| Canadian Heritage | news releases
On behalf of the Honourable James Moore, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages, the Honourable Tony Clement, Minister of Industry and Member of Parliament (Parry Sound-Muskoka), today announced funding for the Festival of the Sound to support its 2009 edition, which also marks its 30th anniversary season.
| Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | news releases
The Honourable Tony Clement, Minister of Industry, today announced the reappointment of Mr. William J. Vancise as the Chairman of the Copyright Board of Canada for a five year term.
| Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions | news releases
The Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of State for the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec, and Claude Béchard, Ministre des Ressources naturelles et de la Faune du Québec and Ministre responsable de la région du Bas-Saint-Laurent, today announced $200 million in initial support measures stemming from the work of the Canada-Quebec Forestry Task Team. These measures are intended to assist forest workers and communities in dealing with the difficult situation plaguing the sector.
| Public Services and Procurement Canada | media advisories
PWGSC wishes to advise all motorists that the Alexandra Bridge will be closed to vehicular traffic in both directions from 9:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 19; Wednesday, May 20; and Thursday, May 21.
| Global Affairs Canada | news releases
The Honourable Lawrence Cannon, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today successfully wrapped up his first official visit to Northeast Asia.
| Employment and Social Development Canada | news releases
The Office of the Secretary to the Governor General invites residents and visitors to discover the governor general's official residences this summer: Rideau Hall, in Ottawa, and the Citadelle of Québec, in the City of Québec.
| Public Services and Procurement Canada | media advisories
The Government of Canada today launched a Web site to allow Canadians, particularly Quebecers, to participate online in the public consultations on the future of the Grande Allée Armoury that will take place from May 15 to June 15, 2009.
| Employment and Social Development Canada | speeches
Victoria Day provides Canadians with an opportunity to rejoice in our heritage and to pay homage to Her Majesty The Queen. It is also a day to remember past kings and queens who were instrumental in building this country.
| Global Affairs Canada | news releases
The Honourable Lawrence Cannon, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today issued the following statement on the status of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) Mission in Georgia.
| Global Affairs Canada | news releases
The Honourable Peter Kent, Minister of State of Foreign Affairs (Americas), today congratulated the people of Paraguay on the occasion of their country's Independence Day.
