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Canada’s federal government should take all steps necessary to ensure the standards and values behind Canadian privacy laws are not diminished as programs to fulfill the Canada-US perimeter security action plan are developed, say Canada’s privacy guardians. Read the rest of this entry »

Library and Archives Canada (LAC) is pleased to launch its new travelling exhibition Double Take: Portraits of Intriguing Canadians. The exhibition will open at the Confederation Centre Art Gallery in Canada’s National Memorial to the Fathers of Confederation-Confederation Centre of the Arts, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island on March 31, 2012. Read the rest of this entry »

The Honourable Peter Kent, Canada’s Environment Minister and Minister responsible for Parks Canada, congratulates Vanessa Pampalon of Montreal as the winner of the exciting TV documentary-adventure series, Operation Unplugged, which followed a group of young Canadians who gave up their personal techno-gadgets, and experienced incredible adventures in the wild of Canada’s national parks and national historic sites. Read the rest of this entry »

Canadian Youth Business Foundation budget reaction –  Yesterday’s federal budget confirmed the Government of Canada’s commitment to job creation and economic growth, both through the extension of EI Hiring Credit for Small Business and the commitment to boost jobs through increased funding for research and innovation programs and skills training. Of the five major areas identified in the budget, two are dedicated to promoting entrepreneurship. Setting these priorities sends a clear message that this government has a specific plan for job creation and economic growth in Canada. Read the rest of this entry »

CANARIE, Canada’s Advanced Research and Innovation Network, have announced $40M in new funding for the next two years, following yesterday’s presentation of the Government of Canada’s 2012 budget in the House of Commons. Read the rest of this entry »

The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) has approved a proposal to establish the Canadian Broadcasting Participation Fund. This independent fund will help public-interest and consumer groups offset the costs of participating in the CRTC’s broadcasting proceedings. Read the rest of this entry »

The Canada Media Fund (CMF) has officially launched its new website after a complete re-design, providing the industry with quick and easy access to all the information on the CMF and its programs. With improved navigation, the new site provides straightforward access to valuable information on guidelines, the application process, industry partnerships, and details on outreach and consultation. Read the rest of this entry »

It is not difficult to come across investment fraud today – a flip through a major newspaper or a quick Google search will likely produce at least one recent story about a victim of fraud. The pursuit of attractive returns through investment is laudable, but it is not just ‘how to invest’ that should be considered. Who to trust with your investment advice and services is equally critical. Investment scam artists don’t often personify the typical villain and that can make it extremely difficult to decide who to trust with your money. Read the rest of this entry »

The Honourable Tony Clement, President of the Treasury Board and Minister responsible for FedNor, today delivered a speech on red tape reduction and Open Government to members of the Halifax Chamber of Commerce and other representatives of the Halifax business community. Read the rest of this entry »

The Canadian Innovation Exchange (CIX) is working with the Government of Canada, though its Canadian Trade Commissioner Service Office in San Francisco-Silicon Valley, to announce a prestigious development opportunity for Canadian companies working in Information and Communication Technology and Digital Media. Read the rest of this entry »