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conLabrador base to get bigger role in future, Penashue says - CBC.ca... according to Newfoundland and Labrador's representative in the federal cabinet, Peter Penashue. In an interview for this week's episode of On Point with David Cochrane, Penashue said Goose Bay will have a role to play in Canada's Arctic sovereignty ... read more3 hours ago | cbc.ca - MP
conCanada is playing its very own Hunger Games - Troy Media (blog)VANCOUVER, BC, May 24, 2012/ Troy Media/ – Health Minister Leona Aglukkaq is backpedaling. In the wake of her angry condemnations of the UN Special Rapporteur's report on food access in Canada, she now says she “never meant to imply that there were no ... read more3 hours ago | troymedia.com - MP
conMiralis Inc. Receives Financial Support From Government of Canada - Marketwire (press release)... QUEBEC--(Marketwire - May 24, 2012) - Acting on behalf of the Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities and Minister of the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec, Jacques Gourde, ... read more3 hours ago | marketwire.com - MP
conRoyals bid fond farewell to Regina - Regina Leader-PostSomewhere in a family photo album in Britain is a picture of a very young Prince Charles wearing a miniature Mountie uniform that had been presented to his mother while touring Canada decades ago. How appropriate, then, the Prince said in a farewell ... read more3 hours ago | leaderpost.com - MP
conAjax residents invited to celebrate South Asian month - durhamregion.comSouth Asian Heritage Festival 2012 takes place at 4 pm Saturday, May 26 at the St. Francis Centre, 78 Church St. S. Ajax-Pickering MP Chris Alexander and Shashi Bhatia will emcee the free event, which features art exhibits, cultural displays, ... read more3 hours ago | durhamregion.com - MP
conHélène Campbell to make first public appearance today - Toronto StarThe noon press conference comes one day after Campbell was presented with the Diamond Jubilee Medal by Canada's Prime Minister Stephen Harper and his wife, Laureen. “This is for recognition of your tremendous work raising awareness of the importance of ... read more3 hours ago | thestar.com - MP
conTSX moves higher for third day as investors continue bargain hunting - Toronto StarThe industrials sector also lent support with Canadian Pacific shares up 53 cents to $75.52 as the railway entered a second day of a strike. Feceral Labour Minister Lisa Raitt said the government is prepared to introduce back-to-work legislation if CP ... read more3 hours ago | thestar.com - MPconCanNor Supports Potential Port Development in Nunavut - MarketWatch (press release)IQALUIT, NUNAVUT, May 24, 2012 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- The Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, Minister of the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor) and Minister of Health today announced funding that could lead to the development of a port ...and more » read more3 hours ago | marketwatch.com
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conNew Via Rail Panorama Lounge -First major milestone in Union Station ... - Canada NewsWire (press release)"Union Station is an important commercial and economic hub for business travellers, tourists and daily commuters," said the Honourable Steven Fletcher, Minister of State (Transport). "VIA's new Panorama Lounge is a valuable addition to the many ... read more3 hours ago | newswire.ca - MP
conHuman Resources Minister Diane Finley discusses EI changes - CBC.caHuman Resources Minister Diane Finley is expected to offer details about the Canadian government's planned changes to employment insurance when she addresses a news conference this morning. Officials from her department held a technical briefing ahead ... read more3 hours ago | cbc.ca - MPconFeds eye back-to-work legislation - The Sudbury StarLocomotive engineers and conductors went on strike early Wednesday after failing to reach a contract agreement, shutting down freight operations on Canada's second-largest railroad. Labour Minister Lisa Raitt hasn't ruled out introducing the ...and more » read more3 hours ago | thesudburystar.com
- MPconFocus on mental health stigma: Aglukkaq - Benefits CanadaCanada needs to deal with the stigma surrounding mental health issues before it can go on to tackle funding questions, says federal Health Minister Leona Aglukkaq. Now that the country has a new, national mental health strategy, all levels of ...and more » read more3 hours ago | benefitscanada.com
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conOptiz received only $1500 in last election, had to take $50000 personal loan ... - Hill Times (subscription)Mr. Opitz has until next Monday to notify the Supreme Court of Canada he will appeal the ruling. Under federal election law, the Supreme Court is obligated to hear the appeal, through an expedited hearing process. By TIM NAUMETZ | PARLIAMENT HILL—The ...and more » read more3 hours ago | hilltimes.com
