Canada supports higher education and training in Francophone countries
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As part of the 15th Summit of La Francophonie which was held in Dakar, Senegal, Prime Minister Stephen Harper announced the following initiatives
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Canada's long-term commitment to the Micronutrient Initiative
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Maternal, newborn and child health remains Canada's top international development priority and we are committed to working with Canadian and international partners toward the goal of ending the preventable deaths of mothers, newborns and children under the age of five.
PM announces significant new support for the Micronutrient Initiative
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Prime Minister Stephen Harper today reaffirmed Canada's ongoing commitment to saving the lives of women and children by announcing significant additional support for the Canadian-based Micronutrient Initiative (MI). The Prime Minister made the announcement during a visit to the Kip Carrière Health Post in Bargny, Senegal, on the margins of the 15th Summit of La Francophonie. He was joined by Christian Paradis, Minister of International Cooperation and Minister for La Francophonie, Philippe Beaulne, Canadian Ambassador to the Republic of Senegal, Joel Spicer, President of the MI, and members of the Canadian Maternal Newborn Child Health Network.
PM concludes successful Francophonie Summit in Dakar, Senegal
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Prime Minister Stephen Harper today concluded a successful three-day visit to Dakar, Senegal, where he led Canada's delegation to the 15th Summit of La Francophonie from November 28 to 30, 2014.
PM delivers remarks at the Bargny Health Clinic in Senegal
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Thank you, Ministers, Senators, Members of Parliament, Mr. Mayor, distinguished guests, hello.
Statement by the Prime Minister of Canada on the election of Michaëlle Jean as Secretary General of La Francophonie
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Prime Minister Stephen Harper today issued the following statement on the election of Michaëlle Jean as the Secretary General of La Francophonie
Statement by the Prime Minister of Canada on the 102nd Grey Cup championship
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Prime Minister Stephen Harper today issued the following statement congratulating the Calgary Stampeders on winning the 102nd Grey Cup game, which was played in Vancouver, British Columbia
Minister Gail Shea Outlines Benefits of $53B Infrastructure Plan to Prince Edward Island Municipal Leaders
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The Honourable Gail Shea, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans, Regional Minister for PEI and Member of Parliament for Egmont, spoke today to the Federation of Prince Edward Island Municipalities regarding the New Building Canada Plan and how it is benefitting municipalities across the province.
Government of Canada to maintain minimum grain volume requirements for railways
| Transport Canada | news releases
Transport Minister Lisa Raitt and Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz today announced that minimum grain volume requirements will be extended until March 28, 2015
PM delivers remarks at the 15th Summit of La Francophonie
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Mr. President Sall of the Republic of Senegal, for the second time in two years, I thank you for your hospitality