THE DAILY - JUNE 12, 2008
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Government of Canada Awards $490,000 in Funding to the Centre de développement, d'innovation et de transfert technologique
| Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions | news releases
The Honourable Jean‑Pierre Blackburn, Minister of Labour and Minister of Canada Economic Development, today announced the awarding of $490,000 in non-repayable funding toward the establishment of the Centre de développement, d'innovation et de transfert technologique (CeDITT), a technology development, innovation and transfer centre.
Government of Canada Proposes Update to Copyright Law: Balanced Approach to Truly Benefit Canadians
| Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | news releases
Today the Government of Canada introduced long-overdue and much-needed amendments to the Copyright Act that will bring it in line with advances in technology and current international standards.
Government of Canada Supports Solar Water Heating for Ottawa Homes
| Natural Resources Canada | news releases
OTTAWA - Royal Galipeau, Member of Parliament for Ottawa¿Orleans, on behalf of the Honourable Gary Lunn, Minister of Natural Resources, announced today that the Government of Canada will provide $312,500 in support of the Sustainable Ottawa Community Energy Co-operative's Solar H2Ottawa program. Through this program, 250 solar domestic water heating systems will be made available to the public at substantial discounts.
Prime Minister Announces Changes in the Senior Ranks of the Public Service
| Employment and Social Development Canada | news releases
Prime Minister Stephen Harper announced today the following changes in the senior ranks of the Public Service:
Government Moves Ahead on Improvements to Northern Regulatory Regime
| 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, announced an amendment to the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement today that will eliminate duplication in federal environmental assessment processes in Nunavut.
No High Risk Avian Influenza Viruses Found in Canada's Wild Birds
| Canadian Food Inspection Agency | news releases
The Government of Canada is committed to preventing the introduction of avian influenza in Canada's domestic poultry flocks. Canada's 2007 Interagency Wild Bird Influenza Survey confirmed no findings of highly pathogenic avian influenza in Canada's wild bird population.
Prime Minister Harper Announces Commissioner for Inquiry Into Dealings Between the Right Honourable Brian Mulroney and Karlheinz Schreiber
| Employment and Social Development Canada | news releases
Prime Minister Stephen Harper today announced the appointment of Mr. Justice Jeffrey J. Oliphant as a Commissioner to conduct an inquiry into certain allegations respecting business dealings between Karlheinz Schreiber and the Right Honourable Brian Mulroney.
New EDC Research Chair to Promote Green Business
| Employment and Social Development Canada | news releases
The University of Waterloo (UW) and Export Development Canada (EDC) today announced the creation of a new research chair, funded by EDC, to identify financial products and practices that will help companies engage in business practices such as socially responsible investing and integrate social and environmental performance measures into their business activities.
EDC Opens Office in Regina
| Employment and Social Development Canada | news releases
Export Development Canada (EDC) today announced it is opening an office in Regina to better serve its customers and partners in Saskatchewan. Since 2004, EDC's business volume in Saskatchewan has grown by 67 per cent to reach 2.6 billion.