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The Honourable Lynne Yelich, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification , today announced funding for Simon Fraser University to strengthen its 4D Labs facilit
The Honourable Lawrence Cannon, Minister of Foreign Affairs, will visit Environment Canada's Canadian Ice Service Operations Centre on Thursday, April 9, 2009. He will be briefed on the mandate of the Canadian Ice Service, as well as the importance of Arctic observational systems, such as Canada's RADARSAT satellites. The Minister will be available for a photo opportunity and will be answering questions.
The Consular Affairs Bureau of Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada publishes information on safety and security conditions abroad. Following is a list of changes made to Current Issues and Travel Reports released in the last 24 hours. This list is subject to change. Please visit www.voyage.gc.ca for further information.
GOLDEN, B.C. - Construction of the Hill-Portal section of the Kicking Horse Canyon Project will begin this fall, a year ahead of schedule, announced the Honourable Stockwell Day, Minister of International Trade and Minister of the Asia-Pacific Gateway, and British Columbia's Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure Kevin Falcon today.
WINDSOR - Advance construction has begun on the Howard Avenue CPR grade separation project thanks to an investment by the governments of Canada and Ontario. The project will reduce road congestion, improve commute times and create new jobs for the local community.
| Employment and Social Development Canada
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Mr. David Tilson, Member of Parliament for Dufferin-Caledon, today announced federal support to improve the facilities and equipment of the Orangeville and District Senior Citizens Centre under the Government of Canada's New Horizons for Seniors Program.
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Young Canadians in Richmond Hill who face barriers to employment will get help developing the skills needed to find and keep quality jobs through an employment project supported by the Government of Canada. Mr. Paul Calandra, Member of Parliament for Oak Ridges-Markham, made the announcement on behalf of the Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development.
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Mr. Russ Hiebert, Member of Parliament for South Surrey-White Rock-Cloverdale, today announced federal support for the City of White Rock under the Government of Canada's New Horizons for Seniors Program.
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Mr. David Tilson, Member of Parliament for Dufferin-Caledon, today announced federal support for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Dufferin and District under the Government of Canada's New Horizons for Seniors Program.
The Honourable Rona Ambrose, Minister of Labour, today recognized the Royal Bank of Canada for achieving great success in promoting diversity in the workplace. She also unveiled the new look of the Government of Canada's Racism-Free Workplace Strategy.