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The Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development, and the Honourable Marjory LeBreton, Leader of the Government in the Senate and Minister of State (Seniors), today announced support for 16 projects across Canada under the Government of Canada's New Horizons for Seniors Program to raise awareness of the abuse of older adults.
Thirteen youth from across Canada are in Ottawa to participate in Encounters with Canada's "RCMP Theme Week" from February 22-28. Participants spend the entire week with RCMP members representing different areas of the country to learn about the RCMP, its programs and its proud Canadian history.
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Due to poor weather conditions in the Sydney, Nova Scotia, region, Her Excellency the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean, Governor General of Canada, has been advised to cancel her participation in the "Flight of the Silver Dart: Centennial Celebration" activities on Monday, February 23, 2009, in Baddeck, Nova Scotia.
On behalf of the Honourable James Moore, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages, the Honourable Peter Gordon MacKay, Minister of National Defence and Minister for the Atlantic Gateway, today announced funding for the Silver Dart Centennial Association to mark the 100th anniversary of the first powered flight in Canada.
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Over 16,500 Canadian authors are sharing $9.9 million in Public Lending Right Commission payments for the public lending of their books by Canadian libraries during the past year.
The Honourable Jim Flaherty, Minister of Finance, today announced the Government will begin scheduled public consultations across Canada on the legislative and regulatory framework for federally regulated private pension plans.
The Honourable Jim Flaherty, Minister of Finance, today announced the Government will begin scheduled public consultations across Canada on the legislative and regulatory framework for federally regulated private pension plans.