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 Allan Rock - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Allan Rock, PC, BA, LL.B. (born August 30, 1947) is a Canadian politician and diplomat.
He was Canada's ambassador to the United Nations from 2004 to 2006 and had previously served in the Cabinet of Jean Chretien, most notably as Justice Minister (1993-1997) and Health Minister (1997-2002).
Certain Catholic groups have called for Rock's excommunication from the Roman Catholic Church due to his support for abortion rights.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Allan_Rock   (639 words)

  
 Allan Rock - definition of Allan Rock in Encyclopedia
Allan Rock (born August 30, 1947) is a Canadian politician and diplomat.
Rock was a trial lawyer before he entered politics in 1993.
He became the Minister of Industry for Canada in 2002 following five years in the post of Minister of Health.
http://encyclopedia.laborlawtalk.com/Allan_Rock   (215 words)

  
 CTV.ca Rock backs out of Liberal leadership race
Rock was named industry minister a year ago, but in recent months, he's been plagued by controversies stemming from his previous posts.
Rock added that he will stand behind the new leader in the next election, leaving the door open to a future leadership run.
His troubles mounted with the announcements of two key Rock supporters that they are leaving government.
http://www.ctv.ca/servlet/ArticleNews/story/CTVNews/1042551523331_2?hub=Canada   (1118 words)

  
 Ambassador Allan Rock to speak at Canadian Legal Conference
Ambassador Rock joins Supreme Court of Canada Chief Justice Beverley McLachlin, federal Justice Minister Irwin Cotler, B.C. Justice Minister Wally Oppal and CBC-TV's Ian Hanomansing as speakers at the Conference, which runs from Aug. 14-16 at the Vancouver Convention Centre.
As a member of Canada's Parliament, he held a number of senior portfolios in the federal cabinet, including serving as Justice Minister and Attorney General from 1993-1997.
For the past year, he has been working with diplomats from around the world to negotiate agreements that have the potential to strengthen and renew the UN and the international system of collective security the organization supports.
http://www.cba.org/CBA/News/2005_Releases/2005-07-21_rock.aspx   (381 words)

  
 N-FEB97
The brave arrogance of Justice Minister Rock, so much on exhibit during the past year when he discussed the upcoming trial, was nowhere in evidence when the Etobicoke dandy was forced to be the Liberal Government's lead man in a grovelling apology to the former Prime Minister.
Certainly Rock,coming as he did from his former High Church position in the Ontario legal establishment, could not have chosen a worse opponent.
That would give Chretien and his dancing justice minister plenty more to worry about in the coming election.
http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/bstagg/n-feb97.htm   (627 words)

  
 Health Minister Allan Rock urges international community to pursue global approach to prevent human cloning
Minister Rock is leading the Canadian delegation, which includes elected representatives from a number of political parties at the federal level.
The effort to reduce tobacco consumption worldwide was another subject raised by Minister Rock.
The Government of Canada has a comprehensive tobacco control strategy that reflects many of the elements of the Framework Convention, notably a ban on tobacco sponsorship, tough labelling requirements and aggressive tobacco control campaigns.
http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/ahc-asc/media/nr-cp/2001/2001_50_e.html   (520 words)

  
 allan_rock
Rock again refuses to apologize for acting propitiously without consulting those cabinet colleagues who may or may not be in competition with him for the job of prime minister should Mr.
Rock at his press conference, could not prevent a tear sliding down his cheek as he told of a recent horrific crash on the Ottawa Queensway involving a mail handler in his office.
Rock and will sue the federal government $100 million for patent infringement.
http://www.chebucto.ns.ca/Recreation/Notionalpest/allan_rock.html   (1377 words)

  
 The Campaign - Grassroots Political Action
A number of his cabinet colleagues were present and voted against the idea.
But a number of his cabinet colleagues were present and voted against the idea.
The bill had some support on opposition benches, but support among Liberals had been difficult to gauge.
http://www.thecampaign.org/analysis/analysis102601.htm   (1840 words)

  
 Real Women of Canada - Newsletters - ALLAN ROCK'S MARIJUANA GARDEN
Rock had no political experience prior to his appointments to the Cabinet, and he is unable to grasp what he can and cannot do as a minister.
Even though he was not required to apply the decision of the provincial Ontario Court of Appeal throughout Canada, Mr.
That is, he does not understand that his power is not absolute, and there are curbs on him.
http://www.realwomenca.com/newsletter/2003_may_jun/article_3.html   (637 words)

