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Here are the Government Announcements that have appeared on the Canada Site during the month of February 2005.

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Budget 2005 The 2005 Budget presented by Finance Minister Ralph Goodale on February 23, 2005.
Stop Spam Here Canada's Task Force on Spam is responsible for overseeing the implementation of An Anti-Spam Action Plan for Canada. Visit StopSpamHere.ca for tips that highlight behaviour or steps that can be taken to limit and control the volume of spam that flows into inboxes, as well as how you can protect yourself from the often dangerous elements associated with spam.
The Kyoto Protocol enters into force Prime Minister Paul Martin marked the entry into force of the Kyoto Protocol on climate change by announcing that Canada will host the Eleventh Conference of the Parties (CoP 11) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change.
Summer Career Placements 2005 Summer Career Placements (SCP), a key element of Summer Work Experience, is an initiative that provides wage subsidies to enable employers in the private, public and not-for-profit sectors to create career-related summer jobs for students between 15 and 30 years of age (inclusive).
Make your home smoke-free Over one million children are exposed to second-hand smoke every day. Health Canada is addressing this issue with a national campaign aimed at helping parents create smoke-free homes. For information on how to make your home smoke-free, visit our Web site.
Tax Information Slips On-line Are you receiving Old Age Security or Canada Pension Plan benefits? If so, you can now view and print copies of your T4 and NR4 tax information slips on-line, as well as elect to stop receiving your tax slips by mail. These copies of your tax slips can be submitted to the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) with your Income Tax and Benefit Return.
National Flag of Canada Day All Canadians are invited to mark the 40th anniversary of our flag on National Flag of Canada Day on February 15. This is a perfect occasion to celebrate our sense of belonging to Canada.
You Can Quit Smoking Health Canada's "Bob" campaign lets smokers know that quitting is possible and that Health Canada has the tools to help. The campaign, in its third year, helps smokers get, "On the Road to Quitting", by offering them interactive Web-based tools, a step by step guide to quitting and access to toll-free provincial quitline services to support becoming a non-smoker.
Disaster in South and South-East Asia A strong earthquake measuring 9 on the Richter scale hit South and South-East Asia on December 26, 2004. Canada is committed to a coordinated response to this crisis and is working closely with the affected countries, other donor countries and non-governmental partners already on the ground in the affected areas.
Take the One-Tonne Challenge! The Government of Canada is calling on all Canadians to take the One-Tonne Challenge to reduce their personal greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by one tonne - about 20 percent. Find out how easy it can be to take action on climate change, contribute to cleaner air and save money too. Visit the One-Tonne Challenge Web site today!
Canada Day Poster Challenge 2005 Every year, thousands of young Canadians take part in the Canada Day Poster Challenge. The theme of this year's Poster Challenge is "Canada from East to West". For details on the contest, please visit the Poster Challenge Web site.
Science and Technology for Canadians Science fans in Canada now have a new source of science and technology news and information. Science.gc.ca uses an intuitive, subject-based approach to organize hundreds of links to authoritative sources of science information on the Internet. This new Web portal also offers weekly features, fast facts and information on science careers and Canadian science achievements.
EnerGuide for Houses EnerGuide for Houses is a service developed by Natural Resources Canada to help homeowners improve the comfort and energy efficiency of their home. The Government of Canada is offering grants to homeowners who complete energy upgrades based on EnerGuide for Houses advisors' recommendations.
Speech from the Throne - October 2004 The Speech from the Throne to open the first session of the thirty-eighth Parliament of Canada.
10-year Plan to Strengthen Health Care Working together, the Prime Minister, Premiers and Territorial leaders have signed a 10-year plan, supported by $41 billion in new federal funding, that will lead to better health care for Canadians.
Canada's Public Pensions Convenient on-line services for your Old Age Security and Canada Pension Plan benefits.
First Ministers' Meeting on Future of Health Care On September 13, the First Ministers' Meeting on Health gets under way in Ottawa, with Prime Minister Paul Martin and provincial premiers and territorial leaders, working together to develop a ten year plan to strengthen and enhance our treasured system of health care.
Securing an Open Society: Canada's National Security Policy Securing an Open Society: Canada's National Security Policy is a strategic framework and action plan designed to ensure the Government of Canada can prepare for and respond to current and future threats.
Safety and Security for Canadians What actions has the Government of Canada taken to improve safety and security for Canadians since September 11, 2001? Consult the Safety and Security for Canadians Web site for regular updates from many government departments and agencies that are working together to keep Canada safe.