – On Friday, May 8, 2015, the Honourable Michelle Rempel, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification, will make an announcement in support of innovative business development in Western Canada.
| Western Economic Diversification Canada
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Richmond, British Columbia, May 7, 2015 – Members of the media are invited to attend an important event with the Honourable Michelle Rempel, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification, where she will be providing remarks at a luncheon hosted by the Richmond Chamber of Commerce, outlining the Government of Canada's key economic priorities.
The Honourable Steven Blaney, Canada's Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness and the Honourable Chris Alexander, Canada's Minister of Citizenship and Immigration Canada, will make an announcement regarding Canada's national security.
| Employment and Social Development Canada
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The Honourable Pierre Poilievre, Minister of Employment and Social Development and Susan Truppe, Member of Parliament for London North Centre, will address an important issue that has arisen with the delivery of the Universal Child Care Benefit that will affect families in London.
| Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission
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The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) today announced that four companies have paid a total of $92,500 as part of settlements over violations of the Unsolicited Telecommunications Rules. The CRTC also imposed a monetary penalty of $30,000 on a fifth company.