Ottawa: According to a report done by Theresponsiblecitizen.org, based on statistics published in the Correctional Services Canada’s Annual Report on International Transfers, it is highly improbable that Canada’s Minister of Public Safety, Vic Toews would approve convicted terrorist, Omar Khadr’s application to come to Canada. According to the 2009-2010 Annual Report, the latest data [...]
Ottawa: The Government of Canada is seeking applications for projects to help seniors lead and participate in social activities and contribute to their communities. This call for proposals under the New Horizons for Seniors Program (NHSP) was launched by Diane Finley, Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development, and Alice Wong, Minister of State (Seniors). [...]
Ottawa: Of course, it’s not the Messy and Rooney gang that will be visiting Canada in a few years time. But their female versions. Six cities in Canada are set to host the 2015 FIFA women’s world cup. Minister of State For Sports, Bal Gosal, is happy to be at the opportunity, especially since his [...]
Ottawa: Several federal ministers launched a combined effort this week to highlight the benefits of a potential trade agreement with the European Union. They held events at local businesses in Ontario’s important manufacturing, financial services, chemicals and plastics, and research and development sectors to highlight the benefits a Canada-EU trade agreement would generate for Canadian [...]
Ottawa: Young Liberals, the youth wing of the Federal Liberal Party has launched a campaign to focus attention on what they believe is a u-turn by the newly elected NDP leader Thomas Mulcair over his marijuana policy. When asked by Tom Clark on Sunday March 18th, 2012, “Would you decriminalize Marijuana?” Mulcair responded: “No. I [...]
Ottawa: A Canadian delegation, led by Parliamentary Secretary of Foreign Affairs Deepak Obhrai, were in Burma over the weekend to observe and report back to the Canadian Government whether they were indeed free and fair. Parliamentary by-election were held in the country for the first time and Nobel Peace Prize laureate and Honorary [...]
By Binoy Thomas Toronto: About time too! After picking his way gingerly through most of the minority years, Minister Jason Kenney is in full flow, crafting what he describes as a ‘transformational change’ of Canada’s antiquated immigration system. Kenney, working assiduously through countless meals, consumed at myriad multicultural venues, knew that it was [...]
Ottawa: Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Deepak Obhrai, visited the United Arab Emirates and Turkey from March 18-23. Obhrai’s visit follows that of UAE Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan to Ottawa earlier this month, and reflects Canada’s strong commitment to the region and improving relations with that [...]
Ottawa: A major push by Indian industry to make inroads into the North American market got underway in Ottawa last week with the successful completion of the first ever Brand India Expo, held under the aegis of the High Commission of India in Canada. Besides leading exhibitors and industry and government leaders from [...]
Ottawa: Bal Gosal, Canada’s Minister of State (Sport), announced that the Harper Government is providing additional enhanced excellence funding for a number of summer sports, in preparation for the upcoming 2012 London Olympic and Paralympic Games. “Our Government is proud to support Canadian athletes and to enhance the Canadian sport system,” said Minister [...]
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