| Employment and Social Development Canada | speeches
I am deeply moved to be standing before you, not far from the monument commemorating the events of 1956-when so many hopes and lives were brutally wiped out-so that I may unveil this plaque honouring the thousands of Hungarians who found refuge in Canada.
| 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, today announced that the Government of Canada awarded a contract to EODC Engineering, Developing and Licencing Inc. of Ottawa for Add-Armour kits, modules and spares for its LAV III vehicles.
| Women and Gender Equality Canada | news releases
The Honourable Helena Guergis, Minister of State (Status of Women), in recognition of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women on November 25, called for an end to violence against women.
| Global Affairs Canada | media advisories
On Wednesday, November 26, 2008, the Honourable Stockwell Day, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway and Chair of Canada's Cabinet Committee on Afghanistan, will provide an overview of the Government of Canada's second quarterly report on progress made toward achieving Canada's objectives for its engagement in Afghanistan through 2011.
| Fisheries and Oceans Canada | news releases
The Honourable Gail Shea, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans, today issued the following statement:
| National Defence | news releases
The Honourable Peter Gordon MacKay, Minister of National Defence and Minister for the Atlantic Gateway, today announced that eight CH-146 Griffon helicopters will be deployed to Afghanistan in early 2009 as part of the Joint Task Force Afghanistan (JTFA) - Air Wing. The helicopters, with crews from 408 Tactical Helicopter Squadron based in Edmonton, Alberta, will act as escort aircraft for the recently acquired CH-147 D Chinook helicopters. The deployment of the Griffon helicopters directly supports Canada's commitment to meet the conditions set forth by the Independent Panel on Canada's Future Role in Afghanistan.
| Global Affairs Canada | news releases
The Honourable Lawrence Cannon, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today issued the following statement on the political unrest in Thailand.
| Global Affairs Canada | media advisories
The Honourable Lawrence Cannon, Minister of Foreign Affairs, will hold a media teleconference on Wednesday, November 26, 2008.
| Global Affairs Canada | news releases
The Honourable Lawrence Cannon, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today released the following statement condemning the series of attacks that have occurred in Mumbai, India.
| Global Affairs Canada | news releases
The Honourable Stockwell Day, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway and Chair of Canada's Cabinet Committee on Afghanistan, today released the government's second quarterly report on progress made toward achieving Canada's benchmarks through 2011 in Afghanistan. "It is clear that we face very serious dangers and challenges from a determined enemy in Afghanistan. Despite the fact that the security situation deteriorated during the summer 'fighting season,' progress continues to be made there. As highlighted in this report, we are on track to achieve our long-term policy objectives in Afghanistan and to build a strong foundation that will make Afghanistan better governed, more secure and more prosperous for its people," said Minister Day.
