Latest News from http://www.sred-iq.net http://www.sred-iq.net en-us http://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=744629http://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=744629Sat, 25 May 2013 02:00:00 GMTPrime Minister Stephen Harper today announced Canadian support for an initiative that will help children in the Colombian provinces of Cauca and Nariño gain better access to quality education.http://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=744979http://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=744979Fri, 24 May 2013 23:19:00 GMTForeign Affairs Minister John Baird, Jean-François Lisée, Quebec's Minister of International Relations, La Francophonie and External Trade (and Minister Responsible for the Montréal Region), and Michael Applebaum, Mayor of Montréal, are pleased to learn that the State of Qatar has withdrawn its bid to move the headquarters of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) from Montréal.http://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=744969http://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=744969Fri, 24 May 2013 23:16:00 GMTCanada strongly condemns today's attack that took place in central Kabul killing at least two people and injuring many others, including members of the Afghan National Security Forces (ANSF), security personnel, the International Organization for Migration and the International Labour Organization.http://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=744959http://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=744959Fri, 24 May 2013 20:00:00 GMTCanadians will soon benefit from improved air quality, Environment Minister Peter Kent and Health Minister Leona Aglukkaq announced today, as a result of the new Canadian Ambient Air Quality Standards (CAAQS)http://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=744949http://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=744949Fri, 24 May 2013 19:57:00 GMTI would like to welcome all of you to Rideau Hall, the home of the people of Canada, for the opening of a new section of the Trans Canada Trailhttp://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=744939http://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=744939Fri, 24 May 2013 19:52:00 GMTThe Honourable Kerry-Lynne D. Findlay, Q.C., Associate Minister of National Defence and Member of Parliament for Delta ? Richmond East, today announced the award of a contract estimated at $11.4 million to MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates Ltd. for in-service support to the Unclassified Remote-sensing Situational Awareness (URSA) capability of the Joint Space Support Projecthttp://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=744929http://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=744929Fri, 24 May 2013 19:48:00 GMTFunding partners, facility managers, donors, and residents gathered today to mark the official opening of the new Credit Union CUplex.http://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=744919http://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=744919Fri, 24 May 2013 19:47:00 GMTThe Honourable Maxime Bernier, Minister of State (Small Business and Tourism) on behalf of the Honourable Vic Toews, Minister of Public Safety, announced today that the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) will proceed with a remote traveller processing pilot at Morses Line, Quebec, in April 2015. This pilot project is part of the Small and Remote Ports of Entry Initiative, one of the deliverables under the Beyond the Border Action Planhttp://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=744909http://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=744909Fri, 24 May 2013 19:45:00 GMTThe Honourable Vic Toews, Minister of Public Safety, announced today that the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) will proceed with a remote traveller processing pilot at Piney, Manitoba, in April 2015. This pilot project is part of the Small and Remote Ports of Entry Initiative, one of the deliverables under the Beyond the Border Action Planhttp://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=744899http://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=744899Fri, 24 May 2013 19:37:00 GMTToday, the Canadian Armed Forces hosted the closing ceremony for Aboriginal Awareness Week at the Cartier Square Drill Hall in Canada's capitalhttp://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=744889http://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=744889Fri, 24 May 2013 19:34:00 GMTHer Majesty's Canadian Ship (HMCS) Iroquois and her embarked helicopter air detachment will participate in the United Kingdom's Battle of the Atlantic commemoration ceremonies in Liverpool, United Kingdom on Sunday, May 26http://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=744879http://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=744879Fri, 24 May 2013 19:00:00 GMTThe Government of Canada is providing support for young immigrants in Winnipeg to help them gain the skills, knowledge and experience they need to enter and succeed in the job market. The announcement was made by the Honourable Vic Toews, Minister of Public Safety and Member of Parliament for Provencher, on behalf of the Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development.http://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=744829http://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=744829Fri, 24 May 2013 18:29:00 GMTThe Honourable Jim Flaherty, Minister of Finance, was recognized last night by Easter Seals Ontario for his record of commitment to helping children and youth with physical disabilities at its annual Toronto's