Connect2Canada NewsCan

NewsCan: For May 1 to May 8, 2008

Fri, 9 May 2008 08:10:06 -0400

In this issue:

Minister Blackburn honours Canadian workers on International Workers' Day
NAFTA surface trade soars in February
Oil Sands changing the face of Canada
Good move on food aid

and much more...

NewsCan: For April 17-24, 2008

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 08:41:08 -0400

In this issue:

Joint Statement by President Bush, President Calderón, Prime Minister Harper - North American Leaders' Summit
Hillier left lasting impression on troops in Afghanistan
'Bold' new rules will help international students qualify for work permits
Earth Day's message: Our planet needs our help

and much more...

NewsCan: For March 13-20, 2008

Wed, 26 Mar 2008 10:58:02 -0400

In this issue:

Canada Joins International Recognition of Kosovo
NAFTA vital, Premier says
TransCanada ready to start building U.S. oil line
Human rights museum gets final nod

and much more...

NewsCan: For March 6-13, 2008

Mon, 17 Mar 2008 08:05:54 -0400

In this issue:

Crucial vote expected this week on Afghan mission
Canadian exports rise at their fastest pace in over a year
Ottawa talks tough on environment
Simon Reisman: a free trader who served his country well

and much more....

NewsCan: For February 28 - March 6, 2008

Thu, 6 Mar 2008 07:47:48 -0500

In this issue:

Statement by the Canadian Embassy
Premier to Promote Energy and Agriculture in Washington
Canada's timber victory worth millions
Come to Canada, invent the next BlackBerry

and much more...

NewsCan: For February 22-28, 2008

Thu, 28 Feb 2008 07:53:27 -0500

In this issue:

Budget 2008: Responsible Leadership for Uncertain Times
Liberals support Afghan extension until 2011
International Monetary Fund says Canada's growth in 2008 will outpace U.S.
New passport unveiled

and much more...

NewsCan: For February 20, 2008

Wed, 20 Feb 2008 14:11:01 -0500

In this issue:

Canada Calls for Free and Fair Elections in Pakistan
U.S., Canada to work together in crises
GST cut helps cool Canadian inflation
Plan makes B.C. a climate-change leader
and much more...

NewsCan: For January 31, 2008 - February 6, 2008

Wed, 6 Feb 2008 15:12:08 -0500

In this issue:

Minister Day reminds Canadians about new U.S. document requirements for land and water entry
U.S. senators raise alarms about Afghanistan; thank Canada for its efforts
NFL: Bills can play in Toronto
Two years and counting
and much more...

NewsCan: For For For January 25-30, 2008

Mon, 4 Feb 2008 09:45:00 -0500

In this issue:

Statement by the Prime Minister of Canada
Canada Weighs Test for Foreign Takeovers
Loonie crosses back over parity
VANOC looks to make history when 2010 Olympic torch carried through Canada

and much more...

NewsCan: For For January 18-24, 2008

Mon, 28 Jan 2008 14:01:20 -0500

In this issue:

Canada's first enhanced driver's licence launched in B.C.
Stelmach says Alberta oilsands will satisfy any U.S. environmental standards
Canadians get their Oscar on
Optimism shines through the gloom

and much more...

NewsCan: For For January 11-17, 2008

Mon, 28 Jan 2008 13:58:55 -0500

In this issue:

Cross-Border Enforcement Action Helping Businesses and Consumers
U.S. critique of Afghan allies wasn't aimed at Canada: MacKay
Canada Remains Strong U.S. Trade Partner
Forestry package is a sensible plan

and much more...

NewsCan: For For January 4-10, 2008

Fri, 11 Jan 2008 07:52:50 -0500

In this issue:

Canada promotes labour cooperation agreements in the Americas
No recession in Canada, bank economists say
Le Canada français rayonnera sur i-Tunes
The true north strong and ours

and much more...

