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The Honourable Christian Paradis, Minister of Public Works and Government Services and Member of Parliament for Mégantic¿L'Érable, today announced federal support to improve the facilities and equipment of the Cercle de Fermières de Courcelles, under the Government of Canada's New Horizons for Seniors Program.
From May 3 to 9, North American Occupational Safety and Health (NAOSH) Week will take place for a thirteenth year with the theme of "Make It Home Safe Every Day".
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The Government of Canada has delivered on its commitment to support Aboriginal people by launching the Aboriginal Skills and Training Strategic Investment Fund application process. Mr. John Duncan, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development, on behalf of the Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development, made the announcement today.
The Honourable Stockwell Day, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, today launched a four-country promotional tour to open doors for Canadian companies and promote Canadian technology, particularly in the energy sector. The Minister will visit Lithuania, Latvia, the Czech Republic and Romania.
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The Governments of Canada and Nova Scotia have signed an agreement that will provide $50 million in new federal funding for employment and training initiatives to support Nova Scotians, regardless of whether they qualify for Employment Insurance.
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Canadian innovators from three research-intensive institutions will showcase their technologies to biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies during the Crossroad for BioTransfer conference organized by the National Research Council of Canada (NRC) on Tuesday May 5, 2009. The event will be held at the NRC Biotechnology Research Institute in Montréal.
The Honourable Rona Ambrose, Minister of Labour, today marked International Workers' Day by reiterating the government's commitment to fostering safe and healthy workplaces.
On Saturday, May 16th, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) will present Police Service Horse (PSH) George to Her Majesty The Queen in honour of the 40th anniversary of the presentation of PSH Burmese at the annual Royal Windsor Horse Show on the grounds of Windsor Castle.
The Honourable Stockwell Day, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, is travelling to Europe on a trade promotion tour from May 4 to 8.
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The Honourable Tony Clement, Minister of Industry, and the Honourable Michael Bryant, Ontario Minister of Economic Development, today announced that the governments of Canada and Ontario have provided $500 million to General Motors of Canada Limited (GMCL) as part of an interim loan announced on December 20, 2008.