| National Defence | statements
The Honourable Peter Gordon MacKay, Minister of National Defence and Minister of the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, issued the following statement today on the death of a Canadian soldier in Afghanistan:
| 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 today the reappointment of Dick Hill to the Sahtu Arbitration Panel.
| Natural Resources Canada | news releases
OTTAWA - The Honourable Gary Lunn, Minister of Natural Resources, and the Honourable John Baird, Minister of the Environment, announced the introduction in the Senate today of legislation that will solidify Canada's position as an international leader in energy-efficiency standards.
| Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | news releases
Starting and running a business in the city of Campbell River just became easier thanks to BizPaL, a new online business permit and licence service that saves time spent on paperwork and helps entrepreneurs start up faster.
| Canadian Food Inspection Agency | news releases
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) are closely following an outbreak investigation by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Center for Disease Control (CDC) into recent illnesses caused by Salmonella Saintpaul that may be associated with certain types of uncooked, fresh tomatoes consumed in the United States.
| Canadian Heritage | news releases
The Honourable Jason Kenney, Secretary of State (Multiculturalism and Canadian Identity), today expressed his thanks to James Bezan, Member of Parliament (Selkirk-Interlake), for his initiative in introducing Private Member's Bill C-459, which, having received Royal Assent, will establish Ukrainian Famine and Genocide Memorial Day and recognize the Ukrainian Famine of 1932-1933 as an act of genocide. Secretary of State Kenney attended the granting of Royal Proclamation to the Bill at the Supreme Court of Canada with Mr. Bezan and Senator Raynell Andreychuk.
| Canadian Heritage | news releases
The Honourable Josée Verner, Minister of Canadian Heritage, Status of Women and Official Languages and Minister for La Francophonie and chair of the Conference of Ministers Responsible for TV5MONDE, today met with the new chair and new executive director of TV5MONDE, Alain de Pouzilhac and Marie-Christine Saragosse.
| Canadian Heritage | news releases
This year, Canada Day celebrations in the Capital Region will feature an exciting array of artists and a range of activities that will highlight the founding of our country and our cultural diversity.
| Canadian Heritage | news releases
The Association des professionnels de la chanson et de la musique (APCM) will be able to offer numerous projects and training activities to Franco-Ontarian artists, as well as promote their work, thanks to an investment by the Government of Canada.
| Canadian Heritage | news releases
Hinton-area residents will have an opportunity to participate in the Föhn Festival, thanks to an investment by the Government of Canada.
