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  Prince Edward Island: News Release (Ministers Take Action to Support Tourism in Canada)
The Ministers committed to support the growth of the tourism industry, to promote the importance of this industry to the Canadian economy and to facilitate the development of sustainable tourism.
The ministers are challenging themselves and their partners in the tourism industry to increase Canadian tourism revenues to $75 billion in 2010.
Spearheaded by Industry Canada and the regional development agencies, and in partnership with provincial and territorial governments, innovating marketing campaigns and infrastructure projects are being undertaken and investment in Canadian attractions continue.
www.gov.pe.ca /news/getrelease.php3?number=3358   (505 words)

  
  Minister of Industry (Canada) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
In the Cabinet of Canada, The Minister of Industry (French: Ministre de l'Industrie) is responsible for overseeing the federal government's economic development and corporate affairs department, Industry Canada.
Since February 6, 2006, the Minister of Industry has been the Hon.
The Minister of Industry also the minister responsible for Statistics Canada.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Minister_of_Industry_(Canada)   (111 words)

  
 Industry Canada - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Industry Canada is the department of the government of Canada with responsibility for regional economic development, investment, and innovation/research and development.
Industry Canada is involved in the Modern Comptrollership Initiative, which seeks to modernize the management practices of the Government of Canada.
The current Minister of Industry is the Honourable Maxime Bernier.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Industry_Canada   (100 words)

  
 Prime Minister of Canada - Search Results - MSN Encarta   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
Prime Minister of Canada, chief executive of the Canadian government.
Harper, Stephen, born in 1959, Canadian politician, 22nd prime minister of Canada and leader of the country’s Conservative Party.
Canada : government and politics : prime ministers: Jean Chrétien
encarta.msn.com /Prime_Minister_of_Canada.html   (176 words)

  
 Industry Canada 4 / 12
Industry Sector's mission is to maximize the contribution of Canadian manufacturing and service industries to Canada's future economic growth.
Measurement Canada, a special operating agency of Industry Canada, ensures equity and accuracy where goods and services are bought and sold on the basis of measurement, in order to contribute to a fair and competitive marketplace for Canadians.
Canada Business is a collaborative arrangement among 43 Government of Canada departments, provincial, territorial governments and, in some cases, not-for-profit organizations, that helps Canadian entrepreneurs get the correct and region- appropriate information, advice and support they need to build their businesses.
infosource.gc.ca /inst/dus/fed04_e.asp   (2381 words)

  
 Nortel Networks Background   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
Standardization in Canada is the responsibility of the Standards Council of Canada - an Industry Canada portfolio department that coordinates and oversees the efforts of the National Standards System, including organizations and individuals involved in voluntary standards development, promotion and implementation in Canada.
Industry Canada is the government department responsible for telecommunications policy and for regulation of the radio spectrum.
Industry Canada has also been a key player in the building of e-commerce policy in Canada, establishing the legal groundrules and policy measures necessary for the conduct of electronic business.
www.itu.int /newsarchive/wtsa2000/english/media/industry.html   (463 words)

  
 SICE-WTO-Canada - Measures Affecting Civilian Aircraft-WT/DS70/RW
First, Canada terminated all obligations for the disbursement of funds relating to the Canadian regional aircraft industry under TPC as it was previously constituted.
Following the Panel and Appellate Body rulings, Industry Canada undertook fundamental amendments to the structure and administration of TPC to ensure that TPC assistance is not contingent in law or in fact upon export performance.
Canada has taken all the steps it can to address the factual elements considered relevant by the Panel and Appellate Body in determining that contributions to the Canadian regional aircraft industry under the previous version of the TPC programme were de facto export contingent.
www.sice.oas.org /dispute/wto/ds70/ds70rw13e.asp   (3666 words)

