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technology; forestry and value-addedwood products; automotive;advanced manufacturing; andagriculture and agri-food - stand tobenefit significantly from increasedaccess to this lucrative 28 countrymarket which currently generates $17trillion in annual economic activity.

The elimination of approximately 98per cent of all EU tariff lines on thefirst day of when the Agreementcomes into force will translate intoincreased profits and marketopportunities for Canadian businessesof all sizes, in every part of the

country. For example, the eliminationof EU tariffs in the agricultural sectorand the fish and seafood sector willmean that lobster fishermen in theMaritimes, maple syrup producers inQubec, apple growers in Ontario,

Canada Reaches Historic Trade Agreement with the European Union

OTTAWA- Prime Minister StephenHarper announced that Canada and

the European Union (EU) havereached an agreement in principle ona comprehensive trade agreement thatwill significantly boost trade andinvestment ties between the twopartners, and create jobs andopportunities for Canadians.

This is the biggest, most ambitioustrade agreement that Canada has everreached. It covers most aspects of theCanada-EU bilateral economicrelationship, including trade in goodsand services, investment, and

government procurement. It alsogrants the flexibility to include areasof mutual interest beyond those thathave traditionally been included inCanada's trade agreements, such asregulatory cooperation.

grain producers in the prairies, cherrygrowers in British Columbia and

arctic char farmers in the Yukon whoexport to the EU will see their bottomlines improve.

Businesses, provinces andterritories have been crucialpartners in reaching this point inthe negotiation, added theHonourable James Moore, Ministerof Industry and Member ofParliament for Port Moody Westwood Port Coquitlam. Thatis why we have been able to deliver

This trade agreement is an historicwin for Canada, said Prime Minister

Harper.It represents thousands ofnew jobs for Canadians, and ahalf-billion new customers forCanadian businesses.

The Agreement will provide Canadawith preferential market access to theEuropean Unions more than 500million consumers. Canadian workersin every region of the country -including in sectors such as fish andseafood; chemicals and plastics;metal and mineral products;

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Prime Minister Harper and Jos Manuel Barroso, President of the

European Commission, conclude negotiations on the Canada-EU CETA

Minister Moore detailing the benefits of CETA for British Columbia

Wages, salaries and our standard of

living rise;

Businesses can hire more workers; and

Canadian families benefit from

greater choice and selection in

goods and services.

Now that an agreement in principlehas been reached, both parties willseek to conclude the formalagreement and undertake a legalreview of the document. Once thefinal agreement is signed, it will thenneed to be ratified by respectiveparliaments.

For more information please visit:www.actionplan.gc.ca

on our commitment to reach anagreement that is in the bestinterest of Canadians.

Responsible for one out of every fivejobs in Canada, exports help parents

feed and clothe their families andmake ends meet. They also help payfor childrens education and save forretirement. Trade offers Canadianconsumers a greater choice oflower-priced goods and services. Itincreases Canadian prosperity andboosts our standard of living.

When Canada trades, the wholecountry becomes more competitive, as:

Prices for goods and services fall;

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Seizing Canadas Moment: Prosperity and Opportunity in an Uncertain World

together to help ensure that hardworking Canadians prosper.

Some of the key measures that thegovernment will undertake undereach of its three principal themesinclude:

Creating Jobs andOpportunities for Canadians:

Balancing the budget by 2015 andreducing the debt-to-GDP ratio to

pre-recession levels by 2017;

Reducing the cost of the federalgovernment to ensure that taxesremain low;

Completing reforms to theTemporary Foreign WorkersProgram to ensure that Canadiansalways have the first chance atavailable jobs; and,

Expanding trade with the EuropeanUnion by concluding aComprehensive Economic andTrade Agreement, as well as withmarkets in Asia and the Americas.

Supporting and ProtectingCanadian Families:

Supporting greater competition inthe wireless sector by addressingroaming costs on networks

OTTAWA- His Excellency the RightHonourable David Johnston,Governor General of Canada,delivered the Speech from the Throneto open the second session of the 41stParliament and outline our

Government's agenda.

