| Western Economic Diversification Canada
| news releases
The Town of Kelvington will benefit from improved wastewater infrastructure thanks to joint federal and provincial funding announced today by Garry Breitkreuz, Member of Parliament for Yorkton - Melville, on behalf of the Honourable Michelle Rempel, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification, and the Honourable Jim Reiter, Saskatchewan's Minister of Government Relations
Today, at a meeting of the Vernon Chamber of Commerce, the Honourable Dr. K. Kellie Leitch, Minister of Labour and Minister of Status of Women, stressed the importance of strong labour relations and the inclusion of women on corporate boards, emphasizing the critical role they play in Canada's continued economic success.
Today, the Honourable Dr. K. Kellie Leitch, Minister of Labour and Minister of Status of Women, announced the appointment of Ms. Ginette Brazeau as the new Chairperson of the Canada Industrial Relations Board (CIRB). She has been appointed for a five-year term and replaces Ms. Elizabeth MacPherson, who had served as Chairperson since 2008
| Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
| media advisories
Event date: December 18, 2014 - Accredited media are invited to join Industry Minister James Moore as he announces new measures to deliver more choice, lower prices and better service in Canada's wireless industry.
| Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions
| 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, announces that two snowmobile clubs in the Capitale-Nationale administrative region have been granted financial support for the acquisition of new snow grooming equipment.
The Government of Canada is introducing amendments to the Transportation Information Regulations to better identify and address safety risks proactively.
The safety of Canadians remains Transport Canada's top priority. Despite ongoing outreach activities and the advent of new technologies, avoidable collisions continue to occur at federally regulated grade crossings. This is why, in January 2012, Transport Canada launched a comprehensive public consultation process to help improve how railway companies and road authorities manage the safety of grade crossings.
| Employment and Social Development Canada
| news releases
The Honourable Jason Kenney, Minister of Employment and Social Development, delivered a keynote speech today at the Canadian Club of Calgary that focused on the Government of Canada's Jobs Agenda, the Government's plan to give Canadians the skills they need for in-demand jobs.
The Honourable Lisa Raitt, Minister of Transport, today announced regulations to help prevent accidents and improve railway safety. The new Grade Crossings Regulations establish new safety standards for federally-regulated grade crossings. Amendments to the Transportation Information Regulations will help identify and address safety risks proactively.
