Market Wire - Government

Environment Canada: Government Launches Credit for Early Action Program - June 29, 2008

OTTAWA, ONTARIO (MARKET WIRE) The Government of Canada delivered more action today on its Turning the Corner Plan to cut Canada's greenhouse gas emissions an absolute 20 per cent by 2020.
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Canadian Heritage: Appointments to the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission - June 27, 2008

OTTAWA, ONTARIO (MARKET WIRE) The Honourable Josee Verner, Minister of Canadian Heritage, Status of Women and Official Languages and Minister for La Francophonie, today announced the appointment of three new full-time members of the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC): Suzanne Lamarre, representing the Quebec region; Steve Simpson, representing British Columbia and Yukon, and Louise Poirier.
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Brite-Strike Technologies, Inc.: The ALLY Foundation Hosts "Rock for a Change... A Beacon Rock Gala" Presented by Brite-Strike(R) Technologi - June 27, 2008

BOSTON, MA (MARKET WIRE) The ALLY Foundation is hosting the 5th Annual "Rock for a Change... A Beacon Rock Gala," presented by Brite-Strike Technologies, Inc. TOMORROW, Saturday, June 28th at the historic Beacon Rock Mansion in Newport, Rhode Island. This annual event, featuring an evening of cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, auction opportunities and dancing, is expected to attract over 150 guests and raise more than $30,000 to support The ALLY Foundation.
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Health Canada: Information Update: Health Canada Survey Reconfirms Canadians Are Not at Risk from Benzene Levels in Soft Drinks - June 27, 2008

OTTAWA, ONTARIO (MARKET WIRE) Health Canada has completed a follow-up survey of soft drinks and reconfirms that the benzene levels in these products do not represent a risk to the public.
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Public Safety Canada: Minister Day Tightens Rules for Mother-Child Program to Ensure Child Protection - June 27, 2008

OTTAWA, ONTARIO (MARKET WIRE) The Honourable Stockwell Day, Minister of Public Safety, today announced changes to the Correctional Service of Canada's (CSC) Mother-Child Program, after having requested a review of the program in February 2008.
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Government of Canada: Media Advisory: Government of Canada - June 27, 2008

OTTAWA, ONTARIO (MARKET WIRE) The Honourable Jason Kenney, Secretary of State (Multiculturalism and Canadian Identity), will attend the Association of Progressive Muslims of Canada's 10th Annual Canada Day Celebrations, on Monday, on Parliament Hill.
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Parks Canada: Lorne Wheeler Appointed to the Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada - June 27, 2008

OTTAWA, ONTARIO (MARKET WIRE) Canada's Environment Minister John Baird, today announced the appointment of Mr. Lorne Wheeler as a Newfoundland and Labrador member of the Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada (HSMBC).
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Governor General of Canada: Media Advisory: Presentation of Credentials at Rideau Hall - June 27, 2008

OTTAWA, ONTARIO (MARKET WIRE) Her Excellency the Right Honourable Michaelle Jean, Governor General of Canada, will receive the credentials of three new ambassadors and one new high commissioner in the Ballroom at Rideau Hall on Monday, June 30, 2008, at 10:00 a.m.
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Public Safety Canada: Government of Canada Strengthens Security Classification Regulations for Dangerous Offenders - June 27, 2008

OTTAWA, ONTARIO (MARKET WIRE) The Government of Canada announced today an amendment to the Corrections and Conditional Release Regulations (CCRR) that will now include a Dangerous Offender designation among the list of factors that must be considered by the Correctional Service Canada (CSC) before assigning inmates to a lower security classification level.
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Industry Canada: Stephen J. Mallory Appointed to the Standards Council of Canada - June 27, 2008

OTTAWA, ONTARIO (MARKET WIRE) The Honourable Jim Prentice, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for the Standards Council of Canada (SCC), today appointed Mr. Stephen J. Mallory as a member of the Council.
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