  
 A Civil Society Handbook to Canada’s Voice in Global Governance
When it comes to Canada’s voice in the world, one of the most important line departments is Foreign Affairs Canada (FAC), which has general responsibility for managing Canada’s relations with other countries and takes the lead in formulating Canadian foreign policy.
But FAC is not the only line department that is relevant to Canada’s foreign relations, nor is this function limited to the other departments that we are used to thinking of as having an international role, like the Canadian International Development Agency, the Department of National Defence and International Trade Canada.
Canada’s Cabinet is made up of the Ministers and Ministers of State (less senior ministers) who lead: a) line departments; b) certain agencies that fall under those the line departments; c) central agencies; and d) certain other agencies or offices of government.
www.foecanada.org /intl/pillars.htm   (2831 words)

  
 Measurement Canada - Page 2 - Framework Document
The Minister of Industry Canada is formally accountable to Parliament for all activities of the Agency.
The Deputy Minister of Industry Canada is accountable to the Minister of Industry Canada for the effective governance of the Department, including the Operations Sector and Measurement Canada.
The Assistant Deputy Minister (ADM) of Operations is accountable to the Deputy Minister of Industry Canada for the overall performance of the Operations Sector, which includes Measurement Canada.
strategis.ic.gc.ca /epic/internet/inmc-mc.nsf/en/lm01582e.html   (1749 words)

  
 Speaking notes for Transport Minister Jean-C. Lapierre at the Pacific Gateway Strategy announcement - October 21, 2005   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
As for central Canada, a significant portion of Canada's imports of car components from Japan transits through British Columbia ports for assembly in Ontario.
Through Canada’s Pacific Gateway Strategy, investments in multi-modal transportation infrastructure as well as in human resources, trade promotion and border facilitation will ensure that our country is both the first choice for many nations to do business, and a place to connect with the world’s fastest-growing markets.
Canada’s Pacific Gateway Strategy is an important part of the federal government's efforts to enhance Canada’s long term prosperity.
www.tc.gc.ca /mediaroom/speeches/2005/2005-10-21.htm   (1576 words)

  
 Canada Beefs Up Quebec EO Services
The objective of the second component is to upgrade the research skills of Quebec's post-secondary educational institutions and the training of research students in the field of radar data applications.
Denise Carrier-Perreault, Minister responsible for Lands and Mines at the Quebec department of Natural Resources, explained, "This agreement is an opportunity to use leading-edge technology to develop the lands and natural resources on which the economies of many Quebec regions are based.
An information session for industry and the research community is scheduled for July 3, 1998, at the Centre de formation continue du Pavillon La Laurentienne at the University of Laval (Sainte-Foy, Quebec).
www.spacedaily.com /news/eo-98d.html   (538 words)

  
 Letter to Minister Tobin - Canada's Innovation Agenda
Most of the companies are in the information and communications technology industries, but we also have members from the aerospace, biotech and advanced manufacturing industries.
They do not believe that programs with a narrow focus on specific industries or technologies are nearly as effective as broad policies which stimulate innovative activities across the entire economy.
On the immigration side of the equation, Canada’s policy must be directed toward attracting the maximum number of skilled immigrants.
www.cata.ca /print/Advocacy/Industry_Canada/MinTobinInnovAgenda.html   (830 words)

  
 CNN.com - Canada's finance minister to quit - Nov. 29, 2003
Canada's deputy prime minister and finance minister said Friday he will leave politics on December 12 when Jean Chretien retires as prime minister.
John Manley served in several cabinet posts, including those of finance, industry and foreign affairs as well as deputy prime minister, after being elected in 1988.
Martin becomes prime minister December 12 and is expected to retain just a few of Chretien's cabinet ministers.
cnn.com /2003/WORLD/americas/11/28/canada.deputy.ap   (317 words)

  
 About Cisco - Canada - Cisco Systems   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
The Honorable Allan Rock, Minister of Industry, announced his support for the Canadian e-Business Initiative on March 25, 2002 to build upon the previous work of the Canadian E-Business Opportunities Roundtable.
This team is undertaking research in Canada and will issue a Canadian e-report card, which reports on the state of e-business in Canada, in spring 2003.
Liaison between the CeBI and the Government of Canada is the responsibility of Mr.
www.cisco.com /global/ca/newsroom/releases/ebizexec.shtml   (785 words)

