| Western Economic Diversification Canada | news releases
The food processing industry in Saskatchewan will benefit from a new $4.35 million federal investment, announced today by the Honourable Lynne Yelich, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs and Consular, on behalf of the Honourable Michelle Rempel, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification.
| Canada Border Services Agency | news releases
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) is pleased to share a sample of January 2015 highlights from the border crossings in southern Manitoba. This sampling underscores the CBSA's commitment to protecting Canada's security and prosperity.
| Canada Border Services Agency | news releases
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) is pleased to share a sample of January 2015 highlights from the border crossings in southern Saskatchewan. This sampling underscores the CBSA's commitment to protecting Canada's security and prosperity.
| Global Affairs Canada | news releases
The Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade, and Wendy Zatylny, President of the Association of Canadian Port Authorities, today announced the establishment of a memorandum of understanding that will place a full-time Canadian trade commissioner with the Association of Canadian Port Authorities. The embedded trade commissioner will work out of the Halifax Port Authority in Nova Scotia.
| Public Health Agency of Canada | statements
Immunizing Canadians against preventable diseases is of the utmost importance. We continue to play an active leadership role in encouraging Canadians to get vaccinated.
| Transport Canada | backgrounders
The Government is introducing new Railway Safety Management System (SMS) Regulations for federally-regulated railways. This responds to recommendations in the Transportation Safety Board's final report on the Lac-Mégantic derailment and in the fall 2013 Auditor General's report on rail safety.
| Transport Canada | backgrounders
Under the Safe and Accountable Rail Act, the Government of Canada has introduced amendments to the Canada Transportation Act that will protect taxpayers from covering the cost of damages in the event of a major rail accident.
| Transport Canada | backgrounders
To further address issues raised by the Lac-Mégantic derailment and to respond to recommendations in the Auditor General of Canada's fall 2013 report, the Government is proposing amendments to the Railway Safety Act to strengthen oversight, with a focus on communities, accountability, safety management systems and authorities.
| Employment and Social Development Canada | media advisories
The Honourable Kevin Sorenson, Minister of State (Finance), on behalf of the Honourable Candice Bergen, Minister of State for Social Development, will announce Government of Canada support to help Canadians with disabilities find jobs.
| Employment and Social Development Canada | news releases
The Honourable Joe Oliver, Minister of Finance and Minister Responsible for the Greater Toronto Area, and Mark Adler, Member of Parliament for York Centre, on behalf of the Honourable Candice Bergen, Minister of State for Social Development, today announced $50,000 in funding to improve accessibility for those attending Beth Tzedec, a Jewish faith community that offers social, cultural, educational and spiritual programs in Toronto.
