| Employment and Social Development Canada | news releases
The Bank of Canada today announced that it is lowering its target for the overnight rate by one-quarter of a percentage point to 2 1/4 per cent. The operating band for the overnight rate is correspondingly lowered, and the Bank Rate is now 2 1/2 per cent.
| Impact Assessment Agency of Canada | news releases
The Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency (the Agency) invites the public to comment on the conclusions, recommendations and any other aspect of the comprehensive study report prepared for the proposed project to upgrade to standard the drinking water installations of the Municipality of Weedon, Quebec.
| Transport Canada | news releases
OTTAWA - Transport Canada today announced the implementation of a new format for air traffic controller licences, and flight crew licences and permits. The new aviation document booklet will enhance security in the airline industry.
| Global Affairs Canada | news releases
The Consular Affairs Bureau of Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada publishes information on safety and security conditions abroad. Following is a list of changes made to Current Issues and Travel Reports released in the last 24 hours. This list is subject to change. Please visit www.voyage.gc.ca for further information.
| Fisheries and Oceans Canada | news releases
Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Quebec Region, wants to inform the North Shore population that the harvesting of shellfish is now forbidden due to toxicity, in accordance with the prohibition order mentioned below, and pursuant to subsection 3(1) of the Management of Contaminated Fisheries Regulations, in the following shellfish area:
| Employment and Social Development Canada | news releases
In recognition of their entrepreneurial drive and growing success, the Business Development Bank of Canada's (BDC) 2008 Young Entrepreneur Award winners will be honoured tonight at a ceremony in Vancouver. The awards are a highlight of Small Business Week, which runs October 19-25 under the theme: "A world without boundaries, open to new markets".
| Employment and Social Development Canada | news releases
"In Canada, 8% of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) export their products and services. In a competitive environment that is now global, and with the economic slowdown in the United States, more entrepreneurs must explore the opportunities available in international markets." That is the message that Jean-René Halde, president and chief executive officer of the Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC), delivered today to members of the Vancouver Board of Trade at a luncheon to launch Small Business Week 2008.
| Employment and Social Development Canada | news releases
Her Excellency the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean, Governor General and Commander-Chief of Canada, announced today the names of 58 individuals mentioned in dispatches for specific achievements that have brought honour to the Canadian Forces and to Canada.
| Employment and Social Development Canada | media advisories
Her Excellency the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean, Governor General and Commander-Chief of Canada and Patron of the Royal Canadian Legion, will receive the symbolic first poppy from Lieutenant General (Ret'd) Charles Belzile, the Honorary Grand President of the Legion, and Mr. Wilf Edmond, Dominion President. The ceremony, in advance of Remembrance Day, will take place on Thursday, October 23, 2008, at 2:30 p.m., at Rideau Hall.
| Employment and Social Development Canada | speeches
It gives me great pleasure to welcome you to Rideau Hall, especially at this time of the year, when Mother Nature is in her full splendour.
