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International Closing Military Ceremony for Aboriginal Awareness Week 2013 OTTAWA, ONTARIO--(Marketwired - May 24, 2013) - Today, the Canadian Armed Forces hosted the closing ceremony for Aboriginal Awareness Week at the Cartier Square Drill Hall in Canada's capital. "Aboriginal Awareness Week pr...(More) Harper Government Invests in Western Canadian Aerospace Industry ABBOTSFORD, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwired - May 24, 2013) - Today, the Honourable Lynne Yelich, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification, announced federal support for a two-year, multi-faceted project that will help the we...(More) Major-General Milner Takes Command of Canada's Training Mission in Afghanistan KABUL, AFGHANISTAN--(Marketwired - May 24, 2013) - Major-General Dean J. Milner took command of the Canadian Contribution to the Training Mission - Afghanistan during a change of command ceremony here today at Camp Phoenix. <...(More)Harper Government Awards Bus Contract for Canadian Armed Forces to Winnipeg Company WINNIPEG, MANITOBA--(Marketwired - May 24, 2013) - Joyce Bateman, Member of Parliament for Winnipeg South Centre, on behalf of the Honourable Rona Ambrose, Minister of Public Works and Government Services and Minister for the Status of Wo...(More) Canada Announces Remote Traveller Processing Pilot Project to Extend Service Hours at Piney, Manitoba Port of Entry WINNIPEG, MANITOBA--(Marketwired - May 24, 2013) - The Honourable Vic Toews, Minister of Public Safety, announced today that the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) will proceed with a remote traveller processing pilot at Piney, Manitoba...(More) Canada Announces Remote Traveller Pilot Project to Extend Service Hours at Morses Line, Quebec Port of Entry OTTAWA, ONTARIO--(Marketwired - May 24, 2013) - The Honourable Maxime Bernier, Minister of State (Small Business and Tourism) on behalf of the Honourable Vic Toews, Minister of Public Safety, announced today that the Canada Border Service...(More) No Childhood Leukemia Found Near Ontario Nuclear Power Plants OTTAWA, ONTARIO--(Marketwired - May 24, 2013) - The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) has completed a ground-breaking study on populations living near Ontario's three nuclear power plants (NPPs). The most important finding of this...(More) Schneider Electric Announces Keynotes for D.C. Xperience Efficiency Event PALATINE, IL--(Marketwired - May 24, 2013) - Schneider Electric, a global specialist in energy management, today announced a world-class group of keynote addresses that will be delivered at its Washington D.C. Xperience Efficiency event. Xperience Efficiency 2013, a global event series that will...(More) REMINDER: Four Acetaminophen Products for Children and Infants Recalled Due to Quality Concerns OTTAWA, ONTARIO--(Marketwired - May 24, 2013) - The issue: Health Canada has been made aware of quality concerns with a manufacturer in China that produces acetaminophen (Paracetamol) as ...(More) Mexico's Thirst for Natural Gas Continues to Increase, an Industrial Info News Alert SUGAR LAND, TX--(Marketwired - May 24, 2013) - Researched by Industrial Info Resources (Sugar Land, Texas) -- According to data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), Mexico's natural gas imports of 2.1 billion cubic feet per day (Bcf/d) in 2012 represented a 21% increase from 20...(More) Allergy Alert: Undeclared Mustard, Milk, Soy and/or Wheat in Certain Nouvelle Orleans Brand Marinades OTTAWA, ONTARIO--(Marketwired - May 24, 2013) - Product photos are available at http://bit.ly/14G3uJO. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Alimentation Nouvel...(More) Updated Health Hazard Alert: Certain in Shell Hazelnuts or Mixed Nuts in Shell May Contain Salmonella Bacteria OTTAWA, ONTARIO--(Marketwired - May 24, 2013) - The public warning issued on May 22, 2013 has been updated to include additional product and distribution information. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is warning t...(More) Congressional Notables Participates at Jewish American Heritage Luncheon WASHINGTON, DC--(Marketwired - May 24, 2013) - In creating a tradition, May has been designated as Jewish Heritage Month to celebrate the talents and contributions of the American Jewish Community to the American society. Yesterday, a ceremony was held in the ornate U.S. Capitol...