The extraction, sale and use of natural gas is an important part of Canada’s economy. Natural gas can be cooled to a liquid state (liquefied natural gas, known as LNG), thereby reducing its volume and facilitating its transportation and storage. The liquefaction of natural gas is a capital-intensive activity that requires large upfront investments.
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Surrey, British Columbia - 19 February 2015 -
Canada is imposing economic sanctions and travel bans against the following Russian and Ukrainian individuals, and economic sanctions against the following Russian and Ukrainian entities:Backgrounders
Ottawa, Ontario - 17 February 2015 -
The Government of Canada is taking important steps to support Ukraine and impose sanctions against those responsible for the ongoing crisis.Backgrounders
Ottawa, Ontario - 17 February 2015 -
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Ottawa, Ontario - 16 February 2015 -
In celebration of the 50th anniversary of our national flag, our Government is giving this proud Canadian symbol to 50 Canadians and organizations who have contributed significantly to the well-being of our citizens. The flags are being given to:Backgrounders
Ottawa, Ontario - 15 February 2015 -
The Government of Canada is committed to supporting marquee Canadian events that promote culture and tourism. To this end, on February 13, 2015, Prime Minister Stephen Harper announced $614,800 in support for the 2015 Québec Winter Carnaval, which is taking place from January 30 to February 15, 2015. He made the announcement during a visit with Bonhomme Carnaval, the event’s official mascot.Backgrounders
Québec, Quebec - 13 February 2015 -
The Honourable Robert Douglas Nicholson Minister of Foreign Affairs Niagara Falls (Ontario) Robert Nicholson was first elected to Parliament in 1984 and re-elected in 1988, 2004, 2006, 2008 and 2011. In February 2015, Mr. Nicholson was appointed Minister of Foreign Affairs. Previously, he was appointed Leader of the Government in the House of Commons and Minister for Democratic Reform in February 2006, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada in January 2007, and Minister of National Defence in July 2013.Backgrounders
Ottawa, Ontario - 9 February 2015 -
The Honourable Lucie Lamarre The Honourable Lucie Lamarre was born in Montréal, Quebec. Madam Justice Lamarre graduated from the Collège Marie de France with a Bachelor’s degree in Health Sciences in 1975, from the Université de Montréal with a LL.B. in 1978, and from the Université de Sherbrooke with a LL.M in Tax Law in 1981. She was called to the Quebec Bar in 1981. She practiced with the firm Stikeman Elliott in Montréal in 1982-1983 before joining the federal Department of Justice as Counsel in Montréal in 1984.Backgrounders
Ottawa, Ontario - 6 February 2015 -
The Honourable B. Richard Bell The Honourable B. Richard Bell was born in Woodstock, New Brunswick. He joined the Royal Canadian Mounted Police in 1973, graduated as valedictorian of his class, and served as a constable at various locations throughout Nova Scotia until 1976. He received a Bachelor of Laws in 1979 and a Master of Laws in 1998, both from Dalhousie University.Backgrounders
Ottawa, Ontario - 6 February 2015 -
Since its inception in 1996 to December 31, 2014, Futurpreneur Canada, formerly known as the Canadian Youth Business Foundation (CYBF), has helped more than 7,500 young entrepreneurs launch over 6,200 businesses and create 29,800 jobs. The Government of Canada has provided substantial support to Futurpreneur since its inception, contributing significantly to the organization’s success. The following are a few of the many Canadian companies who have benefitted from support provided by Futurpreneur Canada: Intellijoint Surgical (Ontario)Backgrounders
Brampton, Ontario - 5 February 2015
