| Canadian Heritage | news releases
On behalf of the Honourable Jason Kenney, Secretary of State (Multiculturalism and Canadian Identity), Andrew Scheer, Member of Parliament (Regina-Qu'Appelle), will take part in the RCMP Heritage Centre's new speakers' series. He will pay tribute to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police as an important symbol of Canadian identity.
| 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.
| Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions | media advisories
Representatives of the media are invited to a news conference during which 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, will announce funding to the Fonds de développement économique LaPrade Saint-Maurice.
| Western Economic Diversification Canada | news releases
The City of Quesnel will improve its Arts and Recreation Centre, thanks to an investment of nearly $260,000 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.
| Fisheries and Oceans Canada | news releases
Easter weekend begins tomorrow and many people will be getting together for family meals. Shellfish is a traditional food often served by many families at this time of year. In the interest of maintaining good health and ensuring enjoyment of the occasion, it's important that people be mindful and cautious when serving or eating shellfish.
| Service Canada | news releases
Jay Hill, Secretary of State and Member of Parliament for Prince George-Peace River, on behalf of the Honourable Monte Solberg, Minister of Human Resources and Social Development, today announced funding for CNIB to help people in northern British Columbia who are blind, visually impaired, or deaf and blind and who are unemployed prepare for, obtain, and maintain jobs.
| Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada | news releases
Jeff Watson, Member of Parliament for Windsor-Essex, on behalf of the Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Citizenship and Immigration, today announced funding for seven organizations to deliver settlement services to newcomers in Windsor and the surrounding area.
| Canada Revenue Agency | news releases
Ottawa, Ontario, March 19, 2008¿ In keeping with the spirit of Fraud Prevention Month, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) is reminding the public that winners of sweepstakes and lotteries in Canada do not have to pay fees and taxes in order to claim their prizes.
| Employment and Social Development Canada | news releases
The Honourable Monte Solberg, Minister of Human Resources and Social Development, was pleased today to visit two Saint John shelters, which have received funding through the federal government's Homelessness Partnering Strategy (HPS). This funding will ensure that support is provided to people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.
| Parks Canada | news releases
On behalf of Canada's Environment Minister John Baird, Mr. Gerald Keddy, Member of Parliament for South Shore-St. Margaret's and Parliamentary Secretary for the Minister of the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, today announced two initiatives to protect the environment and improve road safety in Cape Breton Highlands National Park of Canada.
