Statement by the Prime Minister of Canada
| Employment and Social Development Canada | statements
Prime Minister Stephen Harper issued the following statement today on the death of a Canadian soldier in Afghanistan:
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Message From Her Excellency the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean, Governor General and Commander-Chief of Canada, on the Death of Private Terry John Street
| Employment and Social Development Canada | news releases
Canadians join together in grief today as we mourn the loss of Private Terry John Street of the 2nd Battalion, Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry, who was killed in the Panjwayi District, in Afghanistan, the victim of an improvised explosive device. My husband, Jean-Daniel Lafond, and I are deeply saddened by this tragedy.
Statement by the Minister of National Defence on the Death of Private Terry John Street
| National Defence | statements
The Honourable Peter Gordon MacKay, Minister of National Defence and Minister of the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, issued the following statement today on the death of a Canadian soldier in Afghanistan:
Canadian Soldier Killed in Afghanistan
| National Defence | news releases
Private Terry John Street, from 2nd Battalion Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry was killed today when his armoured vehicle struck a suspected Improvised Explosive Device (IED). The incident occurred in the Panjwayi district. The soldier was immediately evacuated by helicopter to the Canadian-led multinational hospital at Kandahar Airfield, where he was pronounced dead. The incident occurred at about 6:15 p.m. Kandahar time while the soldier's unit was conducting operations.
Minister Announces Appointment of Independent Investigator
| Fisheries and Oceans Canada | news releases
The Honourable Loyola Hearn, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans, today appointed Retired Rear Admiral Roger Girouard to lead a Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) investigation of the events and circumstances leading to and following the capsizing of L'Acadien II on March 29th.
Federal and Provincial Governments Invest to Improve Courtenay Water Supply
| Western Economic Diversification Canada | news releases
The Comox Valley Regional District's drinking water supply will be greatly improved thanks to an investment of more than $2.6 million from the federal and provincial governments. The funding is provided through the Canada-B.C. Municipal Rural Infrastructure Fund (CBCMRIF), which enables communities across B.C. to become healthier, greener and more sustainable places to live.
Travel Updates - April 4, 2008
| 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.
The Daily - April 3, 2008
| Statistics Canada | news releases
The Daily is Statistics Canada's official release bulletin, the Agency's first line of communication with the media and the public.
Ombudsman Report Highlights Inequities for Injured Reservists
| National Defence | news releases
The Interim Ombudsman for the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces, Ms. Mary McFadyen, today released a special report, entitled Reserved Care: An Investigation into the Treatment of Injured Reservists. The investigation marks the Office's first systemic investigation involving Canada's Reserve Force.
Official International Reserves
| Department of Finance Canada | news releases
The Department of Finance announced today that Canada's official international reserves decreased by an amount equivalent to US$556 million during March to US$43,057 million.