Appointment to the National Seniors Council

May 10, 2012

The Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development, the Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, Minister of Health, and the Honourable Alice Wong, Minister of State (Seniors), today announced the appointment of a new Member to the National Seniors Council (NSC). Click here to read full article


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Minister Paradis Highlights Harper Government’s Commitment to Open Investment Climate

May 8, 2012

Today, the Honourable Christian Paradis, Minister of Industry and Minister of State (Agriculture), delivered an address to the Bloomberg Canada Economic Summit, where he drew attention to the strength of Canada’s business environment. During his conversation with members of Canada’s business community, he also underlined the Harper Government’s commitment to an open investment climate. Click here ...


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Government of Canada Launches Call for Proposals for Projects Led and Inspired by Seniors

May 8, 2012

The Government of Canada is seeking applications for projects to help seniors lead and participate in social activities and contribute to their communities. Click here to read full article


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Minister of Finance Strikes the Last Penny to Enter Circulation in Canada

May 4, 2012

The Honourable Jim Flaherty, Minister of Finance, and Shelly Glover, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Finance, today struck the last penny produced at the Royal Canadian Mint’s high-speed manufacturing facility in Winnipeg. “For over a hundred years, the penny played an important role in Canada’s coinage system,” said Minister Flaherty. “Although the cost of ...


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Harper Government Announces Funding to Support Brain Research

May 3, 2012

The Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, Minister of Health, today announced that the Harper Government will invest heavily in neuroscience research by creating the Canada Brain Research Fund. “One in three Canadians will face a neurological disorder, injury, or psychiatric disease, at some point in their lives,” said Minister Aglukkaq. “This investment will strengthen Canada’s position as ...


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