| Western Economic Diversification Canada
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Dick Harris, Member of Parliament for Cariboo - Prince George, on behalf of the Honourable Lynne Yelich, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification, today announced more than $295,000 of federal funding for the three projects to the Xeni Gwet'in First Nations Government. Funding is provided under the Community Economic Diversification Initiative (CEDI), a component of the federal Mountain Pine Beetle Program.
| Western Economic Diversification Canada
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The Government of Canada, through Western Economic Diversification Canada, is investing in two projects in Alexis Creek and Tatla Lake area communities that have been impacted by the Mountain Pine Beetle infestation.
| Western Economic Diversification Canada
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Winnipeg's Aboriginal youth will benefit from more than $640,000 in funding through the Winnipeg Partnership Agreement (WPA). This investment will support 11 projects that focus on helping Aboriginal youth to succeed through education, employment training, career development, leadership, and skills training.
| Employment and Social Development Canada
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The Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development, today met with key stakeholders and members of the community to discuss issues surrounding Canada's response to the current economy. In particular, participants identified some potential opportunities that could be considered for early implementation.
LONDON, UK - On Friday, December 19, the Honourable Lisa Raitt, Canada's Minister of Natural Resources, will attend the London Energy Meeting, a follow-up to the Jeddah Energy Meeting of top energy-producing and consuming countries.
The Honourable Jim Flaherty, Minister of Finance, announced today the establishment of an Economic Advisory Council. The Council will include Canadian business and academic leaders who will provide advice to the Government as part of the Minister's national consultation on the 2009 budget, and on an ongoing basis afterward.
| Employment and Social Development Canada
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The federal government is helping unemployed and homeless people in the South Fraser region re-enter the work force and break free from the cycle of homelessness. Ms. Dona Cadman, Member of Parliament for Surrey North, made the announcement today on behalf of the Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development.
VANCOUVER - Transport Canada has laid charges against the Canadian National Railway Company (CN) under the Railway Safety Act and the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act.