(More) Government of British Columbia: BC Coroners Service Confirms Identity of Scuba Diver KELOWNA, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwired - May 23, 2013) - INFORMATION BULLETIN 2013JAG0163-000917 May 23, 2013 Ministry of Justice BC Coroners Service BC Coroners Service confirms identity of scu...(More) Four Acetaminophen Products for Children and Infants Recalled Due to Quality Concerns OTTAWA, ONTARIO--(Marketwired - May 23, 2013) - The issue: Health Canada has been made aware of quality concerns with a manufacturer in China that produces acetaminophen (Paracetamol) as ...(More) Media Advisory: Minister Findlay to Make a Jobs-Related Announcement BURNABY, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwired - May 23, 2013) - The Honourable Kerry-Lynne D. Findlay, Q.C., Associate Minister of National Defence and Member of Parliament for Delta - Richmond East, will participate in an important announcemen...(More) Media Advisory: Health Canada OTTAWA, ONTARIO--(Marketwired - May 23, 2013) - Parliamentary Secretary of Health, Dr. Colin Carrie, will make an announcement to support healthy living, community-based projects, across Canada, in Ottawa. Dr. Carrie will ...(More) Cadmium Testing in Rice Determines No Health Risk OTTAWA, ONTARIO--(Marketwired - May 23, 2013) - As part of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency's (CFIA) routine testing of various food products, a study released today found that all samples of rice and rice-based products analyzed for t...(More) CORRECTION FROM SOURCE-Media Advisory: Government of Canada to Make an Announcement in Support of the Canadian Armed Forces and the Economy WINNIPEG, MANITOBA--(Marketwired - May 23, 2013) - This document corrects and replaces the media advisory that was sent today at 12:00 p.m. ET. Please note that the time of the event has changed from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p...(More) Harper Government Supports New Research Chair in Mobile Technology at New Brunswick Community College FREDERICTON, NEW BRUNSWICK--(Marketwired - May 23, 2013) - The Honourable Gary Goodyear, Minister of State (Science and Technology), today announced an investment in New Brunswick Community College for a new industrial research chair for ...(More) Media Advisory: Minister Findlay to Make an Announcement Related to Investments in the Joint Space Support Project OTTAWA, ONTARIO--(Marketwired - May 23, 2013) - The Honourable Kerry-Lynne D. Findlay, Q.C., Associate Minister of National Defence and Member of Parliament for Delta - Richmond East, will make an announcement related to investments into ...(More) Media Advisory: Up-to-Date Information and Statistics for 2013 Forest Fire Season OTTAWA, ONTARIO--(Marketwired - May 23, 2013) - During this year's forest fire season, Natural Resources Canada will once again be providing timely, accurate information and easy-to-use tools on the Canadian Wildland Fire Information Syst...(More) Media Advisory: Minister Yelich to Announce Support for Western Canadian Aerospace Industry VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwired - May 23, 2013) - On Friday, May 24th, 2013, the Honourable Lynne Yelich, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification, will make an important announcement to benefit Western ...(More) Government of Canada Supports Solutions Novika College Centre for Technology Transfer LA POCATIÈRE, QUEBEC--(Marketwired - May 23, 2013) - The Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, Minister of the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec and Minister of I...(More) Minister Paradis Promotes Harper Government's Actions to Strengthen Aerospace SMEs in Canada SAINT-LAURENT, QUEBEC--(Marketwired - May 23, 2013) - The Honourable Christian Paradis, Minister of Industry, today addressed an Aéro Montréal event, where he highlighted the Harper Government's support for small and medium-size...(More) Washington Tax Conference to Weigh New Scrutiny of Global Companies WASHINGTON, DC--(Marketwired - May 23, 2013) - Against a backdrop of slow economic growth and increased attention to international corporate tax practices, executives from a range of global companies will meet with tax experts from the OECD and member governments at the 2013 OECD International Ta...