| Natural Resources Canada | media advisories
OTTAWA - On Tuesday, June 3, 2008, the Honourable Gary Lunn, Minister of Natural Resources, and the Honourable John Baird, Minister of the Environment, will make an announcement on the Energy Efficiency Act. Minister Lunn and Minister Baird will be available for a photo opportunity and media questions following the announcement.
| Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | news releases
The Honourable Jim Prentice, Minister of Industry, announced funding for 54 Canadian research projects that are exploring a wide range of advanced technologies to make future automobiles more efficient, safe and environmentally friendly. He made the announcement yesterday evening at the AUTO21 2008 Conference in London, Ontario, while speaking to leading-edge researchers from across the country.
| Canadian Institutes of Health Research | news releases
Close to $13 million is being invested to fund 14 new Research Chairs on the topic of Public Health. The Chairs are funded by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research, Institute of Population and Public Health and the Public Health Agency of Canada, in partnership with the Centre de recherche en prévention de l'obésité, the Heart and Stroke Foundation, the Fonds de la recherche en santé du Québec (FRSQ) and the ministère de la Santé et des Services sociaux du Québec (Québec Ministry of Health and Social Services).
| Statistics Canada | news releases
The Daily is Statistics Canada's official release bulletin, the Agency's first line of communication with the media and the public
| Transportation Safety Board of Canada | media advisories
TSB to release final report into derailment of CP train near Buckskin, Ontario.
| Employment and Social Development Canada | news releases
Too many data breaches are occurring because companies have ignored some of the most basic steps to protect personal information, says the Privacy Commissioner of Canada, Jennifer Stoddart.
| Canada Revenue Agency | news releases
Did you know that you can file your goods and services tax/harmonized sales tax (GST/HST) return electronically from your home or office? Eligible registrants can use the access code from their personalized return to file returns with an amount owing, a nil balance, or a refund of $10,000 or less using GST/HST NETFILE or GST/HST TELEFILE.
| National Defence | media advisories
Media and the general public are invited to attend the 125th Anniversary parade of the Royal Canadian Dragoons and Royal Canadian Regiment on Saturday, June 7th at 9:00 a.m. on Parliament Hill.
| Canadian Institutes of Health Research | news releases
Wheezing, coughing and being out of breath - these are common health effects of air pollution. Every day, the average adult breathes about 15,000 to 20,000 litres of air. Some of this air contains harmful chemicals that may cause lung or heart problems, according to the 2004 Canadian Public Health Association's resource.
| Employment and Social Development Canada | media advisories
Her Excellency the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean, Governor General of Canada, will be in Toronto on June 5, 2008, to host a discussion that will officially launch the mentorship program, pairing up members of the Order of Canada with young Canadians. The theme of the discussion will focus on the motto of the Order of Canada: DESIDERANTES MELIOREM PATRIAM (They desire a better country).