  
 Allan Rock denies the equal protection of the law to boys.
Allan Rock Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada House of Commons Ottawa ON K1A 0H8 February 6, 1996 Dear Mr.
Letter of Allan Rock, Minister of Justice, to Geoffrey T. Falk, February 6, 1996.
Allan Rock denies the equal protection of the law to boys.
http://www.cirp.org/library/legal/Canada/Falk-Rock   (683 words)

  
 Federal Ethics Councillor in need of counselling
Allan Rock: Well, I didn’t take part in the cabinet decision.
It would be hard to find the right person to fill Wilson’s paws but you couldn’t ask for a better candidate than Judy Sheindlin, otherwise known as Judge Judy.
Why did you not comply with that decision?
http://www.canadafreepress.com/2003/weinreb110303.htm   (736 words)

  
 Rock Endorses Citizen's View!
But when Allan Rock was justice minister, he reviewed Canada's drug laws.
Rock was also asked why marijuana is criminalized if, as he himself said, "prohibition doesn't work." Well, Mr.
It's always nice to be told we're right, but to be endorsed by no less a figure than Allan Rock, Canada's Minister of Health, is very special.
http://www.mapinc.org/newstcl/v00/n091/a07.html   (334 words)

  
 Worldandnation: Allan Rock won't try to succeed Chretien
He was referring to the bid by Martin, who was ousted from the Cabinet in a rift with Chretien.
Many people in British Columbia want Premier Gordon Campbell to resign after being arrested in Hawaii for drunken driving.
Police said that "due to her mental condition" the woman wasn't arrested but was returned to the United States.
http://www.sptimes.com/2003/01/19/news_pf/Worldandnation/Allan_Rock_won_t_try_.shtml   (658 words)

  
 Justice Minister Allan Rock - anagrams
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http://www.anagramgenius.com/archive/justic.html   (41 words)

  
 BLOOD TRAIL: GHOSTS OF BAD BLOOD VICTIMS HAUNT ALLAN ROCK [Free Republic]
Rock reminds me of a certain U.S. president.
Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management.
Hemophiliac rights advocate Mike McCarthy tells BOURQUE in an exclusive interview this morning that he finds it "ironic that Alan Rock is trying to convince Canadians that he is standing up to the lawyers and championing tainted blood victims rights.
http://www.freerepublic.com/forum/a38a953ef1b42.htm   (672 words)

  
 Allan Rock endorses same-sex marriages
The federal industry minister said during a weekend visit to Vancouver, where he participated in the city's Pride parade, he will urge his cabinet colleagues in Ottawa to change their current position and support legal marriages between two men or two women.
Three Ontario Superior Court judges unanimously ruled last month that the current definition of marriage as a union between a man and a woman is discriminatory.
Vancouver - Allan Rock says the time has come for Canada to recognize same-sex marriages.
http://www.nupge.ca/news_2002/news_au02/n06au02a.htm   (201 words)

  
 MAGAZINE CALLS FOR EXCOMMUNICATION OF HEALTH MINISTER ALLAN ROCK
TORONTO, Feb 23, 2001 (LSN.ca) - Catholic Insight magazine, March edition, is calling for the excommunication of federal Health Minister Allan Rock by the Catholic Church.
The magazine points out that Catholics who directly participate in causing an abortion, are excommunicated automatically.
Alphonse de Valk says, "the time has come to deal with those who publicly cross the line and thereby mock God's teaching." It is not a question of the Catholic Church meddling in politics, explains Fr.de Valk but of the Church excommunication a Catholic politician who publicly thwarts God's law.
http://www.lifesite.net/ldn/2001/feb/01022302.html   (293 words)

  
 Allan Rock Releases Parameters for New Infrastructure Programs
With his ongoing responsibility for Border Security, Minister Manley will continue to play a key role in the Border Infrastructure Fund.
“Seventy percent of Canada-United States truck traffic goes through just six crossing points,” said Minister Rock.
OTTAWA, August 9, 2002 &; Allan Rock, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Infrastructure, today released the parameters for the $2 billion Canada Strategic Infrastructure Fund and the $600 million Border Infrastructure Fund announced in Budget 2001.
http://www.ic.gc.ca/cmb/Welcomeic.nsf/261ce500dfcd7259852564820068dc6d/85256a220056c2a485256c130060c3c2!OpenDocument   (1694 words)

