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Harper Government's Agriflexibility Fund Increasing Sales of Canola in China
As part of Prime Minister Stephen Harper's trade mission to China, Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz was pleased to announce that Tongwei Co. Ltd., a major Chinese feed company, intends to increase its purchase of Canadian canola meal by up to $240 million annually by 2015.
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Jacques Laforge Appointed New CEO of Dairy Commission
Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz today announced the appointment of Jacques Laforge as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Canadian Dairy Commission (CDC).
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Statement on the Occasion of the Northern Development Ministers'Forum
The Honourable John Duncan, Minister of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development, issued the following statement today:
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New Contest Launched for The City: A Financial Life Skills Resource
The Financial Consumer Agency of Canada (FCAC) is offering Canadian students the chance to win one of three laptop computers while they learn about budgeting, savings, credit, debt and financial planning. The City provides students with a fun and effective way to learn important money management concepts. Using The City and entering the contest is class work that really pays off!
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Dedication of the Diamond Jubilee Stained Glass Window
It is a pleasure for me to join you today to dedicate the installation of a stained glass window in honour of the diamond jubilees of both Queen Victoria and Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
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Government of Canada Lends Financial Support to Anatis Bioprotection Inc.
The Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities and Minister of the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec, announces that the firm Anatis Bioprotection Inc. is receiving financial assistance to increase its production capacity of beneficial insects to be used in plant protection.
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Faspac Plastiks Inc. to Receive Financial Support from Government of Canada to Improve Productivity
The Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities and Minister of the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec, announces that the Government of Canada is providing Faspac Plastiks Inc. with support for the purchase and modernization of equipment.
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Statement by Public Safety Minister Vic Toews on Safer Internet Day
The Honourable Vic Toews, Minister of Public Safety, issued the following statement recognizing Safer Internet Day:
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CIDA is bringing students from around the world together
Today, the Honourable Beverley J. Oda, Minister of International Cooperation, launched an exciting new, innovative program that will bring Canadian students the opportunity to learn together and learn about their peers living in developing countries in real time. This initiative will provide a valuable cultural and educational exchange
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Government of Canada provides financial support for commercialization of innovations developed in Greater Québec City area
The Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities and Minister of the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec, announces that five technology enterprises from the Greater Quebec City area will be receiving financial assistance in order to commercialize their products internationally.
Source: news.gc.ca