| Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
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The Honourable James Moore, Minister of Industry, issued the following statement on the passing of business leader Paul Desmarais:
"It was with sadness that I learned of the passing of Paul Desmarais. He was a leader in Canadian business circles and a respected member of the international financial community.
As Minister of Health, I am pleased to mark World Breastfeeding Week in Canada. This year's theme, "Breastfeeding Support: Close to Mothers," highlights the message that a healthy start in life requires a close and secure attachment between mothers and their newborn babies.
| Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
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The Honourable James Moore, Minister of Industry, made the following statement today:
"The Government of Canada has concluded its review of Accelero Capital Holdings' proposed acquisition of the Allstream division of Manitoba Telecom Services Inc. (MTS) under the national security provisions of the Investment Canada Act. The result of this review is that the transaction will not proceed.
| Employment and Social Development Canada
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The Honourable Alice Wong, Minister of State for Seniors, today issued the following statement in recognition of the third annual National Seniors Day: "Our government is proud to pay tribute to the seniors who have helped build our country and continue to make valuable contributions to our communities, workplaces and families."
| Employment and Social Development Canada
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The Canada Council for the Arts wishes to express its strong support for the Government of Canada's efforts toward the release of filmmaker John Greyson and physician Tarek Loubani who have been detained, without formal charges, in an Egyptian prison since August 16.
| Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
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Ottawa, September 28, 2013 -The Honourable Jason Kenney, Minister for Multiculturalism, issued the following statement to recognize Human Rights in North Korea Day:
| Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat
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I am pleased to announce that today, Tim Edwards, President of the Professional Association of Foreign Service Officers (PAFSO), and I have signed a tentative agreement.