| 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 funding to the Fédération des pourvoiries du Québec Inc.
| 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
| Canadian Food Inspection Agency | news releases
The Government of Canada today announced proposed changes to the Seeds Regulations to establish a more flexible variety registration system. This government is proposing to move forward to reduce unnecessary regulatory burden and respond to the evolving needs of the seed and crop sectors (i.e. farmers).
| National Defence | media advisories
The media are invited to cover the military program activities to be held from July 1 to 3 as part of Quebec City's 400th anniversary festivities on the Plains of Abraham and in the surrounding area.
| Employment and Social Development Canada | news releases
Her Excellency the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean, Governor General and Commander-Chief of Canada, presented today the Meritorious Service Cross (Military Division) to retired U.S. Brigadier-General Leslie Lawrence Fuller, and the Meritorious Service Medal to British Colonel Andrew David Hawkesford Budd, in a private ceremony.
| Employment and Social Development Canada | speeches
I would like to begin by telling you how happy I am to be here with you today.
| Department of Finance Canada | news releases
The Honourable Jim Flaherty, Minister of Finance, today released new guidelines for stock exchanges that seek to become Designated Stock Exchanges for income tax purposes. The guidelines will provide greater transparency and increased opportunities for investors, and will improve the ability of Canadian capital markets to respond to global market developments.
| National Defence | news releases
General Walt Natynczyk is officially the new Chief of the Defence Staff for the Canadian Forces. General Natynczyk was given the top command in a ceremony at Uplands presided over by Her Excellency the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean, Governor General and Commander-Chief of Canada. Prime Minister Stephen Harper, as well as Minister of National Defence Peter MacKay attended the ceremony.
| Employment and Social Development Canada | news releases
Prime Minister Stephen Harper participated in the official Canadian Forces Change of Command Ceremony today as the position of Chief of the Defence Staff passed from General Rick Hillier to General Walter Natynczyk.
| 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 Fédération des pourvoiries du Québec (FPQ)-the Quebec federation of outfitters-has been awarded $480,145 in non-repayable funding toward the implementation of the first year of its marketing plan. Targeting clienteles outside Quebec, this plan will focus mainly on promoting the hunting and fishing activities offered through the province's outfitting operations.
