The Honourable Rona Ambrose, Federal Minister of Health, and Dr. Gregory Taylor, Chief Public Health Officer will comment on recent developments related to the Ebola outbreak in West Africa. Media are invited and a questions and answers session will follow the event. Media that cannot attend in person may register on the teleconferencing line that…

Private-sector-led, sustainable growth key to breaking the cycle of poverty  September 18, 2014 – Toronto, Ontario – Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada  Today, the Honourable Christian Paradis, Minister of International Development and La Francophonie, delivered closing remarks at the first Canada-Africa Business Summit, hosted by the Canadian Council on Africa (CCAfrica).  “Africa’s development is…

For Immediate Release September 17, 2014 – Ottawa, ON – Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC) The Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Public Works and Government Services, along with the Honourable John Baird, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Member of Parliament for Ottawa West—Nepean, announced today that the Tunney’s Pasture Master Plan has been approved by the National…

Good morning, ladies and gentlemen. Welcome to this public hearing on Canadian television. This is the first of three major hearings that the Commission will hold this fall. At the end of the month, we will hold a hearing to ensure that competition in the wholesale mobile wireless services market is sustainable. In November, we…

Mining and exploration activities contribute significant economic and social benefits to Canada’s provinces and territories. At the Energy and Mines Ministers’ Conference (EMMC), the mines ministers discuss current opportunities and challenges in the mining sector. Source: http://news.gc.ca/web/article-en.do?nid=879819     …

Members of the media are invited to attend the following announcements: Source: http://news.gc.ca/web/article-en.do?nid=878829     …