The Hill TimesOptiz received only $1,500 in last election, had to take $50,000 personal loan to finance campaign http://t.co/M8OzstEs #cdnpoli
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conMSF wins in federal festival funding race - Red River Valley EchoBy Greg Vandermeulen MP Candice Hoeppner announced federal festival funding for her riding of Portage-Lisgar and although the entire amount of support went up by 28 per cent to $49900, there were some clear winners and losers. read more4 hours ago | altonaecho.com - MP
conVeterans Affairs Minister Steven Blaney Reaffirms Harper Government's Support ... - MarketWatch (press release)The Helmets to Hardhats program, led by Canada's Building Trade Unions, will help connect Veterans, Canadian Armed Forces members and reservists to a range of careers within the construction industry, including apprenticeships in various building ... read moreAlso in this article:
Julian Fantino4 hours ago | marketwatch.com - MP
conTories fund summer job program - Winnipeg SunNearly $200000 in funding for student jobs will be available in Joy Smith's Kildonan-St. Paul riding alone this summer. Across the country, non-profits, public health care facilities and small business owners will get $300 million this summer to help ... read more4 hours ago | winnipegsun.com - MP
conLocal teen receives highest Guiding award - Midland Free Press... Guides of Canada. Galaski, from the 2nd Midland Pathfinders unit, had to complete a number of challenges in leadership and community service roles in order to qualify for the rare honour. Deputy Mayor Stephan Kramp (on behalf of MP Bruce Stanton), ... read more4 hours ago | midlandfreepress.com - MP
conNS: MacKay unveils $12M in direct funding for R&D projects - Daily Business BuzzThe announcement comes on the heels of Defence Minister Peter MacKay's cabinet colleague, Bernard Valcourt, informing Nova Scotia's 12 RDAs that their ACOA funding will end next year. [HALIFAX, NS] — Direct investments in research and development ...and more » read moreAlso in this article:
Bernard Valcourt4 hours ago | dailybusinessbuzz.ca - MP
conDr. Oetker Welcomes Investment by Government of Canada in North American ... - DigitalJournal.com (press release)Gary Goodyear, and MP Joe Preston, who were joined by MP Ed Holder and MP Susan Truppe. "Canada is an excellent market for Dr. Oetker. Canadians have grown to trust our brand: they are loyal to their favourite Dr. Oetker products, and welcome the new ... read more4 hours ago | digitaljournal.com - MP
conHarper Government Supports Jobs and Growth in London - Marketwire (press release)... investment by the Government of Canada, Dr. Oetker will bring made-in-London frozen pizzas to North American markets and create over 300 jobs in the London area in the process. The announcement was made today by the Honourable Gary Goodyear, ... read more4 hours ago | marketwire.com - MPconThe Nanos Number: Matching up priorities - CBC.caAre the stated priorities of Stephen Harper's government in line with Canadians' priorities? Nanos Research conducted a survey to test support for the long-term priorities set out by the prime minister after his majority win last year and then asked ... read more4 hours ago | cbc.ca
- MPconLanguage skills the target of Canadian citizenship reform - National PostRelated Immigrants seeking low-skilled jobs to face mandatory language testing: Jason Kenney Canada can't afford new immigration plan The biggest tab, however, is picked up by taxpayers. The government estimates the program will cost $110-million to ... read more5 hours ago | news.nationalpost.com
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conCharles and Camilla leave Canada Wednesday after 3-day visit - 680 NewsThe Prince's newly designed Canadian flag was displayed out the cockpit window as the plane taxied to the airport terminal. The royal couple were greeted by local dignitaries including federal fisheries minister Keith Ashfield and New Brunswick Lt. Gov ... read more5 hours ago | 680news.com - MPconShame is not Harper's - London Free PressThe portrait she painted of Stephen Harper that hangs in the Kingston Public Library is a joke. We know he did not pose for it. Since it was shown on CNN Friday evening, once again it makes me feel embarrassed to be a Canadian. read more5 hours ago | lfpress.com
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conOrganizations green lighted by Canada Summer Jobs and MP Royal Galipeau - Orléans StarBy Derek Sandall, co-op student On Wednesday, May 23, Royal announced that 37 non-profit organizations from his riding will be sharing $333 045 in grants through the Canada Summer Jobs. “We need to support organizations whose heart and soul is ... read more5 hours ago | orleansstar.ca - MP
