The Daily - May 5, 2008
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The Daily is Statistics Canada's official release bulletin, the Agency's first line of communication with the media and the public
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Alberta to Post Strong Export Growth in 2008 Before Flattening Out in 2009, Says EDC Forecast
| Employment and Social Development Canada | news releases
Alberta's exports will rise by 6 per cent in 2008 before leveling off in 2009 as oil prices retreat from today's speculative highs, according to a Provincial Export Forecast released today by Export Development Canada (EDC).
The Government of Canada takes action to address Canada's need for skilled labour
| Employment and Social Development Canada | news releases
The Honourable Monte Solberg, Minister of Human Resources and Social Development, today announced new support for the Construction Sector Council to address skilled labour shortages in the construction industry.
The Governments of Canada and Québec Provide the Municipality of Vaudreuil-Lac with a First Payment of $130,334 from the Transfer of a Portion of the Federal Gasoline Excise Tax Revenues and the Government of Québec's Contribution
| Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada | news releases
The Municipality of Vaudreuil-Lac will receive $130,334 under the federal-provincial agreement on the transfer of a portion of federal gasoline excise tax revenues and the Government of Québec's contribution.
Minister Day launches Emergency Preparedness Week by announcing $5 million for emergency preparedness in Canada
| Public Safety Canada | news releases
The Honourable Stockwell Day, Minister of Public Safety, launched Emergency Preparedness Week by announcing that the Government of Canada is giving $5 million to the provinces and territories to support emergency preparedness through the Joint Emergency Preparedness Program (JEPP).
CFIA and USDA Announce Revised Guidelines for the Movement of Seed Potatoes Between Canada and the United States
| Canadian Food Inspection Agency | news releases
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced modified guidelines to allow for the continued trade of potatoes should there be future detections of potato cyst nematodes (PCN) in either the United States or Canada.
Kitimat-Summit Lake Pipeline Looping Project Availability of $60,000 in Participant Funding
| Impact Assessment Agency of Canada | news releases
The Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency is making available $60,000 under its Participant Funding Program to assist groups and/or individuals to take part in the environmental assessment of the proposed Kitimat-Summit Lake Pipeline Looping Project (KSL).
Canada Tables Legislation in Parliament to Implement Free Trade Agreement with European Free Trade Association
| Global Affairs Canada | news releases
The Honourable David Emerson, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Pacific Gateway and the Vancouver-Whistler Olympics, today tabled in Parliament legislation to implement Canada's free trade agreement with the states of the European Free Trade Association (EFTA): Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland.
Canada Honours Nobel Laureate Aung San Suu Kyi
| Global Affairs Canada | news releases
The Honourable Maxime Bernier, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today presented a certificate of honorary Canadian citizenship to Aung San Suu Kyi's cousin, Sein Win, who accepted it on her behalf. Nobel laureate Aung San Suu Kyi continues to be held under house arrest by the Burmese regime.
Canada Announces Support for Communities in Burma Devastated by Tropical Cyclone Nargis
| Global Affairs Canada | news releases
The Honourable Beverley J. Oda, Minister of International Cooperation, and the Honourable Maxime Bernier, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced that Canada is setting aside up to $2 million in humanitarian assistance to respond to Tropical Cyclone Nargis.