Statement by the Prime Minister of Canada at the 15th Summit of La Francophonie
| Service Canada | statements
Prime Minister Stephen Harper today delivered the following remarks at the opening ceremony of the 15th Summit of La Francophonie
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Antibiotic Awareness Week
| Public Health Agency of Canada | statements
Antibiotic Awareness Week is a global initiative to promote the responsible use of antibiotic drugs and raise awareness about the public health concern of antibiotic resistance.
Minister of Veterans Affairs and Canadian Veterans of Italian Campaign highlight importance of remembrance with students
| Veterans Affairs Canada | news releases
The Honourable Julian Fantino, Minister of Veterans Affairs, and Canadian Veterans of the Italian Campaign took part in a live video chat from Rimini, Italy, with students at Vincent Massey Collegiate in Montréal.
Minister Wong marks the end of Financial Literacy Month by highlighting the importance of financial literacy for seniors
| Employment and Social Development Canada | news releases
The Honourable Alice Wong, Minister of State (Seniors), joined by Lawrence Toet, Member of Parliament for Elmwood¿Transcona, attended the launch of a new online course, Financial Abuse of Older Adults: Recognize, Review & Respond, which will help credit union staff to recognize financial abuse of older adults and know what to do if they suspect it is happening.
Statement by Ministers Paradis of Canada, Girardin of France and Coll-Seck of Senegal on International Response to Ebola Crisis
| Global Affairs Canada | news releases
Statement by Ministers Paradis of Canada, Girardin of France and Coll-Seck of Senegal on International Response to Ebola Crisis
Canada's support for immunization in developing countries
| Service Canada | backgrounders
Despite an unprecedented increase in vaccine programs in developing countries, 1.5 million children die each year of vaccine-preventable diseases. One in five children worldwide does not receive a full course of even the most basic vaccines, which places them at risk. The efforts of the GAVI Alliance and its partners help ensure that children under the age of one have the basic foundation to enable a healthy transition to childhood.
PM announces significant new support toward life-saving vaccines for children in developing countries
| Service Canada | news releases
Today, in advance of the 15th Summit of La Francophonie, Prime Minister Stephen Harper announced that Canada will provide significant new support towards life-saving vaccines for children around the world.
Government of Canada supports jobs and opportunities for youth and Canadians with disabilities in Newfoundland and Labrador
| Employment and Social Development Canada | news releases
The Government of Canada is helping 70 youth and Canadians with disabilities develop the skills and experience they need to find jobs. The announcement was made today by Senator Fabian Manning on behalf of the Honourable Candice Bergen, Minister of State for Social Development.
Minister Fast Holds 'Go Global' Workshops for SMEs to Boost Canadian Exports and Jobs
| Global Affairs Canada | news releases
The Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade, today hosted an export workshop designed to provide small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with the tools and practical information they need to take advantage of international business opportunities to export. Today's workshop in Mississauga, Ontario was attended by more than 90 participants and is part of a cross-country series launched in Richmond, British Columbia, last week by Minister Fast.
Investing in Business Innovation Initiative Recipients in the Toronto area
| Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario | backgrounders
FedDev Ontario is investing a total of up to $6,279,729 in 9 high-growth companies.