  
 CBC News: Rock sends regrets, won't run to lead Liberals
Allan Rock, a former Liberal cabinet minister who's now Canada's ambassador to the United Nations, has joined the list of those not running for the Liberal party leadership.
Rock joins the list of other high-profile names opting out of the race: Frank McKenna, the departing ambassador to the United States; and former Chrétien cabinet ministers John Manley and Brian Tobin.
Rock won't run this time to replace Martin, who announced his planned departure following the Jan. 23 general election in which Stephen Harper's Conservatives won a minority government.
http://www.cbc.ca/story/canada/national/2006/02/03/rock-out060203.html   (218 words)

  
 CBC News: Softwood lumber top priority, next U.S. ambassador says
McNee, who replaced former cabinet minister Allan Rock, has worked with the Foreign Affairs Department and served as ambassador to Syria, Lebanon and Belgium.
Harper also named John McNee as the ambassador and Canadian representative to the United Nations.
http://www.cbc.ca/story/canada/national/2006/02/16/wilson-ambassador060216.html   (448 words)

  
 Sinking fast: The gun debacle badly damages Allan Rock's prime ministerial hopes
Rock, a former justice minister and the leading leftist contender to succeed Prime Minister Jean Chretien, immediately came under assault from many directions, including previous sympathizers.
Leading the Rock hunt is Benoit Serre, a Liberal backbench MP from northern Ontario who is now calling for the industry minister's resignation.
Rock objects that his critics are motivated to trash him because of leadership politics.
http://www.fathersforlife.org/articles/report/sinking.htm   (669 words)

  
 Allan Rock vs. Anne McLellan on Marijuana Policy
OTTAWA -- Former health minister Allan Rock defended his decision to put medicinal marijuana into the hands of chronically ill Canadians -- and got into a public disagreement yesterday with the current minister, who wants to wait for clinical trials.
Rock had spoken to her before issuing his remarks.
Rock, now Industry Minister, said the government should not construct its marijuana policy based on the reaction of the United States or by doctors who don't want to prescribe the drug.
http://www.medicalmarihuana.ca/conflict.html   (1431 words)

  
 UN Ambassador Allan Rock says Canada played key role in Darfur peace deal
OTTAWA (CP) - Allan Rock, Canada's outgoing United Nations ambassador, punctuated his diplomatic career with the flourish of a pen on Friday, adding his signature to a promising peace deal among the warring factions of Sudan's Darfur region.
Rock has been in Abuja, Nigeria for a week taking part in negotiations between the Sudanese government and three rebel groups.
"The intense pressure by the international partners on the rebels and on the government was decisive," Rock said.
http://www.canada.com/topics/news/story.html?id=a619403d-e692-47bf-bb6e-57b228971fa2&k=83073   (640 words)

  
 Liberal Party of Canada - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Most of the Chrétien-era cabinet ministers were relegated to the backbenches and ministers such as Copps, John Manley, Allan Rock, Don Boudria, David Anderson, Herb Dhaliwal and Stephane Dion were moved into minor roles as Martin built his cabinet.
Many of them decided to leave politics for the private sector.
While the issue of the party leadership was settled, at the lower levels of the party considerable in-fighting began.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liberal_Party_of_Canada   (4529 words)

  
 CBC News: Rock accuses Bayer of playing games
Health Minister Allan Rock comments on the Cipro situation after Tuesday's Liberal cabinet meeting
Rock said that on two occasions, Bayer told officials with his department that the company could not meet the government's demands.
OTTAWA - Health Minister Allan Rock accused drug manufacturer Bayer of playing "shell games" over the availability of Cipro, an anti-anthrax medication in demand after several cases of the disease in the United States.
http://www.cbc.ca/cgi-bin/templates/view.cgi?/news/2001/10/23/rock_cipro011023   (586 words)

  
 Letter from Deputy Minister Harder to Allan Rock
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs V. Peter Harder sent the following letter to Allan Rock, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Canada to the United Nations in New York:
Letter from Deputy Minister Harder to Allan Rock
http://news.gc.ca/cfmx/view/en/index.jsp?articleid=197539   (143 words)

