THE DAILY - JULY 14, 2008
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Government of Canada Launches Request for Bids on Afghanistan Dahla Dam Project
| Employment and Social Development Canada | news releases
Today, the Government of Canada announced that it is seeking bids from Canadian-based companies to lead on repairs to the Dahla Dam in Kandahar province - one of Canada's signature projects in Afghanistan. Rehabilitation of the dam supports one of Canada's key priorities in the country, which is to build capacity to provide basic services - in this case, water - to the Afghan people.
$441,000 Investment in East Hereford for New Well Construction
| Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions | news releases
Acting on behalf of Nathalie Normandeau, Deputy Premier of Quebec and Ministre des Affaires municipales et des Régions, Johanne Gonthier, Member of the National Assembly for Mégantic-Compton and Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministre des Ressources naturelles et de la Faune, today joined Jacques Gourde, Member of Parliament for Lotbinière-Chutes-Chaudière and Parliamentary Secretary to the Honourable Jean-Pierre Blackburn, Minister of Labour and Minister of Canada Economic Development, in announcing that the Municipality of East Hereford will receive $220,500 in joint government funding under the Municipal Rural Infrastructure Fund (MRIF) for upgrades to its water system.
Service Canada Centre for Youth in Red Deer celebrates annual BBQ Block Carnival
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Bob Mills, Member of Parliament for Red Deer, today attended the annual BBQ Block Carnival hosted by the Service Canada Centre for Youth (SCCY) in Red Deer. The office is ready to assist businesses and young workers with their summer employment needs.
Media Invitation - Sherbrooke
| Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions | media advisories
Representatives of the media are invited to a news conference during which the Honourable Jean-Pierre Blackburn, Minister of Labour and Minister of Canada Economic Development, will announce major funding to the firm FilSpec Inc. for a productivity enhancement project.
Service Canada Centre for Youth in Thunder Bay celebrates Humble Beginnings of local Community Members
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The Honourable Joe Comuzzi, Member of Parliament for Thunder Bay-Superior North, today joined the Thunder Bay Service Canada Centre for Youth (SCCY) Humble Beginnings Wall of Fame by sharing the story of his first work experience. The Humble Beginnings Wall of Fame celebrates the first work experiences of many prominent local individuals and helps inspire local youth.
Service Canada Centre for Youth in Orangeville celebrates Odd Job Week
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David Tilson, Member of Parliament for Dufferin-Caledon, today attended the kick-off event for the Service Canada Centre for Youth (SCCY) in Orangeville's Odd Job Week. The office is ready to assist businesses and young workers with their summer employment needs. Odd Job Week promotes youth employment by linking young people seeking casual summer employment and employers or homeowners seeking help.
Government of Canada Grants $100,625 in Funding to Moulures Modernes Inc.
| Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions | news releases
The Honourable Jean-Pierre Blackburn, Minister of Labour and Minister of Canada Economic Development, today announced that the firm Moulures Modernes Inc. will be awarded $100,625 in repayable funding for the acquisition of specialized equipment to engage in contract manufacture operations for various contract givers in the Chaudière-Appalaches region.
Minister Emerson to Attend Beijing Olympic Games and Opening Ceremonies
| Global Affairs Canada | news releases
The Honourable David Emerson, Minister of Foreign Affairs, will be in Beijing from August 7 to 11 to lead the Canadian government delegation attending the 2008 Olympic Games and opening ceremonies.
Government of Canada Moves to Implement Outstanding Tax Measures
| Department of Finance Canada | news releases
The Honourable Jim Flaherty, Minister of Finance, today released draft legislative proposals to implement the remaining tax measures from Budget 2008 along with several previously announced tax initiatives for consultation.