Backgrounders

15:55 AST (Monday, Nov 28, 2016) - Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions

Government of Canada releases the Summary Report of the Dialogue on the economic development of Quebec regions

The Summary Report of the Dialogue on the economic development of Quebec regions paints a picture of the strengths, challenges and opportunities in Quebec regions. It has identified many possible solutions that will help make Quebec enterprises more competitive from an economic, environmental and technological standpoint....

14:45 AST (Monday, Nov 28, 2016) - Environment and Climate Change Canada

Proposed regulations amending the ozone-depleting substances and halocarbon alternatives regulations

Environment and Climate Change Canada is proposing regulatory measures to reduce hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), powerful greenhouse gases (GHGs) increasingly used in commercial, industrial, and residential applications such as refrigeration, air-conditioning, foam insulation and aerosols....

09:45 AST (Monday, Nov 28, 2016) - National Defence and the Canadian Armed Forces

Tactical Armoured Patrol Vehicle

The Tactical Armoured Patrol Vehicle is a wheeled combat vehicle that can fulfill a variety of roles on the battlefield, such as reconnaissance and surveillance, security, command and control, cargo, and armoured transport of personnel and equipment....

16:20 AST (Friday, Nov 25, 2016) - Environment and Climate Change Canada

Government of Canada to work with provinces, territories, and stakeholders to develop a clean fuel standard

The Government of Canada announced today that it will consult with provinces and territories, Indigenous peoples, industries, and non-governmental organizations to develop a clean fuel standard....

15:00 AST (Friday, Nov 25, 2016) - Canadian Heritage

Government of Canada Invests in Cultural Infrastructure in Calgary

More than $4 million awarded to six Calgary-based organizations...

12:00 AST (Friday, Nov 25, 2016) - Canadian Heritage

The 150th Anniversary of Confederation in 2017: Saskatchewan Will Be at the Heart of the Celebration with $2.7 Million in Funding

The Government of Canada is proud to invest in local and regional projects to make 2017 a year that all Canadians will remember......

09:10 AST (Friday, Nov 25, 2016) - Environment and Climate Change Canada

Critical-habitat protection order for the Roseate Tern

The Roseate Tern (Sterna dougallii) is a medium-sized, graceful seabird. It is found on coasts and islands along the Atlantic, Indian, and Pacific oceans, with important North Atlantic nesting sites on islands off the coast of Nova Scotia....

21:30 AST (Thursday, Nov 24, 2016) - Parks Canada

Abraham Albert Heaps (1885-1954)

During a career spanning almost 30 years, Abraham Albert Heaps served as a labour activist, a leading left-wing politician, and a prominent supporter of Jewish interests....

20:30 AST (Thursday, Nov 24, 2016) - Canadian Heritage

The 150th Anniversary of Confederation in 2017: Communities at the Heart of the Celebrations!

Vancouver Island will offer activities for all Canadians...

19:00 AST (Thursday, Nov 24, 2016) - Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada

Nunavut Declaration

We, Federal, Provincial and Territorial Ministers responsible for Tourism recognize that:...