| Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada | news releases
Joe Comuzzi, Member of Parliament for Thunder Bay-Superior North, on behalf of the Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Citizenship and Immigration, today announced support for the Thunder Bay Multicultural Association to help settle and integrate newcomers in northern Ontario.
| Statistics Canada | news releases
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| Employment and Social Development Canada | news releases
The Honourable Beverley J. Oda, Minister of International Cooperation, announced today that Canada is providing $2 million in additional funding to assist those affected by the conflict in Georgia. These funds follow the $1 million initially announced by Minister Oda on August 12 due to the outbreak of violence in South Ossetia.
| Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada | news releases
The Honourable Chuck Strahl, Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development and Federal Interlocutor for Métis and Non-Status Indians, today announced two important investments that will help strengthen and diversify the economy of the Northwest Territories, and assist in supporting Aboriginal workers to take advantage of local labour market opportunities.
| Employment and Social Development Canada | news releases
The Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada (OPC) today launched a new tool to help businesses evaluate their privacy practices and compliance with Canada's private sector privacy law. The launch of the tool coincides with Privacy Awareness Week, which is organized by the Asia Pacific Privacy Authorities (APPA) and runs from August 24 to 30.
| Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada | speeches
I can't emphasize enough our government's commitment to fostering the opportunity and growth potential of this region. In fact, we've put the North higher on our political agenda than it has been for decades. We're not just talking about it, we are taking action - real action.
| Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada | news releases
Recycling in the Cowichan Valley is about to become more convenient as $1.2 million from the federal Gas Tax Fund will be used toward the construction of new recycling facilities.
| Employment and Social Development Canada | news releases
The Government of Canada will extend its jurisdiction in the Arctic by doubling the range at which Canadian environmental laws and shipping regulations will be enforced, Prime Minister Stephen Harper announced today.
| Western Economic Diversification Canada | news releases
Albertans won't need a microscope to see the province's growing nanotechnology industry sector thanks to new business and technical services provider the Alberta Centre for Advanced MNT (Microsystems and Nanotechnology) Products (ACAMP). ACAMP is supported by $11.5 million in total funding with contributions of $8 million from Alberta Advanced Education and Technology and $3.5 million from Western Economic Diversification Canada.
| National Defence | news releases
Canadian Forces personnel participated in a historic flight with Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg over Bosnia-Herzegovina on 20 August 2008 aboard a Belgian aircraft, which undertook the 500th observation mission conducted under the Open Skies Treaty, which promotes openness and transparency among its signatories.
