| Employment and Social Development Canada
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The Honourable Monte Solberg, Minister of Human Resources and Social Development, today issued the following statement in honour of National Volunteer Week.
| Impact Assessment Agency of Canada
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Canada's Environment Minister, John Baird, today announced that the proposed Waneta Hydroelectric Expansion Project in British Columbia is not likely to cause significant adverse environmental effects. The Minister referred the project back to Fisheries and Oceans Canada and Transport Canada, the responsible authorities, for appropriate action under section 37 of the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act.
| Employment and Social Development Canada
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Good morning, Mr. Chairman and committee members. Let me begin by saying that it is a pleasure for me to appear before you for the first time as Governor of the Bank of Canada. I know that these regular discussions with your committee have been very valuable to the Bank, and they are also an important part of our accountability to Canadians. I look forward to these meetings during my tenure. I would also like to acknowledge the important work that this committee does in addressing longer-term economic and financial issues facing Canada.
| Impact Assessment Agency of Canada
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Canada's Environment Minister, John Baird, today announced that the proposed Waneta Hydroelectric Expansion Project in British Columbia is not likely to cause significant adverse environmental effects with the implementation of the mitigation measures outlined in the comprehensive study report.
The Consular Affairs Bureau of Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada publishes information on safety and security conditions abroad. Following is a list of changes made to Current Issues and Travel Reports released in the last 24 hours. This list is subject to change. Please visit www.voyage.gc.ca for further information.
The Honourable Jason Kenney, Secretary of State (Multiculturalism and Canadian Identity), today invited Canadians to join in celebrating Asian Heritage Month during the month of May.
| Employment and Social Development Canada
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The Honourable Loyola Hearn, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans, today announced funding of $30,128 for two projects in St. John's and Mount Pearl under the Government of Canada's New Horizons for Seniors Program (NHSP).