MONTREAL - The Honourable Christian Paradis, Minister of Public Works and Government Services and Minister responsible for Quebec, Madame Julie Boulet, Minister of Transport of Quebec and Minister responsible for the Mauricie region, Monsieur André Lavallée, vice¿president of the Executive Committee, responsible for the transportation plan, urban planning, heritage and design for the City of Montreal, Mr. James C. Cherry, president and chief executive officer of Aéroports de Montréal, and Monsieur Edgar Rouleau, Mayor of Dorval, today announced an investment of $224 million to carry out the Dorval interchange redevelopment project - including the Dorval traffic circle and the Highway 20 and 520 interchange
The Honourable Lawrence Cannon, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and the Honourable John Baird, Minister of Transport, today announced an independent review of the Preclearance Act, which governs United States customs and immigration preclearance at some Canadian airports.
The Honourable Rona Ambrose, Minister of Labour, today announced the appointment of Mr. William G. McMurray as Vice-Chairperson of the Canada Industrial Relations Board. The appointment is effective March 31, 2009.
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Youth facing barriers to employment in Ottawa will benefit from the Government of Canada's commitment to a local employment project. Mr. Royal Galipeau, Member of Parliament for Ottawa-Orléans, made the announcement today on behalf of the Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development.
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 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 Honourable Lawrence Cannon, Minister of Foreign Affairs, will travel to São Paulo, Brasilia and Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, from February 15 to 17, 2009, as part of Canada's continued engagement in the Americas.
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Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism Minister Jason Kenney today attended a special citizenship ceremony to mark Flag Day at the Canadian Museum of Civilization.
The Honourable Lawrence Cannon, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today issued the following statement marking the fourth anniversary of the February 14, 2005, assassination of Rafik Hariri, former prime minister of Lebanon.