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Congratulations to Meghan Chisholm of Swift Current for becoming the first Saskatchewan resident to swim the English Channel! 19-year-old Meghan crossed the Channel in 14 hours and 39 minutes amidst storm force winds and rough seas. Her commitment, dedication and perseverance are a true inspiration to all Canadians! You’ve made Saskatchewan proud, Meghan! Meghan Chisholm […]
July 23, 2014 North Bay, Ontario Public Safety Canada Today, the Honourable Steven Blaney, Canada’s Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, announced the coming-into-force of an expanded Order Declaring an Amnesty Period (2014). This Order will ensure that law-abiding owners of CZ 858 or Swiss Arms family of rifles are now able to fully […]
STATEMENT BY THE PRIME MINISTER OF CANADACONDEMNING RELIGIOUS PERSECUTION IN IRAQ Prime Minister Stephen Harper today issued the following statement condemning the recent campaign of religious persecution in Iraq: “Canada condemns the systematic campaign of persecution that is being perpetrated in the city of Mosul, Iraq, by the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS). […]
July 10, 2014 – Ottawa, Ontario – Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada Producers who have been unable to sell their crops due to rail transportation challenges now have more time to repay their 2013 cash advances under the Advance Payments Program (APP). Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz today announced a Stay of Default on the repayment of […]
Spring Sitting of Parliament Emphasized Supporting and Protecting Canadian Families Ottawa, June 19, 2014 – Today, the Honourable Peter Van Loan, Leader of the Government in the House of Commons, and the Honourable Steven Blaney, Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, highlighted the Government’s legislative accomplishments in the spring sitting of Parliament. “Through a ...
By David Anderson, MP for Cypress Hills – Grasslands Religious freedom is not an issue that shows up on the grid of the average Canadian. In fact, when you mention it to someone, you typically get a range of responses. Some people express a genuine interest, but most people’s eyes slowly glaze over like you […]
Ottawa, Ontario – 13 June 2014 Canada celebrated the 60th anniversary of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s accession to the Throne in 2012. To mark this Diamond Jubilee, the Government of Canada implemented special initiatives to honour Her Majesty’s reign, her service and her dedication to this country, and to celebrate Canadian achievements of the […]
May 29, 2014 Parliamentary Forum Discusses Religious Freedom in Canada Ottawa, ON – The 4th Annual Parliamentary Forum on Religious Freedom was held in Ottawa on May 26, 2014. Organized by Colin Mayes, MP for Okanagan-Shuswap and David Anderson, MP for Cypress Hills-Grasslands, this year’s forum focused on “Religious Freedom in Canada”. “Canada is a […]
Colin Mayes, Member of Parliament for Okanagan – Shuswap will be hosting the 4th Annual Parliamentary Forum on Religious Freedom on May 26, 2014. While the three previous Forums examined various challenges facing religious freedom around the world, this year’s ill be looking at religious freedom here in Canada. Canada is a strong supporter of religious freedom as a ...
Government of Canada launches New Horizons for Seniors Program 2014-2015 Call for Proposals for Community-Based Projects May 13, 2014 – Ottawa, Ontario – Employment and Social Development The Government of Canada is seeking applications for projects that will help Canadian seniors use their leadership abilities, skills and experience to continue to make a difference in […]