| Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada | news releases
The Honourable Chuck Strahl, Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development and Federal Interlocutor for Métis and Non-Status Indians, and the Honourable Michael M Fortier, Minister of Public Works and Government Services, announced today the awarding of a contract for remediation work at the former Johnson Point staging site.
| Employment and Social Development Canada | speeches
Thank you for responding to our invitation. The idea is simple: bring together artists, women and men from the cultural community who are committed to and passionate about the arts and culture. Create a space for debate, dialogue and discussion: a national forum to explore various cultural issues that affect us all, whichever region of Canada we call home.
| Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions | news releases
The Honourable Jean-Pierre Blackburn, Minister of Labour and Minister of Canada Economic Development, took the opportunity while in Baie-Comeau today to unveil the first phase of his 2008-2011 Strategic Plan entitled Major Economic and Tourism Facilities to local stakeholders. Backed by a $67 million budget over three years, this phase will be devoted to the establishment of community economic facilities and to the development of major tourism projects centred on four main elements.
| Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions | news releases
The Honourable Jean-Pierre Blackburn, Minister of Labour and Minister of Canada Economic Development, today announced that the Corporation Plein-air Manicouagan will receive $1,000,000 in non-repayable funding toward development of the Centre d'expérience glaciaire, an ice experience centre, in Baie-Comeau. This forward-looking project, designed in the spirit of sustainable development and a testimony to local dynamism, will necessitate an overall investment of $9,044,437 and result in the creation of 31 new jobs in the area.
| Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions | news releases
Acting on behalf of Nathalie Normandeau, Deputy Premier of Quebec and Ministre des Affaires municipales et des Régions, Raymond Bachand, Ministre du Développement économique, de l'Innovation et de l'Exportation, Ministre du Tourisme and Ministre responsable de la région de Montréal, today joined the Honourable Jean-Pierre Blackburn, Minister of Labour and Minister of Canada Economic Development, in announcing that the City of Montréal will receive $100,000 in combined government funding under the Municipal Rural Infrastructure Fund (MRIF) to commission a performance report on the new pavement rehabilitation technology used on the Montréal territory.
| Canadian Heritage | news releases
Chloe Mahar, age 11, from Georgetown Elementary School in Georgetown, is the provincial Canada Day Poster Challenge 2008 finalist for Prince Edward Island. This year's theme was My Canada Today!
| Canadian Heritage | news releases
The Honourable Donald H. Oliver, Senator, on behalf of the Honourable Jason Kenney, Secretary of State (Multiculturalism and Canadian Identity), will join the Black Business Professional Association for the 2008 Harry Jerome Awards celebration tomorrow.
| Royal Canadian Mounted Police | news releases
Gravelbourg RCMP obtained a Canada Wide Warrant for Robert Charbonneau, age 49, for failing to appear in court on the charge of Fraud over $5,000 on April 9, 2008.
| Health Canada | news releases
Health Canada is warning consumers not to use Vigoureux, an unauthorized product promoted for the treatment of erectile dysfunction. The product may pose serious health risks, as it was found to contain the prescription drug sildenafil, which is not indicated on the label and should only be used under the supervision of a health care professional. Patients with pre-existing medical conditions, including those with heart problems, those taking heart medications, or those at risk for strokes, may be at an increased risk of serious health effects associated with the use of this product.
| Health Canada | news releases
The Honourable Tony Clement, Minister of Health, today announced that, for the first time in history, Eating Well with Canada's Food Guide is now available in 10 additional languages.