  
 Opinion Story: Allan Rock isn't leader for future - November 19, 1999
In the past, it has served both the public and federal politicians well.
Rock's comments were aimed specifically at the government of Alberta, whose premier had used a TV address the previous evening to unveil plans to contract some of the province's health care out to private hospitals.
Bouchard angrily put a lid on the debate, describing it as unacceptable and restating his mantra - the problem with the Quebec system is the federal government's reluctance to share more of its growing budget surplus with the provinces.
http://www.fact.on.ca/newpaper/ts99111g.htm   (797 words)

  
 Davie Allan and The Arrows: Reviews & Interviews
Live Run captures both the greasy, low-budget charm of his early work and its slightly refined progeny, but that's the least of its appeal.
Allan wouldn't say much about his early relationship with Curb.
Allan had been trying for years to persuade Curb to produce a retrospective album.
http://myweb.cableone.net/grumbler/davieallan/reviews.html   (3509 words)

  
 Clinical cannabis in Canada?
The court ruled that Wakeford had to first apply for a special ministerial exemption, which Rock's department had never mentioned despite years of correspondence.
After six months of letter written requests for an exemption, Rock would only reply that he was giving Wakeford's desperate plea his "careful attention." Wakeford is now back in the courts, claiming that he is being ignored by the federal government, and that his right to effective medical treatment is being denied.
Allan Rock has already demonstrated his intransigence with his refusal to assist AIDS patient James Wakeford, who launched a civil suit against the government last summer, demanding access to life-saving medicinal marijuana.
http://www.cannabisculture.com/articles/1438.html   (846 words)

  
 Allan Rock Addresses the Global Biotechnology Community
Speaking alongside senior public officials representing, among others, the United States, Germany and the United Kingdom, Minister Rock described how the Government of Canada is working to ensure Canada remains at the forefront of this fast-paced industry.
A copy of Minister Rock's speech is available at http://www.ic.gc.ca/speeches.
TORONTO, June 9, 2002 &; Industry Minister Allan Rock today outlined the Government of Canada's framework approach to biotechnology and commitment to the sector's success.
http://www.ic.gc.ca/cmb/Welcomeic.nsf/261ce500dfcd7259852564820068dc6d/85256a220056c2a485256bd300469e6f!OpenDocument   (293 words)

  
 Permanent Mission of Canada to the United Nations :: Ambassador
The World Summit also produced a declaration of new initiatives to promote development, security, human rights, and the rule of law, and to reform the UN.
He represents Canada in the General Assembly and before the Security Council, and works with the UN& 190 other member states to advance a variety of Canadian priorities.
Rock has made implementing those proposals his top priority.
http://www.international.gc.ca/canada_un/new_york/about/ambassador-en.asp   (176 words)

  
 Allan Rock Announces $20 Million Investment in Fuel Cell & Hydrogen Technologies - National Research Council Canada
"This announcement is a vote of confidence in fuel cell and hydrogen technologies and British Columbia's innovation," said Minister Rock.
This research funding announcement builds on Canada's Innovation Strategy released by Minister Rock and the Honourable Jane Stewart, Minister of Human Resources Development, on February 12, 2002.
(March 13, 2002 &; Vancouver, B.C.) – Minister of Industry Allan Rock announced today that the National Research Council (NRC) will increase funding for fuel cell research and development at its NRC Innovation Centre in Vancouver, B.C., by a total of $20 million over the next five years.
http://www.nrc-cnrc.gc.ca/newsroom/news/2002/fcells02_e.html   (761 words)

  
 Steve Janke: Angry in the Great White North
Canada's ambassador to the United Nations, Allan Rock, yesterday joined the parade of prominent Liberals rejecting a run for the party's leadership, ending conjecture that the Chrétian-era cabinet minister would return to federal politics.
His move further highlights the trouble the Liberal Party is having in attracting star candidates from its recent past, although other would-be candidates have said the party would be better to look to its future in an effort to renew itself after its election loss last month.
Posted by: takefive at February 3, 2006 08:04 AM
http://www.stevejanke.com/archives/155395.php   (4285 words)

