| Western Economic Diversification Canada
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University of Manitoba researchers and students will benefit from a new High Performance Computing facility thanks to an investment from the Government of Canada through Western Economic Diversification Canada (WD).
| Employment and Social Development Canada
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Dr. Paul Corkum, an attosecond science researcher at the National Research Council Canada (NRC) and professor in the Department of Physics at the University of Ottawa, is this year's winner of Canada's most prestigious science prize.
| Western Economic Diversification Canada
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Colin Mayes, Member of Parliament for Okanagan-Shuswap, on behalf of the Honourable Lynne Yelich, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification, today announced federal support to assist the NextSteps Enterprise West Society in its efforts to help Canadian industries improve their competitive advantage.
Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Quebec Region, has released a list of February convictions of fish harvesters in the Gaspé and Lower St. Lawrence fined for various violations of the Fisheries Act.
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Export Development Canada (EDC) today announced that it has committed up to USD 40 million to participate in a USD 180 million dollar renewal of a syndicated facility for New Flyer Industries Inc. (New Flyer).
The Honourable Stockwell Day, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, today concluded a successful visit to the United Arab Emirates (U.A.E.) by signing an agreement on economic cooperation, trade and investment with Sultan Saeed Nasser Al Mansouri, the U.A.E.'s Minister of Economy.
The Honourable Josée Verner, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, President of the Queen's Privy Council for Canada and Minister for La Francophonie, and her counterpart in New Brunswick, Hédard Albert, Minister of Wellness, Culture and Sport and Minister responsible for the Francophonie, today signed a $1-million memorandum of understanding ensuring Canada's contribution to New Brunswick's participation in La Francophonie, and its follow-up on the organization's proceedings.
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is warning the public not to consume the foods described below because these products may be contaminated with Salmonella. These foods contain peanut products (butter/paste, as well as whole, crushed, powdered, etc.) that have been recalled in the U.S. and Canada by Peanut Corporation of America (PCA) due to Salmonella contamination.
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.
The news release "Government of Canada and VIA Rail complete passenger rail upgrades" has been issued by VIA Rail Canada. To view the release, please visit Via Rail Canada's Web site or follow the link below:
http://www.viarail.ca/en/pressreleases/view/1311.