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Minister Fisher to highlight important milestone in reconstruction of Halifax Armouries

On behalf of the Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of National Defence, the Honourable Darren Fisher, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, will make an announcement regarding the North Park Armoury rehabilitation and modernization project. Minister Fisher will deliver remarks, tour the armoury, and take questions from media.

Categories: National Defence
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Minister of Transport and Internal Trade announces creation of the Supply Chain Advisory Council

Today, the Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Transport and Internal Trade, announced the establishment of the Supply Chain Advisory Council, comprised of experts and senior leaders in their fields. The non-partisan Council will provide strategic advice on strengthening supply chains to boost productivity, increase competitiveness and support trade diversification.

Categories: Transport Canada
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NFB takes part in the Rendez-vous de la Francophonie for the 20th year. Free francophone films for all!

The National Film Board of Canada is celebrating its 20th year of participation in the Rendez-vous de la Francophonie (RVF). For this year’s RVF, whose theme is “Cultivate your roots!,” the NFB is making six documentary and animation programs available free of charge to francophones and francophiles. Screenings will take place across Canada, from March 1 to 31—from the East Coast to the West Coast, and from the Great Lakes to the Arctic. It’s a great opportunity to highlight the creativity of Canada’s large francophone family and to celebrate our roots together!

Categories: National Film Board
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Government of Canada takes further action to combat fentanyl production and organized crime

The Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health, Minister of Public Safety, and the Fentanyl Czar today announced new measures to curtail fentanyl production and organized crime in Canada. The government formalized additional controls for three fentanyl precursor chemicals and the drug carisoprodol, following consultations on implementing these key controls.

Categories: Health Canada