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19:23 AST (Tuesday, Feb 09, 2010) - Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada
CANADA CONGRATULATES UKRAINE ON SUCCESSFUL ELECTION
The Honourable Lawrence Cannon, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today issued the following statement congratulating the people of Ukraine on their presidential election...
16:51 AST (Tuesday, Feb 09, 2010) - Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency
REVIEW PANEL ISSUES PUBLIC HEARING SCHEDULE FOR PROPOSED PROSPERITY GOLD-COPPER MINE PROJECT
The Panel reviewing the proposed Prosperity Gold-Copper Mine project today issued the schedule for the public hearing to begin on March 22, 2010 in Williams Lake, B.C...
16:43 AST (Tuesday, Feb 09, 2010) - Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency
REVIEW PANEL ISSUES PUBLIC HEARING SCHEDULE FOR PROPOSED PROSPERITY GOLD-COPPER MINE PROJECT
The Panel reviewing the proposed Prosperity Gold-Copper Mine project has issued the schedule for the public hearing to begin on March 22, 2010 in Williams Lake, B.C....
16:32 AST (Tuesday, Feb 09, 2010) - Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions
GOVERNMENT OF CANADA INVESTS $721,174 IN ABITIBI-TÉMISCAMINGUE FOR SNOWMOBILE TRAIL IMPROVEMENTS
The Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of State for Canada Economic Development, today announced that six snowmobiling clubs in the Abitibi-Témiscamingue region have been awarded a total of $721,174 in non-repayable funding....
16:19 AST (Tuesday, Feb 09, 2010) - Western Economic Diversification Canada
GOVERNMENT OF CANADA INVESTS IN HEPBURN'S RECREATIONAL INFRASTRUCTURE
The Village of Hepburn will move forward with arena upgrades thanks to the Recreational Infrastructure Canada (RInC) program, a major job-creating investment from Canada's Economic Action Plan....
15:30 AST (Tuesday, Feb 09, 2010) - Indian and Northern Affairs Canada
FIRST NATION GOVERNANCE CONFERENCE BUILDS ON EXPERIENCES
The Government of Yukon and Indian and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC) are co-hosting the First Nation Governance: Building on Experience conference February 9 to 11, 2010 in Whitehorse. The conference will bring together First Nation, Yukon and federal government representatives to share knowledge, build partnerships and strengthen working relationships....
15:21 AST (Tuesday, Feb 09, 2010) - Justice Canada, Department of
The Honourable Rob Nicholson, P.C., Q.C., M.P. for Niagara Falls, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, made the following statement today regarding the Government of Canada's decision to file an application for leave to appeal to the Supreme Court of Canada in the Attorney General of Canada v. PHS et al (Insite) case...
15:17 AST (Tuesday, Feb 09, 2010) - Industry Canada
GOVERNMENT OF CANADA SUPPORTS THE MONTRÉAL HIGH LIGHTS FESTIVAL
On behalf of the Honourable Tony Clement, Minister of Industry, the Honourable Christian Paradis, Minister of Natural Resources and Member of Parliament for Mégantic¿L'Érable, today announced the Government of Canada's investment of more than $1 million to support the Montréal High Lights Festival as part of the Marquee Tourism Events Program....
15:03 AST (Tuesday, Feb 09, 2010) - Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
LAKELAND INDUSTRIES SHELTERED WORKSHOPS CELEBRATES EXPANSION
Federal and provincial officials joined residents of the McAdam region today to celebrate the grand opening of a 550- square-metre expansion at Lakeland Industries Sheltered Workshops Inc., an organization that teaches employment and life skills to individuals with intellectual and physical disabilities....
14:47 AST (Tuesday, Feb 09, 2010) - Canadian Institutes of Health Research
EXPERT ALERT - LET'S TALK ABOUT LOVE!
Valentine's Day is an occasion for people to celebrate love. Stores are filled with chocolates, candies, stuffed animals, heart-shaped everything and flowers. Many celebrate with their true love, while others wonder when cupid will aim his arrow at them, or at least hit Mr. or Mrs. Right this time!...
