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Thank you for welcoming me so warmly. I am pleased to have the opportunity to visit this modern stock exchange and to meet with business leaders during my State visit to South Africa.
His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, will preside over an Order of Merit of the Police Forces investiture ceremony at Rideau Hall on
Friday, May 24, 2013, at 11:00 a.m. The Governor General, who is chancellor of the Order, will bestow the honour on 1 Commander, 13 Officers and 47 Members.
On May 22, 2013, Health Canada approved proposals from Canadian Blood Services (CBS) and Héma-Québec (HQ) to change the blood donor deferral period for men who have sex with men (MSM) from a lifetime deferral to five years. This regulatory decision came as a result of proposed licence amendments submitted in December 2012 from both blood operators
The Harper government is seeking applications for projects that will help seniors use their leadership abilities, energy and skills to continue to make a difference in their communities through the New Horizons for Seniors Program (NHSP).
Canada Summer Jobs Initiative puts students to work
Submitted by editor on Wed, 05/15/2013 - 19:58
May 15, 2013
Chilliwack—Students in Chilliwack-Fraser Canyon will gain valuable work experience this summer, as a result of the Government of Canada's Canada Summer Jobs initiative. Mark Strahl, Member of Parliament for Chilliwack-Fraser Canyon, made the announcement today on behalf of the Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development.
Strahl Recognizes National Mining Week
Submitted by editor on Tue, 05/14/2013 - 21:43
May 14, 2013
Chilliwack- Mark Strahl, MP for Chilliwack Fraser Canyon and Chair of BC/Yukon Caucus celebrated National Mining Week by recognizing the enormous contribution the industry makes to the Canadian economy.
"Our Government recognizes the important role the mining sector plays in creating jobs and prosperity for Canadians. That is why we will continue to work to attract new investment and open new markets for the Canadian mining industry," said Strahl.
Strahl announces funding for safer local railway crossings
Submitted by editor on Tue, 05/14/2013 - 21:39
May 14, 2013
Chilliwack- The safety of three local railway crossings will be improved thanks to funding announced by Chilliwack-Fraser Canyon MP, Mark Strahl. The Government of Canada is investing $4,400 on a railway crossing on First Street in Ashcroft, $6,350 on a crossing on Railway Avenue in Ashcroft and $5,700 on a crossing on Highway 12 in Lytton.
