Following is a list of Current Issues and Travel Report changes released in the last 24 hours.

On behalf of the Government of Canada, Federal Environment Minister Stéphane Dion today welcomed the 2005 Report of the Commissioner of the Environment and Sustainable Development (CESD). "My Cabinet colleagues respect and value the Commissioner's advice," Minister Dion said. "We

Prime Minister Paul Martin today made the following statement: "I learned today of John Hamm's decision to retire as Premier of Nova Scotia. Premier Hamm's steadfast commitment to all Nova Scotians have helped to make Nova Scotia a strong and

In response to requests from New Brunswick producers, the deadline to submit Canadian Agricultural Income Stabilization (CAIS) program forms is being extended from September 30 to November 30, 2005. Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister Andy Mitchell and New Brunswick Agriculture, Fisheries

Two Search and Rescue (SAR) helicopters will be temporarily redistributed to eastern Canada due to the decreased availability of the CH-149 Cormorant helicopter. As a result, the Cormorants used in SAR operations at 8 Wing Trenton will be temporarily replaced

Minister of Canadian Heritage and Minister responsible for Status of Women Liza Frulla today announced $320,500 in funding for Héritage Montréal, a non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation of Montreal's architectural landscape and social heritage.

The Honourable Andy Scott, Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development and Federal Interlocutor for Métis and Non-Status Indians, today announced $1.09 million in funding to support 27 fellowships and Canada Graduate scholarships in New Brunswick. This funding is provided

The Honourable Geoff Regan, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans, today announced $1.7 million in funding to support 57 fellowships and Canada Graduate scholarships in Nova Scotia. This funding is provided through the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada

The Honourable Jean-C. Lapierre, Minister of Transport, today announced $20.8 million in funding to support 527 fellowships and Canada Graduate scholarships in Quebec. This funding is provided through the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC).

The Honourable Ralph E. Goodale, Minister of Finance, today announced $1.06 million in funding to support 36 fellowships and Canada Graduate scholarships in Saskatchewan. This funding is provided through the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC). There

Delivering on a key commitment under the New Deal for Cities and Communities, the Government of Canada has now transferred $2.25 million to Nunavut, the first instalment under an agreement to share $37.5 million in federal gas tax revenues with

It is a pleasure to be here today to speak to you about what I believe to be the most important foreign operation the Canadian Forces have undertaken in many years: our mission to Afghanistan.

David Emerson, minister of industry and minister responsible for the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC) today announced a $96 million investment in master's, doctoral and postdoctoral fellowships and scholarships for Canadian students.

The Honourable Ujjal Dosanjh, Minister of Health today announced a federal contribution of $223,632 to Newfoundland and Labrador 's Department of Health and Community Services as the first in a series of collaborative initiatives to strengthen the province's efforts in

The Honourable R. John Efford, Regional Minister for Newfoundland and Labrador, today announced $970,056 in funding to support 25 fellowships and Canada Graduate scholarships in Newfoundland and Labrador. This funding is provided through the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council

The Honourable Anne McLellan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, today announced $6.7 million in funding to support 163 fellowships and Canada Graduate scholarships in Alberta. This funding is provided through the Social Sciences and

The Honourable Stephen Owen, Minister of Western Economic Diversification and Minister of State (Sport), today announced $11.5 million in funding to support 291 fellowships and Canada Graduate scholarships in British Columbia. This funding is provided through the Social Sciences and

Despite the recent announcement of the closure of the mail sorting plant on Saint-Paul Street, no regular employees will lose their jobs. This was the guarantee given to the Canadian Union of Postal Workers.

The Honourable Reg Alcock, President of the Treasury Board and Minister responsible for the Canada Wheat Board, today announced $1.37 million in funding to support 39 fellowships and Canada Graduate scholarships in Manitoba. This funding is provided through the Social