conThe meaning of David Wilks - Macleans.ca (blog)A government backbencher could strongly support the government's general fiscal policy, but still be a bit uneasy about, say, expanding American police powers in Canadian waters. Perhaps he'd like to see that studied by a committee.and more » read more5 hours ago | www2.macleans.ca - MPconCanada Without Poverty asks PM to clarify who is responsible for poverty file - National Union of Public and General EmployeesCanadians everywhere deserve better answers." - James Clancy, NUPGE National President. Ottawa (24 May 2012) - In a recent letter to Prime Minister Stephen Harper, the advocacy group, Canada Without Poverty (CWP), asked the simple question: Who is in ...and more » read more5 hours ago | nupge.ca
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conCanadian Bollywood Filmmaker Roger Nair recieves Queen's Medal for Human ... - Sacramento BeeCanada's Minister of State (Democratic Reform), The Honourable Tim Uppal, who has supported SAHRA on raising awareness on Human Rights issues like Jiziya (a per capita tax levied on a section of an Islamic state's non-Muslim citizens) and Blasphemy law ...and more » read more5 hours ago | sacbee.com - MPconUniversity of Guelph Receives $14 Million For Research From NSERC - GuelphNowThe awards were announced today in Toronto by Gary Goodyear, minister of state (science and technology), and Suzanne Fortier, NSERC president. Across Canada, the government will invest $410 million to support 3750 research projects. read more5 hours ago | guelphnow.ca
- MPconLocal Youth Impresses at National Science Fair - The Meaford IndependentGary Goodyear, Minister of State for Science and Technology, met with Carina Fascinato, a grade 7 student from Notre Dame Catholic School located in Owen Sound, Ontario last Thursday, May 17th at the Youth Science Canada's Canada Wide Science Fair ...and more » read more5 hours ago | themeafordindependent.ca
- MPconAtleo launching Assembly of First Nations re-election bid - CBC.ca(Sean Kilpatrick/Canadian Press) He agreed to a joint action plan with Prime Minister Stephen Harper, setting up a task force that produced recommendations on education, and also led to a summit with chiefs, Harper and cabinet ministers. read more5 hours ago | cbc.ca
- MPconMinister reminds residents of Aboriginal Awareness Week - The TelegramFederal Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs Peter Penashue, also regional minister for Newfoundland and Labrador, is encouraging people in the province to take part in Aboriginal Awareness Week. “Aboriginal Canadians across Canada have made extremely ... read more5 hours ago | thetelegram.com
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conSt. Paul's University College opens new Aboriginal Education Centre - Exchange Morning Post (press release)The Government of Canada provided $1090000 through the Community Adjustment Fund. “I'm pleased that our government contributed more than $1 million towards this new Aboriginal Education Centre,” said Peter Braid, member of Parliament for ...and more » read more5 hours ago | exchangemagazine.com - MP
conMedia Advisory/REMINDER: Minister Nicholson to Deliver Remarks - EIN News (press release)The Honourable Rob Nicholson, PC, QC, MP for Niagara Falls, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, will deliver remarks as the Canadian Centre for Child Protection launches a new service to assist in the search for missing children.and more » read more6 hours ago | world.einnews.com - MP
conOrders of the Day - HRDC Minister Diane Finley (finally) lifts the curtain on ... - CBC.ca (blog)After days of playing coy on how it plans to reform the employment insurance system, the government, it appears, is finally ready to share the details with Canadians. Later this morning, Human Resources Minister Diane Finley is set to hit the stage at ...and more » read more6 hours ago | cbc.ca - MPconUS rental cars to be allowed north of the border - St. Albert LeaderCanadian travellers will finally be able to drive a vehicle rented in the United States into Canada under changes to the Motor Vehicle Safety Act that take effect June 1. Justice Minister Rob Nicholson and Maxime Bernier, the junior minister of tourism ... read moreAlso in this article:
Maxime Bernier6 hours ago | stalbertleader.com - MPconFailing Canada's Most Vulnerable - The MarkCanada's refugee health services are under serious threat from both Bill-C31 and changes to the Interim Federal Health Program. Jason Kenney, Minister of Citizenship, Immigration, and Multiculturalism, has been a very busy man as of late.and more » read more6 hours ago | themarknews.com
- MPconChase intensifies for Burnley ace Rodriguez - Burnley ExpressThe Saints, who have long courted the 22-year-old frontman, failing with a £5m offer last summer, are ready to test the water with a bid that is believed to be in excess of the £6.5m the club received for Steven Fletcher from Wolves two years ago.and more » read more6 hours ago | burnleyexpress.net