Two and a half years ago,Canadians gave our Government amandate to create jobs, keep taxeslow, and help make our streets andcommunities safe for families, saidPrime Minister Stephen Harper.Despite ongoing globaluncertainty, Canadians now have aunique opportunity to build on ouringenuity, our immense naturalwealth, and our values andstability, to secure our future andour children's future.

Our Government will deliver onthe commitments made in theSpeech from the Throne bycreating jobs and opportunities forCanadians, supporting andprotecting Canadian families, andputting Canada first, added theHonourable James Moore, Ministerof Industry and Member ofParliament for Port Moody Westwood Port Coquitlam.This isCanada's moment; we will seize it

Honouring Canadas Confederationas we approach our historic 150thanniversary in 2017.

For more information please visit:www.actionplan.gc.ca

within Canada;

Providing Canadians with theopportunity to choose thecombination of television channelsthey want by requiring that they be

unbundled; Taking steps to address geographicprice discrimination againstCanadians; and,

Supporting victims of crime andpunishing criminals by introducing

the Victims Bill of Rights and

legislation to address cyber bullying.

Putting Canada First:

Providing the Canadian ArmedForces with the tools they need todefend Canadas sovereignty andvital interests;

Providing further support to helpmeet the needs of veterans,including helping them secure jobsand reintegrate into civilian life;

Further strengthening theimmigration system, includingintroducing a new model to selectimmigrants based on the skills thatCanadian employers need toexpand their businesses and theeconomy; and,

VANCOUVER - The HonourableJames Moore, Minister of Industryand Regional Minister for BritishColumbia, announced thatVancouver Shipyards will be

building up to 10 additional largenon-combat ships for the CanadianCoast Guard fleet at an estimatedcost of $3.3 billion.

Minister Moore made the

announcement during a visit to

Vancouver Shipyards, which was

selected to build the non-combat

package of vessels through the

Governments National Shipbuilding

Procurement Strategy (NSPS).

The decision supports the

long-term benefits of the

Governments National Shipbuilding

Procurement Strategy in creating a

sustainable shipbuilding industry

once again here in Canada, said

Minister Moore.

The National ShipbuildingProcurement Strategy is a keypriority of the HarperGovernment as we create jobs andgenerate significant economicbenefits in shipbuilding and otherindustries all across Canada,added Minister Moore.Todaysannouncement illustrates ourcommitment to eliminating boomand bust cycles, while providingbest value for taxpayers, and

ensuring affordable and timely

delivery of ships.

This significant investment willenable the Coast Guard to acquire upto five Medium EnduranceMulti-Tasked Vessels and up to fiveOffshore Patrol Vessels.

This is yet another example of the

unprecedented investment our

Government has made in the

Canadian Coast Guard and theCanadian shipbuilding industry,

said Minister Moore. OurGovernment is committed to

providing the men and women of

the Coast Guard with the

equipment they need to do the

important work we ask of them.

This investment is in addition to thealready announced Offshore

Fisheries Science Vessels, OffshoreOceanographic Science Vessel, andCanadas first Polar Icebreaker thatwill be constructed at VancouverShipyards for the Canadian CoastGuard.

The Governments National

Shipbuilding Procurement

Strategy has played a key role inrevitalizing British Columbias

shipbuilding industry, creating

thousands of long-term, skilled

jobs,said Minister Moore.Todays announcement will

ensure that the job creation is

sustained, and that British

Columbia continues to be a leader

in Canadian shipbuilding.

The NSPS is now in its fourth phase,with the designs of the initial set ofships being finalized and theshipyards undertaking theinfrastructure upgrades required toenable them to build Canadas shipsefficiently. The Government ofCanada is following through on itscommitment to build ships inCanada.

The NSPS will mean long-term jobsand economic growth for thecountry, stability for the Canadianmarine industry, and vital equipmentfor the men and women in the RoyalCanadian Navy and the CanadianCoast Guard.

For more information please visit:

www.tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca

10 New Coast Guard Ships To Be Built in Vancouver


His Excellency the Right Honourable

David Johnston, Governor General of Canada,

delivering the Speech from the Throne

Seizing Canadas Moment: Prosperity and Opportunity in a

together to help ensure that hardworking Canadians prosper.

