OTTAWA - One Canadian soldier was killed and three others were injured when their armoured vehicle was struck by an explosion in Zharey District about 12:45 p.m. Kandahar time, December 26, 2008.
The Honourable Lawrence Cannon, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today issued the following statement condemning the coup attempt in Guinea by a dissident army faction on December 23, 2008, after the announcement of the death of President Lansana Conté:
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The Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development, today met with key stakeholders from Ontario and members of the community to discuss issues surrounding Canada's response to the current economy. In particular, participants discussed some potential opportunities that could be considered for early short-term implementation.
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The Minister of Public Works and Government Services, the Honourable Christian Paradis, and the Minister of National Defence and Minister for the Atlantic Gateway, the Honourable Peter Gordon MacKay, today announced amendments to the contracts with Sikorsky International Operations, Inc., for the Maritime Helicopter Project.
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Canada's Environment Minister Jim Prentice announced today that a comprehensive study is the most appropriate type of environmental assessment for the proposed Water West Regional Water Supply Project in west central Saskatchewan.
The Honourable Peter Van Loan, Minister of Public Safety, made the following statement in response to the news that a combined law enforcement operation has resulted in the seizure of approximately 276 kilograms of alleged cocaine with an approximate street value of $40 million.
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Starting and running a business in the city of Dauphin just became easier thanks to BizPaL, a new online business permit and licence service that saves time spent on paperwork and helps entrepreneurs start up faster.