| Canadian Transportation Agency | news releases
The Canadian Transportation Agency, in Decision No. 207-2008, today announced a 8.0 percent increase in the volume-related composite price index (VRCPI) to be used to establish railway-specific revenue caps for the movement of Western grain for the upcoming 2008-2009 crop year.
| Western Economic Diversification Canada | news releases
The Government of Canada is investing almost $450,000 for two local projects to help 100 Mile House and 108 Mile Ranch diversify their local economies and help manage the economic impacts of the Mountain Pine Beetle infestation.
| Service Canada | news releases
The Honourable Loyola Hearn, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans and Minister responsible for Newfoundland and Labrador, on behalf of the Honourable Monte Solberg, Minister of Human Resources and Social Development, today announced funding to help individuals in Corner Brook and the surrounding area develop their business skills and start their own businesses.
| Labour Program | news releases
Canada, the United States and Mexico today reaffirmed their commitment to the North American Agreement on Labour Cooperation (NAALC), as an important tool for protecting basic labour rights.
| Employment and Social Development Canada | statements
Prime Minister Stephen Harper issued the following statement today to congratulate Canada's Men's under 18 Hockey Team:
| National Defence | statements
Allegations have emerged from the UN International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia, and reported by CTV News, that now Lieutenant-General Andrew Leslie received the Meritorious Service Medal (MSM) for events that did not occur in Croatia in 1995. These allegations are false.
| Global Affairs Canada | news releases
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.
| Employment and Social Development Canada | news releases
In an economic speech to the Laval Chamber of Commerce and Industry today, Prime Minister Stephen Harper outlined how the federal government's balanced approach to fiscal policy will address short-term economic challenges and deliver long-term prosperity for Quebec.
| Employment and Social Development Canada | news releases
Families and individuals in Maple Ridge working to break free from the cycles of homelessness and poverty and build a stronger future for themselves are getting help from the Government of Canada.
| Service Canada | news releases
The Honourable Monte Solberg, Minister of Human Resources and Social Development, today announced a funding agreement with ETHOS Career Management Group to help almost 300 people in Nanaimo and surrounding area develop their business skills.
