The Department of Finance announced today that Canada's official international reserves decreased by an amount equivalent to US$900 million during April to US$42,624 million.
The Honourable Stockwell Day, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, today announced that Canada and Latvia have signed an updated foreign investment promotion and protection agreement (FIPA).
OTTAWA - New aviation security measures will protect Canadians and enhance efficiency so that Canada's airports and air carriers remain competitive internationally. The Honourable Rob Merrifield, Minister of State (Transport), and the Honourable Jean-Pierre Blackburn, Minister of National Revenue and Minister of State (Agriculture), today announced that the Government of Canada is investing $358.7 million this year to create a more secure and efficient air transportation system for Canadians
Three area residents face charges for possession of a tobacco product not properly stamped under authority of the Excise Act 2001 as a result of a joint law enforcement operation with officers from the Canada Border Services Agency and the Cornwall RCMP Detachment.
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Their Excellencies the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean, Governor General of Canada, and Mr. Jean-Daniel Lafond will honour the recipients of this year's Governor General's Performing Arts Awards during a ceremony at Rideau Hall on Friday, May 8, 2009, at 6 p.m.
On behalf of the Honourable James Moore, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages, Dean Del Mastro, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Canadian Heritage and Member of Parliament (Peterborough), today announced that the Government will match donations made by individuals, companies, and community groups to 11 arts organizations in Toronto and the surrounding area.
The Honourable James Moore, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages, today spoke at the annual convention of the Association des producteurs de films et de télévision du Québec (APFTQ). In his address, he highlighted the benefits of the new Canada Media Fund, as well as the many investments the Government of Canada is making to support the industry.
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The Honourable Tony Clement, Minister of Industry, and the Honourable Gary Goodyear, Minister of State (Science and Technology), today received Canada's Science, Technology and Innovation System: State of the Nation 2008, the first public report by the Science, Technology and Innovation Council (STIC). The report charts Canada's progress and compares Canadian performance with that of the world's science, technology and innovation leaders.
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Victims of immigration scams or unethical/dishonest behaviour by immigration representatives are invited to participate in an on-line survey to provide input into the Government of Canada's efforts to prevent fraud and other wrongdoing.