| Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario - FedNor | news releases
The Honourable Greg Rickford, Canada's Minister of Natural Resources and Minister for the Federal Economic Development Initiative for Northern Ontario (FedNor), announced today an investment by the Harper Government totalling $660,000 to support two strategic initiatives in the Town of Cochrane
| Service Canada | news releases
The Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of Infrastructure, Communities and Intergovernmental Affairs and Minister of the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec, was joined today by Sylvie Vachon, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Montréal Port Authority, to announce a major investment in key enhancements to be made at the Port of Montréal.
| Service Canada | backgrounders
The Government of Canada's New Building Canada Plan is supporting projects that stimulate economic growth, job creation and productivity. To this end, the federal government is providing up to $43.7 million through the National Infrastructure Component of the New Building Canada Fund to optimize capacity at the Port of Montréal. The project has three components and is expected to be completed by 2018.
| Global Affairs Canada | news releases
The Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade, today hosted an export workshop designed to provide small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with the tools and practical information they need to take advantage of international business opportunities to export. Today's workshop in Maple, Ontario, was attended by more than 90 participants. Since Minister Fast launched this cross-country series in Richmond, British Columbia, on November 21, the Government of Canada has hosted five workshops across Canada, attended by close to 400 SME representatives.
| Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada | news releases
The Honourable Ed Holder, Minister of State (Science and Technology), today announced significant investments through the Research Support Fund to support university and college overhead costs. Through this fund, the University of Alberta will receive significant investment to support world-class research that pushes the boundaries of knowledge and creates jobs and growth. Minister of State Holder was joined by the Honourable Laurie Hawn, Member of Parliament for Edmonton Centre; Don Hickey, Vice-President, Facilities and Operations, University of Alberta; and Dr. B. Mario Pinto, President of the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC).
| Canada Revenue Agency | news releases
The Honourable Kerry-Lynne D. Findlay, P.C., Q.C., M.P., Minister of National Revenue, and Dr. James Lunney, Member of Parliament for Nanaimo-Alberni, met today with leaders from the Nanaimo business community to discuss priorities and hear their suggestions ahead of the 2015 federal budget.
| Department of Justice Canada | news releases
Today, Justice Minister Peter MacKay announced more than $536,000 in funding to Motivaction Jeunesse for the OXYGÈNE project, which promotes social rehabilitation through sport and outdoor activities for youth in conflict with the law in Québec.
| Canada Border Services Agency | news releases
The Canada Border Services Agency seized $38,060 from an outbound traveller at the Calgary International Airport on January 15, 2015.
| Canadian Heritage | news releases
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| Employment and Social Development Canada | news releases
The Honourable Alice Wong, Minister of State (Seniors), announced today the release of the Employer Panel for Caregivers' report called When Work and Caregiving Collide - How Employers Can Support their Employees Who Are Caregivers. The report highlights best workplace practices that many employers offer to their employees who provide informal care to family and friends, and it includes a toolbox of valuable information and resources for employers.
