Scott Armstrong, Member of Parliament for Cumberland–Colchester–Musquodoboit Valley, today announced Government of Canada funding for the restoration of the Springhill Soldiers' Monument which honours the achievements and sacrifices of Veterans from within the community.
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The Honourable Ed Holder, Minister of State (Science and Technology), today visited the University of Toronto, where he announced 137 new and renewed Canada Research Chairs at 34 postsecondary institutions across the country. This $118 million investment, with an additional $7.9 million in infrastructure support provided by the Canada Foundation for Innovation, will help promote innovation and support top-tier talent at Canadian postsecondary institutions.
Officials from all levels of government were on-site today to participate in the sod turning ceremony for phase two of the Fort Calgary Master Plan expansion project.
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Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz and International Trade Minister Ed Fast today announced that Canadian beef and livestock producers can now benefit from expanded export opportunities in two international markets.
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Canada's Minister of State (Finance) Kevin Sorenson and Canada's first Financial Literacy Leader Jane Rooney today announced the release of the National Strategy for Financial Literacy, Phase 1: Strengthening Seniors' Financial Literacy.
The Honourable Steven Blaney, Canada's Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, today announced that the Government of Canada intends to introduce legislative changes to the CSIS Act.
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The Honourable Maxime Bernier, Minister of State (Small Business and Tourism) (Agriculture), today announced the appointment of David Goldstein as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Canadian Tourism Commission (CTC), effective December 1, 2014.
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Federal, Provincial and Territorial (F/P/T) Ministers Responsible for Seniors met this week in Charlottetown to review recent collaborative work and discuss ways to further support the well-being of seniors living in Canada.
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Minister Aglukkaq today announced an arrangement to empower three Northern Aboriginal organizations to provide service delivery for CanNor's Northern Aboriginal Economic Opportunities Program (NAEOP).