Canadian Families Benefitting from Harper Government’s Low-Tax Plan

The Honourable Gail Shea, Minister of National Revenue and Minister for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, today announced that Canadian families are receiving significant tax refunds as a result of the low-tax measures introduced by the Harper Government since 2006.... Read More

Harper Government to Make an Announcement Regarding Scientific Discovery Research

Event date: May 21, 2013 - The Honourable Gary Goodyear, Minister of State (Science and Technology), will make an announcement regarding scientific research at universities across Canada. ... Read More

Harper government invests to help Vancouver youth get jobs

The Harper government is providing support for youth in the greater Vancouver area to help them gain the skills, knowledge and experience they need to enter and succeed in the job market. The announcement was made by Dr. Kellie Leitch,... Read More

Convictions under the Fisheries Act, Gaspé Peninsula

Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Quebec Region, has released a list of fishermen fined in February and March 2013 for offences under the Fisheries Act ... Read More

Canada’s Chief of the Defence Staff attends NATO Military Committee meetings

The Chief of the Defence Staff, General Tom Lawson, joined his North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) counterparts this past week for the 169th meeting of the NATO Military Committee in Brussels, Belgium. The meeting provided the Chiefs of Defence of... Read More

Governments of Canada and Victoria start construction of the new Johnson Street Bridge

VICTORIA-Today, the Honourable Ron Cannan, Member of Parliament for Kelowna-Lake Country joined City of Victoria Mayor Dean Fortin and Sean Brock, Vice President and District Manager of PCL Constructors Westcoast Inc., to officially kick off the start of construction at... Read More

Harper Government Announces Funding to Tackle Climate Change

Ottawa, May 17, 2013-The Honourable Gary Goodyear, Minister of State (Science and Technology), today announced that seven innovative environmental projects will benefit from more than $32 million in research funding over five years through the new Climate Change and Atmospheric Research (CCAR)... Read More

Harper Government Continues to Deepen Canada-India Partnership

The Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, and the Honourable Bal Gosal, Minister of State (Sport), met today in Brampton, Ontario, with members of the Indo-Canadian business community to highlight the benefits for... Read More

Member of Parliament Crockatt Opens Canadian Forces Recruiting Centre

Joan Crockatt, the Member of Parliament for Calgary Centre, officially opened the new Canadian Forces Recruiting Centre Calgary today ... Read More

Government of Canada Re-opens Birthplace of Canada’s National Parks

Today, on behalf of the Honourable Peter Kent, Canada’s Environment Minister and Minister responsible for Parks Canada, Blake Richards, Member of Parliament for Wild Rose, announced the grand re-opening of the revitalised birthplace of Canada’s National Parks ... Read More

Government of Canada Announces the Completion of Two Infrastructure Investments Along the Rideau Canal National Historic Site

On behalf of the Honourable Peter Kent, Canada’s Environment Minister and Minister responsible for Parks Canada, Mr. Gord Brown, Member of Parliament for Leeds¿Grenville, today announced the completion of two infrastructure projects on the Rideau Canal National Historic Site ... Read More

Harper Government Announces Safe Food For Canadians Action Plan

Building on its long-standing commitment to food safety, the Harper Government unveiled its Safe Food for Canadians Action Plan today. The Action Plan aims to further improve Canada’s food safety system by strengthening food safety rules, more effective inspection, a... Read More

Minister Lebel will meet with officials from around the world to promote Montreal as the best city to host ICAO

OTTAWA – 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 Intergovernmental Affairs, will meet with officials from member countries of the International... Read More

This Summer, Come and Discover Rideau Hall!

Their Excellencies the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, and Mrs. Sharon Johnston invite members of the public to discover Rideau Hall, the official residence and workplace of Canada’s governors general, in Ottawa. Open to the public year-round,... Read More

Government of Canada supports participation of people with disabilities in all aspects of life

People living with disabilities in the Windsor-Essex region will benefit from a new project designed to meet their growing needs and support them in achieving their full potential. The announcement was made today by Jeff Watson, Member of Parliament for... Read More

State Luncheon Hosted by Mr. Ponatshego P.H.K. Kedikilwe, Vice-President of the Republic of Botswana

Thank you for giving Sharon and me such a warm welcome. We are delighted to be here in Botswana, a country with which Canada is excited to find opportunities for further collaboration. ... Read More

Visit to the Botswana Defence Force Staff College

Thank you for your warm welcome. I am delighted to have the opportunity to tour this impressive military education facility during my visit to Botswana. ... Read More

Government of Canada funds development of Unmanned Aerial System Center of Excellence

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 Intergovernmental Affairs, today announced that Aéroport d’Alma has been granted financial assistance to build... Read More

The Honourable Lisa Raitt will participate in a panel discussion focusing on a broad range of current topics and issues affecting occupational and environmental health and safety professionals today

The Honourable Lisa Raitt, Canada’s Labour Minister, accompanied by Dr. David Michaels, Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health, U.S. Department of Labor, will participate in a panel discussion focusing on a broad range of current topics and... Read More

Harper Government announces Youth Ambassadors

The Honourable Peter Kent, Canada’s Environment Minister and Minister responsible for Parks Canada, today announced the names of the two young Canadians who will be the next Duke and Duchess of Cambridge Parks Canada Youth Ambassadors ... Read More