The Daily - December 12, 2008
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Government of Canada improves training and job opportunities for Aboriginal people in Saskatchewan
| Employment and Social Development Canada | news releases
Aboriginal workers in Saskatchewan will be better prepared to take advantage of economic opportunities in their province, thanks to a new project announced today by MP Rob Clarke, Member of Parliament for Desnethé¿Missinippi¿Churchill River, on behalf of the Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development; and the Honourable Lyle Stewart, Saskatchewan's Minister of Enterprise and Innovation.
Re-appointment of Mr. Paul Kennedy as Chair of the Commission for Public Complaints Against the RCMP
| Public Safety Canada | news releases
The Honourable Peter Van Loan, Minister of Public Safety, today issued the following statement announcing the re-appointment of Mr. Paul Kennedy as Chair of the Commission for Public Complaints Against the RCMP (CPC) to an additional term expiring December 31, 2009.
Minister Kenney announces appointment to the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada
| Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada | news releases
Rena Dhir has been appointed to a three-year term in the Vancouver office of the Immigration and Refugee Board (IRB), the Honourable Jason Kenney, Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism, announced today.
Her Excellency the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean Speech on the Occasion of the Order of Canada Investiture Ceremony
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We have come here this morning to honour women and men who have left their mark on this country.
Canada and U.S. Renew Emergency Management Cooperation Agreement
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The Honourable Lawrence Cannon, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and the Honourable Peter Van Loan, Minister of Public Safety, today welcomed the renewal of the Agreement Between the Government of Canada and the Government of the United States of America on Emergency Management Cooperation.
Halifax Class Frigates Get Another Boost
| Public Services and Procurement Canada | news releases
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, as well as the Minister of Industry, the Honourable Tony Clement, today announced that the Government of Canada awarded a contract to L-3 Communications MAPPS Inc. for an Integrated Platform Management System (IPMS) in support of the 12 Halifax Class frigates.
Annapolis Basin Closure
| Fisheries and Oceans Canada | news releases
Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) advises the public that the harvesting of bi-valve molluscs (includes; oysters, soft shell clams, razor clams, surf clams, mussels, scallops, and quahogs), and gastropod molluscs (such as whelk), for recreational or commercial purposes in Annapolis Basin is closed effective December 11, 2008. This closure is due to an increase in levels of bacteriological contamination that has an adverse effect on the shellfish growing areas within the Annapolis Basin.
NEW BRUNSWICK JUDICIAL APPOINTMENTS ANNOUNCED
| Department of Justice Canada | news releases
The Honourable Rob Nicholson, P.C., Q.C., M.P. for Niagara Falls, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today announced the following appointments: The Honourable Frederick P. Ferguson, a Judge of the Provincial Court of New Brunswick, is appointed a Judge of the Court of Queen's Bench of New Brunswick.
Minister Kenney extends birthday wishes to His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan
| Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada | news releases
The Honourable Jason Kenney, Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism, issued the following statement on the birthday of His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan, which is on December 13.