The Daily - December 16, 2008
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Minister Raitt Announces National Energy Board Appointments
| Natural Resources Canada | news releases
OTTAWA - The Honourable Lisa Raitt, Minister of Natural Resources, today announced the appointments of Sara Jane Snook and Bob Vergette to the National Energy Board (NEB) as temporary members. Ms. Snook is the founder of a consulting company specializing in the commercialization of new technologies and research innovations. Mr. Vergette is an internationally recognized pipeline specialist with over 21 years of experience in the gas industry.
Government of Canada improves skills and employment opportunities for Canadians with disabilities in Saskatchewan
| Employment and Social Development Canada | news releases
Nine new projects will help 217 Canadians with disabilities throughout Saskatchewan be better prepared to find meaningful employment or become self employed. Mr. Andrew Scheer, Member of Parliament for Regina-Qu'Appelle, made the announcement on behalf of the Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development, today at the office of the Saskatchewan Abilities Council.
Minister Cannon to Host Diplomatic Forum in Quebec City
| Global Affairs Canada | news releases
The Honourable Lawrence Cannon, Minister of Foreign Affairs, will outline Canada's international priorities in an opening address at the Diplomatic Forum, which he will host in Quebec City on December 17, 2008.
Five ways to simplify your payments
| Canada Revenue Agency | news releases
Did you know that the following tips can help you make your payments to the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)?
Canada Council announces winners of the Victor Martyn Lynch-Staunton Awards
| Employment and Social Development Canada | news releases
Integrated arts artist Diane Borsato, set and costume designer Linda Brunelle, author Marlene Cookshaw, visual artist Geoffrey Farmer, choreographer and dance artist Susanna Hood, filmmaker Shandi Mitchell and composer Michael Oesterle are the winners of the Canada Council for the Arts Victor Martyn Lynch‑Staunton Awards.
Investment by Canada's Government to Benefit Prince George Economy
| Western Economic Diversification Canada | news releases
The Honourable Jay Hill, Member of Parliament for Prince George - Peace River, Leader of the Government in the House of Commons, on behalf of the Honourable Lynne Yelich, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification, announced today federal funding of $215,930 to the Regional District of Fraser-Fort George (RDFFG) to conduct industrial land site evaluations to revitalize local land impacted by the Mountain Pine Beetle. Funding for this investment is being provided by Western Economic Diversification Canada under the Community Economic Diversification Initiative (CEDI), a component of the federal Mountain Pine Beetle Program.
Minister Shea Meets with Nova Scotia, New Brunswick And Prince Edward Island Ministers to Discuss Challenges Facing the Lobster Industry
| Fisheries and Oceans Canada | news releases
The Honourable Gail Shea, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans, today issued the following statement:
Canada Welcomes UN Security Council Resolution on Middle East Peace Process
| Global Affairs Canada | news releases
The Honourable Lawrence Cannon, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today issued the following statement regarding the adoption of United Nations Security Council Resolution 1850 supporting the Middle East peace process.
Minister Day to Make Important Announcement
| Global Affairs Canada | media advisories
The Honourable Stockwell Day, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, will make an important announcement at a press conference on December 17, 2008, in Lévis, Quebec. He will be accompanied by Steven Blaney, Member of Parliament for Lévis-Bellechasse.