  
 Allan Rock Announces Plans for Research Facility in Prince Edward Island - National Research Council Canada
"This announcement marks the beginning of a new era of innovation for PEI and bolsters NRC's role as a truly national organization," said Minister Rock.
The Government of Canada, through the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) and NRC will invest a total of $28 million over the next five years to help construct a new facility and to establish a new research institute in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island (PEI).
Allan Rock Announces Plans for Research Facility in Prince Edward Island - National Research Council Canada
http://www.nrc-cnrc.gc.ca/newsroom/news/2003/pei03_e.html   (539 words)

  
 Report, The: (Allan Rock continues to promote gun registry).
A $65,000 annual grant to the Saskatchewan Association for Firearms Education will not be renewed in 2003, leaving its 1,100 volunteer instructors without administration and...
Former Liberal Justice Minister Allan Rock continues to promote his gun registry as "saving lives." But funding cuts to firearms-safety training programs have critics wondering if safety is really for the government.
FindArticles > News and Society > Report, The > January, 2003 > Article
http://www.findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_hb3542/is_200301/ai_n8358233   (223 words)

  
 Allan Handelman
It's a keeper I'm gonna transfer to cd-r for future reference.
Allan, It was delightful to meet you in Charlotte NC!
Allan, I have been listening for many years.
http://ifitrocks.com/guestbook.html   (5851 words)

  
 Allan Rock announces collaborative research initiative on smoking
OTTAWA - Studies focus on why teenagers smoke and the impact of second-hand smoke on children
Allan Rock, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC), today announced, in partnership with the Canadian Tobacco Control Research Initiative (CTCRI), four new innovative research projects on tobacco control, during National Non-Smoking Week.
“Smoking kills 45,000 Canadians a year, making it the number one cause of preventable death in Canada,” said Minister Rock.
http://www.cancer.ca/ccs/internet/mediareleaselist/0,,3172_15232_339302_langId-en,00.html   (754 words)

  
 5. Chad Allan Years ~ Guess Who
Nobody knew that in this box was an accordion.''
Allan has been playing seniors facilities on and off for years, but now it's his main source of income.
Forty years later, his voice is still shot.
http://www.hillmanweb.com/gwchad5.html   (2081 words)

  
 OutdoorsBest Forums: 'Classic Rock' (not metal, hip hop or other) Game
New York NY Re: 'Classic Rock' (Tim Murphy)
What we need here is for Allen to make up his mind and get his act together.
New York NY Re: 'Classic Rock' (not metal, hip hop or other) Game (Bob Williams)
http://outdoorsbest.zeroforum.com/zerothread?id=381902&page=1   (802 words)

  
 Allan Rock: biography and encyclopedia article
Rock intially declared he would run in the Liberal Party of Canada Liberal Party of Canada quick summary:
In 2002 Rock became the Minister of Industry Minister of Industry (Canada) quick summary:
Rock studied for a B.A. and an LL.B. at the University of Ottawa University of Ottawa quick summary:
http://www.absoluteastronomy.com/encyclopedia/A/Al/Allan_Rock.htm   (1296 words)

  
 Allan Rock Receives Marijuana In The Mail
Rock, however, has stated he wants a homegrown solution.
Rock has granted almost 20 Canadians exemptions that enables them to smoke dope without penalty.
It has not been decided whether a private company or a government agency will supply the drug.
http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v99.n1198.a02.html   (374 words)

  
 Allan Rock wants your vote: June 14/99
I for one wouldn't vote for Rock as Dogcatcher.
Allan Rock, the political dynamo that he is, sees this as a way to assure his place in Canadian politics, and in popular culture.
People have realized that the war on drugs is a lost cause, and that maybe we should legalize the stuff and tax it, using the revenues to treat the abusers of this and other addictive substances.
http://www.skuncle.com/rants/0059.htm   (452 words)

  
 Allan Rock Press Release
But donít worry, the Minister of Health has approved all of this.
This morning around 10:00 AM in West Montreal, Allan Rock, Minister of Health received his just desserts from Agent SíPie of Les Entartistes (The Pie-Oneers) in the form of a sweet lemon merengue pie.
We are being force fed GE foods with the consent of the Minister of Health, so we decided to force-feed him with the finest of pies.
http://www.entartistes.ca/cmna2.html   (284 words)

