| Canadian Heritage | news releases
The people of Saskatchewan will enjoy a diverse and vibrant musical program at the the SaskTel Saskatchewan Jazz Festival this summer, thanks to an investment by the Government of Canada. This music festival offers audiences an opportunity to experience a diversity of musical genres, including blues, world, soul, funk, gospel, and improvised music.
| Employment and Social Development Canada | news releases
Karen Kain, Chair of the Canada Council since September 2004, announced today she is stepping down on March 31 to dedicate herself completely to her full-time job as Artistic Director of the National Ballet of Canada.
| Transport Canada | news releases
MONCTON, NEW BRUNSWICK - The Government of Canada today announced $11.3 million in funding for capital investments to improve public transit in New Brunswick. The announcement was made by the Honourable Greg Thompson, Minister of Veterans Affairs, on behalf of the Honourable Lawrence Cannon, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities.
| Canadian Heritage | news releases
The Province of Nova Scotia will have the honour of hosting the Canada Games for the third time in 2011, thanks to an investment by the Government of Canada, the Province of Nova Scotia, and the Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM).
| Public Safety Canada | news releases
The Honourable Chuck Strahl, Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development and Federal Interlocutor for Métis and Non-Status Indians, on behalf of the Honourable Stockwell Day, Minister of Public Safety, and the Honourable Jackson Lafferty, Minister of Justice for Northwest Territories, today announced that the Government of Canada will provide the Northwest Territories with $800,000 over five years as part of a new Police Officers Recruitment Fund. This Fund supports the Government of Canada's national effort to recruit 2,500 police officers and provides flexibility to the provinces and territories in hiring additional personnel across the country.
| Canadian Heritage | news releases
Canadian horse enthusiasts will have continued access to all things related to the experience of western riding in Canada, thanks to an investment by the Government of Canada.
| Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada | news releases
Parliamentary Secretary Ed Komarnicki, on behalf of the Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Citizenship and Immigration, today announced funding to help Saskatoon promote and coordinate early settlement and integration support for immigrants and refugees moving to the city.
| Canadian Heritage | news releases
British Columbia's business community will have continued access to relevant and comprehensive business information, thanks in part to an investment by the Government of Canada.
| Global Affairs Canada | news releases
The Honourable Maxime Bernier, Minister of Foreign Affairs, visited Sudan this week to convey to the highest levels Canada's support for efforts to foster peace and security in Sudan.
| Public Safety Canada | news releases
The Honourable Stockwell Day, Minister of Public Safety, issued the following statement in response to the U.S. government's announcement detailing the new document requirements for travel by land and water to the United States under the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI).