NewsCan: For December 21, 2007 - January 3, 2008

Fri, 4 Jan 2008 10:24:56 -0500

In this issue:

Minister Day welcomes decision to delay passport requirements for land and sea travel under the U.S. Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative
$100 oil puts a new shine on Alberta
Oscar Peterson: A Jazz 'Behemoth' Moves On
Border-jamming policies a cause for alarm

and much more...

NewsCan: For December 14-20, 2007

Fri, 21 Dec 2007 11:14:39 -0500

In this issue:

IMF Report Highlights Canada's Strong Economic Performance
Canada Opens Consulate In Palo Alto
Border security chills trade relations
Canada hits 33 million

C2C Podcast with Astronaut Dave (Dafydd) Williams, who played an integral role on the STS-118 Shuttle mission this past August.

Wed, 19 Dec 2007 09:14:43 -0500

In this issue:

Listen to the C2C podcast with Astronaut Dave (Dafydd) Williams, who played an integral role on the STS-118 Shuttle mission this past August. Join us as Dr. Williams discusses life in space, life underwater, the Canadian space program, and what food and drink taste like 400 km above the surface of the earth!

and much more...

C2C Podcast with Stefan Midford, President & CEO of South49 Solutions

Wed, 19 Dec 2007 08:57:40 -0500

In this issue:

Stefan Midford, President & CEO of South49 Solutions has lived and worked throughout Canada and the United States and offers us an interesting look at these two dynamic economies. Join us as he discusses how South49 Solutions has maintained a competitive advantage, what it means to be a Canadian corporation in the United States, and what suggestions he has for Canadian enterprises entering the American market.
Listen to the podcast

and much more...

NewsCan: For December 7-13, 2007

Fri, 14 Dec 2007 09:02:17 -0500

In this issue:
Canada Supports UN Principles for New Climate Change Deal
Ambassador stresses vigilance for vital cross-border trade
Canada sends a message on foreign takeovers
Keep goods, people flowing across border
and much more...

NewsCan: For November 30 - December 6, 2007

Mon, 10 Dec 2007 10:48:41 -0500

In this issue:
Baird and Eminent Advisors to Chart Canada's Course at UN Climate Change Conference
Border crossers need more info, Canadian official says
Canadian teens rank among best in OECD on science, math
New 'rigidity of mindset' hurting cross-border trade between Canada and the US
and much more...

NewsCan: For November 16-29, 2007

Wed, 5 Dec 2007 14:17:06 -0500

In this issue:
UN Ranks Canada in Top 5 Best Places to Live
Heart attack patient delayed at U.S.-Canada border
Roughriders end Grey Cup drought
Canadians support diversity and immigrants
and much more...

NewsCan: For Nov 02- Nov 08, 2007

Mon, 12 Nov 2007 10:01:40 -0500

In this issue:

Canada participates in Global Health Security Initiative
U.S. passport law confuses Canadians
Saskatchewan Party puts end to NDP dynasty
Why we should worry about the economy

and much more...

NewsCan: For Oct 26- Nov 01, 2007

Mon, 5 Nov 2007 11:07:48 -0500

In this issue:

Canada's Government Delivers Broad-Based Tax Relief for Individuals, Families and Businesses
NATO praises Canada's Afghan role
Un sommet en près de 50 ans
Tories' mini-budget survives confidence vote

and much more...

NewsCan: For October 25, 2007

Mon, 29 Oct 2007 09:48:34 -0400

In this issue:

Minister Flaherty Stands Up for Canadian Consumers
Rice admits Arar case mishandled, but no apology
Loonie headed higher again
How to help Afghanistan

and much more...

NewsCan: For October 19-25, 2007

Thu, 25 Oct 2007 09:40:34 -0400

In this issue:

Strong Leadership. A Better Canada.
Canada seen outperforming U.S.
Canadian to lead research battle against HIV
Search continues for a better way to vote

and much more...

NewsCan: For October 12-18, 2007

Mon, 22 Oct 2007 11:19:51 -0400

In this issue:

Strong Leadership. A Better Canada.
Canada seen outperforming U.S.
Canadian to lead research battle against HIV
Search continues for a better way to vote

and much more...