  
 Industry Canada: Minister Alcock Announces Nine Canada Research Chairs in Manitoba
This funding is part of a $91.8-million investment in universities across the country to support the appointment of 126 Canada Research Chairs, as announced today by the Honourable Jean-C. Lapierre, Minister of Transport and Political Minister for Quebec.
These senior research positions, vital for Canada's economic, scientific and social development, were further supported with $10.4 million from the CFI.
Canada Research Chairs are recognized internationally as leaders in their fields, whether they work in the natural sciences and engineering, in the health sciences, or in the social sciences and humanities.
www.ccnmatthews.com /news/releases.ControllerFr?action=check4Cookies&searchText=false&showText=all&actionFor=567002   (391 words)

  
 Home - ORTHODOX CHURCH OF CANADA   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
The Bishop is the minister of the sacrament because the ministries of Deacon and Priest are extensions of his Office, rather than integral offices in and of themselves.
The specific office of Bishop may not be prepared for as it is bestowed upon the person through the power and action of the Holy Spirit working through the Synod of Bishops who elect these shepherds and stewards from their midst.
However, the Orthodox Church of Canada necessarily maintains that those involved in Ordained ministries in the Church MUST be adequately prepared.
www.orthodoxchurchofcanada.org /VOCATIONS   (3501 words)

  
 Bloomberg.com: Canada   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
Industry Minister David Emerson, who has the final say on foreign purchases of more than C$237 million ($188 million), would be ``mindful of human rights abuses'' if China Minmetals goes ahead with a purchase, said spokesman Ian Jack.
The Investment Canada Act says an acquisition of assets larger than C$237 million has to be reviewed by Industry Canada.
The industry minister evaluates the ``net benefit'' to Canada, based on factors such as the effect of the acquisition on the level of economic activity, on technological development and on Canada's ability to compete in the world.
quote.bloomberg.com /apps/news?pid=10000082&refer=canada&sid=alhEpHGP6s7A   (398 words)

  
 David Emerson, Minister of Industry, Canada, Canada: taking competitiveness to the next level   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
Mr Emerson was elected in 2004, representing the Liberal Party of Canada, as the Member of Parliament for Vancouver Kingsway.
Canada is one of the world's most connected nations, third only to South Korea and Denmark in broadband Internet and among the world's top five in business connectivity.
Canada is one of the best places in the world to do business and invest.
www.connect-world.com /DavidEmerson.htm   (462 words)

  
 Fisheries and Oceans Canada - Science
Canada must continue to assure that the products and processes of biotechnology are subject to the highest standards of scientific testing for health, safety and environmental impact.
The Government of Canada wishes to assure the Petitioner and their fellow Canadians that responsible stewardship of human health, biodiversity and the environment is a central priority to the federal decision-making framework for biotechnology.
Would the Ministers -involved in the preparation of, and/or that will represent Canada at these meetings- confirm that Canada’s firm position will be in favour of a moratorium on the rearing of GE fish in aquatic seapens in order to prevent any release of GE fish in Canadian and International waters.
www.dfo-mpo.gc.ca /science/aquaculture/biotech/greenpeace_e.htm   (4578 words)

  
 Natural Resources Canada - Statement - October 31, 2003   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
JOHN’S, NL – The Government of Canada, three of the Atlantic provinces and key representatives from the offshore oil and gas industry have agreed to continue to work towards the advancement of the offshore oil and gas sector.
Ministers indicated their interest and willingness to implement the recommendations and workplan approved by the Roundtable process, and directed their officials to report by March 2004 on their progress.
Representing the Government of Canada at the AER were the Honourable Herb Dhaliwal, Minister of Natural Resources Canada; the Honourable Robert Thibault, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans; the Honourable Gerry Byrne, Minister of State for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency; and David Fransen, Assistant Deputy Minister of Industry Canada.
www.nrcan-rncan.gc.ca /media/archives/newsreleases/2003/200392_e.htm   (619 words)

