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08:55: (Wednesday, Apr. 04, 2007) PUBLIC EVENTS FOR PRIME MINISTER STEPHEN HARPER FOR TODAY, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 4TH, 2007 |
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Public events for Prime Minister Stephen Harper for today, Wednesday, April 4th are: ... [more] |
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08:30: (Wednesday, Apr. 04, 2007) |
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The Daily is Statistics Canada's official release bulletin, the Agency's first line of communication with the media and the public. .. [more] |
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21:00: (Tuesday, Apr. 03, 2007) |
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The Honourable Peter MacKay, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Minister of the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, today issued the following statement in response to President Yushchenko ordering the dissolution of Ukraine's parliament: ... [more] |
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19:20: (Tuesday, Apr. 03, 2007) |
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Eight In One, a division of United Pet Group, Inc., announced a voluntary recall across Canada of all lots of Dingo Chick'N Jerky Treats for Dogs, Cats and Ferrets. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) was notified of this voluntary recall by United Pet Group Inc., Cincinnati, Ohio. .. [more] |
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19:00: (Tuesday, Apr. 03, 2007) |
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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. .. [more] |
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16:58: (Tuesday, Apr. 03, 2007) MINISTER EMERSON TO DELIVER KEYNOTE ADDRESS AT SURREY BOARD OF TRADE DINNER |
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The Honourable David Emerson, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Pacific Gateway and the Vancouver-Whistler Olympics, will deliver the keynote speech at the International Trade Dinner and Export Awards of the Surrey Board of Trade in Surrey, British Columbia, on April 4, 2007. .. [more] |
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15:00: (Tuesday, Apr. 03, 2007) CANADA'S NEW GOVERNMENT ENSURES CANADIANS CAN ACCESS GOVERNMENT SERVICES CLOSER TO HOME |
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The Honourable Monte Solberg, Minister of Human Resources and Social Development, and the Honourable Peter MacKay, Minister of Foreign Affairs, announced today that the Service Canada Centre in Regina will start accepting passport applications as of April 16, 2007, as another step in expanding passport Receiving Agent services across the country. .. [more] |
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14:25: (Tuesday, Apr. 03, 2007) |
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OTTAWA -- The Honourable Lawrence Cannon, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities today announced new projects to enhance rail and transit security under Transit-Secure, the Government of Canada's $80-million passenger rail and urban transit security contribution program. Under the program's second round of funding, up to $2 million will be provided to rail and urban transit operators outside Canada's six major urban areas, as well as inter-city rail and bus companies. .. [more] |
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14:25: (Tuesday, Apr. 03, 2007) CANADA'S NEW GOVERNMENT FUNDS TRANSIT SECURITY IN BRITISH COLUMBIA |
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VANCOUVER -- The Honourable Chuck Strahl, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, and Minister for the Canadian Wheat Board, on behalf of the Honourable Lawrence Cannon, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, today announced $300,000 in funding to enhance transit security in British Columbia. These funds will provide B.C. Transit with financial assistance to carry out risk assessments and to develop security plans. .. [more] |
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14:25: (Tuesday, Apr. 03, 2007) |
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CALGARY -- The Honourable Jim Prentice, Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development, on behalf of the Honourable Lawrence Cannon, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, today announced $86,250 in funding to enhance transit security in Alberta. The City of Lethbridge will receive $30,000 and the City of Red Deer, $56,250, to carry out risk assessments and to develop security plans. .. [more] |
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14:25: (Tuesday, Apr. 03, 2007) CANADA'S NEW GOVERNMENT FUNDS TRANSIT SECURITY IN SASKATCHEWAN |
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REGINA -- The Honourable Carol Skelton, Minister of National Revenue, on behalf of the Honourable Lawrence Cannon, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, today announced $105,000 in funding to enhance transit security in Saskatchewan. .. [more] |
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14:25: (Tuesday, Apr. 03, 2007) |
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WINNIPEG -- The Honourable Vic Toews, President of the Treasury Board, on behalf of the Honourable Lawrence Cannon, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, today announced $99,750 in funding to enhance transit security in Winnipeg. This Transit-Secure funding provides the transit operator for the City of Winnipeg with financial assistance to carry out risk assessments and to develop security plans. .. [more] |
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14:25: (Tuesday, Apr. 03, 2007) |
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OTTAWA -- The Honourable Lawrence Cannon, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, today announced $967,500 in funding to enhance transit security in Ontario. .. [more] |
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14:25: (Tuesday, Apr. 03, 2007) |
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LAVAL, QUEBEC -- The Honourable Lawrence Cannon, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities and Minister responsible for Quebec, today announced $187,500 in funding to enhance transit security in Laval. This funding provides the transit operator for the City of Laval with financial assistance to carry out risk assessments and to develop security plans. .. [more] |
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14:25: (Tuesday, Apr. 03, 2007) |
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HALIFAX -- The Honourable Peter MacKay, Minister of Foreign Affairs, on behalf of the Honourable Lawrence Cannon, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, today announced $180,000 in funding to enhance transit security in Halifax. This Transit Secure funding provides the transit operator in the City of Halifax with financial assistance to carry out risk assessments and to develop security plans. .. [more] |
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14:25: (Tuesday, Apr. 03, 2007) |
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The Minister of National Defence Gordon O'Connor and the Minister of Fisheries and Oceans and Minister responsible for Newfoundland and Labrador, Loyola Hearn will make an announcement regarding Canadian Forces Station St. John's. .. [more] |
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14:15: (Tuesday, Apr. 03, 2007) |
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Prime Minister Stephen Harper today announced that Canada's New Government is following through on its commitment to create a Veterans' Bill of Rights and a Veterans' Ombudsman. .. [more] |
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13:35: (Tuesday, Apr. 03, 2007) CANADA'S NEW GOVERNMENT INVESTS $148,852 TO HELP YOUTH IN LÉVIS FIND WORK |
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Steven Blaney, Member of Parliament for LévisBellechasse, on behalf of the Honourable Monte Solberg, Minister of Human Resources and Social Development, today announced funding of $148,852 for a project that will help young people in Lévis make a successful transition into the workforce. .. [more] |
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11:00: (Tuesday, Apr. 03, 2007) CANADA'S NEW GOVERNMENT ANNOUNCES FUNDING FOR SAMARITAN HOUSE PROJECT |
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Mr. Merv Tweed, Member of Parliament for Brandon-Souris, on behalf of the Honourable Monte Solberg, Minister of Human Resources and Social Development, today announced federal homelessness funding of $211,484 for the Samaritan House-Eco Green Roof. .. [more] |
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10:40: (Tuesday, Apr. 03, 2007) |
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GUELPH -Cleaner engines, cleaner air and more uses for local farm products were the focus of a just-completed study of biodiesel as an alternative fuel source on selected Ontario farms. This province-wide initiative is the only one of its kind in Canada. It involved six farms to evaluate the effectiveness of using biodiesel in agriculture. .. [more] |
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10:15: (Tuesday, Apr. 03, 2007) PRIME MINISTER STEPHEN HARPER TO ATTEND VIMY CEREMONIES IN FRANCE |
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Prime Minister Stephen Harper today announced that he and his family will join thousands of Canadians in France on April 9, 2007, to mark the 90th anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge and the dedication of the newly restored Canadian National Vimy Memorial. .. [more] |
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10:10: (Tuesday, Apr. 03, 2007) |
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That millions of Canadians file their income tax return electronically every year? ... [more] |
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09:45: (Tuesday, Apr. 03, 2007) |
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Her Excellency the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean, Governor General of Canada, announced today the names of 42 recipients of the Governor General's Caring Canadian Award. .. [more] |
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