News Releases
View today's current Government of Canada news releases listed chronologically.
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23:22 ADT (Tuesday, May 21, 2013) - Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada
BAIRD CONDEMNS SPIKE IN SECTARIAN VIOLENCE IN IRAQ
Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird today issued the following statement: "I have grown increasingly concerned in recent days as a spate of deadly sectarian violence has rocked cities and towns throughout Iraq....
22:25 ADT (Tuesday, May 21, 2013) - Justice Canada
GOVERNMENT SUPPORTS PRIVATE MEMBER'S BILL TO KEEP VICTIMS SAFE FROM CONDITIONALLY RELEASED OFFENDERS
The Honourable Rob Nicholson, P.C., Q.C., M.P. for Niagara Falls, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today announced the Government's support for Private Member's Bill C-489 (restrictions on offenders), An Act to amend the Criminal Code and the Corrections and Conditional Release Act. Sponsored by Mark Warawa, M.P. for Langley, this legislation would impose restrictions on offenders who are conditionally released....
18:55 ADT (Tuesday, May 21, 2013) - Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada
CANADA EXPRESSES SOLIDARITY WITH THE PEOPLE OF OKLAHOMA
"On behalf of all Canadians, I extend my thoughts and prayers to those affected by yesterday's devastation in the suburbs of Oklahoma City. We extend sincere condolences to those who have lost loved ones and wish those injured a speedy recovery....
17:29 ADT (Tuesday, May 21, 2013) - Parks Canada
GOVERNMENT OF CANADA APPROVES LONG RANGE PLAN FOR MOUNT NORQUAY SKI AREA IN BANFF NATIONAL PARK
The Honourable Peter Kent, Canada's Environment Minister and Minister Responsible for Parks Canada, today approved the Mount Norquay 2013 Long Range Plan. The plan sets out actions intended to return important wildlife habitat to Parks Canada's direct management, while enhancing and broadening the national park experience for visitors to the ski area...
16:01 ADT (Tuesday, May 21, 2013) - Canadian Food Inspection Agency
As part of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency's (CFIA) routine testing of various food products, a survey released today found that all infant formulae and foods tested for Bisphenol A (BPA) were free from BPA and safe to consume...
15:26 ADT (Tuesday, May 21, 2013) - National Defence and the Canadian Forces
VICE-ADMIRAL PAUL MADDISON AWARDED THE U.S. LEGION OF MERIT
Vice-Admiral Paul Maddison, Commander Royal Canadian Navy, was awarded the Legion of Merit (Degree of Commander) by Admiral Jonathan Greenert, United States Navy Chief of Naval Operations, during a full honours ceremony at the Washington Navy Yard on April 26. Vice-Admiral Maddison was recognized for his dedication to superior maritime partnership and security cooperation efforts with the United States during his time as the Commander Royal Canadian Navy...
14:43 ADT (Tuesday, May 21, 2013) - Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency
DUMONT NICKEL MINE PROJECT PUBLIC COMMENTS INVITED
The Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency is conducting a comprehensive study type environmental assessment of the proposed Dumont Nickel Mine Project located in Quebec. The Agency invites the public to comment on the potential environmental effects of the project and the proposed measures to prevent or mitigate those effects as described in a summary of the proponent's Environmental Impact Statement (EIS)...
14:36 ADT (Tuesday, May 21, 2013) - Bank of Canada
CANADA WORKS DUE TO ITS CRITICAL FOUNDATIONAL ADVANTAGES, SAYS BANK OF CANADA GOVERNOR MARK CARNEY
Since the eruption of the global financial crisis, Canada has outperformed other G-7 countries because of critical foundational advantages, Bank of Canada Governor Mark Carney said today in a speech in Montréal. The Governor identified "the cornerstones of Canada's prosperity" as responsible fiscal policy, sound monetary policy, a resilient financial system and a monetary union that works...
14:30 ADT (Tuesday, May 21, 2013) - Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
MINISTER RITZ ANNOUNCES REAPPOINTMENT TO THE CANADIAN DAIRY COMMISSION
Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz today announced the reappointment of Mr. Randy Williamson as the Chairman of the Canadian Dairy Commission (CDC)...
14:05 ADT (Tuesday, May 21, 2013) - Citizenship and Immigration Canada
MINISTER KENNEY PROMOTES CANADA'S NEW START-UP VISA IN SILICON VALLEY
Recruiting the world's best and brightest entrepreneurs to Canada Ottawa, May 21, 2013 - Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism Minister Jason Kenney concluded a productive visit to Silicon Valley to promote Canada's new Start-Up Visa, the first of its kind in the world....