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Speaking at the very location where John George Diefenbaker officially dedicated the town of Inuvik, NT, Prime Minister Stephen Harper today announced that Canada's new northern flagship Polar class icebreaker project will be named after the former Prime Minister.
Members of the public are invited to attend the RCMP National Memorial Service that will be held on Sunday, September 14, 2008 at the RCMP Academy, "Depot" Division.
The Honourable Helena Guergis, Secretary of State (Foreign Affairs and International Trade) (Sport), will visit Tbilisi, Kyiv and Warsaw from August 31 to September 3, 2008, to demonstrate Canada's solidarity with Georgia and concern for people affected by the recent fighting, as well as to consult with key leaders and partners. During her visit, she will also have the opportunity to obtain first-hand information on developments on the ground.
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has confirmed the presence of the emerald ash borer (EAB) in Vaughan, Ontario. The infested trees are located in the Highway 7 and Weston Road area.
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has confirmed the presence of the emerald ash borer (EAB) in Vaughan, Ontario. The infested trees are located in the Highway 7 and Weston Road area.
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and White House Meats Inc., Toronto are warning the public not to serve or consume oven roasted turkey breast described below because this product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
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Federal, provincial and territorial development Ministers representing Canada's northern jurisdictions met this week in Yellowknife for their annual two-day meeting. This is the first time the Northern Development Ministers Forum (NDMF) has been held in the Northwest Territories (NWT).
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Mr. Rob Moore, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada and Member of Parliament for Fundy Royal, on behalf of the Honourable Marjory LeBreton, Leader of the Government in the Senate and Secretary of State (Seniors), today spoke at the opening ceremonies for the 2008 Canada 55+ Games in Dieppe, New Brunswick.