July 17, 2015 - Ottawa, Ontario
Fisheries and Oceans Canada announced today that the Total Allowable Catch (TAC) for Offshore Arctic surf clam will increase from 38,756 tonnes to 52,655 tonnes on the Banquereau Bank and Grand Bank creating more jobs and economic activity in Atlantic Canada. The new TAC begins with the 2016 fishery.
The Honourable Erin O'Toole, Minister of Veterans Affairs, today reinforced Veterans Affairs Canada's (VAC) commitment to providing more mental health support and service excellence for Military Veterans and former RCMP members
Bob Zimmer, Member of Parliament for Prince George-Peace River, on behalf of the Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, Minister of the Environment and Minister responsible for Parks Canada, today announced infrastructure
Today, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada Peter MacKay and Minister of Health Rona Ambrose announced the establishment of an external panel that will consult with Canadians on options to respond to the Supreme Court of Canada's decision in Carter v. Canada.
General Jonathan Vance was appointed Canada's new Chief of the Defence Staff during a change of command ceremony held today in Ottawa. The event was presided over by His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General and Commander-Chief of Canada, and marked the official transfer of command of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) from General Tom Lawson to General Jonathan Vance.
The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) will revoke the registration of the Canadian Friends of Pearl Children, a charity based in Ottawa, Ontario, effective July 18, 2015. The notice of revocation has been published in the Canada Gazette.
Residents of Prince George will benefit from new storm water infrastructure thanks to joint funding from the governments of Canada and British Columbia through the Small Communities Fund.