| Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada | news releases
Mike Wallace, Member of Parliament for Burlington, on behalf of the Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Citizenship and Immigration, today announced funding to help refugees settle and succeed in Hamilton.
| Employment and Social Development Canada | speeches
Throughout my travels, I have seen the many faces of Canada's Aboriginal people. They are the faces of ancient wisdom, resourcefulness, empowerment, self-confidence and hope in the future. I have witnessed traditions being passed from one generation to the next, and felt the deep-rooted unity the First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples share with this land.
| Natural Resources Canada | news releases
KELOWNA - The Government of Canada has committed $470,000 through the ecoENERGY for Renewable Heat program to the Okanagan-Shuswap Solar Project which will support the installation of solar water heating systems in 470 new homes in the Central Okanagan. The announcement was made today by Ron Cannan, Member of Parliament for Kelowna-Lake Country, on behalf of the Honourable Gary Lunn, Minister of Natural Resources, at the Okanagan Environmental Industry Conference.
| Employment and Social Development Canada | news releases
Thirty Canadians with disabilities from Collingwood, Wasaga Beach, Stayner, Creemore, Blue Mountains and Meaford will be better prepared to find meaningful employment or become self employed through a new local project. The Honourable Helena Guergis, Secretary of State (Foreign Affairs and International Trade) (Sport) and Member of Parliament for Simcoe¿Grey, on behalf of the Honourable Monte Solberg, Minister of Human Resources and Social Development, announced funding for the project led by Breaking Down Barriers Independent Living Centre.
| Canadian Transportation Agency | news releases
The Canadian Transportation Agency issued its Decision today ordering Air Canada and Air Canada Jazz to ensure sufficient floor space is provided for certified service animals at the person with a disability's seat.
| Employment and Social Development Canada | news releases
Their Excellencies the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean, Governor General of Canada, and Mr. Jean-Daniel Lafond, will be at the Residence of the Governor General at the Citadelle of Québec, from June 21 to 28, 2008. During their working visit, Their Excellencies will participate in discussions, meetings, activities and protocol ceremonies.
| Employment and Social Development Canada | media advisories
Her Excellency the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean, Governor General of Canada, will present the Aboriginal Role Model Awards at Rideau Hall and will participate as the Guest of Honour in a conference entitled Perspectives, Realities and Strengths of Aboriginal Women, in Wendake, Quebec, on National Aboriginal Day, Saturday, June 21, 2008.
| Western Economic Diversification Canada | news releases
Eastside Aboriginal Sustainable Tourism (EAST) Inc. will launch a comprehensive Aboriginal tourism development and marketing initiative, thanks to funding under Canada-Manitoba Economic Partnership Agreement. This initiative will promote the wealth of natural resources and tourism opportunities in communities along the east side of Lake Winnipeg, in balance with respect for the land, its residents and culture.
| 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 funding to support the Yukon Arts Community through Canada's Strategic Investments in Northern Economic Development (SINED) initiative.
| Natural Resources Canada | news releases
RIVIÈRE-SAINT-JEAN - The Honourable Gary Lunn, Minister of Natural Resources today announced that the Government of Canada will invest $18 million in Quebec hydro. Centrale hydroélectrique Rivière Magpie will be the first hydroelectric project in Quebec to receive funding under the ecoENERGY for Renewable Power initiative.