Tribute Dinner.http://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=744819http://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=744819Fri, 24 May 2013 18:28:00 GMTThe Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, today marked the conclusion of the 17th round of Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) negotiations, which took place in Lima from May 15 to 24, 2013http://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=744809http://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=744809Fri, 24 May 2013 18:25:00 GMTMajor-General Dean J. Milner took command of the Canadian Contribution to the Training Mission - Afghanistan during a change of command ceremony here today at Camp Phoenix.http://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=744799http://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=744799Fri, 24 May 2013 18:24:00 GMTAt the request of the Right Honourable Stephen Harper, Prime Minister of Canada, His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, will visit the cities of Boston and New York, in the United States of America, on May 28 and 29, 2013.http://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=744789http://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=744789Fri, 24 May 2013 18:20:00 GMTCanada's leadership on food security and nutrition is contributing to the reduction of poverty, hunger, and malnutrition in developing countries. The Honourable Julian Fantino, Minister of International Cooperation, participated today in a round table in Rome to discuss global food security and nutrition, and the role of private sector partnerships.http://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=744749http://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=744749Fri, 24 May 2013 17:49:00 GMTEnvironment Canada's Canadian Hurricane Centre (CHC) is encouraging Canadians to prepare for the 2013 hurricane season. The season officially starts on June 1st. The United States' National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) outlook, released earlier today, predicts a 70 percent likelihood of 13 to 20 named storms, of which 7 to 11 could become hurricanes, including 3 to 6 major hurricanes. These ranges are well above the seasonal average of 12 named storms, 6 hurricanes and 3 major hurricanes.http://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=744439http://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=744439Fri, 24 May 2013 17:30:00 GMTPeople with disabilities will benefit from increased support, tools and resources to help address social issues they are facing in their communities. The announcement was made today by the Honourable Vic Toews, Minister of Public Safety and Member of Parliament for Provencher, on behalf of the Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development.http://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=744739http://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=744739Fri, 24 May 2013 17:00:00 GMTCitizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism Minister Jason Kenney today announced three full-time appointments to the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada (IRB). Timothy J. Crowhurst, George F. Pemberton and W.J. Sterling Sunley were each appointed to three-year terms in the Vancouver regional office.http://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=744759http://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=744759Fri, 24 May 2013 17:00:00 GMTIt is a pleasure to welcome to Rideau Hall-the home of the people of Canada-all of you, who serve and protect the people of Canada.http://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=744719http://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=744719Fri, 24 May 2013 16:35:00 GMTThe Honourable Gail Shea, Minister of National Revenue, and Minister for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, today celebrated that Canadians have been served for five successful years by J. Paul Dubé, Canada's first Taxpayers' Ombudsman.http://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=744679http://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=744679Fri, 24 May 2013 16:30:00 GMTThe Honourable Lisa Raitt, Canada's Labour Minister, today participated in a round table discussion with union leaders to discuss workplace mental health issues.http://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=744709http://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=744709Fri, 24 May 2013 15:47:00 GMTPrime Minister Stephen Harper today announced the appointments of Mr. Dominic Barton, Ms. Monique F. Leroux, Mr. John Oliver, Ms. Susan Paish and Mr. Eugene Polistuk to the Advisory Committee on the Public Service. The appointments are effective immediatelyhttp://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=744699http://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=744699Fri, 24 May 2013 15:42:00 GMTPrime Minister Stephen Harper today announced that His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, will travel to the United States (U.S.) to visit Boston and New York on May 28 and 29, 2013http://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=744659http://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=744659Fri, 24 May 2013 15:00:00 GMTThe Government of Canada is providing support for youth in the Bolton area to help them gain the skills, knowledge and experience they need to enter and succeed in the job market. The announcement was made by David Tilson, Member of Parliament for Dufferin-Caledon, on behalf of the Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development.http://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=744619http://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=744619Fri, 