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Governments Support Hemp Research for Use in Medical and Bio-Product Industries
Dauphin, Manitoba – New research focused on the medicinal properties of hemp as well as its use in the biofibre industry will receive more than $198,000 under Growing Forward 2 as part of governments’ commitment to research, innovation and regional development. The funding was announced (October 31st) by Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Development Minister…
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RCMP: Not Quite out to Pasture
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Royal Canadian Mint receives six nominations in Krause Publications’ 2015 Coin of the Year award program
OTTAWA /CNW/ – The Royal Canadian Mint has made another strong showing with 2013-dated coins nominated in six categories of Krause Publications’ annual Coin of the Year awards. The awards are to be presented in January at the 2015 World Money Fair in Berlin, Germany. “The Royal Canadian Mint prides itself on producing coins which…
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Bank of Canada Policy Appropriate in the Face of Uncertainty, Says Governor Stephen S. Poloz
TORONTO /CNW/ – The Bank of Canada’s monetary policy is appropriate to return Canadian inflation to its 2 per cent target as worldwide economic uncertainty lingers, Governor Stephen S. Poloz said today in Toronto. The global economy is facing significant headwinds that could restrain growth for a prolonged period, including efforts by households and financial institutions to reduce their debt and those…
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Canada Revenue Agency announces maximum pensionable earnings for 2015
Ottawa, Ontario – The Canada Revenue Agency announced (Monday) that the maximum pensionable earnings under the Canada Pension Plan (CPP) for 2015 will be $53,600—up from $52,500 in 2014. The new ceiling was calculated according to a CPP legislated formula that takes into account the growth in average weekly wages and salaries in Canada. Contributors…
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Veterans Affairs Canada Invites Canadians to Share Memories Online
Use Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, Instagram and Flickr and show you remember Canada’s Veterans. Post photos, videos and messages using the hashtags #RememberThem. Visit the Social Media sites and stay connected. However you choose to remember Canada’s Veterans, be sure to share it with everyone you know. Together, it is our duty to pass on our…
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BC, Alberta focus on economy, culture at Premiers meeting
The foundations for a new working relationship were established today between the Premiers of Alberta and British Columbia. “Increasingly, B.C. and Alberta are the economic engine of Confederation – a role both Premier Prentice and I embrace. We’re working together to ensure our provinces are able to make even greater economic and cultural contributions to…
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Middle Class Families Should Not Pay for Mr. Harper’s Tax Break
WHITBY, ONTARIO – The Leader of the Liberal Party of Canada, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the Conservatives’ income splitting announcement: “Middle class families should not have to pay more to give families like Mr. Harper’s and mine a $2,000 tax break. “Canadians need a plan for jobs and growth. The Prime…
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How to Improve your Home’s Indoor Air Quality
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Minister of Veterans Affairs joins President of French Republic at National War Memorial
OTTAWA, Nov. 3, 2014 /CNW/ – The Honourable Julian Fantino, Minister of Veterans Affairs, joins His Excellency François Hollande, President of the French Republic, in paying tribute to Canada’s fallen service men and women. President Hollande laid a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. The Canadian soldier buried here was killed in France, in…
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Operation Christmas Child calls on Canadians to shop and pack, as annual gift-filled shoebox season begins
National Collection Week—when everyone’s boxes are to be at Collection Centers—is November 17-23 The Canada-wide 2014 Operation Christmas Child shoebox collection season—an annual initiative of Samaritan’s Purse Canada—starts today as thousands of individuals, families, churches, businesses, sports teams, and community groups begin packing shoeboxes with toys, school supplies, and hygiene items, plus personal notes and…
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Secret Ingredients Make Wonderful Whoopie Pies
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Senator Doug Black asks Bank of Canada Governor Stephen Poloz about falling price of oil
OTTAWA – Yesterday at a meeting of the Senate Committee on Banking, Trade and Commerce, Alberta elected Senator Doug Black asked Bank of Canada Governor Stephen Poloz about the potential impacts of the falling price of oil on Canada’s economy. The question to the Governor was (check against delivery): Senator Black: Over the past few…
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Royal Canadian Mint shoots and scores with Hockey Canada silver collector coin
Hockey Canada celebrating 100 years of amateur hockey OTTAWA /CNW/ – The Royal Canadian Mint is commemorating the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Canadian Amateur Hockey Association, which was the precursor to Hockey Canada, with a silver collector coin. The unveiling took place at the Fairmont Chateau Laurier, which was the venue for…
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PM Announces Tax Cuts, Increased Benefits for Families
Vaughan, Ontario – Prime Minister Stephen Harper announced (October 30th) new measures to help make life more affordable for Canadian families. He was joined by Joe Oliver, Minister of Finance, Julian Fantino, Minister of Veterans Affairs, Candice Bergen, Minister of State (Social Development), and Stella Ambler, Member of Parliament for Mississauga South. The proposed new…
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