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Minister Kenney Issues Statement Recognizing Commonwealth Day
OTTAWA, ONTARIO – The Honourable Jason Kenney, Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism, issued the following statement recognizing Commonwealth Day: “Every year, on the second Monday in March, Canada marks Commonwealth Day by proudly displaying the Royal Union Flag, also known as the ‘Union Jack,’ as a symbol of... »
A Stronger Canada. A Stronger Economy. Now and for the Future.
Today, Her Excellency the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean, Governor General of Canada, delivered the Government’s Speech from the Throne to open the Third Session of Canada’s 40th Parliament and outline the broad agenda of the Government of Canada. Canada is poised to emerge from the recession powered by one of the ... »
Governor General to visit Haiti and Dominican Republic
Prime Minister Stephen Harper today announced that Governor General Michaëlle Jean will conduct a working visit to Haiti and the Dominican Republic March 8 to 10. She will be accompanied by her husband, Jean-Daniel Lafond. This visit will reinforce the partnership between Canada and Haiti in the recovery and reconstruction of... »
PM congratulates team Canada on Olympic gold medal hockey win
Prime Minister Stephen Harper today congratulated Canada’s men’s hockey team on their gold medal victory at the 2010 Olympic Winter Games. “Along with Canadians from coast to coast to coast, I am thrilled and extremely proud of the outstanding performance by our men’s hockey team and the gold medal win at the... »
Government of Canada to fund expanded overseas foreign credential recognition services in China, India, the Philippines and the United Kingdom
More skilled immigrants to Canada will be able to access the help needed to jump-start their credential recognition process through expanded overseas orientation services, Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism Minister Jason Kenney announced today. “We want newcomers to be able to use their skills as soon as possible in Canada,” said Minister... »
Canada Condemns Deadly Attack in Kabul
The Honourable Lawrence Cannon, Minister of Foreign Affairs, issued the following statement on the deadly attack in Kabul today: “Canada condemns in the strongest terms the attack that occurred in Kabul’s Shar-e-Naw district today that has reportedly killed 17 people, including two Afghan policemen, and injured several others. “Attacks such as today’s bombing... »