| Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions
| news releases
The Honourable Jean-Pierre Blackburn, Minister of Labour and Minister of Canada Economic Development, took the opportunity of today's launch of the socio-economic planning process for the Bécancour Regional County Municipality (RCM) to announce the awarding of $90,000 in non-repayable funding to the Société d'aide au développement de la collectivité (SADC) Nicolet-Bécancour, the Community Futures Development Corporation (CFDC) serving the area. These funds will be used to prepare an action plan for the strategic development of the territory, which has been adversely affected by the recent closing of Norsk Hydro and job losses in the manufacturing sector precipitated by the global economic situation.
Central British Columbia residents and visitors will have more opportunities to learn about the region's local heritage, thanks to an investment by the Government of Canada.
| Employment and Social Development Canada
| media advisories
Her Excellency the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean, Governor General and Commander-Chief of Canada, invites you to join her for the annual Inspection of the Ceremonial Guard, on Wednesday, June 18, 2008, at 10:00 a.m., on the grounds of Rideau Hall.
Once again this year, Burnaby-area residents and visitors of all ages will be able to enjoy the Midsummer Festival thanks to an investment by the Government of Canada.
Residents and visitors to Swift Current will have an opportunity to take part in the Windscape Kite Festival, thanks to an investment by the Government of Canada.
| Employment and Social Development Canada
| media advisories
Mark Carney, the Governor of the Bank of Canada, will speak before the Haskayne School of Business/Bank of Canada Commodities, the Economy and Money Conference.
The Honourable Stockwell Day, Minister of Public Safety, made the following statement following the arrest of three alleged drug traffickers in the Montreal area.
| Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
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The Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Citizenship and Immigration, welcomed today the support of the Senate and the House of Commons for changes to the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA), bringing Canada closer to a fairer and more responsive immigration system.
The Consular Affairs Bureau of Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada publishes information on safety and security conditions abroad. Following is a list of changes made to Current Issues and Travel Reports released in the last 24 hours. This list is subject to change. Please visit www.voyage.gc.ca for further information
| Employment and Social Development Canada
| news releases
Today, the Honourable Marjory LeBreton, Leader of the Government in the Senate and Secretary of State (Seniors) announced plans to launch a national awareness campaign on elder abuse in a keynote speech at a conference marking World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) 2008.
