| Global Affairs Canada | statements
July 22, 2013 - Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird today issued the following statement: "Canada welcomes the European Union's courageous decision to list the military wing of Hezbollah as a terrorist entity.
| Employment and Social Development Canada | statements
Prime Minister Stephen Harper today issued the following statement on the occasion of Nelson Mandela International Day: "Today, I join people around the globe in celebrating Nelson Mandela's 95th birthday and the fifth annual Nelson Mandela International Day.
| Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada | statements
The Honourable Jason Kenney, Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism, issued the following statement recognizing Khushiali (Imamat Day):
| Employment and Social Development Canada | statements
The Honourable Jason Kenney, Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism, issued the following statement recognizing the start of the month of Ramadan, which officially begins when the first crescent of a new moon is sighted.
| Employment and Social Development Canada | statements
Prime Minister Stephen Harper today issued the following statement to mark the first day of Ramadan. "At the start of Ramadan, I would like to extend warm wishes to Muslims in Canada and around the world.
| Health Canada | statements
I am writing in response to an article ("Ottawa shirks its pot role: Hébert; Shifts responsibility to doctors") which implies Health Canada is shifting responsibility for marihuana for medical purposes to doctors.
| Employment and Social Development Canada | statements
Prime Minister Stephen Harper today issued the following statement regarding the derailment of a train carrying crude oil and subsequent explosions that led to fires in the town of Lac-Mégantic, Quebec
| Canadian Food Inspection Agency | statements
Recent allegations need to be corrected about the Canadian Food Inspection Agency's (CFIA) role in the decision to delist the Atlantic Veterinary College (AVC) as a World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) reference laboratory. In Canada, infectious salmon anaemia (ISA) is a federally reportable disease. This means that all suspected cases must be immediately reported to the CFIA for follow-up investigation and testing. In late 2011, the former OIE reference laboratory at the AVC reportedly found evidence of ISA.
| Employment and Social Development Canada | statements
Prime Minister Stephen Harper today issued the following statement on the opening of the 2013 Calgary Stampede which is taking place from July 5-14, 2013: "Today, Calgary celebrates the opening of The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth which showcases the remarkable western pioneer spirit, traditions and values that have contributed so much to making Canada the great nation it is today. This year in particular, the Stampede also celebrates the resilience, strength and pride of those Albertans who are recovering from the devastating floods in the region.
| Employment and Social Development Canada | statements
Prime Minister Stephen Harper issued the following statement on the resignation from Cabinet of Senator Marjory LeBreton: "On behalf of the Government of Canada, I would like to thank Senator Marjory LeBreton for her years of exemplary service to Canada
