The primary goal of the National Marine Policy, established in 1995, is to improve the efficiency of the marine transportation system. One way to accomplish this goal is by placing port decision-making and operations in the hands of users and other local interests
The Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade, alongside Marcus Ewert-Johns, Vice President of Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters British Columbia, today hosted an export workshop designed to provide small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with the tools and practical information they need to take advantage of international business opportunities to export.
The Honourable Lisa Raitt, Minister of Transport, today announced a new Government of Canada program to facilitate the transfer of 50 Transport Canada-owned port facilities to local interests
Approximately 120 Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) personnel deployed today to replace personnel currently serving overseas as part of Op IMPACT, the CAF's contribution to the Middle East Stabilization Force.
The Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, Minister of the Environment, Minister of the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency and Minister for the Arctic Council, joined by the Honourable Rob Nicholson, P.C., Q.C., M.P. for Niagara Falls, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today concluded the ninth Ministerial Meeting of the Arctic Council in Iqaluit, Nunavut. This meeting marks the end of Canada's Arctic Council chairmanship (2013-2015) and the start of the United States' chairmanship (2015-2017).
Minister Fantino will make an announcement regarding investments at Garrison Petawawa. Please note that details are subject to change. All times are local.