| Employment and Social Development Canada
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To celebrate the 2008 IIHF World Championship taking place in Halifax and Québec City from May 2nd to May 18th, Canada Post will issue a domestic rate stamp featuring the sport of hockey.
| Impact Assessment Agency of Canada
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Canada's Environment Minister, John Baird, announced today that Total E&P Canada Ltd's proposed Joslyn North Mine project, near Fort McMurray in Alberta, will undergo an environmental assessment by an independent review panel.
The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) continues to monitor an outbreak of yellow fever in Paraguay. Travellers are recommended to get vaccinated against yellow fever and protect themselves from mosquito bites when going to this country.
The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) is monitoring an outbreak of yellow fever in Argentina. Travellers are recommended to get vaccinated against yellow fever and protect themselves from mosquito bites when going to the following areas of Argentina:
The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) reminds travellers to protect themselves from mosquito bites when traveling to areas where dengue disease may occur. Dengue disease continues to spread with large outbreaks presently occurring in many countries. There is no vaccine or medication that protects against dengue.
| Employment and Social Development Canada
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In its 2007 Annual Report tabled today in Parliament, Canada Post Corporation reported its thirteenth consecutive year of profit for its Group of Companies. The Corporation recorded a consolidated net income of $54 million for the fiscal period ended December 31, 2007.
Air Force crews from Canada, Great Britain, Australia and New Zealand have gathered at 19 Wing Comox to battle for the famed Fincastle trophy, while supporting another training exercise preparing troops for Afghanistan.
The Honourable Maxime Bernier, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today issued the following statement on the terrorist attack that took place in Kabul during a ceremony marking the 16th anniversary of the liberation of Afghanistan: