| Global Affairs Canada | media advisories
On Friday, October 17, 2008, Prime Minister Stephen Harper will welcome Nicolas Sarkozy, President of France, and José Manuel Barroso, President of the European Commission to the Canada¿EU Summit in Quebec City.
| Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada | news releases
In an October 16, 2008 statement, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) confirmed the particular concerns it first expressed in its October 11, 2007 statement about the risk arising from deficiencies in the anti-money laundering / combating the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT) regime in the Islamic Republic of Iran. The FATF also expressed increased concerns, initially identified in its February 28, 2008 statement, about the actions taken by the Republic of Uzbekistan which effectively repeals its AML/CFT regime. The FATF calls on its members to strengthen preventive measures to protect their financial sectors from such risks.
| Employment and Social Development Canada | news releases
Prime Minister Stephen Harper today reiterated that protecting the Canadian economy is his top priority, and detailed further action being taken by the Government in response to the global financial crisis.
| Impact Assessment Agency of Canada | news releases
The Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency (the Agency) has awarded $13,000 to the Métis Nation of Ontario to support its participation in the environmental assessment of the proposed Lower Mattagami Hydroelectric Complex Redevelopment Project in Ontario.
| Employment and Social Development Canada | news releases
At the request of the Right Honourable Stephen Harper, Prime Minister of Canada, Her Excellency the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean, Governor General of Canada, will welcome participants to the Canada-European Union Summit to the official Residence of the Governor General at the Citadelle of Québec. She will receive the President of the French Republic, His Excellency Nicolas Sarkozy, the President of the European Commission, His Excellency José Manuel Durão Barroso, and the Prime Minister of Canada on Friday, October 17, 2008.
| Global Affairs Canada | media advisories
Senior government officials will hold a technical briefing on Friday, October 17, 2008, on the Canada-European Union Summit, which will take place in Québec City, Quebec. The Summit will provide an opportunity for leaders to discuss key bilateral and global issues.
| 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.
| Employment and Social Development Canada | speeches
They say that architecture is the most immediate and daily expression of culture that exists.
| Canadian Food Inspection Agency | news releases
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is warning people with allergies to sesame seeds and/or soy not to consume New World Natural Foods Tofu Burgers, Vegi Burgers and Lentil Burgers. The affected products contain sesame seeds or soy which is not declared on the label.
| Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada | news releases
Canada's top social sciences and humanities researchers were recognized tonight at Sagacitas-the sixth annual awards ceremony of the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC). The prizes awarded are among the Canadian research community's highest honours.
