| Canadian Heritage | news releases
The Honourable Josée Verner, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Status of Women and Minister for La Francophonie, today announced that the Government of Canada has decided not to refer back to the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission's (CRTC) decision of June 26, 2008, concerning the renewal of TQS network licences.
| Employment and Social Development Canada | news releases
Mr. Rick Dykstra, Member of Parliament for St. Catharines, responded to the announcement today from the Honourable Monte Solberg, Minister of Human Resources and Social Development, that the Government is continuing three Employment Insurance (EI) pilot projects to further assess their effects. Minister Solberg also announced that the current EI regional boundaries will remain in place following the conclusion of the boundaries review process.
| Employment and Social Development Canada | news releases
Mr. Colin Carrie, Member of Parliament for Oshawa, responded to the announcement today from the Honourable Monte Solberg, Minister of Human Resources and Social Development, that the Government is continuing three Employment Insurance (EI) pilot projects to further assess their effects. Minister Solberg also announced that the current EI regional boundaries will remain in place following the conclusion of the boundaries review process.
| Transport Canada | news releases
TORONTO - People living and working in Toronto will begin to benefit soon from reduced traffic congestion, shorter commuting times, and cleaner air through the Toronto-York Spadina Subway extension. The Honourable Jim Flaherty, Minister of Finance, on behalf of the Honourable Lawrence Cannon, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, today announced that a contribution agreement has been signed by the federal, provincial and municipal governments, meaning that funds for the completion of the project will now begin flowing.
| Transport Canada | news releases
OTTAWA - The Honourable Lawrence Cannon, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities and the Honourable Michael M Fortier, Minister of International Trade, today announced the conclusion of a new Blue Skies bilateral air transport agreement with the Dominican Republic.
| Transport Canada | news releases
VANCOUVER - The federal government, under the Asia-Pacific Gateway and Corridor Initiative Transportation Infrastructure Fund, will invest a total of up to $20.9 million in five shortsea shipping projects and two road projects in the British Columbia Lower Mainland. This represents a potential $43.5-million joint investment with private sector transportation service providers and municipalities in the region.
| Transport Canada | news releases
OTTAWA - The Honourable Lawrence Cannon, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, today launched Flight Rights Canada, strengthening consumer protection for air travellers. Flight Rights Canada will benefit Canadians by increasing awareness of their rights when travelling by air, and by ensuring transparency and accountability of air carriers. The foundation for Flight Rights Canada already exists in Canadian legislation.
| Statistics Canada | news releases
The Daily is Statistics Canada's official release bulletin, the Agency's first line of communication with the media and the public.
| Canada Revenue Agency | news releases
Ottawa, Ontario, September 4, 2008... The Honourable Gordon O'Connor, Minister of National Revenue, today unveiled a new state-art tool to target the market of contraband and counterfeit tobacco in Canada.
| Global Affairs Canada | news releases
The Honourable David Emerson, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced the appointment of Ron Hoffmann as Canada's Ambassador to Afghanistan. This appointment is effective immediately.A
