| Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
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Ottawa, November 20, 2013-The Honourable James Moore, Minister of Industry, today issued the following statement recognizing 21 outstanding teachers and early childhood educators who received the Prime Minister's Award for Teaching Excellence and Excellence in Early Childhood Education:
| Employment and Social Development Canada
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Thank you for the opportunity for Tiff and me to be with you today to discuss the October Monetary Policy Report, which the Bank published recently. The Bank aims to communicate our objectives openly and effectively and to stand accountable for our actions before Canadians. One of the best ways to do this is through appearances such as this one.
General Tom Lawson, Chief of the Defence Staff, issued the following statement today to the Canadian Armed Forces on the humanitarian efforts being provided in response to Typhoon Haiyan:
Each year on November 20th, we celebrate National Child Day, acknowledging Canada's commitment to the United Nations Declaration of the Rights of the Child and the Convention on the Rights of the Child. By recognizing the fundamental human rights of children and youth under the age of 18, Canada works to ensure they are treated with dignity and respect, are protected from harm, and are provided with their basic needs.
Each year on November 20th, we celebrate National Child Day, acknowledging Canada's commitment to the United Nations Declaration of the Rights of the Child and the Convention on the Rights of the Child.
We all can relate to a family's concerns about a sick child. While we cannot comment specifically on the Paulsen family's situation, providing some clarification around access to medications for Canadians may be helpful.
| Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
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The Honourable Jason Kenney, Minister for Multiculturalism, and the Honourable Tim Uppal, Minister of State for Multiculturalism, issued the following statement to recognize Guru Nanak Gurpurab ¿ the celebration of the birth of the first Sikh Guru.
| Employment and Social Development Canada
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Prime Minister Stephen Harper today issued the following statement on the recent election in Nunavut and the selection of Peter Taptuna as Premier of the territory: