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Friday, 05 June 2009 |
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FireSmart initiative to put loggers back to work while enhancing Alberta's forests  Edmonton, Alberta-Forestry workers in Alberta impacted by the current global economic downturn will receive support thanks to an investment by the Governments of Canada and Alberta.
The Honourable Lynne Yelich, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification, and the Honourable Rona Ambrose, Minister of Labour, together with Ted Morton, Minister of Alberta Sustainable Resource Development, announced a federal-provincial investment of $30 million towards a program that will provide an immediate economic stimulus for Alberta communities while reducing their susceptibility to wildfire. The Government of Canada and Province of Alberta have each made an equal investment of $15 million. "Today's investment is about putting people back to work and helping our forestry communities during these challenging economic times," said Minister of State Yelich. "By supporting local loggers, we are helping to ensure that we have the workforce in place to drive local economies after the forest industry recovers from the economic slowdown." |
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Monday, 08 June 2009 |
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Today, Lynne Yelich Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification and Municipal Affairs Minister Jeremy Harrison announced the first projects under the Harper Government's Recreational Infrastructure Canada (RInC) program in Saskatchewan. "Community centres, rinks and pools are such an important gathering place for our families and communities," said Yelich. "Today's critical investments will help put Canadians to work, encourage greater participation in physical activity, and ensure that communities across the west have access to the essential infrastructure we need today and in the future." |
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Monday, 01 June 2009 |
 SASKATOON — The Honourable Lynne Yelich, Minister of State (Western Economic Diversification), on behalf of the Honourable Peter Van Loan, Minister of Public Safety, today announced proposed legislative amendments to strengthen the National Sex Offender Registry and the National DNA Data Bank.
“Safety and security for all Canadians is a top priority for this government,” said Minister Yelich. “The changes to the National Sex Offender Registry and the National DNA Data Bank that we are proposing today demonstrate that Canadians have been heard loud and clear, we need to better protect our vulnerable communities.” |
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