I am delighted to be here with you today, five years and a day after the 2010 earthquake in Haiti. Thank you, Mr. Labeaume, for welcoming us this morning. The project we are about to announce this morning is particularly dear to us, as well as to the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean, who sends us her voice today from Paris.
On January 11, 2015, at about 8:45 p.m., as a result of the vigilance of staff members, a package containing unauthorized items was seized on the perimeter of the multi-level security unit at the Federal Training Centre, in Laval.
On January 11, 2015, at about 8:30 p.m., as a result of the vigilance of staff members, a package containing contraband and unauthorized items was seized at Drummond Institution, a medium security federal institution.
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Canada's open data and entrepreneurial communities will once again come together in the second Canadian Open Data Experience (CODE) appathon, from February 20 to 22
The Honourable Lisa Raitt, Minister of Transport, today attended NAV CANADA's annual general meeting where she took the opportunity to raise issues of concern to communities
The lockdown put in place at Edmonton Institution on January 9, 2015 has ended and an exceptional search has been completed. The institution has resumed its normal operations.
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The Harper Government will invest $3 million towards helping the Dairy Farmers of Ontario (DFO) set up a world-class research and innovation centre at the University of Guelph. Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz made the announcement at DFO's Annual General Meeting marking their 50th anniversary in Toronto today.
"Canada is deeply concerned by the public flogging of Raif Badawi. This punishment is a violation of human dignity and freedom of expression, and we call for clemency in this case."
It's that time of year when the National Battlefields Commission (NBC) again offers visitors a wealth of wonderful winter activities for family and friends, right in the heart of the city! Our cross-country skiing and snowshoeing trails are ready and waiting for nature lovers looking for great winter fun that doesn't cost a penny. The Plains of Abraham ice rink, now located on the sports field, has been as popular as ever since opening December 26. Another favourite, back by popular demand, is local legend Amédée's snowshoeing outings for history buffs, including a brand-new, romantic Valentine's Day version. For the second year running, sparkling winter scenes from the Plains of Abraham's past will be recreated at the Joan of Arc Garden. So come revel in the joys of winter, all right here on the Plains of Abraham.
