| Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | news releases
Starting and running a business in the city of Colwood just became easier thanks to BizPaL, a new online business permit and licence service that saves time spent on paperwork and helps entrepreneurs start up faster.
| Canadian Heritage | news releases
People living in Saskatchewan will have more opportunities to learn about First Nations languages thanks to an investment by the Government of Canada.
| Canadian Heritage | news releases
Six arts and culture festivals will once again brighten the cultural landscape of Vancouver, thanks to an investment by the Government of Canada.
| Parks Canada | news releases
On behalf of Canada's Environment Minister John Baird, local Member of Parliament for Lanark-Frontenac -Lennox and Addington, Mr. Scott Reid, today announced the designation of maple products as an event of national historical significance. The event took place at the Wheeler's Museum in McDonalds Corners, Ontario. Two other designations were made in Mont-Saint-Hilaire and in Plessisville, Quebec.
| Employment and Social Development Canada | media advisories
Their Excellencies the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean, Governor General of Canada, and Mr. Jean-Daniel Lafond, will host an Art Matters forum in Banff, Alberta. Organized in collaboration with The Banff Centre, this first national forum will bring together approximately 30 participants from across the country to take part in discussions and workshops on the theme of "Made in Canada: Arts as an essential resource". This interdisciplinary forum will be presented at The Banff Centre from April 24 to 26, 2008. (107 Tunnel Mountain Driveway)
| Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions | news releases
Jacques Gourde, Member of Parliament for Lotbinière¿Chutes-Chaudière and Parliamentary Secretary to the Honourable Jean-Pierre Blackburn, Minister of Labour and Minister of Canada Economic Development, today announced that the firm L.D. Rainville has received $200,000 in repayable funding to purchase equipment that will help boost its productivity and competitiveness.
| Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada | speeches
Thank you. It's a real pleasure for me to be here today with Minister Lamrock, Minister Doherty, Minister Burke and Chiefs of the New Brunswick First Nations ¿ in lovely Fredericton, New Brunswick.
| Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada | speeches
Thank you for that kind introduction and for the warm welcome to Woodstock First Nation. Let me say it's a real pleasure and an honour for me to be a part of today's celebration.
| Global Affairs Canada | news releases
The Honourable Maxime Bernier, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today issued the following statement about the ongoing crisis in Zimbabwe
| Employment and Social Development Canada | statements
As continental neighbours and partners committed to democratic government, the rule of law and respect for individual rights and freedoms, Canada, Mexico and the United States have shared interests in keeping North America secure, prosperous, and competitive in today's global environment.
