| Employment and Social Development Canada | speeches
Yesterday, a Canadian soldier was killed at approximately 9:00 p.m., Kandahar time. The soldier was killed after falling into a well while conducting a security patrol in Zhari District.
| National Defence | news releases
Yesterday, a Canadian soldier was killed at approximately 9:00 p.m., Kandahar time. The soldier was killed after falling into a well while conducting a security patrol in Zhari District.
| Employment and Social Development Canada | news releases
The Honourable David Emerson, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Trade, and Minister for the Pacific Gateway and Vancouver-Whistler Olympics, today announced the conclusion of free trade negotiations between Canada and Colombia.
| Canadian Heritage | news releases
North Vancouver-area residents will have more opportunities to learn about their local heritage thanks to an investment by the Government of Canada.
| Service Canada | news releases
The Honourable Loyola Hearn, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans, Minister responsible for Newfoundland and Labrador, and Member of Parliament for St. John's South-Mount Pearl, on behalf of the Honourable Monte Solberg, Minister of Human Resources and Social Development, today announced funding for two projects with Women Interested in Successful Employment (WISE). This funding will help more than 1,300 unemployed women in the St. John's and Trinity Conception areas re-enter the work force.
| Service Canada | news releases
The Honourable Loyola Hearn, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans, Minister responsible for Newfoundland and Labrador, and Member of Parliament for St. John's South-Mount Pearl, on behalf of the Honourable Monte Solberg, Minister of Human Resources and Social Development, today announced a three-year funding agreement with Avalon Employment Inc. to help unemployed individuals with intellectual disabilities in the St. John's area re enter the work force.
| Department of Finance Canada | speeches
The Honourable Jim Flaherty, Minister of Finance, today issued the following statement:
| Global Affairs Canada | news releases
To mark the start of Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada's centennial, the department is participating in the annual Doors Open Ottawa weekend, the city's largest architectural and heritage event. The Open House at the Lester B. Pearson Building will give visitors the opportunity to view a number of kiosks and photo displays where employees will present a wide range of activities related to the department's priorities.
| Service Canada | news releases
The Honourable Jay Hill, Secretary of State and Member of Parliament for Prince George-Peace River, on behalf of the Honourable Monte Solberg, Minister of Human Resources and Social Development, and Rich Coleman, Minister of Forests and Range for British Columbia, today announced funding for the United Steelworkers, Local 1-424, to provide resources to help forestry workers manage career changes.
| Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada | news releases
City of L'Assomption will receive $1,002,771 under the federal-provincial agreement on the transfer of a portion of federal gasoline excise tax revenues and the Government of Québec's contribution.
