| National Defence | news releases
One Canadian Forces soldier was killed and four were injured when an improvised explosive device detonated near an armoured vehicle during a patrol in the Shah Wali Kot District. The incident occurred north-east from Kandahar City at around 1:15 p.m., Kandahar time, on 8 March, 2009.
| Employment and Social Development Canada | news releases
Youth in Winnipeg will have the opportunity to learn about career and educational opportunities at the Rotary Career Symposium. Mrs. Shelly Glover, Member of Parliament for Saint Boniface, made the announcement on behalf of the Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development.
| Employment and Social Development Canada | news releases
Mr. Bob Dechert, Member of Parliament for Mississauga-Erindale, today announced federal support for the Gateway Centre for New Canadians under the Government of Canada's New Horizons for Seniors Program.
| Employment and Social Development Canada | news releases
International Women's Day is a call for solidarity that each of us, here in this room and elsewhere in the world, sends out to the four winds.
| Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency | news releases
Residents of Grand Falls and Saint-André will benefit from joint federal and provincial investments to improve local water and wastewater services. Combined federal and provincial funding of close to $6.3 million was announced today by Mike Allen, Member of Parliament for Tobique- Mactaquac and the Honourable Ronald Ouellette, provincial Minister of Agriculture and Aquaculture. These projects are just two examples of both governments working together to strengthen the New Brunswick economy and improve the quality of life for its residents.
| Employment and Social Development Canada | media advisories
Public event for Prime Minister Stephen Harper for Tuesday, March 10th
| Global Affairs Canada | media advisories
On Wednesday, March 11, 2009, the Honourable Lawrence Cannon, Minister of Foreign Affairs, will deliver a speech on Canada's Arctic foreign policy in Whitehorse, Yukon. Minister Cannon will hold a media availability following his speech.
| Canadian Food Inspection Agency | news releases
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.
| Employment and Social Development Canada | speeches
In Canada, we pride ourselves on believing in gender equality. On believing that women and men should share responsibilities and obligations. On believing in the full emancipation of women and girls, so that they are able to work and give the best of themselves, in every sphere of society, including leadership positions.
| Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada | news releases
The National Association of Friendship Centres (NAFC), The University of Western Ontario (Western) and Indian and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC) are pleased to announce the third Aboriginal Policy Research Conference (APRC), to take place in Ottawa, from March 8 - 12, 2009.
