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Children in War: As a vulnerable population, children face extreme threats in situations of conflict. The UN Security Council calls for systematic monitoring and reporting. (July 2006)

Right of Permanent Residence Fee Reduced :
On May 2, 2006, the Government of Canada announced a significant reduction in the $975 Right of Permanent Residence Fee. You may be entitled to a refund. Find out how to claim your refund here, or you can find out more information about the Right of Permanent Residence Fee refund and other Citizenship and Immigration programs and services on the CIC Web site.

Disarming Africa one face at a time
(April 2006)

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Speech from the Throne
On April 4, 2006, Governor General Michaëlle Jean officially opened the First Session of the 39th Parliament by setting out the Government's goals and priorities with the reading of the Speech from the Throne.
Fact Sheet: Opening of a new session of Parliament

Canada tops G7 again as most cost-competitive country in which to do business
(March 21, 2006)

A new government in Canada
Canada's 22^nd Prime Minister, Stephen Harper, was sworn in at Rideau Hall on February 6, 2006, along with our 28^th ministry. Read more about the new team...

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Statement by the Prime Minister on the situation in the Palestinian Authority
(February 14, 2006)

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Statement by Minister of Foreign Affairs on reaction to caricatures of Prophet Mohammed
(February 8, 2006)