Canada News Centre - Regional Newshttp://news.gc.ca/web/index-eng.doCanada News Centreen-caTue, 07 Sep 2010 17:06:28 GMTTue, 07 Sep 2010 17:06:28 GMTCopyrightRegional NewsGouvernement du Canada / Government of Canadahttp://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification15Canada News Centre - Regional Newshttp://news.gc.ca/web/images/wmms.gifhttp://news.gc.ca/web/index-eng.do8831New Service Canada Centre opens to better serve Edmonton residentshttp://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?m=/index&nid=557349Mr. Mike Lake, Member of Parliament for Edmonton-MillWoods-Beaumont, on behalf of the Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development, today officially opened the Edmonton Millbourne Service Canada Centre.Tue, 07 Sep 2010 16:30:00 GMTPersonshttp://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?m=/index&nid=557349Government of Canada helps those who are homeless or at risk of homelessness in Nova Scotiahttp://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?m=/index&nid=557379Thanks to support from the Government of Canada, the Canadian Mental Health Association can prepare for the construction of a new housing project for people in need. Mr. Scott Armstrong, Member of Parliament for Cumberland-Colchester-Musquodoboit Valley, made the announcement today on behalf of the Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development.Tue, 07 Sep 2010 16:00:00 GMTHealth and SafetyPersonshttp://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?m=/index&nid=557379Youth in the Cariboo region encouraged to explore careers in skilled trades and technologyhttp://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?m=/index&nid=557859Local youth will have the opportunity to showcase their talents in the skilled trades and learn about career opportunities in the trades and technology sectors thanks to support from the Government of Canada. Mrs. Cathy McLeod, Member of Parliament for Kamloops-Thompson-Cariboo, made the announcement today on behalf of the Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development.Tue, 07 Sep 2010 16:00:00 GMTEconomic Action PlanEducation and TrainingGovernment and PoliticsPersonshttp://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?m=/index&nid=557859Government of Canada partners to provide training for Aboriginal people in the Northhttp://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?m=/index&nid=557809On behalf of the Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development, the Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, Minister of Health and Minister Responsible for the North, today announced $12 million in funding to the Contaminates Remediation Training Organization of Canada (CRTOC) for its Caring for the Land project. Based out of Calgary, Alberta, this project will provide training opportunities for Aboriginal people, primarily in the North. The project is funded by the Aboriginal Skills and Employment Partnership program, which is supported under Canada's Economic Action Plan.Tue, 07 Sep 2010 15:00:00 GMTEconomic Action PlanEducation and TrainingPersonshttp://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?m=/index&nid=557809Government of Canada supports youth career fair in Drumhellerhttp://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?m=/index&nid=557839Drumheller youth will have the opportunity to meet local employers and explore career opportunities thanks to support from the Government of Canada. Mr. Kevin Sorenson, Member of Parliament for Crowfoot, made the announcement today on behalf of the Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development.Tue, 07 Sep 2010 15:00:00 GMTEducation and TrainingPersonshttp://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?m=/index&nid=557839Government of Canada invests in high-tech agriculture research to stimulate growth and create jobs in Prince Edward Islandhttp://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?m=/index&nid=557849The Honourable Gail Shea, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans, on behalf of the Honourable Rona Ambrose, Minister of Public Works and Government Services and Minister for Status of Women, and the Honourable Gerry Ritz, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food and Minister for the Canadian Wheat Board, today reaffirmed the Government of Canada's commitment to important upgrades to the Crops and Livestock Research Centre (CLRC) in Harrington, PEI.Tue, 07 Sep 2010 14:00:00 GMTEconomic Action PlanGovernment and PoliticsNature and Environmenthttp://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?m=/index&nid=557849The Government of Canada makes an announcement for the improvement of agricultural research facilities in Prince Edward Islandhttp://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?m=/index&nid=557769The Honourable Gail Shea, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans, on behalf of the Honourable Rona Ambrose, Minister of Public Works and Government Services and Minister for Status of Women and the Honourable Gerry Ritz, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food and Minister for the Canadian Wheat Board, will reaffirm the Government of Canada's commitment to important upgrades to agriculture sector research facilities in Prince Edward Island as part of Canada's Economic Action Plan.Tue, 07 Sep 2010 13:21:00 GMTGovernment and PoliticsNature and Environmenthttp://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?m=/index&nid=557769The Government of Canada helps youth in Eastern Ontario prepare for jobshttp://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?m=/index&nid=557709Local youth who face barriers to employment will get job preparation training and work experience through the Government of Canada's support for an employment project. Mr. Gord Brown, Member of Parliament for Leeds-Grenville, made the announcement today on behalf of the Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development.Tue, 07 Sep 2010 13:00:00 GMTEducation and TrainingPersonshttp://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?m=/index&nid=557709The Government of Canada helps youth in Montréal Island's southwest region prepare for jobshttp://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?m=/index&nid=557729Local youth who face barriers to employment will get job preparation training and work experience through the Government of Canada's support for an employment project. The Honourable Christian Paradis, Minister of Natural Resources and Minister responsible for the Montréal region, made the announcement today on behalf of the Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development.Tue, 07 Sep 2010 13:00:00 GMTEducation and TrainingPersonshttp://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?m=/index&nid=557729Government of Canada helps those who are homeless or at risk of homelessness in Prince Edward Islandhttp://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?m=/index&nid=557679Thanks to the Government of Canada, individuals who are at risk of homelessness and have an intellectual disability in the eastern region of Prince Edward Island will have access to additional supportive housing. The Honourable Gail Shea, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans and Member of Parliament for Egmont, made the announcement today on behalf of the Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development and Minister Responsible for Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation.Tue, 07 Sep 2010 12:00:00 GMTHealth and SafetyPersonshttp://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?m=/index&nid=557679