May 22nd
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conCanada grabs for America's foreign skilled workers - MSN MoneyEnter Jason Kenney, Canada's minister of citizenship, immigration and multiculturalism, who was in Silicon Valley last weekend in a bald attempt to poach some foreign talent. "There are potentially tens of thousands of bright young people who are ... read more5 hours ago | money.msn.com - MP
conPeter MacKay's Photo Op And Announcement Of the Purchase of the F-35 Cost ... - Ottawa Citizen (blog)Elizabeth May requested in an Order Paper details about the 2010 press conference where Peter MacKay announced that Canada was buying the F-35. Here is the official response that DND/the government is required by Parliament to provide: With regard to ... read moreAlso in this article:
Elizabeth May6 hours ago | blogs.ottawacitizen.com - MP
conDr. Gibson's Incredible Truck & Coach Show - Today's Trucking NewsSaid Gosal: “Wow!” Said the federal Minister of Labour Lisa Raitt: “This industry also needs more girls.” ... The Canadian Transportation Education Foundation (CTEF) announced a donation of $25,000 in sustainability funding for the program. “It is our ... read more6 hours ago | todaystrucking.com - MP
conCanada Revenue Agency Releases Refund Data - Tax-news.com... Revenue Minister Gail Shea, larger refunds are being processed as a result of the low-tax measures introduced by the Harper Government since 2006. She said: "Our Government is committed to a low-tax plan that supports hardworking Canadian families. read more6 hours ago | tax-news.com - MP
conLawyers fear new Canadian tax rule could scare away foreign companies - National PostThe federal government is concerned that Canada's corporate tax base is being eroded by the technique. Finance Minister Jim Flaherty announced a plan to clamp down on the potential loss of tax revenue in the federal budget that was unveiled on March 29 ... read more7 hours ago | business.financialpost.com - MP
conArctic Council Balances Ice and Business - Indian Country Today Media NetworkWith prospectors set to descend upon the Arctic faster than its ice is melting, Canada took the helm of the Arctic Council on May 15 as Health Minister Leona Aglukkaq became the first indigenous person to chair the eight-member intergovernmental forum. read more8 hours ago | indiancountrytodaymedianetwork.com - MP
conKids of MANFF officials paid for mileage, overtime - CBC.caAboriginal and Northern Development Affairs Canada (AANDC) recently called in special investigators to look into the allegations about the organization, but could not tell CBC when the report would be released. AANDC Minister Bernard Valcourt's office ... read more8 hours ago | cbc.ca - MPconDark Place a Comfort to Departing Canada Bank Watchdog Dickson - Businessweek“It's a tough job, it's a thankless job,” Scotiabank Chief Executive Officer Rick Waugh said yesterday at the Bloomberg conference. Waugh also cited work by Finance Minister Jim Flaherty and Bank of Canada Governor Mark Carney in helping the nation ...and more » read more9 hours ago | businessweek.com
- MPconHarper speech fails to answer questions on Duffy controversy: P.E.I. MPs - Truro Daily NewsCanada's ethics watchdog is now looking into the matter and the RCMP are reviewing Duffy's expenses as well as those of at least two other senators. Last week more questions were raised when it came to light Duffy ... National Revenue Minister and ... read more10 hours ago | trurodaily.com
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conCanada means business. - Canada NewsWire (press release)"Business Events Canada will contribute to efforts under the Federal Tourism Strategy to foster the long-term competitiveness of the tourism sector while creating jobs in Canada," says The Honourable Maxime Bernier, Minister of State (Small Business ...and more » read more10 hours ago | newswire.ca - MP
conDevolin awards Kinmount resident with Jubilee Medal 0 - Minden TimesLocal MP Barry Devolin, on behalf of the Honourable James Moore, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages and His Excellency The Right Honourable David Johnston, awarded the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal to Richard ... read moreAlso in this article:
Barry Devolin12 hours ago | mindentimes.ca
May 21st
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conAll have a right to nutrition - Windsor StarOur Minister of International Co-operation, Julian Fantino, will have a chance to do just that in meetings leading up to the G8 Summit being held next month in London, England. Write him a letter of encouragement and tell him that you, like me, believe ... read more13 hours ago | windsorstar.com - MP
conCanadian Prime Minister Arrives In Peru For Official Visit - BernamaHarper is accompanied by Minister of State of Foreign Affairs (Americas and Consular Affairs), Diane Ablonczy. The delegation also includes members of Canada's Parliament and a group of entrepreneurs. The prime minister is scheduled to meet with ... read more15 hours ago | bernama.com.my - MP
