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Commissioner of Police inspects Hong Kong Road Safety Patrol’s 60th Anniversary Parade (with photos) ******************************************************************************************      The Commissioner of Police, Mr Siu Chak-yee, today (March 26) served as the reviewing officer to inspect the 60th Anniversary Parade of the Hong Kong Road Safety Patrol (HKRSP) at the Hong Kong Police College.             Officiating at the parade, Mr Siu Chak-yee said: “It is a significant milestone for HKRSP to mark the 60th anniversary of its establishment this year. This is the first time for HKRSP to adopt Chinese-style foot drill at its anniversary parade, demonstrating HKRSP’s sense of national identity and sense ... Read more

GATINEAU, QC – Competition Bureau Today, Canada’s Commissioner of Competition, Matthew Boswell, championed the power of competition in building a more prosperous Canada at the Canadian Bar Association Fall Symposium. In his speech, Commissioner Boswell underscored the importance of competition – including the need for a modernization of competition laws in Canada – as the country pivots from crisis management to economic recovery. Competition is a key catalyst of productivity and economic growth. It attracts investment, stimulates the creation of high-skilled jobs and fuels exports of Canadian products, services, and ideas. The Commissioner’s full remarks can be viewed or read on the Competition ... Read more

Appointment of Commissioner of Customs and Excise (with photo) **************************************************************      The Central People’s Government, on the recommendation and nomination of the Chief Executive, Mrs Carrie Lam, has approved the appointment of Ms Louise Ho Pui-shan, formerly Deputy Commissioner of Customs and Excise, as Commissioner of Customs and Excise and the removal of Mr Hermes Tang Yi-hoi from the post of Commissioner of Customs and Excise with effect from today (October 21). Mr Tang proceeded on pre-retirement leave on the same day after serving the Customs and Excise Department for 34 years.        Commenting on the appointment of Ms Ho, ... Read more

Customs Commissioner issues statement in response to media reports ******************************************************************      The Commissioner of Customs and Excise, Mr Hermes Tang, today (July 8) issued the following statement in response to media reports:      I confirm that I have attended a dinner hosted at a catering premises earlier and was issued a fixed penalty notice for failing to meet the maximum persons allowed rule as required in the Prevention and Control of Disease Ordinance. This fine has been paid. I will exercise particular caution when attending events in the future and will be sure to meet with the requirement. ... Read more

The Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Canadian Heritage, will announce the first Commissioner and Directors of the new Office of the Commissioner of Indigenous Languages OTTAWA – The Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Canadian Heritage, will take part in a virtual press conference to announce the first Commissioner and Directors of the new Office of the Commissioner of Indigenous Languages. This announcement is part of the Government of Canada’s efforts to ensure the promotion and revitalization of First Nations, Inuit and Métis languages in Canada. Please note that all details are subject to change. Journalists must confirm their participation by sending their ... Read more