| Canadian Heritage | news releases
On behalf of the Honourable James Moore, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages, Mike Allen, Member of Parliament (Tobique-Mactaquac), today announced funding for the Perth-Andover Winter Carnival.
| National Defence | media advisories
Canadian Forces (CF) Combat Camera is providing video footage of Valentine Day messages from CF personnel currently deployed in Kabul, Afghanistan. The messages can be downloaded from the following site:
| Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions | news releases
The Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of State for Canada Economic Development, today announced that the Regional County Municipality (RCM) of Domaine-Roy will receive $8,871,420 in non-repayable funding from the Government of Canada for restorations to the Village historique de Val-Jalbert. This financial contribution toward the nearly $20 million three-year project has been awarded through Canada Economic Development's Community Economic Diversification Initiative ¿ Vitality, a measure established to support communities experiencing slow economic growth.
| Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency | news releases
Martin Flynn, from MarbleZip Tours was named this year's recipient of the fifth-annual Tourism Atlantic Technology Award. Mr. Flynn was recognized for his creative incorporation of technology to better promote his business.
| Employment and Social Development Canada | news releases
Her Excellency the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean, Governor General and Commander-Chief of Canada, will present Military Valour Decorations and Meritorious Service Decorations (Military Division) to members of the Canadian and Allied Forces, at Rideau Hall, on Friday, February 13, 2009, at 10:30 a.m.
| Canadian Heritage | news releases
On behalf of the Honourable James Moore, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages, the Honourable Tony Clement, Minister of Industry and Member of Parliament (Parry Sound-Muskoka), is pleased to announce funding for the organizing committee of the Carnaval de Hearst. This funding will help residents and visitors to Hearst to enjoy the work of local craftspeople and snow sculptors, and performances by local musicians. This year's carnival will be held from February 6 to 15.
| Employment and Social Development Canada | news releases
Auditor General of Canada, Sheila Fraser and Privacy Commissioner of Canada, Jennifer Stoddart, will discuss the contents of the following reports, to be tabled in the House of Commons on 12 February 2009:
| Canadian Heritage | statements
Canadians enjoy information that allows them to better understand their country and the world they live in. They also want to be informed so that they can make enlightened decisions in various areas of their lives and actively participate in society's major debates. They want to understand the past and prepare for the future.
| Global Affairs Canada | news releases
The Honourable Lawrence Cannon, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced the appointment of John Holmes as Canada's first ambassador to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). Mr. Holmes remains ambassador of Canada to the Republic of Indonesia, with concurrent accreditation to the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste.
| Global Affairs Canada | news releases
The Honourable Lawrence Cannon, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today issued the following statement expressing Canada's sympathies to those affected by the bushfires in Victoria, Australia.
