March 28, 2015 - Cherry Hill, Nova Scotia
The Honourable Gail Shea, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans, joined by Gerald Keddy, MP for South Shore ¿ St. Margaret's, announced today that the Government of Canada will invest almost $3.5 million over the next two years in harbour improvement projects at four harbours in Nova Scotia. Projects being funded today will provide a safer and more efficient working environment for harbour users and local fishermen.
The Honourable Rob Nicholson, P.C., Q.C., M.P. for Niagara Falls, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today issued the following statement:
"Canada looks to the Human Rights Council (HRC) of the UN to be a strong and impartial proponent for improved human rights globally.
Transport Minister Lisa Raitt and Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz today announced that the Government of Canada will not renew its requirement for Canadian National Railway (CN) Company and Canadian Pacific Railway Company (CP) to transport minimum volumes of grain by rail after the current Order in Council expires on March 28, 2015
The Honourable Rob Nicholson, P.C., Q.C., M.P. for Niagara Falls, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today issued the following statement:
"Canada condemns the attacks targeting the Makka al-Mukarama hotel in Mogadishu, Somalia.
I am deeply saddened by the news of the death of Canadian Olympian and Brampton resident, Daundre Barnaby yesterday while swimming in the ocean with his athletics teammates at a training camp on the Caribbean island of St. Kitts.
Good evening everyone.
It's a pleasure to be in Bridgewater and spend a weekend here in South Shore - St. Margaret's. I've had a very busy day with my colleague Gerald Keddy, announcing funding for several small craft harbours projects in his beautiful riding. It's a pleasure to conclude our busy day with you tonight.
The Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade, will chair the first meeting of the newly created advisory council for Canada's Global Market Action Plan (GMAP). The council is composed of industry leaders from across the country, representing key sectors of the Canadian economy.
