Government of Canada/Public Works — February 14, 2013
Media Advisory: Harper Government Helps to Kick-Start Canadian Entrepreneurial BusinessesCALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwire - Feb. 14, 2013) -
Date: Friday, February 15, 2013
10:00 a.m. - The Honourable Rona Ambrose, Minister of Public Works and Government Services and Minister for Status of Women, will make a local announcement in support of Canadian innovation and the Canadian economy.
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