| 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 Net Parking.Net of La Pocatière has been granted $575,000 in total funding for the launch of its production and commercialization activities. Of that amount, the firm will receive a $500,000 repayable contribution through the Venture Capital Fund for Business Startups in the Regions, along with an additional $75,000 in non-repayable funding through the Community Economic Diversification Initiative - Vitality for the acquisition of new equipment. Necessitating an overall investment of $2,350,000, this project is expected to result in the creation of 11 new jobs in the community.
Every year thousands of people across Canada donate freely of their time and energy to support programs of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and to help make their communities safer. During National Volunteer Week, from April 27 to May 3, the RCMP would like to recognize and thank our many volunteers for their valued service.
| Western Economic Diversification Canada
| news releases
Recreational facilities and civic water treatment and disposal systems will be upgraded thanks to a joint investment from the Government of Canada and Province of Saskatchewan.
| Employment and Social Development Canada
| media advisories
The Governor of the Bank of Canada, Mark Carney, will appear before the House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance, and the Senate Standing Committee on Banking, Trade and Commerce. He will be accompanied by Senior Deputy Governor Paul Jenkins.
In light of recent measles outbreaks occurring in various countries around the world, the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) reminds travellers to get vaccinated to protect themselves against measles. The best way to avoid getting measles is vaccination.
The Honourable Maxime Bernier, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today issued the following statement welcoming the Government of China's decision to meet with a representative of the Dalai Lama:
The Honourable Maxime Bernier, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today issued the following statement condemning the mounting violence and intimidation in post-electoral Zimbabwe:
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 Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) is monitoring the occurrence of malaria in the island of Great Exuma, Bahamas. When going to this island, PHAC recommends that travellers protect themselves against mosquito bites.
| Employment and Social Development Canada
| news releases
Mr. James Moore, Member of Parliament (MP) for Port Moody-Westwood-Port Coquitlam, on behalf of the Honourable Monte Solberg, Minister of Human Resources and Social Development, is pleased to announce that the Government of Canada is investing in two national projects led by the Neil Squire Society and the Canadian Council on Rehabilitation and Work that will help over 640 Canadians with disabilities in finding meaningful employment or in becoming self-employed.
