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  • City submits final evidence to NEB on risks and costs of pipeline

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    Today, the City of Vancouver submitted its final evidence to the National Energy Board (NEB) in response to Kinder Morgan’s proposed pipeline expansion. The submission includes 12 reports from external experts, many commissioned with support from partners and intervenors, and explores three key themes: 1. The economic viability of pipeline expansion within a climate constrained…

  • Minister Fast Trade Mission to Philippines

    Minister Fast Trade Mission to Philippines

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    Minister Fast Congratulates Vancouver–Based Company on Success in Philippines. Minister of International Trade Ed Fast congratulates Xanatos Marine Ltd. and the governor of Zambales province on the signing of a $7.5-million contract for the Canadian company to supply an automatic vessel identification system to the Philippine province. The system will be used to help identify…

  • SSS for Filipinos in Canada

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    Pwede bang gamitin ang dating Social Security System sa Pilipinas kung tayo ay narito na sa Canada? Halos lahat ng Filipinos na nagmigrate sa Canada na dating nagtrabaho sa pribadong sector sa Pilipinas ay may kaalaman tungkol sa Social Security System o SSS ng Pilipinas. Ngunit hindi lahat ay nakakaalam sa benepisyo ng SSS para…

  • Minister Fast Announces Trade Mission to Philippines

    Minister Fast Announces Trade Mission to Philippines

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    Supporting Canadian businesses to boost exports and create jobs Vancouver, British Columbia – International Trade Minister Ed Fast announces that he will lead a trade mission to Manila and Cebu, Philippines, from May 24 to 28, 2015, accompanied by Senator Tobias Enverga Jr. Minister Fast made the announcement while participating in a round table with…

  • Senator Enverga welcomes announcement of President Benigno S. Aquino III state visit

    Senator Enverga welcomes announcement of President Benigno S. Aquino III state visit

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    Ottawa – Today, His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, announced the State visit to Canada of His Excellency Benigno S. Aquino III, President of the Republic of the Philippines, to take place in early May. “It is with great pride that I share this news with my fellow kababayans here…

  • MP SANDHU PRESSURES GOVERNMENT TO STOP GANG VIOLENCE IN SURREY

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    OTTAWA – In the midst of a gang turf war in Surrey that has resulted in an alarming number of shootings and one homicide, Jasbir Sandhu, MP for Surrey North, rose in the House of Commons today to slam the Conservative government for not making public safety a priority. The recent spate of shootings in…

  • NDP DEMANDS IMMEDIATE ACTION ON SURREY GANG CRISIS

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    OTTAWA – The Conservative government’s silence on the issue of escalating gang violence in Surrey continues to put communities at risk. “The federal government has an obligation here – why bother having a Minister for Public Safety if they have no intention of prioritizing public safety?” asked NDP MP Jinny Sims (Newton—North Delta). “People are…

  • Keeping Vancouver Spectacular for 20 years

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    Keep Vancouver Spectacular (KVS), a litter clean-up program, celebrates its 20th year. This year, a special emphasis is on thanking the thousands of volunteers who have taken to the streets to keep our city beautiful for those who live here and visit. “Our clean streets are a leading reason that Vancouver is considered one of…

  • Philippine President Aquino To Visit Canada in May

    Philippine President Aquino To Visit Canada in May

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    Philippine President Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III is scheduled to visit Canada in May. In addition to Ottawa, Aquino is expected to stop in cities where the Filipino population is heavily concentrated, like Toronto, Winnipeg and Vancouver. Aquino’s visit is going to be the latest high-profile visit by a foreign leader in the run-up to the…

  • Prime Minister Stephen Harper to meet with FILIPINO PRESIDENT BENIGNO AQUINO III

    Prime Minister Stephen Harper to meet with FILIPINO PRESIDENT BENIGNO AQUINO III

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    Winnipeg, Manitoba  – Prime Minister Stephen Harper today welcomed the news that Benigno Aquino III, President of the Philippines, will visit Canada in early May. President Aquino’s bilateral visit to Canada will provide an opportunity for both leaders to reaffirm the close relationship between Canada and the Philippines, based on strong people-to-people ties. Discussions between…