  
 NDP | Industry Minister putting Canada on the auction block
Windsor – NDP MP Brian Masse (Windsor-West) is calling on Industry Minister Maxime Bernier to immediately and publicly reject Department of Industry internal advice to allow increased foreign ownership in Canada.
“If the Minister of Industry guts the Investment Canada Act like his department is telling him to, he will expose Canada to inevitable job losses, and with increased takeovers of sensitive industries like telecommunications, increased security and privacy concerns as well,” said Masse.
He is demanding a full and comprehensive review of the Investment Canada Act and a strengthening of the powers of the Investment Canada agency to halt foreign takeovers of critical Canadian resources and infrastructure.
www.ndp.ca /page/4101   (436 words)

  
 Electronic Commerce in Canada - Task Force on Spam
On May 17, 2005, Canada's Task Force on Spam completed a one year mandate and issued a final report entitled Stopping Spam: Creating a Stronger, Safer Internet.
On May 11, 2004, the Government of Canada established the Task Force on Spam to lead the Anti-Spam Action Plan for Canada.
Minister of Industry, Announces Measures to Combat SPAM
e-com.ic.gc.ca /epic/internet/inecic-ceac.nsf/en/h_gv00248e.html   (342 words)

  
 Natural Resources Canada - News Release 2003/38   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
Governments and industry around the world are recognizing that fuel cells and other hydrogen technologies have the potential for both economic growth and environmental benefits.
Canada is a world leader in this field and these investments will help solidify Canada's position.
This initiative builds on the Government of Canada's commitment to ensuring the quality of life in our communities, a healthy environment and continued economic prosperity - for the Canada we want, for ourselves, and for future generations.
www.nrcan.gc.ca /media/archives/newsreleases/2003/200338_e.htm   (751 words)

  
 Prime Minister of Canada: The Honourable Maxime Bernier - Minister of Industry   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
Bernier was vice-president of the insurance company Standard Life of Canada, and manager of corporate and international relations at the Commission des valeurs mobilières du Québec.
Canada’s New Government invests in public transit and highway infrastructure projects in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA)
Canada’s New Government announces investment to cut commute times, clear the air and drive the economy in the Greater Toronto Area
www.pm.gc.ca /eng/bio.asp?id=55   (203 words)

  
 Rogers Wireless Announces Deployment of Wireless Priority Service in Canada   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
Rogers Wireless today announced the first national implementation of Wireless Priority Service (WPS) in Canada, a feature which provides government-authorized wireless phone-users, such as emergency personnel and select security sectors, with priority service on the Rogers Wireless GSM network during times of emergency, natural disaster or national security.
WPS is a GSM-based technology that has already been successfully deployed by national security officials, emergency preparedness responders and critical decision makers as part of their national security program in the US.
Once approved by Industry Canada and activated by Rogers Wireless, authorized WPS users will simply dial (*)272 before the phone number on any Rogers Wireless phone to take advantage of the service.
www.the3gportal.com /3gpnews/archives/007290.html   (479 words)

  
 Model Articles of Incorporation for Churches in Canada - Christian Reformed Church
For the attainment of the above objects and as incidental and ancillary thereto, to exercise any of the powers as prescribed by the Canada Corporations Act or any other statutes or laws from time to time applicable, except where such power is contrary to the statutes or common law relating to charities.
C. The eighty-six articles of the Church Order, adopted by the synod of the Christian Reformed Church, and any revision thereof, are incorporated herein by reference and shall regulate the ecclesiastical government, organization and operation of The Local Church in its corporate expression and form.
The place within Canada where the head office is to be situated is the of, in the of, in the Province of.
www.crcna.org /pages/model_articles_canada.cfm   (765 words)

  
 Digital Journal - Resignation of Industry Minister Throws Liberal Leadership Bid Into Question
Tobin was first elected to the House of Commons in 1980 as Member of Parliament for Humber-St. Barbe-Baie Verte and was appointed Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Fisheries and Oceans.
He won re-election in 1984, 1988 and 1993 and was appointed Minister of Fisheries and Oceans on November 4, 1993.
Brian Tobin was appointed Minister of Industry on October 17, 2000 by Prime Minister Jean Chrétien.
www.digitaljournal.com /article/33697   (542 words)

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