News Releases
View today's current Government of Canada news releases listed chronologically.
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14:42 AST (Wednesday, Nov 20, 2013) - Canadian Space Agency
Canadian Space Agency (CSA) President General (Retired) Walter Natynczyk today issued the following statement on the 15th anniversary of the International Space Station (ISS):...
14:14 AST (Wednesday, Nov 20, 2013) - National Defence and the Canadian Forces
The Honourable Rob Nicholson, P.C., Q.C., M.P. for Niagara Falls, Minister of National Defence, and the U.S. Secretary of Defense, Chuck Hagel, will meet in Halifax to discuss a variety of issues related to Canada-U.S. defence relations and sign the Canada-U.S. Asia-Pacific Defense Policy Cooperation Framework. A brief media availability will follow the meeting and signing event....
13:57 AST (Wednesday, Nov 20, 2013) - Infrastructure Canada
FEDERAL FUNDING HELPS TRANSLINK REFURBISH AGING SKYTRAIN VEHICLES
With the support of the federal Gas Tax Fund, today TransLink put in service the first of its refurbished SkyTrain vehicles, which would have otherwise reached the end of their serviceable lives....
13:15 AST (Wednesday, Nov 20, 2013) - Employment and Social Development Canada
In a keynote speech today at the Mining Association of Canada's Board of Directors meeting, the Honourable Jason Kenney, Minister of Employment and Social Development and Minister for Multiculturalism, spoke about the Government of Canada's commitment to increase the skills and employability of Canadians to overcome skills shortages in the mining sector....
12:55 AST (Wednesday, Nov 20, 2013) - Parks Canada
Parks Canada and Google are proud to launch a collection of magnificent and breathtaking panoramic images of the best that Canada has to offer. Over 50 national historic sites and national parks from coast to coast can now be seen on the popular search site....
12:35 AST (Wednesday, Nov 20, 2013) - Governor General of Canada
ORDER OF CANADA INVESTITURE CEREMONY
His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, will preside over an Order of Canada investiture ceremony at Rideau Hall, on Friday, November 22, 2013, at 10:30 a.m....
12:26 AST (Wednesday, Nov 20, 2013) - Canada Post Corporation
CHRISTMAS ISLAND POST OFFICE SENDS SMILES AROUND THE WORLD WITH SPECIAL HOLIDAY POSTMARK
The post office in the small village of Christmas Island, in Cape Breton, N.S., is a special holiday destination. At this time of year, thousands of festive greeting cards and packages coming from as far as Hong Kong, Seoul, Paris, Mexico City, Sydney, Tahiti and various points across Canada and the United States flow through the community before reaching their final destination....
10:07 AST (Wednesday, Nov 20, 2013) - Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario
GOVERNMENT OF CANADA SHOWCASES SERVICES FOR SMES IN WINDSOR
Today, the Honourable Gary Goodyear, Minister of State for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario) participated in the information and networking event, Business, Government Services & You presented by Canada Business Ontario. Minister Goodyear discussed the Government of Canada's strong support for small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and highlighted investments made through FedDev Ontario to the southern Ontario region....
09:55 AST (Wednesday, Nov 20, 2013) - Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions
Lévis - MediaRepresentatives of the media are invited to a news conference during which the Honourable Steven Blaney, Member of Parliament for Lévis-Bellechasse and Les Etchemins and Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, will make an announcement on behalf of the Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of Infrastructure, Communities and Intergovernmental Affairs and Minister of the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec, concerning the Ag-Bio Centre, an incubator for innovative biotechnology, agricultural biotechnology and environmental sciences companies. Advisory...
20:26 AST (Tuesday, Nov 19, 2013) - Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada
SUPPORTING INNOVATION AND INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION
The Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade, today highlighted a $13-million federal contribution to Mitacs Inc., a national not-for-profit organization that helps the next generation of innovators develop vital scientific and business skills....