The Honourable Jason Kenney, Minister of Employment and Social Development, Minister for Multiculturalism, and Minister Responsible for Southern Alberta, today announced Government of Canada support for two projects that pay tribute to Canada's brave men and women who have served in uniform.
The Honourable Julian Fantino, Minister of Veterans Affairs, today joined Her Royal Highness, The Princess Royal, Vice-Admiral Tim Laurence and His Excellency Howard Drake, British High Commissioner to Canada, to unveil a plaque honouring Canada's First World War Victoria Cross recipients.
Robert Goguen, Member of Parliament for Moncton¿Riverview¿Dieppe, today announced Government of Canada support for the Harrison Trimble High School's seventh annual commemorative Hangar Dance in Moncton. MP Goguen made the announcement on behalf of the Honourable Julian Fantino, Minister of Veterans Affairs.
Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird today announced that Canada would support democratic elections in Moldova by providing up to 20 election observers to monitor and report on the country's November 30 parliamentary elections.
The Honourable Rona Ambrose, Minister of Health, and Dr. Gregory Taylor, Chief Public Health Officer of Canada, today announced strengthened public health measures to further protect Canadians and help prevent the spread of Ebola in Canada.
Gary Schellenberger, Member of Parliament for Perth–Wellington, today announced Government of Canada funding for World War One Remembrance, an evening of music performed by the Stratford Symphony Orchestra to mark the 100th anniversary of the First World War.
The Government of Canada is strengthening public health measures at Canada's borders to protect Canadians and prevent the spread of Ebola to Canada. These measures formally take effect on November 10, 2014.
The Honourable Peter MacKay, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, and Regional Minister responsible for Nova Scotia, is pleased the Government of Canada will support seven Nova Scotia projects that pay tribute to Canada's brave men and women who have served in uniform.
The Honourable Alice Wong, Minister of State (Seniors) and Member of Parliament for Richmond, today announced Government of Canada funding for the annual Remembrance Day ceremony at the University of British Columbia.