| Health Canada | news releases
On behalf of Health Minister Rona Ambrose, Transport Minister Lisa Raitt and Oakville Member of Parliament Terence Young today launched the Drug and Health Product Register, a new web tool designed to provide Canadians with easy access to consumer-friendly information on medicines and vaccines in order to better ensure the health and safety of themselves and their families.
| Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario - FedNor | media advisories
Jay Aspin, Member of Parliament for Nipissing-Timiskaming, on behalf of the Honourable Greg Rickford, Canada's Minister of Natural Resources and Minister for the Federal Economic Development Initiative for Northern Ontario (FedNor), will be in Callander on Friday, February 13, 2015 to make an important FedNor announcement in support of SMEs, growth, jobs and economic development in the region.
| Health Canada | backgrounders
Health Canada is launching a number of new initiatives to improve the transparency and availability of health product and other regulatory information. These initiatives build on the progress already made with other Health Canada transparency measures achieved through its Regulatory Transparency and Openness Framework. Under the Framework, Health Canada is making more regulatory information available and easier to access than ever before, to aid Canadians in health and safety decisions for themselves and their families.
| Canadian Heritage | media advisories
TORONTO – Ted Opitz, Member of Parliament (Etobicoke Centre)
| Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada | news releases
Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz today announced that the Government of Canada will invest $4.9 million to help Tradition Fine Foods Limited become one of the leading laminated and frozen pastry makers in North America.
| Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency | news releases
Since its establishment in 1895, the Lunenburg Academy has remained one of the Town of Lunenburg's most treasured structures. Funding for new interior upgrades, announced today, will enable the Town of Lunenburg to quickly act on an opportunity to repurpose the Academy, an 18,000 square foot heritage building, into a revenue-generating multi-purpose facility.
| Natural Resources Canada | media advisories
OTTAWA - As part of Winterlude's 37th edition in the nation's capital, Natural Resources Canada will host the 5th annual Cool Science event. During this special science fair, youth will experience the exciting world of science through the work and discoveries of various government organizations, partners and various labs. With the help and guidance of scientists and researchers, visitors will have the chance to explore the replica of an Arctic base camp, bring rocks and fossils from home for identification and learn about the importance of minerals. They will also see and learn about exotic insects, find out how to grow their own fruits and vegetables, and much more.
| Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency | news releases
Federal Government Supports New Brunswick Maple Syrup Industry
| Department of Justice Canada | news releases
Today, Justice Minister Peter MacKay, along with Member of Parliament for Yukon Ryan Leef, announced $536,658 in funding to the McMan Youth, Family and Community Services Association in Calgary to fund a new FASD Housing Coordinator. The Housing Coordinator will find community-based housing for youth who are involved in the youth criminal justice system and who may be affected by Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder.
| Western Economic Diversification Canada | media advisories
Members of the media are invited to attend an important announcement with Kelly Block, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Natural Resources and Member of Parliament for Saskatoon-Rosetown-Biggar, on behalf of the Honourable Michelle Rempel, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification, in support of apprenticeships for Aboriginal people interested in a career in the trades.
