The Honourable Peter Kent, the Minister of State of Foreign Affairs (Americas), today issued the following statement:

The City of Stratford is pleased to announce the completion of two road improvement projects, thanks to $575,000 from the federal Gas Tax Fund. These projects will benefit residents and tourists who visit Stratford to enjoy the Shakespeare Festival.

The Honourable Lawrence Cannon, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today issued the following statement offering Canada's condolences following the crash of a commercial aircraft into the hills surrounding Islamabad.

The Montréal Passport Canada office reopens at 12 noon for pickup only. This applies only to those individuals whose passports were due to be ready for pickup today. Individuals requiring other passport services on Wednesday, July 28, are encouraged to visit one of our alternate Passport Canada ...

Children, students, residents and businesses of the Shediac area will soon have access to a new multi-purpose facility thanks to a total investment of $3.5 million from the Government of Canada, the Government of New Brunswick and the municipality of Shediac.

On a 230-metre mountain just north of Victoria, the Dominion Astrophysical Observatory (DAO)'s 1.8 metre reflecting telescope has probed the night skies for 92 years. It's apt now that Parks Canada should designate the observatory as a national historic site to recognize its importance to Canadia...

Scientists at the National Research Council of Canada (NRC) and the University of Ottawa (uOttawa) recently saw their efforts rewarded when they witnessed a bird's eye view of a chemical bond as it breaks - a scientific first.

Observatory used to better understand the universe is celebrated

The Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, Minister of Health, today announced $110 million in funding over two years for the Aboriginal Diabetes Initiative (ADI) to continue addressing high rates of diabetes among Aboriginal people.

Public Works and Government Services Canada wishes to advise all motorists of lane reductions on the Chaudière Crossing from 7:00 a.m. Monday, August 2 through to 7:00 p.m. Friday, August 13.