14:40 AST (Tuesday, Feb 09, 2010) - Western Economic Diversification Canada
Randy Hoback, Member of Parliament for Prince Albert, on behalf of the Honourable Lynne Yelich, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification, and Darryl Hickie, MLA for Prince Albert Carlton, on behalf of Ken Krawetz, Saskatchewan's Deputy Premier and Minister of Education, announced funding to help Family Futures Inc. strengthen economic opportunities in Prince Albert....
13:42 AST (Tuesday, Feb 09, 2010) - Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada
MINISTERIAL STATEMENT ON HAITI
The Honourable Lawrence Cannon, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today made the following statement on the situation in Haiti....
13:35 AST (Tuesday, Feb 09, 2010) - Auditor General of Canada, Office of the
YUKON HOUSING CORPORATION-AUDITOR GENERAL NOTES BOTH GOOD PERFORMANCE AND AREAS NEEDING ATTENTION
The Yukon Housing Corporation is generally managing its day-to-day operations well, but long-term strategic issues need attention, says Sheila Fraser, the Auditor General of Canada, in her Report delivered today to the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly....
13:20 AST (Tuesday, Feb 09, 2010) - Parks Canada
GOVERNMENT OF CANADA INVESTS IN TOURISM INFRASTRUCTURE AT WOODSIDE NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE
On behalf of the Honourable Jim Prentice, Canada's Environment Minister and Minister responsible for Parks Canada, Mr. Peter Braid, Member of Parliament for Kitchener-Waterloo, today announced major investments in Woodside National Historic Site. This project is part of Canada's Economic Action Plan...
13:00 AST (Tuesday, Feb 09, 2010) - Human Resources and Skills Development
MINISTER FINLEY MEETS WITH COMMUNITY LEADERS TO DISCUSS PHASE II OF CANADA'S ECONOMIC ACTION PLAN
The Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development, today met with key stakeholders and members of the community to discuss the current and future economic and employment situation, with a focus on jobs of the future, skills requirements, and labour market issues....
12:45 AST (Tuesday, Feb 09, 2010) - Canada Revenue Agency
TAX RELIEF AND BENEFITS FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
If you are a person with a disability, you may be able to benefit from the following credits, deductions, and benefits administered by the CRA...
11:35 AST (Tuesday, Feb 09, 2010) - Statistics Canada
The Daily is Statistics Canada's official release bulletin, the Agency's first line of communication with the media and the public...
10:25 AST (Tuesday, Feb 09, 2010) - Export Development Canada
DR. OLAF WEBER APPOINTED TO EDC ENVIRONMENTAL FINANCE CHAIR
University of Waterloo (UW) and Export Development Canada (EDC) today announced the appointment of Dr. Olaf Weber as the first EDC Chair in Environmental Finance at the School of Environment, Enterprise and Development (SEED)....
09:55 AST (Tuesday, Feb 09, 2010) - Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada
TRAVEL UPDATES - FEBRUARY 9, 2010
The Consular Affairs Bureau of Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada publishes information on safety and security conditions abroad. Following is a list of changes made to Current Issues and Travel Reports released in the last 24 hours. This list is subject to change. Please visit www.voyage.gc.ca for further information...
09:25 AST (Tuesday, Feb 09, 2010) - Fisheries and Oceans Canada
MINISTER SHEA SUPPORTS STRENGTHENED NEW REQUIREMENTS WITH CATCH CERTIFICATION
The Fisheries and Oceans Canada Catch Certification Office issues catch certificates to Canadian exporters, in accordance with the European Union regulation combating illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing. Since a number of fishing seasons will begin in the spring, it is important to remind exporters to contact the Catch Certification Office, in order to prepare themselves to meet the new requirements. To date, nearly 150 companies have registered with the Fisheries Certificate System....
03:55 AST (Tuesday, Feb 09, 2010) - Western Economic Diversification Canada
GOVERNMENT OF CANADA INVESTS IN PORT ALBERNI'S RECREATIONAL INFRASTRUCTURE
The Alberni Athletic Association is rebuilding a local recreational facility, thanks to the Recreational Infrastructure Canada (RInC) program, a major job-creating investment from Canada's Economic Action Plan....