conGov't will support private bill on tougher parole, Nicholson says - globalnews.caOTTAWA – Justice Minister Rob Nicholson says the government will support a private member's bill that would require people who are on parole, probation or serving conditional sentences to stay away from victims. The legislation, introduced by British ... read more16 hours ago | globalnews.ca - MP
conCanadian Killed In Iraqi Violence, John Baird Expresses Concern - Huffington Post CanadaOTTAWA - Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird says a Canadian is among those killed in a spate of recent sectarian violence in Iraq. A string of attacks in the middle eastern country has killed more than 270 people in just the past week. Baird says ... read more18 hours ago | huffingtonpost.ca - MPconLiberal senators want key players in Duffy controversy to testify - CTV NewsHeritage Minister James Moore said Canadians expect Parliamentarians and Senators to “respect taxpayer dollars” and anybody not doing that “should leave.” When asked what his constituents are saying to him about the scandal and whether Duffy should ... read more18 hours ago | ctvnews.ca
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conWind turbine proposal for Juno Beach - Castanet.net"We understand and share the concerns of those who fought for freedom," said Jean-Christophe de Le Rue, a spokesman for Veterans Affairs Minister Steven Blaney. Despite some opposition expressed in Canada, the Juno Beach Centre at the famous site ... read more19 hours ago | castanet.net - MPconUS grills Apple on offshore tax practices - Globe and MailAccording to research by Kimberly Clausing, an economist at Reed College, strategies by U.S. multinationals to shift income globally costs the U.S. government more than $60-billion a year. In Canada, Finance Minister Jim Flaherty has said he wants to ...and more » read more20 hours ago | theglobeandmail.com
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conParliament Passes Legislation to Combat Nuclear Terrorism - Marketwire (press release)OTTAWA, ONTARIO--(Marketwired - May 21, 2013) - The Honourable Rob Nicholson, P.C., Q.C., M.P. for Niagara Falls, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today welcomed the passing in Parliament of the Nuclear Terrorism Act. The ...and more » read more20 hours ago | marketwire.com- MPconThe Commons: John Baird tries to explain what he understands to be true - Macleans.ca“This issue has already been referred to two independent authorities that will look into this matter appropriately and be able to report back to Parliament and to Canadians. This government looks forward to the findings of those two independent reports ... read more22 hours ago | www2.macleans.ca
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conMount Norquay gets approval to expand - CBC.ca"The approval of the Mount Norquay 2013 Long Range Plan is a watershed event for national ski park areas," said Peter Kent, the federal minister responsible for the environment and for Parks Canada. The approved plans include reopening a tea house and ... read more22 hours ago | cbc.ca - MP
conQueen's University scientist wins top national award for spinal cord research - Canada NewsWire (press release)"Our Government is committed to advancing research that helps improve the health and quality of life of Canadians living with spinal cord injury," says the Honourable Steven Fletcher, Minister of State (Transport). "I offer my sincere congratulations ...and more » read more22 hours ago | newswire.ca - MPconGovernment of Canada Supports the Festival de Lanaudiere - Marketwire - Marketwire (press release)JOLIETTE, QUEBEC--(Marketwired - May 21, 2013) - The Honourable James Moore, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages, on behalf of himself and the Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, Minister ...and more » read moreAlso in this article:
Denis Lebel22 hours ago | marketwire.com - MP
conJoe Oliver: The end of fossil fuels would be an economic and social catastrophe - Globe and MailAn end to the use of fossil fuels would have dire, if not catastrophic, global economic and social consequences, especially for the poorest countries, where 1.5 billion people live without electricity. It would also seriously undermine Canada's ...and more » read more23 hours ago | theglobeandmail.com - MPconPM's South America trip turns focus from turmoil to trade - CBC.caHarper will be accompanied by Minister of State of Foreign Affairs (Americas and Consular Affairs) Diane Ablonczy. The two will be expected to meet with members of the Peruvian cabinet and Canadian investors who are doing business in Peru. The focus of ...and more » read moreTue 1:08 pm | cbc.ca
