| Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
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The Honourable Jim Prentice, Minister of Industry, today welcomed the news that Lockheed Martin is investing $2 million in Dalhousie University as part of its industrial benefit obligations to Canada. Through this transaction, the company will establish and fund a multidisciplinary program for research into emerging fields of science and technology.
| Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada
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Municipality of Saint-Julien and the Parrish of Saint-Jacques-Majeur-Wolfestown will share $178,434 under the federal-provincial agreement on the transfer of a portion of federal gasoline tax revenues and the Government of Québec's contribution.
The Honourable Josée Verner, Minister of Canadian Heritage, Status of Women and Official Languages, today announced the appointment of G. Grant Machum to the Board of Telefilm Canada.
| Employment and Social Development Canada
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Prime Minister Stephen Harper and Governor General Michaëlle Jean today unveiled Canada's newly minted Victoria Cross medal at a formal ceremony at Rideau Hall.
This year, International Museum Day will take place on Sunday, May 18 and celebrate the theme "Museums as Agents of Social Change and Development." This theme could not have been better chosen; two months ago, Parliament adopted legislation to establish the Canadian Museum for Human Rights, a national museum under the Museums Act. This new institution will highlight Canada's deep-seated commitment to respect for human rights, the rule of law, freedom, and democracy.
Today, the Honourable Tony Clement, Minister of Health, congratulated two nurses for receiving the National Award of Excellence in Nursing for First Nations and Inuit communities. An important component of National Nursing Week, the ceremony took place at the Government Conference Centre in Ottawa.
| Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions
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The Honourable Jean-Pierre Blackburn, Minister of Labour and Minister of Canada Economic Development, today announced $41,740 in non-repayable funding to Clerval-based firm Habitation de l'artisan to produce a nail-less, glue-less dry wood log construction housing prototype.
