The Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) proceeded today with the implementation of a total smoking ban at its correctional facilities. As a result of this ban, smoking will not be permitted inside federal correctional facilities, including private family visiting units or outdoors, within the perimeter of CSC correctional facilities.
The Government of Canada is investing in the organization of the 25th Défi sportif, a large-scale international competition that will welcome more than 3000 athletes from 18 countries to Montréal.
The Canadian Conservation Institute (CCI), a national centre of excellence with the Department of Canadian Heritage, will help an important historic site in New Brunswick deal with the impact of recent flooding. The CCI, along with provincial heritage and museum officials, will lead the recovery effort at Maison Daigle-St-Jean in Clair, New Brunswick.
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Prime Minister Stephen Harper today announced that Her Excellency the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean, Governor General of Canada, will represent Canada on an official visit to France from May 6 to 10, 2008.
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At the invitation of His Excellency Nicolas Sarkozy, President of the French Republic, and at the request of the Right Honourable Stephen Harper, Prime Minister of Canada, Her Excellency the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean, Governor General of Canada, will make an official visit to France from May 6 to 10, 2008, with her husband, His Excellency Jean-Daniel Lafond.
The Honourable Jason Kenney, Secretary of State (Multiculturalism and Canadian Identity), will attend the Journey for Freedom commemoration ceremony organized by the Republic of Vietnam Veterans Association of Ontario and the Journey for Freedom Organizers, tomorrow, in Toronto.
Prince Edward Islanders and visitors to the province will have an opportunity to appreciate and celebrate Acadian talent at its best, thanks to an investment from the Government of Canada.
The community of Dunwich/Dutton will be able to take part in educational and cultural activities and events that celebrate the local heritage of the region, thanks to an investment from the Government of Canada.