| Canadian Institutes of Health Research | news releases
The state of Canada's children and youth is not good. Canada ranks 22nd out of 29 OECD countries for preventable childhood injuries, 27th in childhood obesity. Overall Canada ranks only 12th out of 21 wealthy countries in the 2007 United Nations rankings of child well-being.
| Employment and Social Development Canada | news releases
More than 100 artists and arts organizations in 11 Alberta communities will share a total of $2 million through the Alberta Creative Development Initiative (ACDI), a new program designed to support the development of the arts in Alberta.
| National Defence | media advisories
The Honourable Peter Gordon MacKay, Minister of National Defence and Minister of the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, will unveil the latest television advertisements in the Canadian Forces' current advertising campaign, Fight, as well as the updated recruitment website (www.forces.ca).
| Canadian Heritage | news releases
The Honourable Josée Verner, Minister of Canadian Heritage, Status of Women and Official Languages, today announced the appointment of Yvon Bélanger as a part-time member of the Board of Telefilm Canada.
| Global Affairs Canada | news releases
The Honourable Maxime Bernier, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today issued the following statement regarding the announcement of Kenya's new cabinet: "I welcome the announcement of a coalition cabinet in Kenya. This is an important step in the implementation of the power-sharing agreement of late February."
| 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.
| Fisheries and Oceans Canada | news releases
On April 12, 2008 the Government of Canada took enforcement action against the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society vessel Farley Mowat for alleged violations of the Marine Mammal Regulations, which is an offence under the Fisheries Act.
| Employment and Social Development Canada | statements
Prime Minister Stephen Harper issued the following statement today to congratulate Canada's men's curling team on their win:
| Canadian Heritage | statements
This year, the Canadian Olympic Hall of Fame inducted several medal winning athletes, a coach of a gold medal winner, and two other significant figures in the development of the Canadian Olympic movement. Some have become household names; all of them represent important moments and significant achievements in our sport history that are familiar to most Canadians, confirming our identity as a sport nation.
| Fisheries and Oceans Canada | news releases
March 20, 2008 - Transport Canada directed the Farley Mowat not to enter Canadian waters until they comply with international marine safety conventions (Ministerial Order).
