| Canada Revenue Agency | news releases
Despite numerous warnings and audit actions by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), some taxpayers are still participating in tax shelter gifting schemes.
| Employment and Social Development Canada | news releases
EADS, a global leader in aerospace, defence and related services, has opened an office at the National Research Council Canada's (NRC) site to further strengthen its commitment to aerospace research and technology development (R&TD) in Canada.
| Transport Canada | news releases
OTTAWA - Canada's Transport Minister, John Baird, today introduced legislation in the House of Commons to enhance Canada's sovereignty over Arctic waters and protect them from pollution. This coverage will give Canada greater and more effective control over marine activity in the Canadian Arctic while enhancing environmental protection in Canada's North. This marks an important step forward in the federal government's integrated Northern Strategy.
| Transport Canada | news releases
OTTAWA - Canada's Transport Minister, John Baird, today announced the designation of Air Transat to operate twice weekly scheduled flights between Canada and Panama, and WestJet to operate scheduled flights between Canada and Panama on a weekly basis.
| Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | news releases
About 1200 people will receive new auto sector jobs thanks to a new Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada assembly plant that officially opened today.
| Global Affairs Canada | news releases
Prime Minister Stephen Harper will be honoured today in New York City by the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations, which is presenting him with its first-ever International Leadership Award. Minister of State of Foreign Affairs (Americas) Peter Kent will attend the reception and awards ceremony to accept the award on behalf of the Prime Minister.
| Public Services and Procurement Canada | media advisories
Public Works and Government Services Canada would like to invite media representatives to a press conference this afternoon for an update on the closure of the Chaudières crossing.
| Natural Resources Canada | media advisories
OTTAWA - On Friday, December 5, the Honourable Lisa Raitt, Minister of Natural Resources, will unveil the design and break ground for the new building that will house the CANMET Materials Technology Laboratory, which is moving to Hamilton from Ottawa in 2010. Minister Raitt will be joined by Peter George, President of McMaster University, and Member of Parliament David Sweet.
| Employment and Social Development Canada | news releases
On Tuesday, 9 December 2008, the Bank of Canada will announce its decision on the target for the overnight rate. A press release will provide a brief explanation of the decision.
| Employment and Social Development Canada | news releases
On my advice, the Governor General has agreed to prorogue Parliament.
