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As part of its provision of liquidity in support of the efficient functioning of financial markets, the Bank of Canada announced today that it will enter into the following 84-day and 27-day term Purchase and Resale Agreements (term PRA) against an expanded listed of eligible securities:
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Their Excellencies the Right Honourable Michaƫlle Jean, Governor General of Canada, and Monsieur Jean-Daniel Lafond will attend the 10th Anniversary RBC Painting Competition Gala on Thursday, September 25, 2008, beginning at 5:30 p.m., at the National Gallery of Canada in Ottawa.
The G-7 held a conference call today to discuss global financial markets. We reaffirm our strong and shared commitment to protect the integrity of the international financial system and facilitate liquid, smooth functioning markets, which are essential for supporting the health of the world economy.
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has confirmed the presence of the emerald ash borer (EAB) in the City of Sault Ste. Marie. The infestation is located in a residential area of the city near the intersection of MacDonald Avenue and Pim Street. This is the first find of the pest in northern Ontario.
A number of subscribers to the Prime Minister's website (www.pm.gc.ca) have received what appear to be two emails from Prime Minister Stephen Harper. These communications were unauthorized uses of the Prime Minister's email listserv and do not represent the views of the Prime Minister or his Office. We regret these unauthorized communications.
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.
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Thai Indochine Trading Inc. are advising people not to consume the Mr. Brown 3-1 instant coffee products described below. The CFIA was notified by the importer that these products may contain melamine.