| Impact Assessment Agency of Canada
| news releases
The Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency is announcing today the allocation of $627,436 to 11 applicants to support their participation in the environmental assessment by a review panel of the proposed Robb Trend Coal Mine Expansion project in Alberta.
Today, the Honourable Dr. K. Kellie Leitch, Minister of Labour and Minister of Status of Women, congratulated the National Gallery of Canada and the Public Service Alliance of Canada on reaching a collective agreement.
| Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
| backgrounders
Berry Treasure Farm Ltd.:
$10,000 to test the efficacy of high tunnels housing (similar to a greenhouse structure) over Red Currents in reducing disease and providing higher quality fruit and berries earlier.
December 22, 2014 - Caledon, Ontario
The Government of Canada has partnered with the Halton-Peel Woodlands and Wildlife Stewardship to undertake tree planting improvements along Caledon Creek. Member of Parliament, David Tilson, on behalf of the Honourable Gail Shea, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans, highlighted today the federal government's investment in the Caledon Creek tree-planting program. Through the Recreational Fisheries Conservation Partnerships Program (RFCPP), the Halton-Peel Woodlands and Wildlife Stewardship will receive up to $5,500 to support the conservation of fish habitat in Caledon.
General Tom Lawson, Canada's Chief of the Defence, is proud to name Major-General (Retired) Richard Rohmer as the Honorary Advisor to the Chief of the Defence Staff.
| Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
| news releases
British Columbia's agri-food industry is receiving more than $2.5 million for 27 new projects supporting trial crops, and the development of new agricultural products and practices.
The Honourable Lisa Raitt, Minister of Transport, today announced the appointment of Ms. Siân M. Matthews of De Winton, Alberta, as Chairperson of the Board of Directors of the Canada Post Corporation for a four-year term.
The Honourable Lisa Raitt, Minister of Transport, announced today that the Government of Canada has amended regulations to help the Province of British Columbia and Port Metro Vancouver bring further efficiency and stability to container trucking at Canada's busiest port