| Veterans Affairs Canada | news releases
The Honourable Pierre Poilievre, Member of Parliament (Nepean-Carleton) and Regional Minister for Ottawa, on behalf of the Honourable Erin O'Toole, Minister of Veterans Affairs, today attended a ceremony commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Second Battle of Ypres.
| Employment and Social Development Canada | news releases
The Harper Government has provided funding that will prevent and combat homelessness in Kelowna. Ron Cannan, Member of Parliament for Kelowna–Lake Country, made the announcement today on behalf of the Honourable Candice Bergen, Minister of State for Social Development.
| Service Canada | news releases
Prime Minister Stephen Harper today concluded a successful visit to the Middle East that included stops in Iraq and Kuwait.
| Employment and Social Development Canada | news releases
The Honourable Pierre Poilievre, Minister of Employment and Social Development, today delivered a keynote speech at the Manitoba Chamber of Commerce in Brandon, Manitoba, following the tabling of Economic Action Plan 2015 on April 21, 2015. He highlighted a balanced budget, family tax cuts and benefits, the expansion of eligibility for the Canada Student Grants program and many more new measures to help build a stronger Canada.
| Service Canada | media advisories
May 2, 2015 - The Honourable Chris Alexander, Minister of Citizenship and Immigration, on behalf of the Government of Canada, will make an announcement and hold a media availability on Canada's response to the earthquake in Nepal.
| Global Affairs Canada | backgrounders
The humanitarian assistance funding announced today, totalling $5 million, will be channelled through United Nations agencies to address critical needs of the people affected by the earthquake in Nepal
| Global Affairs Canada | news releases
May 2, 2015 - Ottawa, Ontario - Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development The Honourable Christian Paradis, Minister of International Development and La Francophonie, announced today that the Government of Canada will provide an additional $5 million in humanitarian assistance funding in response to the appeal launched by the United Nations. This funding will help United Nations humanitarian agencies address the critical needs of those affected by the earthquake in Nepal.
| Global Affairs Canada | backgrounders
One week after the massive earthquake struck Nepal, the situation remains severe. More than 6,000 people are confirmed dead, more than 14,000 are injured and another 8 million are affected across the country. Assessments by the Nepali authorities, the United Nations, the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement and non-governmental organizations continue to stress the severity of the situation including ongoing difficulties getting into and operating in Nepal.
| Global Affairs Canada | news releases
May 2, 2015 - Toronto, Ontario - Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada - Team members from Canadian Forces Base Trenton will deploy immediately to Nepal, along with civilian, political and humanitarian personnel from Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada, at the direction of Prime Minister Stephen Harper and under the oversight of Canada's High Commission to India, which is accredited to Nepal.
| Service Canada | news releases
OTTAWA- Sharon and I are delighted to congratulate Their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge on the birth of their second child