- MPconMedia Advisory/REMINDER: Cooperative de solidarite Valoribois - Marketwire (press release)PETIT-SAGUENAY, QUEBEC--(Marketwire - May 24, 2012) - The Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities and Minister of the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec, joins Serge Simard, ... read more7 hours ago | marketwire.com
- MPconMedia Advisory/REMINDER: Minister Nicholson to Deliver Remarks - MarketWatch (press release)TORONTO, ONTARIO, May 24, 2012 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- The Honourable Rob Nicholson, PC, QC, MP for Niagara Falls, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, will deliver remarks as the Canadian Centre for Child Protection launches a new ... read more7 hours ago | marketwatch.com
- MPconMinister expects federal-provincial relations to improve - The TelegramLate last week, Dunderdale criticized federal Defence Minister Peter MacKay over the federal government's lack of plans to station a battalion at the Canadian Forces base in Happy Valley-Goose Bay, despite an election promise in 2006 from Prime ...and more » read moreAlso in this article:
Peter Penashue7 hours ago | thetelegram.com - MPconCritics worry that budget shows bias against labour - TheChronicleHerald.caThe question arises anew after Labour Minister Lisa Raitt announced yet again Wednesday her intention to table back-to-work legislation hours after employees at CP Rail went on strike, as she did previously with the Air Canada and postal disputes. read moreAlso in this article:
Pat Martin7 hours ago | thechronicleherald.ca - MP
conTroubling questions about Elections Canada - Victoria Times ColonistUnless Conservative MP Ted Opitz appeals successfully to the Supreme Court of Canada this week, he soon will be the former MP for Etobicoke Centre and will be forced to fight an election against Wrzesnewskyj again to get his job back. read more7 hours ago | timescolonist.com - MPconHarper's Labor Hardline No Boon for Business - BusinessWeekBy Theophilos Argitis and Natalie Doss on May 24, 2012 Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper's hardline approach to labor disputes may help bring a quick end to a strike at Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd. (CP) It may also keep the company from cutting ... read more8 hours ago | businessweek.com
- MPconRenovated cruise ship opens season today - Gloucester Daily TimesBy Steven Fletcher Staff Writer The renovated 138-passenger cruise ship Yorktown, due to arrive and dock at Cruiseport Gloucester today at 4 pm, according to Cruiseport operator Sheree DeLorenzo, will depart Friday from Gloucester Harbor at 7 pm, ... read more8 hours ago | gloucestertimes.com
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conOttawa bullying unemployed workers in Atlantic Canada - TheChronicleHerald.caIn 2002, as leader of the Canadian Alliance, Stephen Harper said of Atlantic Canada, “There is a dependence in the region that breeds a culture of defeatism.” Jim Flaherty, the finance minister, recently quipped that “there is no bad job,” and now ... read more8 hours ago | thechronicleherald.ca - MPconCanada did what it could in Afghanistan - TheChronicleHerald.caPrime Minister Stephen Harper, middle, sits in front of Defence Minister Peter MacKay, left, and Foreign Affairs Minster John Baird as they take part in a meeting on Afghanistan during the NATO Summit in Chicago, Ill., on Monday. (CP) READY or not, ... read moreAlso in this article:
John Baird9 hours ago | thechronicleherald.ca - MP
conJohn Baird to champion religious freedom in US speech - CBC.caForeign Affairs Minister John Baird will be the main speaker at a Washington, DC, event celebrating religious freedom Thursday night to promote Canada's planned Office of Religious Freedom. But the event sponsor's hardline stance on same-sex marriage ...and more » read more9 hours ago | cbc.ca
P-HP New DemocratsForeign Affairs Minister John #Baird to speak on religious freedoms at event sponsored by anti-gay church: http://t.co/tpbURCnw #cdnpoli
- MPconWest Coast hit with Coast Guard cuts - Canada.com"The safety of Canadians and mariners is the top priority of the Canadian Coast Guard," says Minister of Fisheries and Oceans Keith Ashfield. Among the ten stations to be closed is the centre at Amphitrite Point in Ucluelet; one of three to be closed ...and more » read more9 hours ago | canada.com
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conJazz on agenda for season finale - Langley AdvanceNewsIn 1993, after winning the General Motors Award of Excellence as one of the top young musicians in Canada, Proznick moved from her native White Rock, to Montreal, where she obtained her bachelor of music at McGill University.and more » read more9 hours ago | langleyadvance.com
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