- MPconMedia Advisory - Parliamentary Secretary Jacques Gourde to Attend Official ... - Wall Street Journal (press release)Mr. Gourde will deliver remarks on behalf of the Honourable James Moore, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages. This advisory is subject to change without notice. The details are as follows: Date: Wednesday, May 22, 2013 Time: 11:30 a.m. ... read moreAlso in this article:
Jacques GourdeTue 12:58 pm | online.wsj.com - MPconCANSEC 2013 Lineup – Peter MacKay Missing In Action - Ottawa Citizen (blog)Canadian Association of Defence and Security Industries (CADSI) is proud to present CANSEC 2013. CANSEC is Canada's leading Defence and Security Trade show, annually attracting some 10,000 tradeshow attendees, including multiple international ...and more » read moreTue 12:51 pm | blogs.ottawacitizen.com
- MPconCanadian economy can't keep relying on consumer borrowing: Mark Carney - Globe and MailOSFI, she added, has been staging “major reviews” of the mortgage portfolios of Canada's big banks, while Finance Minister Jim Flaherty has moved four times to tame the market. “Consequently, the real estate lending market has been a significant area ...and more » read moreTue 12:37 pm | theglobeandmail.com
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conCANSEC 2013 - Media Advisory - Canada NewsWire (press release)May 29 1150 - 1400 The Honourable Rona Ambrose, Minister of Public Works and Government Services Canada. (Networking Reception & Luncheon). May 30 0700 - 0900 The Honourable Kerry-Lynne D. Findlay, QC, Associate Minister of National Defence.and more » read moreAlso in this article:
Christian ParadisTue 12:34 pm | newswire.ca - MPconCanada increases access to distance education in the Caribbean - ZIZ LiveSt. Johns, Antigua — 21st May, 2013 -- The Honourable Diane Ablonczy, Minister of State of Foreign Affairs (Americas and Consular Affairs), today announced that Canada will assist young people in the Caribbean to gain greater access to post-secondary ... read moreAlso in this article:
Julian FantinoTue 12:11 pm | zizonline.com - MPconPOLL: Did Harper know about Duffy deal? - globalnews.caNor did he go any farther behind closed doors; sources told The Canadian Press that while MPs pressed for more details during the meeting on his office's role in bailing out Duffy, they didn't get any. The matter is in the hands of the federal ethics ...and more » read moreTue 11:54 am | globalnews.ca
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conA brave choice - AuroraA good opportunity, perhaps, for Peter Penashue to get out and reflect on his next move. For now, he's done fishing for votes. Liberal candidate ... Pundits across Canada will scrutinize last Monday's byelection. They'll poke and prod it till they've ... read moreTue 11:43 am | theaurora.ca - MPconHarper government's First Nations water bill would leave Tsuu T'ina Nation ... - APTN National NewsAboriginal Affairs Minister Bernard Valcourt, who appeared before Crowchild, told the committee the bill is necessary to improve the water situation for First Nations across the country by creating water-related regulations on-reserve. “Until ... read moreTue 11:32 am | aptn.ca
- MPconCanada's housing slump only just beginning: Capital Economics - Financial PostFinance Minister Jim Flaherty has acted four times in the past five years to make mortgage-lending rules more restrictive amid concern that the Vancouver and Toronto markets were overheating. Flaherty has said he welcomes a slowdown of condominium ...and more » read moreTue 11:17 am | business.financialpost.com
- MPconSenators caught misusing taxpayers' dollars 'should be fired': Demers - CTV NewsHeritage Minister James Moore said Canadians expect Parliamentarians and Senators to “respect taxpayerdollars” and anybody not doing that “should leave.” When asked what his constituents are saying to him about the scandal and whether Duffy should ... read moreTue 10:56 am | ctvnews.ca
- MPconGov't will support private bill on tougher parole, Nicholson says - globalnews.caOTTAWA – Justice Minister Rob Nicholson says the government will support a private member's bill that would require people who are on parole, probation or serving conditional sentences to stay away from victims. The legislation, introduced by British ... read moreTue 10:17 am | globalnews.ca
- MPconHarper Government Invests in Alaska Highway - Marketwire - Marketwire (press release)FORT NELSON, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwired - May 21, 2013) - The Honourable Rona Ambrose, Minister of Public Works and Government Services and Minister for Status of Women, today announced that the Harper Government will be undertaking an important ...and more » read moreAlso in this article:
