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Starting and running a business in the village of McBride just became easier thanks to BizPaL, an online business permit and licence service that saves time spent on paperwork and helps entrepreneurs start up faster.
Thank you for your kind introduction. I am delighted to be here, representing the Government of Canada. It is an honour for me to be in Japan on my first official visit.
Good afternoon.
It is great to be in Washington on my third official visit to the United States.
I particularly want to thank Secretary Moniz for hosting today's meeting.
This morning, we had some positive-and frank-discussions further to the path laid out at the North American Leaders' Summit in Toluca, Mexico, last February.
Christian Paradis, Minister of International Development and La Francophonie, and Chris Alexander, Minister of Citizenship and Immigration, today announced increased support for conflict-affected Syrians and Iraqis.
Thank you, Chairman.
I'm delighted to be here today and welcome this opportunity to meet with those enhancing the strong relationship between our two nations.
We meet today at an important moment in the development of the
I want to first begin by echoing what the Prime Minister said this morning about today's tragic attacks in Paris. We offer our deepest condolences to the families and friends of those killed today.
January 7, 2015 - Valemount, British Columbia
In the Village of Valemount, the federal government partnered with the British Columbia Conservation Foundation again to continue to restore salmon spawning habitat along Swift Creek. Member of Parliament Cathy McLeod, on behalf of the Honourable Gail Shea, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans, highlighted today the Government of Canada's investment in the 2014-2016 Swift Creek Restoration Project.
The Honourable Kerry-Lynne D. Findlay, P.C., Q.C., M.P., Minister of National Revenue, today announced the launch of the Canada Revenue Agency's (CRA) Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) initiative, introduced in Economic Action Plan 2013 as one of several new measures to crack down on international tax evasion and aggressive tax avoidance.
The Honourable Steven Blaney, Canada's Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness will pay respects to the victims of the terrorist attack in Paris at the French consulate in Quebec City today.
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Christian Paradis, Minister for International Development and La Francophonie, and Canada's Citizenship and Immigration Minister, Chris Alexander, will be available to media following a roundtable discussion focused on Canada's commitment to provide protection to those in need.