| Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
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On January 14, 2009, Nortel Networks announced that it is seeking an order to initiate a court-supervised restructuring under the Companies' Creditors Arrangement Act (CCAA) from the Ontario Superior Court of Justice. The Honourable Tony Clement, Minister of Industry, made the following statement:
The Honourable Stockwell Day, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, will hold a teleconference following the conclusion of his meetings in Prague, Czech Republic, and on the eve of his visit to India.
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 Canadian Space Agency announced today that MacDonald Dettwiler and Associates Ltd. (MDA) has been awarded a 16-month contract valued at $40 million to begin the design of the RADARSAT Constellation Mission (RCM).
Nova Scotia's residents and visitors will be able to enjoy an array of performances featuring two different styles of music, jazz and classical, thanks to an investment from the Government of Canada.
The Honourable James Moore, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages, today toured the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia and announced funding to this gateway to the arts for Atlantic Canada.
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Today in Guatemala, on behalf of the Honourable Beverley J. Oda, Minister of International Cooperation, the Honourable Peter Kent, Minister of State of Foreign Affairs (Americas), announced Canada's contribution to a six-year project aimed at increasing rural economic development in Guatemala. The announcement demonstrates Canada's continuing commitment to development in the Americas.
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The Honourable Tony Clement, Minister of Industry, has demonstrated the Canadian government's commitment to stimulating the Canadian economy through investments in innovation. Today, he announced a repayable investment in Norsat International Inc. (Norsat) to research and develop the next generation of portable ground satellite telecommunications technologies.