Some of the key measures that the

OTTAWA- His Excellency the RightHonourable David Johnston,Governor General of Canada,

within Canada;

Providing Canadians with theo ortunit to choose the

British Columbia continues to be a leader in Canadian shipbuilding


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Minister James Moore with Port Moody Mayor Mike Clay

and Port Moody Arts Centre Society President Ann Kitching

for the Centre expansion ground breaking ceremony

Minister James Moore touring new amusement park

rides in Dynamic Structures Ltd.'s new expanded

facilities in Port Coquitlam

Minister James Moore, MP John Weston, and local business

owners who took part in a recent roundtable discussion

Minister James Moore announcing important funding that

will transform a Ford Assembly plant into a state-of-the-art

global manufacturing facility

Minister James Moore watches a robot demonstration

as part of Dynamic Structures Ltd.'s official opening of

their expanded facilities in Port Coquitlam

Around the Riding and Across the Country

Facilitated Business Travel for Canadians to Asia-Pacific Region

participating foreign APECeconomies. Canadian businesstravellers will also benefit fromfaster border clearance upon returnto Canada by using a TrustedTraveller kiosk.

This pilot project will helpCanadian businessmen andwomen travel more easily to theAsia-Pacific region, one ofCanadas export markets ofchoice. This just makes goodbusiness sense,added theHonourable James Moore, Ministerof Industry and Member ofParliament for Port Moody Westwood Port Coquitlam.

The Government of Canada hasconsulted with key stakeholdersfrom the business community whoare pleased that Canada is movingforward with an ABTC pilot.

For more information please visit:

www.international.gc.ca

BALI, INDONESIA- Prime MinisterStephen Harper announced theGovernments plan to launch a pilot

project that will facilitate Canadianbusiness travel to Asia-PacificEconomic Cooperation (APEC)economies.

Our Government is committed tomaking it easier for Canadianbusiness people to travel toparticipating APEC economies toexpand their businessesinternational reach, with a view tocreating jobs and economicgrowth,said Prime Minister Harper.

The APEC Business Travel Card(ABTC) is designed to promote fastand efficient travel for business

people within the Asia-Pacificregion. Canada is expected to launchits ABTC pilot this winter. This willallow Canadian business travellerswho are NEXUS members to apply

for an ABTC to access designatedAPEC lines when travelling to


Prime Minister Stephen Harper holds a closing press conference at the

conclusion of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Leaders' Meeting

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Strengthened Measures to Combat Child Exploitation

New notification requirements for

offenders on the National Sex

Offender Registry who travel

outside of Canada; and,

Better information-sharing

measures between the police and

border security to keep track of

travelling sex offenders.

Increase penalties for offenderswho commit sexual offences

against children, especially those

who violate the conditions included

in probation orders, prohibition

orders and peace bonds; and,

Ensure that sentencing takes into

account each young life that has

been devastated by a predator

through ending sentence discounts

OTTAWA- Prime Minister StephenHarper announced additional newlegislation that will be introducedthis fall to better protect childrenagainst child sexual exploitation inCanada and abroad.

Our Government is taking strongaction to keep our streets and

communities safe for families, andabove all, for our most vulnerablecitizens, said Prime MinisterHarper.We will ensure thatCanadas justice system is on theside of victims, and take furtheraction to protect our own children,as well as those in other countries,from sex offenders.

The proposed amendments toCanadian law include:

publicly accessible national databasethat contains information onhigh-risk child sex offenders whohave been subject to publicnotification by the provinces andterritories.

This announcement is part of a broadrange of actions our Government has

taken since 2006 to protectcommunities from child sexualoffenders, punish offenders to thefull extent of the law, hold violentcriminals accountable, enhance therights of victims, and increase theefficiency of our justice system.

For more information please visit:www.justice.gc.ca

for multiple child sexual offences.

Our Government continues tohelp make our streets andcommunities safer by crackingdown on predators who abuse andexploit children, said theHonourable James Moore, Ministerof Industry and Member ofParliament for Port Moody Westwood Port Coquitlam.Newlegislative amendments will beintroduced this fall to betterprotect children from a range ofsexual offences, including childpornography, while ensuring thatoffenders receive toughersentences.

Furthermore, new legislation willalso be introduced to establish a


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