| Fisheries and Oceans Canada | news releases
The Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) wishes to remind the public of the dangers associated with its icebreaking operations and the need to exercise caution when icebreakers are operating nearby.
| Department of Finance Canada | news releases
The Honourable Jim Flaherty, Minister of Finance, today welcomed an International Monetary Fund (IMF) statement of support for the fiscal stimulus in Canada's Economic Action Plan, which it called "large, timely and well-targeted." Noting the stimulus package is well above the Fund's benchmark of 2 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP), the IMF statement said the immediate focus should be to implement the budget to mobilize spending.
| Canadian Heritage | news releases
The Honourable James Moore, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages, today revealed the names of the artists who will be joining Team Canada to participate in the seven cultural competitions that are part of the 2009 Games of La Francophonie. They are the Karkwa group (Quebec) in song, Arleen Thibault (Quebec) in storytelling, Virginie Brunelle (Quebec) in original dance, Stéphanie Filion (Quebec) in literature, Benjamin Rodger (Ontario) in painting, Geneviève Thauvette (Ontario) in photography, and Sarah Beck (Saskatchewan) in sculpture.
| Employment and Social Development Canada | news releases
March 11, 2009 ¿ Nine outstanding Canadian researchers have been awarded a total of $1.26 million in the 42nd annual competition for Killam Research Fellowships, administered by the Canada Council for the Arts.
| Global Affairs Canada | news releases
The Honourable Lawrence Cannon, Minister of Foreign Affairs, will outline Canada's Arctic foreign policy today, as well as the leadership role the country is playing on northern issues, to an audience in Whitehorse, Yukon. The audience will include members of Canada's Arctic Council Advisory Committee.
| Employment and Social Development Canada | news releases
Prime Minister Stephen Harper announced today the following changes in the senior ranks of the Public Service.
| Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | news releases
Starting and running a business in the City of Thunder Bay just became easier thanks to BizPaL, a new online business permit and licence service that saves time spent on paperwork and helps entrepreneurs start up faster.
| Global Affairs Canada | news releases
Following is a list of changes made to Global Issues and Travel Reports released in the last 24 hours.
| Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | news releases
Today, the Honourable Tony Clement, Minister of Industry, issued the following statement pursuant to the Canadian Auto Workers' (CAW's) ratification of a new agreement with General Motors of Canada Ltd. (GM Canada).
| Transport Canada | news releases
OTTAWA - Transit safety for passengers and other road users in Ottawa, Gatineau and Windsor will be enhanced as a result of a proposal announced today by Canada's Transport Minister, John Baird.
