Francophone communities in Alberta will be able to undertake a number of major initiatives to strengthen their vitality thanks to an investment by the Government of Canada.
| Employment and Social Development Canada
| news releases
Vulnerable individuals in British Columbia who are working to break free from the cycles of homelessness and poverty and to build a stronger future for themselves are getting help from the Government of Canada.
A wide range of arts organizations will benefit from an investment by the Government of Canada to foster the development of arts and to enable Canadians to enjoy outstanding artistic experiences.
| Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada
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Thank you for your warm welcome and invitation to visit Treaty 6 territory. I am deeply honoured to be here with you this morning and to take part in this important gathering.
| Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
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The Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Citizenship and Immigration, today announced funding to help immigrants settle and integrate into the Greater Toronto Area.
| Employment and Social Development Canada
| media advisories
Their Excellencies, the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean, Governor General of Canada, and Mr. Jean-Daniel Lafond, will be attending the premiere of STARMANIA, a new adaptation by the Haïti En Scène troupe from Port-Prince. The performance will be held at TOHU, in Montréal, on Thursday, March 27, 2008.
The Honourable Maxime Bernier, Minister of Foreign Affairs, while visiting Sudan, announced Canadian support for peace efforts in that country, as well as financial support to address the humanitarian and early-recovery needs of people affected by war there.
The Honourable Stockwell Day, Minister of Public Safety, visited Saudi Arabia on March 25-26. During his visit, he met with Saudi Deputy Minister of Interior, Prince Mohammed bin Nayef, and the Head of General Intelligence Presidency, Prince Muqrin bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud.
The Honourable Stockwell Day, Minister of Public Safety, made the following statement today concerning an announcement by the RCMP of multiple arrests involving a drug trafficking and marijuana exportation ring based in Kahnawake, QC.
| Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions
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Jacques Gourde, Member of Parliament for Lotbinière-Chutes-Chaudière and Parliamentary Secretary to the Honourable Jean-Pierre Blackburn, Minister of Labour and Minister of Canada Economic Development, today announced that the firm Caldwell Bio Fermentation Canada Inc. has been granted $63,000 in repayable funding toward the acquisition of a vacuum packaging machine and specialized facilities such as a freezer room, cold room, cellar and storage silos. Awarded through Canada Economic Development's Community Diversification program, this funding is expected to help the company double its production capacity, maintain four existing jobs and create an additional five positions within the next three years.