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PM honours Canadians with Diamond Jubilee Medals
Prime Minister Stephen Harper today participated in the inaugural presentation of the Diamond Jubilee Medal to 60 Canadians who have made outstanding contributions to their communities and country.
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Diamond Jubilee of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
Today is a very rare occasion seldom witnessed in the history of nations. Sixty years ago, on February 6, 1952, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II became Queen of Canada.
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The Queen's Diamond Jubilee: a Canadiancelebration
Throughout 2012, Canada is marking the 60thanniversary of the reign of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II as Queen of Canada. To celebrate Her Majesty's Diamond Jubilee, the Government of Canada has put in place several special initiatives to honour The Queen's reign, her service and her dedication to this country and to celebrate Canadian achievements of the last 60 years.
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Minister Toews Statement on a Removal from Wanted by the CBSA List
The Honourable Vic Toews, Minister of Public Safety, issued the following statement after the Canada Border Services Agency today announced the removal of Christa Kozonguizi, one of 30 individuals added to the "Wanted by the CBSA"list in January.
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Prime Minister Stephen Harper Meets with Nycole Turmel, the Interim Leader of the Official Opposition
Prime Minister Stephen Harper met today with Nycole Turmel, the interim leader of the Official Opposition to discuss the upcoming budget.
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PM Announces By-election for March 19, 2012
Prime Minister Stephen Harper announced today that a by-election will be held on March 19, 2012 in the riding of Toronto-Danforth (Ontario).
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Minister of Veterans Affairs Steven Blaney Attends Military Exercise in the Chaudière-Appalaches Region
The Honourable Steven Blaney, Minister of Veterans Affairs, yesterday took part in a cold weather military training exercise called "Rafale blanche,"held in the Chaudière-Appalaches region.
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Harper Government invests in jobs and Canadian Forces in St. Catharines
Mr. Rick Dykstra, Member of Parliament for St. Catharines and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Citizenship and Immigration, on behalf of the Honourable Julian Fantino, Associate Minister of National Defence, and the Honourable Rona Ambrose, Minister of Public Works and Government Services and Minister for Status of Women, today announced that Seaway Marine and Industrial Inc. (SMI) was awarded a $21.7 million contract to refit Her Majesty's Canadian Ship (HMCS) Athabaskan, one of the ...
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Canada Plans US-Dollar Global Bond Issue
The Honourable Jim Flaherty, Minister of Finance, today announced that the Government of Canada plans to issue a US-dollar-denominated global bond later this week, subject to market conditions.
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Military Police lay charges against a member of the Cadet Instructors Cadre
The Canadian Forces National Investigation Service (CFNIS), the investigative arm of the Canadian Forces Military Police, has charged a Cadet Instructors Cadre officer for various sexual offences allegedly committed against two cadets at the LGen E.C. Ashton Armoury in Victoria, BC, and the Vernon Army Cadet Summer Training Centre in Vernon, BC.
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