The Honourable Josée Verner, Minister of Canadian Heritage, Status of Women and Official Languages and Chair of the Conference of Ministers Responsible for TV5MONDE, was delighted today about the agreement in principle reached by all the partner governments to ensure the future of TV5MONDE.
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The Public Service Commission of Canada, in collaboration with Library and Archives Canada, today unveiled a historical display marking 100 years of building a modern public service. Through pictures and documents, visitors are able to see how, in the last century, the federal public service has evolved from a system that was largely reliant on political patronage to one that is non-partisan with appointments based on merit. The exhibition, to take place from April 30 to May 2, 2008 at Library and Archives Canada, is free and open to the public. It is located at
395 Wellington Street, Ottawa.
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Honourable Maxime Bernier, today made the following statement after the nomination of a new prime minister by Haitian president René Préval:
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The Chair of the Board of Directors for the Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (CATSA), Mr. D. Ian Glen, announced today that Mr. Jacques Duchesneau is stepping down from his position as President and Chief Executive Officer of CATSA.
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This week I was in New Brunswick to celebrate two settled claims and an exciting Memorandum of Understanding on education with the province and 15 First Nations. I will write you with all the details on that shortly, but today I am writing you about a significant event that took place on Friday, March 28, in Kuujjuaq, QC.
Health Minister Tony Clement today tabled legislation (Bill C-54) that strengthens bio-security and biosafety in Canada by establishing consistent safety requirements for laboratories working with human pathogens and toxins.
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The Honourable Jean-Pierre Blackburn, Minister of Labour and Minister of Canada Economic Development, today announced that Gestion Bistro Brasserie Inc. will receive $200,000 in repayable funding for equipment to operate a new production facility for the brewing of trailblazing specialty beers. This project is expected to help bolster productivity at MicroBrasserie Charlevoix, which has outgrown its existing facilities.
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 Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is warning the public not to consume GD Ground Cumin described below because the product may be contaminated with Salmonella.