| Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada
| speeches
Good morning ladies and gentlemen.
I'm very happy to have the chance to talk to you all this morning. I want to take the time to discuss an important development on one of our most significant files that is helping to improve the lives of First Nations people.
| Employment and Social Development Canada
| news releases
The Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Citizenship and Immigration and Member of Parliament for Haldimand-Norfolk, today announced funding of $9,600 for Haldimand-Norfolk Community Senior Support Services under the Government of Canada's New Horizons for Seniors Program.
That you can now apply for benefits online through My Account? With the new Apply for child benefits electronic self-service option, you do all of the following at once: apply for the Canada Child Tax Benefit and related provincial or territorial benefits, register your children for the goods and services tax/harmonized sales tax credit, and enroll for the Universal Child Care Benefit.
The Honourable Stockwell Day, Minister of Public Safety, today announced that Linda Lennon has been re-appointed as a part-time member of the Ontario region of the National Parole Board. Minister Day also announced the re‑appointment of Michel Pallascio and the appointment of Marie‑France Pelletier as full‑time members of the Quebec region.
The Honourable David Emerson, Minister of International Trade, today announced the appointment of Adam Chowaniec to the Board of Directors of Export Development Canada (EDC).
| Employment and Social Development Canada
| news releases
Drawing on data from its loan portfolio and its experience with its 27,000 entrepreneur clients, the Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) has found that to date small business is generally managing to cope with the effects of a strong Canadian dollar and turbulence in the financial markets. This is one of the conclusions BDC reaches in the first issue of its new Entrepreneurial Insight newsletter.
The Honourable Lawrence Cannon, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, today announced the appointment of Mr. Mike Shaikh to the board of directors of the Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (CATSA).
Canada's Environment Minister John Baird today announced the appointment of Mr. Allan Duddridge of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, to the Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada (HSMBC).
| 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, today announced the appointment of Ms. Francine Whiteduck to the Board of the First Nations Statistical Institute.