The Daily - May 7, 2009
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Statement by Trade Ministers of the United States, Canada and Mexico
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Canadian Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, Stockwell Day, United States Trade Representative Ron Kirk, and Mexican Secretary of the Economy Gerardo Ruiz Mateos today issued the following statement calling for an end to unscientific bans on pork imports from their respective countries due to the fears of the H1N1 flu virus, noting the large and negative economic impact of such bans. More than a dozen countries worldwide have sought to ban pork imports from H1N1-affected nations:
Minister Day Promotes Responsible Practices for Canadian Businesses Abroad
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The Honourable Stockwell Day, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, today highlighted Canadian technology, particularly in the nuclear and mining sectors, as part of a visit to Europe to promote Canada's trade and investment interests.
Notice to the Media - May 7, 2009
| Public Health Agency of Canada | media advisories
Dr. Frank Plummer, Scientific Director General for the Public Health Agency of Canada's National Microbiology Laboratory, Dr. Martine Dubuc, Vice President of the CFIA Science Branch, and Dr. Soren Alexandersen, Director of CFIA's National Centre for Foreign Animal Disease will brief media on the science and testing involved in identifying the H1N1 flu virus (human swine flu), and on the epidemiological and laboratory support being provided in Mexico.
Federal Government Updates Case Numbers on H1N1 Flu Virus (Human Swine Flu)
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Minister of Health Leona Aglukkaq and the Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. David Butler-Jones, today confirmed 36 new cases of H1N1 flu virus (human swine flu), bringing the total number of laboratory confirmed cases in Canada to 201.
Minister Day Wraps Up European Trade Promotion Visit
| Global Affairs Canada | news releases
The Honourable Stockwell Day, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, today concluded a five-day visit to Lithuania, Latvia, the Czech Republic and Romania, where he was opening doors to new opportunities for Canadian companies.
The Government of Canada Supports the Kincardine Summer Music Festival
| Canadian Heritage | news releases
On behalf of the Honourable James Moore, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages, Ben Lobb, Member of Parliament (Huron-Bruce), today announced funding for the Kincardine Summer Music Festival, which will take place from August 1 to 15, 2009.
Change of command at Canadian Expeditionary Force Command
| National Defence | news releases
On May 11, 2009, journalists are invited to the ceremony in which the command of Canadian Expeditionary Force Command will pass from Lieutenant-General Michel Gauthier to Lieutenant-General Marc Lessard. The Chief of the Defence Staff, General Walt Natynczyk, will preside over the ceremony.
Canada Requests Further Round of WTO Consultations on U.S. Country-Origin Labelling
| Global Affairs Canada | news releases
The Honourable Stockwell Day, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, and the Honourable Gerry Ritz, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, today announced that the Government of Canada is taking action on behalf of Canadian farmers in the dispute over U.S. country-origin labelling (COOL) measures. Canada has taken the next step in the World Trade Organization dispute settlement process by formally seeking further consultations with the United States.
Government of Canada announces significant investment in the Chaudière and Alexandra Bridges
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The Honourable Lawrence Cannon, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and John Baird, Canada's Transport and Infrastructure Minister, and Member of Parliament for Ottawa West-Nepean, on behalf of the Honourable Christian Paradis, Minister of Public Works and Government Services, today announced funding for the rehabilitation of the Alexandra Bridge and the repair and restoration of the Chaudière Crossing.