24 May 2013 02:00:00 GMTPrime Minister Stephen Harper today announced Canadian support for an initiative that will help children in the Colombian provinces of Cauca and Nariño gain better access to quality education.http://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=744509http://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=744509Thu, 23 May 2013 20:28:00 GMTThe Honourable Kerry-Lynne D. Findlay, Q.C., Associate Minister of National Defence and Member of Parliament for Delta ? Richmond East, will make an announcement related to investments into the Joint Space Support Project for the Canadian Armed Forces. Media are invited to attend.http://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=744499http://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=744499Thu, 23 May 2013 20:25:00 GMTThe editorial, Step up to help most vulnerable (SP, Nov. 16), fails to highlight Canada's commitment to promote the health of women, newborn, and children. We are focused on saving lives and achieving results for those most in needhttp://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=744489http://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=744489Thu, 23 May 2013 20:22:00 GMTToday, the Honourable Rob Nicholson, P.C., Q.C., M.P. for Niagara Falls, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, attended the grand opening of the Sheldon Kennedy Child Advocacy Centre and announced that close to $350,000 in federal funding will be made available to the Centre to help young victims and their families.http://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=744479http://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=744479Thu, 23 May 2013 20:20:00 GMTAs part of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency's (CFIA) routine testing of various food products, a study released today found that all samples of rice and rice-based products analyzed for the metal cadmium were safe for consumptionhttp://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=744459http://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=744459Thu, 23 May 2013 20:08:00 GMTThe Honourable Steven Blaney, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Minister for La Francophonie, was invited today to participate in the unveiling of a stamp commemorating Lieutenant-Colonel Charles-Michel d'Irumberry de Salaberry. Minister Blaney joined representatives of the Voltigeurs Museum and Lieutenant-Colonel Richard Bélanger, Commanding Officer of Les Voltigeurs de Québec, for the unveiling which took place at the Étienne-Parent Library in de Salaberry's birthplace, the borough of Beauporthttp://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=744449http://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=744449Thu, 23 May 2013 19:45:00 GMTThe Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) today announced the opening of an additional NEXUS lane at the Queenston-Lewiston bridge, providing more efficient border clearance for low-risk travellers entering Canada. The existing NEXUS lane is open from 8 a.m. until 8 p.m., seven days a week. The new second lane announced today will be used to process NEXUS members during high-volume periods and used as a regular lane at other timeshttp://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=744419http://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=744419Thu, 23 May 2013 19:00:00 GMTThe Honourable Vic Toews, Minister of Public Safety and Member of Parliament for Provencher, on behalf of the Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development, will announce Government of Canada support to assist local youth.http://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=744869http://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=744869Thu, 23 May 2013 18:55:00 GMTPrime Minister Stephen Harper met this afternoon with Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy of Spain on the margins of the Pacific Alliance Summit in Cali, Colombia. Both Canada and Spain are observer to the Pacific Alliance.http://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=744859http://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=744859Thu, 23 May 2013 18:50:00 GMTPrime Minister Stephen Harper met today with Sebastián Piñera Echenique, President of the Republic of Chile in Cali, Colombia on the margins of the Pacific Alliance Summit.http://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=744849http://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=744849Thu, 23 May 2013 18:45:00 GMTOne of Canada's development priorities in Colombia and the broader Americas is to help young people go to school and stay in school so that they can secure brighter futures. To this end, on May 23, 2013, Prime Minister Harper announced Canadian support of $18 million over five years (2013-2018) for the Protecting Child Education Rights in Southwest Colombia initiative, which will help children in the Colombian provinces of Cauca and Nariño gain better access to quality education. The announcement was made during the Prime Minister's visit to Colombia, where he attended the Pacific Alliance Leaders' Summit in Cali.http://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=744839http://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=744839Thu, 23 May 2013 18:40:00 GMTThis evening, following the conclusion of the Pacific Alliance Summit in Cali, Colombia, Prime Minister Harper met with Mexican President Peña Nieto.http://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=744399http://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=744399Thu, 23 May 2013 