| Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada
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The Honourable Bernard Valcourt announced the appointment of Rowland Harrison, Q.C., as the Ministerial Special Representative to lead a comprehensive review of the operations of the Canada Petroleum Resources Act today.
| Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario - FedNor
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The Honourable Greg Rickford, Canada's Minister of Natural Resources and Minister for the Federal Economic Development Initiative for Northern Ontario (FedNor), announced today an investment to strengthen tourism and community economic development in the Township of Nipigon.
The Honourable Rob Nicholson, P.C., Q.C., M.P. for Niagara Falls, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today issued the following statement on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr
| Environment and Climate Change Canada
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Today, the partners involved in the Randle Reef sediment remediation project are pleased to celebrate an important step forward with the awarding of three major contracts. These awards will allow the project to advance within the budget envelope, without compromising its environmental goals.
Canada's east coast is often described by travel writers as a hidden gem, with numerous attractions frequently appearing in top 10 lists of must-see travel destinations. The federal government, provincial governments from the four Atlantic Provinces and tourism operators want to promote the region, welcome visitors and strengthen the tourism industry. An ongoing collaborative effort to do just that was reconfirmed today at an event held in Miramichi, NB.
Larry Miller, Member of Parliament for Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound, on behalf of the Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, Minister of the Environment and Minister responsible for Parks Canada, today announced infrastructure investments totalling $15.6 million in several Parks Canada projects across Bruce Peninsula National Park and Fathom Five National Marine Park.
The Honourable Kerry-Lynne D. Findlay, P.C., Q.C., M.P., Minister of National Revenue and Brad Butt, Member of Parliament for Mississauga-Streetsville reminded Mississauga parents today that the Universal Child Care Benefit payments will land in almost 4 million mailboxes or bank accounts starting July 20th, totaling over $2.986 billion
NANISIVIK, NUNAVUT - The Honourable Julian Fantino, Associate Minister of National Defence, participated in the official ground-breaking for construction of the Nanisivik Naval Facility.
Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) officers not only keep dangerous goods out of Canada, but also protect communities by screening travellers for criminal history. Southern Manitoba border services officers refuse entry to travellers every month for various reasons, including some with significant criminal records.
| Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
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Federal, provincial and territorial (FPT) agriculture Ministers wrapped up their annual meeting today with commitments to ongoing coordinated activity to boost the competitiveness of a sector that generates over $100 billion to Canada's economy, representing close to seven percent of gross domestic product (GDP) and one in eight jobs.