Update on barricade in Kimmirut, Nunavut
| Royal Canadian Mounted Police | news releases
At this hour, RCMP officers remain at the scene where an armed male suspect has barricaded himself in a Kimmirut home.
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BizPaL Launched in Keremeos, British Columbia
| Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | news releases
Starting and running a business in the Village of Keremeos 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.
Government of Canada Helps Forest Sector Develop International Opportunities
| Natural Resources Canada | news releases
KELOWNA, B.C. -The Government of Canada is investing more than $9 million to help Canada's forest sector expand overseas markets and reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from forest industry transportation. The announcement was made by the Honourable Gary Lunn, Minister of Natural Resources, at the Council of Forest Industries (COFI) convention.
EDC Opens Permanent Representation in the GCC
| Employment and Social Development Canada | news releases
Export Development Canada (EDC) today opened a permanent representation in Abu Dhabi to better serve its customers and partners throughout the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf (GCC) and Yemen.
Saskatoon's Plants for Health & Wellness Industry Gets Boost from Government of Canada
| Employment and Social Development Canada | news releases
The Government of Canada today announced that it is investing $5 million in the development of plant-based products that improve the health and wellness of Canadians. Representing the Honourable Jim Prentice, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for NRC, the Honourable Carol Skelton, Member of Parliament for Saskatoon-Rosetown-Biggar, confirmed support for NRC's Plants for Health and Wellness cluster initiative at an event with local private sector, government and university stakeholders.
Canadian Forces Assist With Survey of Arctic Seabed
| National Defence | news releases
A Canadian Air Force CP-140 Aurora long-range patrol aircraft will deploy to northern Canada in mid-April to help survey the Arctic seabed. Natural Resources Canada and Fisheries and Oceans Canada have been conducting Arctic surveys over the last three years to acquire the scientific data needed to substantiate Canada's submission to the United Nations Commission on the Limits of the Continental Shelf, as provided for by the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS). The Government of Canada takes its submission to the UN Commission very seriously as is demonstrated by its coordinated effort to provide all the resources necessary to complete this important project.
Media Invitation - Lambton
| Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions | media advisories
Representatives of the media are invited to a news conference during which Christian Paradis, Member of Parliament for Mégantic¿L'Érable and Secretary of State for Agriculture, will announce, on behalf of the Honourable Jean-Pierre Blackburn, Minister of Labour and Minister of Canada Economic Development, funding to Manufacture de Lambton Ltd. to draw up an international marketing plan and bring new products to market.
Secretary of State Christian Paradis to Attend Banquet at Québec City Knights of Columbus Annual Convention
| Canadian Heritage | news releases
The Honourable Christian Paradis, Secretary of State (Agriculture) and Member of Parliament (Mégantic-L'Érable), on behalf of the Honourable Jason Kenney, Secretary of State (Multiculturalism and Canadian Identity), will attend the banquet at the Québec City Knights of Columbus Annual Convention tomorrow. The convention, which takes place from April 18 to 20, is an opportunity for members to meet, conduct annual elections, and distribute financial contributions to charities.
Secretary of State Kenney Attends Minturnese 16th Ballo Della Pacchiana
| Canadian Heritage | news releases
The Honourable Jason Kenney, Secretary of State (Multiculturalism and Canadian Identity), will attend the Minturnese 16th Ballo Della Pacchiana, a celebration of the culture and heritage of the Minturnese community in Canadian society.
Peterborough Health Unit Gets Funding to Help Residents Butt Out
| Health Canada | news releases
Dean Del Mastro, Member of Parliament for Peterborough, today announced an investment of $263,933 in the Peterborough County-City Health Unit's smoking cessation project on behalf of Health Minister Tony Clement. The funding will allow the health unit to establish comprehensive smoking cessation programs for smokers in the area.