The Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, today announced that six promising Canadian digital media start-ups will take part in a new Canadian Technology Accelerator (CTA) initiative in New York City. The CTA initiative will give Canadian companies an innovative platform from which to access New York's dynamic start-up technology market and potential investment opportunities.

Canadian cattle ranchers and dairy farmers will now benefit from immediate access to the growing Peruvian market, after the Andean nation re-opened its doors to Canadian cattle imports, Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz announced today.

MP Paul Calandra (Oak Ridges - Markham) will be in Markham, Ontario, on Wednesday, February 22, to make an announcement in support of Ontario's food processing industry.

Producers will have the opportunity to increase their profits through green agriculture technologies thanks to a partnership among industry, academia, and the Government of Canada. Member of Parliament Robert Sopuck (Dauphin-Swan River-Marquette), on behalf of Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz, announced today an investment of $160,000 to the Upper Assiniboine River Conservation District to study how agroforestry systems can increase farmers' productivity while mitigating their environmental impact.

The Decorations for Bravery were created in 1972, to recognize people who risked their lives to try to save or protect the lives of others. The Cross of Valour (C.V.) recognizes acts of the most conspicuous courage in circumstances of extreme peril; the Star of Courage (S.C.) recognizes acts of conspicuous courage in circumstances of great peril; and the Medal of Bravery (M.B.) recognizes acts of bravery in hazardous circumstances.

Ed Komarnicki, Member of Parliament for Souris-Moose Mountain, on behalf of the Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development, along with Mr. Gordon Wyant, MLA Saskatoon Northwest, on behalf of the Honourable Rob Norris, Minister of Advanced Education, Employment and Immigration, will announce funding to help with credential recognition for internationally trained professionals.

Did you know? The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has created a single Web page where businesses can access all available online options for managing their tax information.

Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird will travel to the United Kingdom and Tunisia this week to participate in a series of meetings, including, in London, the London Somalia Conference and the Commonwealth Ministerial Action Group.

The Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development, along with the Honourable Jason Kenney, Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism, will announce funding to help with credential recognition for internationally trained professionals.

It is truly an honour to be with you today to once again re-affirm our Government's commitment to our nation's Veterans and their families.

The Honourable Tony Clement, President of the Treasury Board and Minister responsible for FedNor, will address members of the Surrey Board of Trade on the importance of cutting red tape to stimulate growth and create jobs.

The Honourable Steven Blaney, Minister of Veterans Affairs, today introduced a red tape reduction initiative that will change the way Veterans Affairs Canada communicates with Veterans, Canadian Forces members and their families.

The Honourable Steven Blaney, Minister of Veterans Affairs, and Rick Norlock, Member of Parliament for Northumberland–Quinte West, will make an announcement.

Mike Allen, Member of Parliament for Tobique–Mactaquac, on behalf of the Honourable John Duncan, Minister of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development, today joined Chief Stewart Paul, members of his Band Council, staff and students of the Tobique First Nation to celebrate the official opening of the new Kindergarten to grade 8 Mah-Sos school.

TSB releases final air investigation report.

Mr. Robert Goguen, Member of Parliament for Moncton-Riverview-Dieppe, on behalf of the Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development, will announce Government of Canada support to help local residents with disabilities find jobs.

Today, Mike Wallace, Member of Parliament for Burlington, on behalf of the Honourable Rona Ambrose, Minister of Public Works and Government Services and Minister for Status of Women, announced the awarding of a $1.9 million consulting engineering design contract to Parsons Brinckerhoff Halsall Inc. of Toronto, Ontario, for the rehabilitation of the Burlington Canal Lift Bridge.

Today, Cheryl Gallant, Member of Parliament for Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke, on behalf of the Honourable Rona Ambrose, Minister of Public Works and Government Services and Minister for Status of Women, announced the awarding of a $1,169,659.61 engineering design contract to Delcan Corporation, Ottawa, Ontario, for the replacement of the Des Allumettes Bridge, which connects Pembroke, Ontario, to Allumettes Island, Quebec.

Following Prime Minister Stephen Harper's successful trade mission to China, where several agreements were reached that will deepen the trade and investment ties between Canada and China, the Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, will speak with business leaders in Vancouver, British Columbia, on February 22, 2012, about how these agreements will help take the Canada-China trade and economic relationship to the next level.

Residents of the Town of Kentville today celebrated the completion of work on an important infrastructure project that will revitalize Webster Court in downtown Kentville for years to come. Gerald Keddy, Member of Parliament for South Shore–St. Margaret's and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of International Trade, for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency and for the Atlantic Gateway, accompanied by Jim Morton, Member of the Legislative Assembly for Kings North, and His Worship Dave Corkum, Town of Kentville Mayor, participated in today's ceremony.