Bob ZimmerTue 10:00 am | marketwire.com - MPcon'Very upset' Harper wants fast Senate spending reform - CBC.caHe's addressed that," said Julian Fantino, minister responsible for the Canadian International Development Agency. "He's taken the right approach. He's laid the law down for those who may have not heard it the first time around. He's prepared to take ...and more » read moreTue 9:42 am | cbc.ca
- MPconFood Regime Benefits 'Far Outweigh' The Cost - Bahamas TribuneMr Pinder said the Government was in talks with the EU, and had raised the issue with Diane Ablonczy, Canada's minister of state for foreign affairs, during here recent Nassau visit. The Bahamas is also talking to other Caribbean countries, either ...and more » read moreTue 9:35 am | tribune242.com
- MPconCompany plans a wind farm on Juno Beach where 359 Canadians died - DigitalJournal.comThe Canadian government is gathering information on the situation. "We understand and share the concerns of those who fought for freedom, " Jean-Christophe de Le Rue, a spokesman for Veterans Affairs Minister Steven Blaney, told media. "Minister Blaney ... read moreTue 9:29 am | digitaljournal.com
- MPconEye on the Hill: Canal fees frozen - Ottawa Business JournalMonday, May 13: - Minister of State (Small Business and Tourism) Maxime Bernier addressed Rendez-vous Canada, the Canadian Tourism Commission's annual trade show, at the Canadian Museum of Civilization in Gatineau. Mr. Bernier highlighted the Federal ... read moreTue 9:22 am | obj.ca
- MPconNorthern Alberta program to end violence against aboriginal women gets boost ... - Beacon News (blog)“The Harper Government is committed to ending violence against women and girls in communities across Canada,” said Rona Ambrose, Minister for Status of Women. “I am pleased that we are supporting this new project to ensure the safety and security of ... read moreAlso in this article:
Laurie HawnTue 8:38 am | beaconnews.ca - MP
conUppal talks jobs - Sherwood Park NewsEdmonton-Sherwood Park MP Tim Uppal addressed concerns over labour shortage and opportunities for job growth in the region at a luncheon hosted by the Sherwood Park and District Chamber of Commerce. “Small businesses truly are the background ... First ... read moreTue 8:36 am | sherwoodparknews.com - MPconThose who seek to benefit from public office should leave Tory caucus: Harper - Lethbridge HeraldNor did he go any farther behind closed doors; sources told The Canadian Press that while MPs pressed for more details during the meeting on his office's role in bailing out Duffy, they didn't get any. The matter is in the hands of the federal ethics ... read moreAlso in this article:
Ralph GoodaleTue 8:24 am | lethbridgeherald.com - MPconPenashue says Labrador lost in the byelection - LabradorianPeter Penashue addresses supporters at Maxwell's Pub in HVGB after being defeated in the federal Labrador byelection May 13. Published on May 21, ... According to Elections Canada, there were 20,251 registered voters in Labrador. Voter turnout was 59.6 ... read moreTue 8:19 am | thelabradorian.ca
- MPconAppointment to the National Gallery of Canada Board of Trustees - Canada NewsWire (press release)GATINEAU, QC, May 21, 2013 /CNW/ - The Honourable James Moore, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages, today announced the appointment of Nezhat Khosrowshahi to the Board of Trustees of the National Gallery of Canada for a term of ...and more » read moreTue 8:11 am | newswire.ca
- MPconThose who seek to benefit from public office should leave Tory caucus: Harper - Waterloo RecordBefore the meeting began, Heritage Minister James Moore was asked expressly whether he believes Duffy should resign his Senate seat. “I think Canadians expect members of Parliament and senators to respect taxpayers' dollars,” Moore said. “Anybody ... read moreTue 7:47 am | therecord.com
- MPconRelationship with Ottawa is 'difficult': premier - LabradorianTweet. Topics : House of Commons , Liberal MP for Labrador , Newfoundland and Labrador , Ottawa , Canada. Premier Kathy Dunderdale said last Tuesday that without Peter Penashue in the House of Commons, everyone else will just have to fight harder for ...and more » read moreTue 7:32 am | thelabradorian.ca
- MPconHarper: Those who seek to benefit from public office should leave Tory caucus - iPolitics.ca (subscription)Before the meeting began, Heritage Minister James Moore was asked expressly whether he believes Duffy should resign his Senate seat. “I think Canadians expect members of Parliament and senators to respect taxpayers' dollars,” Moore said. “Anybody ... read moreTue 7:30 am | ipolitics.ca
- MPconTransition to higher interest rates 'could be very painful': OSFI's Julie Dickson - Globe and MailOSFI, she added, has been staging “major reviews” of the mortgage portfolios of Canada's big banks, while Finance Minister Jim Flaherty has moved four times to tame the market. “Consequently, the real estate lending market has been a significant area ...and more » read moreTue 7:14 am | theglobeandmail.com
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