18:37:00 GMTFredericton, New Brunswick, May 23, 2013-The Honourable Gary Goodyear, Minister of State (Science and Technology), today announced an investment in New Brunswick Community College for a new industrial research chair for colleges in the field of mobile technology. Research will focus on new approaches to expand our ability to carry out tasks with our handheld devices.http://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=744779http://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=744779Thu, 23 May 2013 18:20:00 GMTTheir Excellencies the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, and Mrs. Sharon Johnston, patrons of the Trans Canada Trail (TCT), and Mrs. Laureen Harper, Honorary Chair of the TCT Chapter 150 Campaign, will officially open a new honorary section of the Trail, on Friday, May 24, 2013, at 3 p.m. The first unveiling will be located on the grounds of Rideau Hall, near Thomas Gate, and the second will be near the East Gate at 24 Sussex.http://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=744389http://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=744389Thu, 23 May 2013 18:02:00 GMTThe Honourable Jason Kenney, Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism, made the following statement today upon learning that the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) Immigration and Passport Special Investigation Section has laid charges against a suspected "ghost" immigration consultant and his accomplice for defrauding nearly 400 people from China.http://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=744379http://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=744379Thu, 23 May 2013 18:00:00 GMTThank you and good afternoon, everyone. Let me acknowledge our host today, Aéro Montréal, for its continued leadership of Quebec's aerospace cluster. It is hard to believe that you have only been operating since 2006, given the significant contributions you have made to this industry and to our economy.http://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=744369http://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=744369Thu, 23 May 2013 17:55:00 GMTSaint-Laurent, Quebec, May 23, 2013-The Honourable Christian Paradis, Minister of Industry, today addressed an Aéro Montréal event, where he highlighted the Harper Government's support for small and medium-sized enterprises (SME) in the aerospace industry.http://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=744019http://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=744019Thu, 23 May 2013 17:30:00 GMTThe Honourable Vic Toews, Minister of Public Safety and Member of Parliament for Provencher, on behalf of the Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development, will make an announcement regarding training opportunities for people with intellectual disabilities in Manitoba.http://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=744359http://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=744359Thu, 23 May 2013 17:26:00 GMTThe Honourable Jim Flaherty, Minister of Finance, announced today the establishment of a Venture Capital Expert Panel in order to advance key elements of the Venture Capital Action Planfhttp://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=744349http://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=744349Thu, 23 May 2013 17:25:00 GMTThe Government of Canada today launched public consultations on the tax rules governing Labour-Sponsored Venture Capital Corporations (LSVCCs) to assist these corporations with an orderly phase-out of the federal LSVCC tax credit. The Government is replacing the LSVCC tax credit with new venture capital programs that experts say will do more to create jobs and economic growth in Canadahttp://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=744339http://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=744339Thu, 23 May 2013 17:16:00 GMTActing on behalf of the Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, Minister of the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec and Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, the Honourable Maxime Bernier, Minister of State (Small Business and Tourism), today announced that the Parish Municipality of Saint-Jules has been granted financial assistance for improvements to its community centrehttp://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=744729http://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=744729Thu, 23 May 2013 17:16:00 GMTFollowing any winter, the warmer spring air encourages many Canadians to enjoy long-awaited outdoor activities. Household pets are outdoors more often too, and this can sometimes lead to unhappy results for Canada Post employees. Last year, close to 600 employees were bitten, chased, lunged at or threatened by dogs and Canada Post would like to remind customers to be responsible dog owners and ensure the safety of delivery personnelhttp://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=744329http://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=744329Thu, 23 May 2013 16:55:00 GMTPrivacy Commissioner Jennifer Stoddart issues position paper on modernizing Canada's private sector privacy law to include stronger enforcement powers, mandatory data breach reporting provisions, and increased accountability and transparency measureshttp://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=744309http://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=744309Thu, 23 May 2013 16:15:00 GMTThe Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, Ed Fast, and the Minister of Agriculture, Gerry Ritz, today issued the following statement on the United States Country of Origin Labelling (COOL).