Natrel and ABC partner to help new parents Sunday, January 27 is Family Literacy Day. ABC Life Literacy Canada has been sponsoring this national event since 1999. The focus is to raise awareness about the importance of reading and learning, and offering events and resources to help parents. “Taking time every day to read or do a learning activity with children is crucial to a child’s development. Even just 15 minutes a day can improve a child’s literacy skills dramatically, and … [Read more...]
Outstanding Achievement Award – JAN 22 – Rideau Hall
January 21, 2013 by
Outstanding Achievement Award January 21, 2013 Governor General to present Public Service Outstanding Achievement Award OTTAWA—His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, joined by the Right Honourable Stephen Harper, Prime Minister of Canada, will present the Public Service Outstanding Achievement Award, at Rideau Hall, on Tuesday, January 22, 2013, at 4:30 p.m. Together, they will present the award to one senior executive of the … [Read more...]
PM to attend Vietnamese Lunar New Year – Tết Celebration
January 19, 2013 by
PM to attend Vietnamese Lunar New Year celebration January 19, 2013 Mississauga, Ontario Prime Minister Stephen Harper will participate today in a celebration hosted by the Vietnamese Association of Toronto marking the Vietnamese Lunar New Year. "I would like to extend my best wishes to all those celebrating the Vietnamese New Year in Canada and around the world," said Prime Minister Harper. "With more than 190,000 people of Vietnamese origin living in Canada today, we are proud … [Read more...]
Sandra (Alexandra) Thetford – WOMAN of ACTION™
January 15, 2013 by
A Celebration of Women™ is absolutely elated to Celebrate the Life of this woman! In this story, you will hear the voice of a woman that has 'lived her life outside the box', taking in stride what most of us consider to be a major crisis. Her Faith and Self Esteem, the 'knowing' of who she is, has graced her with the courage and strength to face change, often. Her Journey has allowed her to experiment, learn and grow, with experiences from Motherhood to the stock market..... Her … [Read more...]
Canada condemns dismissal of Sri Lankan Chief Justice
January 13, 2013 by
Canada condemns dismissal of Sri Lankan Chief Justice, urges Commonwealth Action January 13, 2013 Ottawa, Ontario Stephen Harper today issued the following statement regarding the dismissal of Sri Lankan Chief Justice Shirani Bandaranayake: "Canada is deeply concerned by Sri Lankan President Rajapaksa's decision to remove the Chief Justice from office following an impeachment process which appeared to be highly politicized and lacking transparency and respect for the … [Read more...]
Ceremonial Meeting with the First Nations Leaders
January 12, 2013 by
Ceremonial Meeting with the First Nations Leaders Rideau Hall, Friday, January 11, 2013 "I am so pleased to welcome you to Rideau Hall, the home of the people of Canada. Let me begin by acknowledging that this gathering is taking place on the traditional territory of the Algonquin Nation, which spans the provinces of Ontario and Quebec. I would also like to take this opportunity to say a special welcome to Chief Theresa Spence and to say how concerned I am about your health and … [Read more...]
Jean Houston – Awaken to Your Life Purpose, 7-week course – JAN 14
January 11, 2013 by
If you’re reading this, I suspect you are someone who is striving to make a difference in the world and trying to live as the highest expression of yourself. If you’d like to have more support to make this year a breakthrough for you in terms of achieving your highest goals and truly making the difference you know you were meant to make . . . You might benefit from working with me for the next 7 weeks, letting me show you how you can become that fulfilled and profoundly effective person you … [Read more...]
Leading Forward with Irene Becker – February 2, 2013
January 10, 2013 by
Build the Leadership Skills YOU Need NOW! | Optimize-Humanize-Monetize LEADING FORWARD Recommendation: "If you're interested in smart leadership, strategic thought and smart results, follow Irene Becker." ~ Professor Calestous Juma, Kennedy School, Harvard University Project Managers, develop the Skills YOU Need to lead forward NOW with leadership & communication expert Irene Becker. Irene's 3Q Edge™ and R-E-A-C-H™ methodologies have helped clients in Canada, USA and Europe … [Read more...]
Theresa Spence – WOMAN of ACTION™
January 9, 2013 by
A Celebration of Women™ is elated this day to Celebrate the Life of one of our world's brave women. This indigenous woman carries strong conviction, pure intention with a deep vision that has guided her to Take Action inside her community of Canada's Indigenous peoples, working to help the children and families. Through her efforts the Canadian government is now agreeing to meet with her this Friday, giving us a once-in-a-generation chance to push for real protection for First Nations … [Read more...]
WOMEN, Freebies.ca has ‘New Year Gifts’ for YOU!
January 3, 2013 by
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Prime Minister Stephen Harper highlights government’s 2012 achievements
December 31, 2012 by
Prime Minister Stephen Harper highlights government's 2012 achievements December 31, 2012 Ottawa, Ontario Prime Minister Stephen Harper today issued the following statement highlighting some of the government's significant accomplishments in 2012: "Throughout 2012, our Government continued to generate results for Canadians both at home and abroad. "First and foremost, we continued to successfully navigate the turbulent global economy in 2012, emerging with some of the strongest job … [Read more...]
