Belinda Stronach, Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development and Minister responsible for Democratic Renewal, today announced that the Government of Canada will provide more than $2 million through the Sector Council Program to create four new sector councils for

Prime Minister Paul Martin will address the Economic Club of New York on October 6, 2005. Please note that all details are subject to change. A detailed itinerary follows. All times are local.

SASKATOON, October 4, 2005 - Federal, Provincial and Territorial Forest Ministers have committed to working together to reduce future losses of life, property and critical forest lands to wildfires.

The Honourable Carolyn Bennett, Minister of State (Public Health), will participate in a Healthy Heart Event on the Hill on October 5, 2005.

Member of Parliament (Labrador) Todd Norman Russell, on behalf of Minister of Canadian Heritage and Minister responsible for Status of Women Liza Frulla, today announced $146,363 in funding for the Labrador Inuit Association (LIA).

In anticipation of the Canadian Navy's centennial in 2010, the Chief of Maritime Staff, Vice-Admiral Bruce MacLean, has commissioned six paintings depicting various eras of naval service to Canada.

On October 6-7, 2005, the Governments of the Netherlands and Canada will convene a multi-stakeholder conference on "Innovation in Combating Climate Change". The conference will be held at the Lester B. Pearson Building in Ottawa.

Bill Graham, Minister of National Defence, today expressed his regret that Vaughn Blaney, Fact-finding and Outreach Coordinator for the Government of Canada's approach concerning the use of herbicides at CFB Gagetown, will not be able to continue his work. Mr.

Minister of Canadian Heritage and Minister responsible for Status of Women Liza Frulla today announced $68,700 in funding for the Société des musées québécois. The funds will enable the Society to implement a mentoring program in Quebec museums.

The Honourable David L. Emerson, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI), today announced the appointment of Dr. M. Elizabeth Cannon to the Board of Directors of the CFI for a three-year term.

SweaterLodge, a project by Pechet and Robb Studio of Vancouver, has been selected through a national juried competition to represent Canada at the 2006 Venice Biennale in Architecture. Marking its 10th anniversary, the Biennale, which is the world's most prestigious

Health Canada is advising Canadians of the possible increased risks of asthma-related deaths associated with the use of a class of asthma drugs known as long-acting beta-2 agonists. Further, Health Canada is reminding Canadians of the recommended uses of long-acting

The Public Health Agency of Canada today released the report of the second cycle of the Canadian Incidence Study of Reported Child Abuse and Neglect (CIS), a national child health surveillance activity that provides information in the area of child

The Daily is Statistics Canada's official release bulletin, the Agency's first line of communication with the media and the public

Minister of Canadian Heritage and Minister responsible for Status of Women Liza Frulla today announced the appointment of Dan Butler, of Ottawa, Ontario and Barry D. Done, of London, Ontario as full-time members of the Public Service Labour Relations Board.

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