| Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada
| news releases
The Honourable Gary Goodyear, Minister of State (Science and Technology), today announced a significant new research project to examine how northern Ontario and First Nations communities are working together in a unique partnership to jointly manage the use of former Abitibi-Consolidated Inc. lands and promote economic development in the region. Through a Community-University Research Alliances (CURA) grant administered by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC), this investment will support numerous university researchers and students, in partnership with community-based organizations.
On May 27th, Canadian Space Agency Astronaut Bob Thirsk will launch on a Russian Soyuz spacecraft from Baikonur, Kazakhstan to begin an historic long-duration spaceflight as a member of the first six-person crew aboard the International Space Station.
| Western Economic Diversification Canada
| news releases
Today, the Honourable Lynne Yelich, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification, announced funding to support the City of Grand Forks to install a fibre optic network in the community.
| Employment and Social Development Canada
| news releases
Prince Edward Island's exports will drop by 5 per in 2009 before rebounding by 4 per cent in 2010, according to a provincial export outlook by Export Development Canada (EDC).
| Canadian Institutes of Health Research
| news releases
The Government of Canada today announced a new study that will increase the understanding of common health problems affecting seniors. David Sweet, Member of Parliament for Ancaster-Dundas-Flamborough-Westdale, made the announcement on behalf of the Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, Minister of Health
The Honourable Jean-Pierre Blackburn, Minister of National Revenue and Minister of State (Agriculture and Agri-Food), met with Charles Laflamme, Chief Financial Officer of Optosecurity Inc., to personally deliver today more than $2 million in scientific research and experimental development (SR&ED) tax credits for the company.
Media representatives are invited to the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) for the launch of Russian Soyuz vehicle with Canadian astronaut Robert (Bob) Thirsk aboard. The launch is set for May 27th, 2009 at 6:34 a.m. EDT.
Key Industries will expand its services and client base thanks to a $300,000 investment from the Government of Canada. Rodney Weston, Member of Parliament for Saint John, made the announcement today on behalf of the Honourable Keith Ashfield, Minister of State (Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency).
Provincial courts recently convicted four individuals of fishery offences following investigations by fishery officers from DFO detachments in Marystown and Bay Roberts.
