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The Honourable Jim Flaherty, Minister of Finance, the Honourable John Baird, Minister of the Environment, and the Honourable Lawrence Cannon, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, today highlighted the benefits of the Government's new green transportation initiatives.
The Honourable Jason Kenney, Secretary of State (Multiculturalism and Canadian Identity), is pleased to announce that the Canadian Red Ensign of 1917 will fly in France next month to commemorate the 90th Anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge and the re-dedication of the Canadian National Vimy Memorial.
The news release: "Canada's New Government Starts Canada Down the Road to a Cleaner Environment With New Transportation Initiatives" was created by Finance Canada with collaboration from Transport Canada and Environment Canada.
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Message from Her Excellency the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean, Governor General of Canada, on the occasion of the International Francophonie Day, March 20, 2007
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New regulatory changes outlined in the 2007 federal budget will enhance Export Development Canada's (EDC) ability to invest in private equity and venture capital funds to help Canadian companies to expand and grow their business internationally, particularly in emerging markets.
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Today, on the occasion of the International Day of La Francophonie, the Commissioner of Official Languages, Graham Fraser, is encouraging all Canadians to join 175 million Francophones from 55 countries all over the world in celebrating the French language.