  
 Chad Allan - Free Music Downloads, Videos, CDs, MP3s, Bio, Merchandise and Links
Singer Allan Kowbel was born in Winnipeg in 1943.
In 1971, Allan teamed up once more with his old friend Bachman, who had also left the Guess Who.
Out on his own, Bachman had started a new rock band, Brave Belt.
http://www.artistdirect.com/nad/music/artist/bio/0,,396561,00.html   (445 words)

  
 King's College - Tidings (old): Allan Rock, Bob Rae at King's
In January Allan Rock, Canada's ambassador to the United Nations, gave a lecture called "Reforming the United Nations: Canada's Objectives for Change" in Alumni Hall.
The audience was invited back to the President's Lodge for a gathering with Ambassador Rock.
The lecture was attended by students, staff, Faculty, Alumni, and members of the public.
http://www.ukings.ca/kings_3231_5240.html   (385 words)

  
 Ministers Allan Rock, Pauline Marois, David Collenette and Serge Ménard confirm completion of highway 30 between ...
LONGUEUIL (Québec), Thursday, March 6, 2003 - Industry Minister and Minister responsible for Infrastructure of Canada, Allan Rock, together with Transport Canada Minister,
The completion of this expressway will have a major positive impact for the public, business and local industry,” said Allan Rock, Industry Minister and Minister responsible for Infrastructure of Canada.
David Collenette, Deputy Premier of Quebec and Minister of State for the Economy and Finance, Pauline Marois, and Quebec Minister of Transport, Serge Ménard, today announced their respective governments’ commitment to completing the construction of Highway 30 between Candiac and Vaudreuil-Dorion by 2009.
http://www.tc.gc.ca/mediaroom/releases/nat/2003/03-gc002.htm   (1571 words)

  
 Items of Interest
The Committee, consisting of municipal officials, as well as industry, health and academic experts, will be chaired by David A. Townsend, Professor of Law at the University of New Brunswick.
Allan Rock Announces National Antenna Tower Policy Review Committee March 28, 2003 OTTAWA, Allan Rock, Minister of Industry, today announced the appointment of the National Antenna Tower Review Committee.
Minister Rock made the announcement following a visit to Dene High School with Rick Laliberte, Member of Parliament for Churchill River.
http://www.edo.ca/member/items-technology.htm   (489 words)

  
 Planet Ark : Minister denies Ottawa gives mixed view on Kyoto
Until recently the Canadian government had said it intended to ratify the treaty this year, but in February it called for a major new nationwide consultation process.
The 1997 protocol is designed to curb the production of greenhouse gasses, blamed by scientists for global warming, but critics warn it will unfairly restrict the economies of industrial countries such as Canada and the United States.
Some environmentalists have also accused Anderson of dragging his feet on the issue.
http://www.planetark.org/dailynewsstory.cfm/newsid/15337/story.htm   (438 words)

  
 "Your Agenda is My Agenda" -- Minister Allan Rock
At a private lunch, Minister Rock expressed his pleasure with the recommendations in Canada's Advanced Technology Business Plan, which parallel the work his department is spearheading on the Innovation Agenda.
Minister Rock also expressed his support for the upcoming CATA TechAction CEO program, which will engage the Presidents of the country's largest companies, and CATA's proposal for a TechAction Canada program, to continue the growth of Canada's urban areas, where 95% of innovation occurs.
Ottawa, May 29, 2003 -- Barry Gander, Senior Advocate, Public Policy; John Kelly, CATA Co-Chair and Chairman, NexInnovations; CATA President John Reid and The Honourable Allan Rock, Minister of Industry, officially turn over "Canada's Advanced Technology Business Plan" to the federal government.
http://www.cata.ca/print/Media_and_Events/Press_Releases/cata_pr05290301.html   (277 words)

  
 Allan Rock Announces $44 Million to Bring Broadband to First Nations Communities
Allan Rock, Minister of Industry, announced the membership of the National Selection Committee on December 17, 2002.
The $105-million Broadband for Rural and Northern Development Pilot Program was announced by Minister Rock and Secretary of State Andy Mitchell on September 5, 2002.
This Program marks the first step toward the Government's commitment to ensuring broadband Internet access for all Canadian communities, in partnership with local communities, the provinces, territories and the private sector.
http://www.innovationstrategy.gc.ca/cmb/welcomeic.nsf/ICPagesEPrint/85256A5D006B972085256DC900735638   (1624 words)

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