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Harper Government Helps Make Adoption More Affordable

Minister of State (Finance) Kevin Sorenson today shared his family's personal experience with adoption at an event in Calgary and highlighted the Harper Government's continuing support for families through expanded adoption-related tax relief.

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Canada and the U.S. announce Trusted Traveller and Trusted Trader enhancements under Beyond the Border Action Plan

The Government of Canada announced that Canada and the United States (U.S.) are delivering on key Beyond the Border Action Plan commitments related to joint Trusted Traveller and Trusted Trader programs, including the official opening of the eGate pilot project.

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Canada and the U.S. announce Trusted Traveller and Trusted Trader enhancements under Beyond the Border Action Plan

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Support for Children and Families

Through the Economic Action Plan, the Government supports families and individuals by keeping taxes low, better protecting financial consumers, promoting low-cost and secure pension options, and meeting the health care needs of Canadians. Tax relief gives individuals and families greater flexibility to make the choices that are right for them.

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NEXUS – Making Crossing the Border Easier and Faster

The Honourable Steven Blaney announced that the NEXUS program has surpassed its one millionth member milestone. Cross the Canada-US border often? Make it simple, use NEXUS.

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NEXUS – Making Crossing the Border Easier and Faster

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Harper government invests in Housing First homelessness initiatives in the Edmonton area

The Harper government is investing more than $32 million in funding to Homeward Trust Edmonton to address homelessness in the Edmonton area, including through Housing First, a proven, evidence-based approach to reduce homelessness.

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Harper government invests in Housing First homelessness initiatives in the Edmonton area

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Minister Rickford announces call for proposals for the next phase of investments in forest products innovation

Minister Rickford announced a Call for Proposals is now open for companies to submit applications to benefit from the renewed Investments in Forest Industry Transformation (IFIT) program.

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Minister Rickford announces call for proposals for the next phase of investments in forest products innovation

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Building Canada’s North
3 August, 2014

Canada’s north is a fundamental part of our heritage and national identity. The Government is committed to helping the North realize its true potential as a healthy, prosperous and secure region within a strong and sovereign Canada.
Supporting Adoptive Parents
29 July, 2014

Under Economic Action Plan 2014, the Government has taken steps to make life more affordable for Canadian families.

The Government recognizes that adoption can be costly for prospective parents. That is why Canada's Economic Action Plan improved the Adoption Expense Tax Credit to allow more adoption-related expenses to be claimed under the credit.
Graduating Without Debt Thanks to Apprenticeship Grants
11 July, 2014

The Apprenticeship Incentive Grant is a grant of $1,000 offered by the Government of Canada to registered apprentices who have completed their first and/or second year or level (or equivalent) of an apprenticeship program in a designated Red Seal trade.
The Family Caregiver Tax Credit Explained
7 July, 2014

Under Canada’s Economic Action Plan, Canadians who are caregivers for family members with physical or mental impairments may qualify to receive an additional tax credit of up to $306 for an eligible dependent.