| Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
| media advisories
Starting and running a business in the city of Oshawa 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.
HAMILTON - The Honourable Lisa Raitt, Minister of Natural Resources, today unveiled the design and broke ground for the new building that will house the CANMET Materials Technology Laboratory (CANMET¿MTL), which is moving to McMaster Innovation Park in Hamilton from Ottawa in 2010.
Three Canadian soldiers were killed as a result of an improvised explosive device attack on their armoured vehicle during a joint patrol with Afghan National Army soldiers in the Arghandab District. The incident occurred approximately 15 kilometers west of Kandahar City at about 9:00 a.m., Kandahar time on 5 December 2008.
TORONTO - On Monday, December 8, the Honourable Lisa Raitt, Minister of Natural Resources, will officially open the 2008 Solar Conference, hosted by the Canadian Solar Industries Association.
| Employment and Social Development Canada
| speeches
The Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development, today applauded the creation of The Accessible Channel, the first ever Canadian TV channel for the visually impaired.
| Employment and Social Development Canada
| news releases
The families of Canadian Forces Personnel serving overseas will be receiving Christmas trees thanks to a generous donation from the Canadian Christmas Tree Growers Association.
| Employment and Social Development Canada
| news releases
The National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women is a sad reminder of the massacre of 14 young women at l'École Polytechnique de Montréal, on December 6, 1989. Our thoughts are with their families and loved ones, who will forever mourn this tragic loss.
| Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
| news releases
Today, the Honourable Tony Clement, Minister of Industry, and the Honourable Michael Bryant, Ontario's Minister of Economic Development, confirmed they have received restructuring plans, as requested, from Chrysler Canada Inc.; Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited; and General Motors of Canada Limited.