(More) Minister Kenney Commends RCMP on Immigration Fraud Charges Laid OTTAWA, ONTARIO--(Marketwired - May 23, 2013) - The Honourable Jason Kenney, Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism, made the following statement today upon learning that the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) Immigra...(More) Government of Canada Funds Sheldon Kennedy Child Advocacy Centre to Help Victims of Child Abuse CALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwired - May 23, 2013) - Today, the Honourable Rob Nicholson, P.C., Q.C., M.P. for Niagara Falls, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, attended the grand opening of the Sheldon Kennedy Child Advocacy...(More) Minister Oliver Highlights the Importance of Responsibly Developing Canada's Natural Resources for the Economy of Quebec and Canada QUEBEC CITY, QUEBEC--(Marketwired - May 23, 2013) - The Honourable Joe Oliver, Canada's Minister of Natural Resources, promoted the natural resource sectors in a speech delivered today at the 38th annual conference of the Association des ...(More) Media Advisory: Government of Canada to Make an Announcement in Support of the Canadian Armed Forces and the Economy WINNIPEG, MANITOBA--(Marketwired - May 23, 2013) - Joyce Bateman, Member of Parliament for Winnipeg South Centre, on behalf of the Honourable Rona Ambrose, Minister of Public Works and Government Services and Minister for Status of Women,...(More) Media Advisory: Health Canada OTTAWA, ONTARIO--(Marketwired - May 23, 2013) - Parliamentary Secretary of Health, Dr. Colin Carrie, will make an announcement to support healthy living, community-based projects, across Canada, in Ottawa. Dr. Carrie will ...(More) Harper Government Grows Agricultural Trade Partnerships With Russia and Kazakhstan ASTANA, KAZAKHSTAN--(Marketwired - May 23, 2013) - Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz concluded a successful agricultural trade mission to Russia and Kazakhstan where he strengthened the trade relationship with these growing markets and prom...(More) Community Infrastructure Improvement Fund: Parish Municipality of Saint-Jules Receives Funding from Government of Canada SAINT-JULES, QUEBEC--(Marketwired - May 23, 2013) - Acting on behalf of the Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, Minister of the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec and...(More) Community Infrastructure Improvement Fund: Parish Municipality of Saint-Jules Receives Funding from Government of Canada SAINT-JULES, QUEBEC--(Marketwired - May 23, 2013) - Acting on behalf of the Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, Minister of the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec and...(More) Industry Engaged on Pricing and Industrial Benefits of Available Aircraft to Replace CF-18 Fleet GATINEAU, QUEBEC--(Marketwired - May 23, 2013) - The National Fighter Procurement Secretariat has released two questionnaires to industry in order to obtain information on the price of available fighter aircraft and the potential benefits...(More) Industry Engaged on Pricing and Industrial Benefits of Available Aircraft to Replace CF-18 Fleet GATINEAU, QUEBEC--(Marketwired - May 23, 2013) - The National Fighter Procurement Secretariat has released two questionnaires to industry in order to obtain information on the price of available fighter aircraft and the potential benefits...(More) Media Advisory: Governor General and Mrs. Laureen Harper to Officially Open Honorary Section of the Trans Canada Trail OTTAWA, ONTARIO--(Marketwired - May 23, 2013) - Their Excellencies the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, and Mrs. Sharon Johnston, patrons of the Trans Canada Trail (TCT), and Mrs. Laureen Harper, Honorary Chair...(More) Additional NEXUS Lane Opens at Queenston-Lewiston Bridge NIAGARA FALLS, ONTARIO--(Marketwired - May 23, 2013) - The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) today announced the opening of an additional NEXUS lane at the Queenston-Lewiston Bridge, providing more efficient border clearance for low-ri...(More) REMINDER/Media Advisory: Minister Nicholson to Make a Funding Announcement CALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwired - May 23, 2013) - The Honourable Rob Nicholson, P.C., Q.C., M.P. for Niagara Falls, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, will make a funding announcement. |