On behalf of the Government of Canada, I would like to offer my most heartfelt congratulations to Kaillie Humphries and Heather Moyse, who were today named Canada's flag-bearers for the closing ceremony of the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games. This exciting announcement was made by the Canadian Olympic Committee in Sochi, Russia.
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Prime Minister Stephen Harper today issued the following statement congratulating the Canadian men's curling team on their gold medal performance, Marielle Thompson and Kelsey Serwa on winning gold and silver respectively in ladies' ski cross, and Charle Cournoyer on his bronze medal performance in the men's 500m short track speed skating event at the 2014 Olympic Winter Games in Sochi:
The Government of Canada is committed to protecting the health and safety of Canadians from environmental risks, including those posed by exposure to radiofrequency (RF) electromagnetic fields - the kind of energy given off by various electronic devices such as cell phones and Wi-Fi, as well as broadcasting and cell phone towers.
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Prime Minister Stephen Harper today issued the following statement congratulating the Canadian women's hockey and curling teams, whose exceptional performances were rewarded with gold medals at the Olympic Winter Games in Sochi:
It is on occasions such as the World Day of Social Justice that we appreciate the irrevocable freedoms and liberties we enjoy here in Canada. But it is also important to recognize that not all are so fortunate. That is why Canada and Canadians work around the globe to support poverty eradication through the promotion of full employment and decent work, gender equity, and access to social well-being and justice for all.
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Prime Minister Stephen Harper today issued the following statement congratulating Kaillie Humphries and Heather Moyse on winning the gold medal in the women's two man bobsleigh event at the Olympic Winter Games in Sochi
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is conducting science-based testing to determine if feed may be a contributing factor in the current Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea virus (PEDv) situation.
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Prime Minister Stephen Harper today issued the following statement congratulating Mike Riddle on winning a silver medal in the men's freestyle skiing halfpipe event and the Canadian ladies' short track 3000m relay team on their silver medal at the Olympic Winter Games in Sochi:
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Prime Minister Stephen Harper today issued the following statement congratulating Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir on winning a silver medal in the Ice Dance event at the Olympic Games in Sochi:
