According to Richard Kollodge, the Editor of the report launched on Wednesday, there are many barriers to accessing family planning, not only in developing countries, but throughout the world. Mr. Kollodge says that new statistics that came out earlier this year show that 222 million women in developing countries would like to use family planning but have no access to it. "So that's one of the reasons why UNFPA has focused on family planning for this year's report. Another big reason … [Read more...]
PM designates Canada Olympic House for 2012 Summer Games
June 5, 2012 by
PM designates Canada Olympic House for 2012 Summer Games in London June 5, 2012 London, United Kingdom Prime Minister Stephen Harper today announced that Canada House on Trafalgar Square in London will become Canada Olympic House during the London 2012 Summer Olympics. The announcement was made during the Prime Minister’s visit to the United Kingdom for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations. “Our Government is committed to fully supporting Canadian … [Read more...]
WOMEN of ACTION™ – Queen Elizabeth II
June 1, 2012 by
A Celebration of Women™ has been inspired to pay Tribute to one of our World's most enduring Matriarchs in History. Her Royal Queen Elizabeth II has risen above adversity and maintained Her Regal Quality throughout any and all challenges through personal and professional life. In full Elizabeth Alexandra Mary , officially Elizabeth II, by the Grace of God, of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and of her other realms and territories Queen, Head of the Commonwealth, … [Read more...]
Celebrating Victoria Day: 24 Week-end!
May 22, 2011 by
Victoria Day 2011 Long Weekend Overview In 2011, Victoria Day falls on Monday, May 23. Victoria Day is a public holiday observed across Canada on the Monday before May 25th. Victoria Day is celebrated on the first Monday preceding May 25th. It is a statutory holiday throughout all of Canada except the Atlantic provinces (New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island). Victoria Day falls on the second to last Monday … [Read more...]
