The Honourable Peter MacKay, P.C., Q.C., M.P. for Central Nova, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today announced the following appointment:
The Honourable Peter MacKay, P.C., Q.C., M.P. for Central Nova, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today announced the following appointment:
| Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
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For many Canadians living in rural and remote communities, access to digital services is vital for their participation in the economy and society. Many of these communities rely on satellite technology for access to fast, reliable Internet, wireless cell phones, television, and radio services.
The Jack Byrne Arena will increase its capacity as a multipurpose facility, thanks in part to an investment from the Government of Canada. The Honourable Rob Moore, Regional Minister for Newfoundland and Labrador and Minister of State (Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency), announced federal government funding of $75,600 for the North East Avalon Arena Regional Board Inc. in support of the project.
Wainwright, Alta ¿ Media are invited to Garrison Wainwright, Alberta on May 15 to cover Exercise MAPLE RESOLVE 15, the largest Canadian Army exercise of the year. The exercise is taking place from April 20 to May 23.
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) announced today that officers of the Air Cargo Operations at Vancouver International Airport seized 2.43 kilograms of suspected opium.
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The Honourable Pierre Poilievre, Minister of Employment and Social Development, urged Canada's building trades today to take advantage of various government training programs to create jobs where they are needed and build the economy. Minister Poilievre was at the Canadian Building Trades Summit, where he highlighted the Harper Government's ongoing commitment to support apprenticeships, the skilled trades and tax cuts for families.
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The proposed new satellite fee structure announced on May 5, 2015, is the latest in a series of actions the Government of Canada has taken to reduce red tape and cut costs associated with the regulation and licensing of satellite services in Canada.