| Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario
| news releases
FedDev Ontario Minister Gary Goodyear and London North Centre MP Susan Truppe announced a total investment of $1.4 million in two London-based organizations, which will contribute to the growth of innovative businesses in London.
| Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario
| speeches
As a Member of Parliament, one of the best parts of my job is visiting the people and the businesses in the communities I represent. I'm pleased to be here at Voices.com, as I have previously visited their new office space. I was pleased to tour it again with Minister Goodyear and with the members of the Southwestern Ontario Angel Group, who are here today.
Government officials gathered today with local residents to celebrate the completion of three major infrastructure projects that will contribute to improving the quality of life in the District of Lake Country.
| Employment and Social Development Canada
| news releases
The Honourable Candice Bergen, Minister of State (Social Development) and Member of Parliament for Portage-Lisgar today joined students and graduates at Red River College for an event honouring the achievements of local apprentices who have become certified Red Seal journeypersons in their respective trades. Minister Bergen awarded apprenticeship completion certificates on behalf of the Honourable Jason Kenney, Minister of Employment and Social Development.
| Impact Assessment Agency of Canada
| news releases
The Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency is making funding available through its Participant Funding Program to assist members of the public and Aboriginal groups to participate in the environmental assessment by a review panel of the proposed Robb Trend Coal Mine Expansion project in Alberta.
The Federal-Provincial-Territorial Meeting of Ministers responsible for Justice and Public Safety will be held in Banff, Alberta, on October 16 and 17, 2014.
| Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
| news releases
Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz announced today the reappointment of Jacques Laforge as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Canadian Dairy Commission (CDC). Mr. Laforge's appointment is for a three-year term effective February 2, 2015. Biographical notes are attached.
| Financial Consumer Agency of Canada
| media advisories
Minister of State (Finance) Kevin Sorenson and Canada's Financial Literacy Leader Jane Rooney will release the country's first financial literacy strategy for seniors on Thursday, October 16 at 9:30 a.m. at Community Financial Counselling Services, 294 Portage Ave, 5th floor, in Winnipeg, Manitoba.