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: "PM and Premier Campbell announce major new investment in Metro Vancouver's Evergreen Transit Line" was created by the Prime Minister's Office in collaboration with Transport Canada, Infrastructure Canada and the Government of British Columbia.
The Honourable Stockwell Day, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, will speak to the National Press Club in Ottawa on Thursday, February 26, 2009. He will outline various trade initiatives and the government's ongoing efforts to open doors for Canadian businesses abroad.
Today, the Canadian Space Agency, the City of Yellowknife, the University of Calgary and Astronomy North announced the creation of AuroraMAX, an online observatory and outreach project that will feature live broadcast of the northern lights from Yellowknife. This collaborative venture aims to increase an understanding of the aurora both locally and nationally.
| Women and Gender Equality Canada
| news releases
The Honourable Helena Guergis, Minister of State (Status of Women), today announced the theme Strong Leadership. Strong Women. Strong World: Equality for March 8, International Women"s Day (IWD) and International Women's Week (IWW), which runs this year from March 2 to 8, and unveiled the poster celebrating IWD/IWW.
The Honourable Stockwell Day, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, will speak to the National Press Club in Ottawa on Thursday, February 26, 2009. He will outline various trade initiatives and the government's ongoing efforts to open doors for Canadian businesses abroad.
| Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
| statements
The Honourable Jason Kenney, Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism, issued the following statement recognizing Losar, the Tibetan New Year.
| Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
| media advisories
Rick Dykstra, MP for St. Catharines and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism will address attendees of the Settlement Workers in Schools (SWIS) Conference.